Culture Classes
Students can choose two optional culture classes
a week at no additional cost. These courses are
given as talks or conferences and are illustrated
with images so that students of all levels can follow
them. For students with entry-level Spanish, the
phonetics and pronunciation classes are recommended.
Course topics include:
Spanish History from Arab Times to Modern Day
History of Art, Painting, Architecture and Sculpture
Spanish Cinema (with explanations before the showing)
Spanish Cuisine (with tastings)
Sevillanas (dance classes as the expression of traditional
Andalusian folklore)
You are encouraged to choose a different option
each week in order to keep your program diverse
and interesting.
Business
Spanish
In addition to your regular Spanish course, small-group
business classes meet 10 times per week. These are
ideal for those who need to supplement their Spanish
studies with basic knowledge about the business
environment. The majority of students who choose
this course plan to work in an environment in which
Spanish is an important language.
Course
content is adapted to the specific needs of the
students, but can include the following topics:
Negotiation
Telephone communication
Business correspondence
Company structure in Spain
Socio-economic situation in Spain
Chamber of
Commerce Exams
The school is an official examination center for
the Madrid Chamber of Commerce and offers a four-week
preparation course in collaboration with the University
of Alcala de Henares, where students can receive
the Advanced Certificate in Business Spanish. The
course consists of 22 classes per week plus 10 classes
of Business Spanish in groups of 6 to 12 students.
You
will have the opportunity to study the following
specialized subjects:
Business correspondence
Verbal negotiation
Socio-political geography
The state of the Spanish economy in the Hispanic
and international markets
The school boasts a 100% pass rate on this exam!
Note: This program is designed for students who
have already reached an intermediate level of Spanish,
and who can readily express themselves clearly and
easily in everyday situations.
Español
en Casa: Live with a Teacher
This unique and progressive program combines all
the advantages of private instruction with a stay
in a family environment oriented towards the learning
process. The teacher's home becomes the classroom
as you are immersed in the language and the culture,
practicing everything you have learned.
Because
you will be living with the teacher, he/she can
quickly assess your skills and needs, resulting
in a much more efficient learning experience. In
addition, cultural visits will be arranged and you
will have the opportunity to join peers in school
activities.
Private
Courses
Other special courses in Sevilla are available as
one-on-one training and prepare students for the
special requirements of a particular topic. The
main language goals of these courses are to gain
subject-specific vocabulary, confident language
skills, precise formulation of ideas and sentences,
and fluency in speech.
Students
are encouraged to fine-tune the content of the course
with their teachers so that it fully meets their
needs. Popular choices for special courses have
been the following:
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