The Spanish courses in Granada run from Monday to Friday. One hour means 45 academic minutes. On national holidays there will be no classes. On regional and local holidays there will be class or extra activities.

The size of each group varies from 3 to a maximum of 8, so that each student has the opportunity for active participation. Even if the minimum number of participants is not reached, the class will take place, but the time of the class will be decreased.

All levels are offered from Beginners to Advanced. Our 6 levels follow the European Framework of Reference for Languages and the guidelines of Instituto Cervantes.

A level test taken on the first Monday of the course, together with an informal conversation, will be used to assess your ability. Your own self-assessment on the registration form, together with the result of this test will help us to determine which level is most suitable. It is usually possible to change levels during the course.

A certificate which confirms the type of course, duration, intensity and level will be awarded to those regularly attending the language course.

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:: Intensive Spanish courses in Granada ::

>> Course 20h
Duration: from 2 weeks to several months.
Hours: 4 h. daily, Monday to Friday.
Level of Spanish: 5 levels, from absolute beginners up to advanced.
Groups: from 3 to a maximum of 8 students per class.

>> Course 20+5h & Course 20+10h
Hours: 4 h. daily (Intensive course in group) plus 1 or 2 hours of individual tuition per day.

You can deepen the subjects of the Intensive course or make your own programme together with your teacher: conversation, grammar, literature, history of art, etc. or also commercial or technical Spanish. You decide the content and the rhythm.

>> Private tuition (one-to-one)
Duration: from one week on.
Beginning: any time.
Hours: from 2 to 8 units per day. Or individual lessons booked in addition to a course.
Level of Spanish: your own needs.

You decide on the subjects and the contents, when, how long and the frequency of lessons. Before starting, you may wish to send us details of your intentions so that we can plan your programme to suit your requirements.

>> Preparation for the D.E.L.E. (Spanish Language Diploma)
Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera, the only officially recognized examination by Spains Ministry of Education.
3 Level of Spanish: Inicial, Básico and Superior.
Duration: from 2 to 8 weeks.
Enrollment for the examinations must be made at least 35 days before the examen to any Spanish Consulate or to us.
If you do not have the knowledge necessary to make the D.E.L.E. course, we recommend you assist in a previous course.

>> Groups
Groups with similar ability who wish to cover a specific topic (e.g. preparation for an examen, foreign study, technical language, etc.) are also catered for. Please send us details of your requests and we will make you an offer which is suitable for your group.

:: Special courses ::

Complementary course to the Intensive Spanish Course:

• Classes: 4 classes daily (Course 20h) plus 2 additional classes daily
• Includes visits to libraries
• Starting: every Monday
• Duration: 2, 3 or 4 weeks
• Levels: from B1
• Groups: 2 to a maximum of 8 students per class

>> Spanish and Latin-American Literature
In this course you will study the works and lives of famous Spanish and Latin-American writers.

>> Spanish and Latin-American History and Art
In our History course we focus on the most important historical events in Spain and Latin-America. We also study the most representative artworks of different periods.

>> Spanish for Business
Within this course you will improve your Spanish for business purposes. We will study the vocabulary that is used in Spanish companies or the international market. The exact subjects of study can be adapted to your specific needs.

>> Spanish for Tourism
In this course you will learn Spanish that is specifically applicable in tourism. We focus mainly on communication, but will also adapt the course to your specific needs.

>> Medical Spanish
In this course you will study the specific vocabulary of Medicine and we will concentrate on effective communication with patients. Also, we will visit a Hospital or Medical Centre, for you to familiarize yourself with the Spanish-speaking environment.

>> Legal Spanish
In our legal Spanish course you will study the specific vocabulary of the law in Spain. You will learn to edit legal documents and write correct sentences.

All levels are offered from Beginners to Advanced. Our 6 levels follow the European Framework of Reference for Languages and the guidelines of Instituto Cervantes.

BEGINNERS (A1)
This course is intended for absolute beginners offering an introduction to basic elements of the Spanish language. Explanations of the more complex grammatical structures will be provided in English. Grammar Focus: ser and estar; present, perfect and future forms of regular and irregular verbs. Communicative exercices, role-play and informal expressions are also taught to help you to use Spanish in everyday situations.

PRE-INTERMEDIATE (A2)
After some revision and consolidation of the basics, the course focuses on the forms and usage of the past tenses (imperfecto and indefinido). Authentic material such as easy newspaper articles, comics, songs and simple literature will also be used. Conversational practice will increase your confidence to take part in simple discussions.

INTERMEDIATE (B1) and UPPER-INTERMEDIATE (B2)
The learning of a language is closely associated with the culture, history, society and politics of the country. For this reason we will examine demanding texts and teaching material in order to create an authentic picture of modern Spain (and to some extent Latin America). Humour, songs, lifestyle, culture, history, literature, film, expressions and also suggestions from students are all part of the programme. The development of conversational skills is of particular importance. You will learn to speak more confidently in a variety of situations. The grammatical focus of level C is on the indicative tenses and an introduction to the subjuntivo. The grammatical focus of level D is on the correct usage of the subjuntivo in all tenses.

ADVANCED (C1)
This level is intended for those students who are already confident in Spanish and would like to increase and perfect their language skills. The students will be able to discuss with the teachers the themes they would like to tackle. Typical grammatical problems which are made by non-native speakers, as well as the perífrasis verbales will be studied and rectified. You will therefore learn to express your ideas in a more precise manner, lending your Spanish a more authentic sound.

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