Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.
ALTO
ALTO is a global non-profit organization and sector association of the World Youth Student & Educational (WYSE) Travel Confederation.
ALTO membership is a symbol of quality. Members are vetted by the larger membership community, examined for financial health, and referred by other ALTO members. In addition, ALTO members adhere to the ALTO Charter, Members’ Guarantees of Quality, and other guidelines issued by the association.
Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarise information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations.
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Housing location is far away (commute is 45 min to 1 hour) | |  |
Proximity of housing is within a reasonable distance (commute is 30 to 45 minute | |  |
Proximity of housing is close (commute is less than 30 minutes) | |  |
Proximity of housing is very close (commute is less than 15 minutes) | |  |
This is a refresher course for foreign language teachers that also provides an opportunity for teachers to enrich their knowledge of the language by having direct contact with the culture of the country, and interaction with fellow teachers from other countries.
CEELE
CEELE is a Certificate of Quality in the Teaching of Spanish as a Second Language (Certificado de Calidad en la Enseñanza del Español como Lengua Extranjera), granted by the Spanish Department of University of Alcalá de Henares and the Association of Spanish Economic Resources.
The schools that request this qualification are submitted to an inspection that evaluates 11 different aspects of Teaching of Spanish as a Second Language. The inspection is repeated every 2 years.
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Studying abroad is something that many think about doing. Adding an international dimension to your curriculum is a great accomplishment. With an open mind and positive attitude, you will benefit every time!
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| Diversity of activities |
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| Unsatisfactory proximity to a variety of activities | |  |
| Decent proximity to a variety of activities | |  |
| Close proximity to a variety of activities | |  |
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This program offers the opportunity to combine a general Spanish language course with a Flamenco dancing workshop where there will be professional flamenco dancers to teach students technical and cultural aspects of this incredible art form. This is a great linguistic and cultural program!
Courses taking place during the bank holidays indicated below will be neither made up nor paid off.
NAFSA
This is an association of professionals that promotes student and university exchanges with the United States. The members of NAFSA carry out these goals to develop an international education.
With this course students will work on language skills and also learn about Spanish culture with 5 lessons per week. This is a great linguistic and cultural program!
This program is recommended for those who wish to learn a language and also be able to do other activities. Improve your communication skills through application in a variety of everyday situations. This course enables you to improve your grammatical knowledge, your vocabulary and your pronunciation.
The standard general language course is suitable for those who want to learn or improve a language, while having the opportunity to practice it everyday in the country where it is spoken.
The main objective of this program is to help students understand Spanish, and to communicate with confidence, especially in business situations and scenerios.
This program introduces key business concepts, and develops practical skills used in business situations including presentations, negotiations, business telephone calls, meetings and discussions. This is a specialized language program that caters to your professional needs!
FEDELE
The Spanish Federation of Associations of Spanish Schools for Foreigners is an organization that guarantees the quality of the Spanish courses for foreigners.
FEDELE is in regular contact with Cervantes Institute, the Ministries of Education and Culture, the Spanish Tourism Institute and the Institute for Foreign Trade.
This program offers personalized teaching in individual language courses in order to accomplish specified goals in a short amount of time.
This is the perfect option for those who have certain goals or a time limit. It is particularly useful for professionals who would like to prepare for a presentation, negotiations or a trip abroad. This is a tailor-made course in which you may evolve at your own pace and work at your own level.
The DELE ( Diplomas de Español como Lengua Extranjera ) is issued by Spain 's Ministry of Education, and offers official accreditation to an individual’s mastery of the Spanish language for citizens of countries where Spanish is not the official language. The examination is offered at three levels that test ability to read, write, speak and understand Spanish.
Centres Associés et Centres agréés Instituto Cervantes
The Instituto Cervantes was set up by Spain in 1991 to promote and teach Spanish and to spread the culture of Spain and Spanish-speaking countries.
The Associates and Accredited Centers are Spanish institutes that have been recognized by the Instituto Cervantes, guaranteeing the quality of the teaching and services offered.
The capital of Spain since 1562, Madrid is located at the heart of the Spanish Peninsula. It is a memorable city with a wide range of cultural activities to offer both residents and visitors,…
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