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STUDY & TRAVEL COURSE CODE - SL2w:ST AIMS This unique 2 week course is designed to immerse students in Spanish language, and culture including Art, Literature and History, through class instruction, excursions and cultural acitivities. Curriculum is aimed at providing students with a comprehensive educational learning experience of Spain. KEY FEATURES · Immersion in Spanish language - 22 classes per week. · Accelerated learning - 5 students per class · Immersion in Spanish life & Culture - Cultural activities & Excursions · All levels - Beginner to Advanced. DURATION & CLASS SIZE The course is 2 weeks long. For accelerated learning, our classes are specifically reduced to 5 to 6 students per class (maximum of 8). This ensures that students have opportunity to actively participate in class and learn what is being taught at a rapid rate. CURRICULUM LANGUAGE CLASSES The course integrates the four language skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening. In addition to these skills, grammatical structures are emphasized to enable the student to attain communicative proficiency. As learning a language is a dynamic process, aims of this course is for total immersion in the language itself. Curriculum is specially designed according to the different needs of each level of proficiency and duration of the course. Classwork using everyday topics with communicative teaching methods ensure that students achieve the goals of each course and progress rapidly.
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EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES
Cost of excursions and activities are included in the course fee. They are held in the afternoons during the week.
ELECTIVE WORKSHOPS
4 different workshops are offered: HISTORY, LITERATURE ART & CIVILISATION, RADIO, PRESS, DRAMA:
Elective workshop Teaching Hours: PLACEMENT TEST & CLASS LEVELS Non-beginners begin the course by undergoing a written and oral placement test to determine the suitable class level. This test takes place at 9.30 am on the first Monday of the course. As soon as the testing process has been completed, the coursework takes place immediately. CLASS LEVELS There are 5 different levels of Spanish: Beginner, Elementary, Intermediate, Advance and Proficient. All the levels, with the exception of the Proficiency level, are sub-divided into 3 groups containing a higher, medium and lower level. 1. BASIC (BEGINNER): This course is designed for those students who are beginning Spanish for the first time. By the end of the course, students will be able to form some of the basic structures in Spanish and will have a basic knowledge of the Spanish culture and society. 2. ELEMENTARY: This course is designated for those students who already have a previous knowledge of some of the basic structures in Spanish. By the end of the programme, students will have increased their level of grammar and vocabulary so they can express themselves functionally according to the different context. They will also have a greater awareness of Spanish culture and society. 3. INTERMEDIATE: This course is designated for students having a general command of the more complex structures in the Spanish language and a good vocabulary base. By the end of the course, students will be able to use their Spanish more fluently and will have a greater understanding of the Spanish way of life. The course attempts to improve the student's understanding of the linguistic and extra-linguistic structures in Spanish so he/she can communicate more effectively. 4. ADVANCED: This course is designed for students who possess a solid knowledge of Spanish language and culture and are able to perform at the communicative level. By the end of the course, students will have gained a wider knowledge of the Spanish culture and will be more proficient at expressing his/her ideas at an abstract level. 5. PROFICIENCY: This course is designed for those students with a high command of the Spanish language. Special emphasis is placed on perfecting the student's oral and writing skills and also in developing a global perspective of the Spanish culture in relation to the student's particular field of interest. TEACHERS & TEACHING MATERIALS Highly qualified and experienced teachers, all of them holders of a degree in teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language and additional degrees in specific areas of their teaching for example, Spanish philology, History, Marketing and Tourism.
Perscribed textbooks are provided. Some of the texts used include: TEACHERS & TEACHING MATERIALS Highly qualified and experienced teachers, all of them holders of a degree in teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language and additional degrees in specific areas of their teaching for example, Spanish philology, History, Marketing and Tourism. Teaching materials are all included. CERTIFICATE Students completing this course successfully will be granted a diploma, which certifies the type of course, the amount of hours studied, and the achieved level of proficiency. Students will also be provided with a report card, which includes a detailed account of the student's progress according to the specific linguistic skills. COURSE PROGRAM DATES & FEES Fees differ according to the Accommodation selected. Course Fees include Tuition, Accommodation, Meals (except shared apartments option) Study materials, All Excursions and Activities, Official Diploma, and Placement Test. Overnight Accommodation is not included in tours to other cities.
ACCOMMODATION A wide range of accommodation options is included in the course program. Course Fees vary depending on the type of accommodation selected. For the privacy and convenience of studnets, all rooms are single occupancy.
HOST FAMILY
STUDENT RESIDENCE
SHARED APARTMENTS
PRIVATE APARTMENTS/HOTELS REQUIREMENTS Application is open to all persons who are at least 15 years old and in good health. There are no special requirements. TRAVEL MEDICAL INSURANCE & AIRLINE TICKETS For peace of mind, WorldLink Education study abroad program offer travel and medical insurance in program fees. Range of benefits such as medical expenses, emergency dental expenses, personal liability, luggage, pro rata return of the tuition fees in emergency and leisure travel insurance is included. For details of terms, conditions and coverage please contact the Europe office. WLE Program does NOT include travel to and from Barcelona. For cheap air fares to Barcelona starting from US$ 500 Click Here ». APPLICATION Follow our Step-by-Step guide on How To Apply. For the WorldLink Application Form Click Here.
Applications are to be made at least 4 weeks before the first day of the course.
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