Learning Spanish achieves best results in a relaxed atmosphere where students develop friendships and team spirit within their group. We keep our groups small and can therefore guarantee a highly efficient and personalized training even in our group courses.
In class we are trying to avoid using foreign languages as much as possible.
Courses for beginners with no previous knowledge will be held partially in English language in the beginning.
We offer thsse course types:
Group courses with 4 and 6 lessons per day, maximum 8 students,
Individual tuition with 2 and 4 lessons per day
The duration of one lesson is 45 minutes.
Standard course
The standard course consists of 4 lessons per day (20 lessons per week). The course starts with 2 lessons of grammar followed by 2 lessons of conversation and practical exercises.
Courses for beginners will start with conversation classes in the second week.
In order to follow the course and guarantee an optimal learning result you should study between 1 and 2 hours every afternoon.The standard course is a half time study which will take about 5 hours of your time per day.
The standard course is the course type we recommend to all students!
Intensive course
The intensive course consists of 6 lessons per day (30 lessons per week).
Besides 2 lessons of grammar and 2 lessons of conversation the course will concentrate in the remaining 2 lessons on the students special interest, typically vocabulary training.
This course is recommended for students who wish to learn as much Spanish as possible in a short period of time, typically 1 or 2 weeks. In order to follow the course and guarantee an optimal learning result you should study al least 2 hours every afternoon.
The intensive course is a full time study which will take about 8 hours of your time per day.
Private tuition
Individual tuition is the best for students who want to learn Spanish in a short period of time and focus on their personal interest.
Content and timetable can be arranged as requested by the student.
Course Prices
Course prices 2009
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Standard course (4 lessons/day)
Intensive course (6 lessons/day)
This level is designed for students who have little or no knowledge in Spanish.
- Grammatical structures and vocabulary will give our students a basic idea of the Spanish language.
- Conversation focuses on how to converse in everyday situations.
- Reading is an important part of this level for it enables the student to hear and practice pronunciation.
Beginners with a basic knowledge (A2)
After a brief overview over the most important structures taught in level A1, this course focuses on indicative past tenses.
- Grammatical structures are reinforced practically and orally. - Indicative tenses, especially the past tenses are compared and studied in detail.
- Practical exercises such as informal conversation is used to improve comprehension.
- Conversation is one of the most important parts of this level, students are encouraged to discuss topics in class.
Intermediate (B1)
The introduction of this course offers an overview of indicative tenses and then focuses on subjunctive tenses.
- Subjunctive tenses are the main topic studied in grammar class.
- Expressions are taught to enrich vocabulary.
- Conversation focuses on articles taken from magazines which are used for further discussions and dialogues.
- Spanish movies and songs are used to get a better understanding of the Spanish culture.
Intermediate pre Advanced (B2)
The aim in B2 Level is to gain an advanced level in Spanish. All standard grammar and vocabulary is assumed to be known.
- Grammatical exceptions as well as difficult grammatical details are taught. - High level conversation and specialized vocabulary (e.g. business terms) are learnt. - In all exercises the most important aspect is to speak and communicate in Spanish appropriately and correctly.
In Palma de Mallorca we do not offer B2 level group courses; on B2 level only private tuition is available.
Advanced (C1) & Superior (C2)
The aim in our C1 / C2 Level is to gain a proficiency level in Spanish, level C2 is very close to the level of a native speaker. All grammar, exceptions and standard to advanced vocabulary is assumed to be known.
In Palma de Mallorca we do not offer C1 & C2 level group courses; on C1 & C2 level only private tuition is available.
