Study Spanish in Spain

StudyInSpain offers intensive Spanish language courses adapted to the learner's previous knowledge of the language. StudyinSpain's partner school for Spanish language courses in Spain is located in Madrid and has an excellent reputation for high quality teaching of Spanish as a foreign language.

Placement Test and Levels

Prior to beginning a course, the School carries out tests to establish the level of each student so that they can be placed in a class of the correct level, which means that students who already have some knowledge of Spanish will not waste time.

For those who need Spanish for work or want to prepare for the university entrance exam (Selectividad), which is an entry requirement for undergraduate university degree programs in Spain, it is possible to enroll in language courses that do not lead to the award of an official qualification. Students with no prior knowledge of Spanish normally require a minimum of 320 hours of classes (distributed in a timetable of 20 or 40 hours per week).

Normal and Intensive Courses in Groups

These courses are aimed at individuals and company staff wishing to do a regular or intensive Spanish course. Their contents are put together based on the level of each group. In the case of company groups, a needs analysis is also conducted in addition to the initial level test.

Course features:

Level test included.
Student language needs analysis for company groups.
Learning materials not included.
Registration fee not included.
Normal course: 20 hours per week.
Intensive course: 40 hours per week.
Maximum of 5 students per group for groups of individuals.
Lunch with teacher. *
Cultural visits. *

* Only for company groups taking a 40-hour course.

Example course - 20 hours
Hours	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Hour 1	Grammar practice	Grammar practice	Grammar practice	Grammar practice	Grammar practice
Hour 2	Role play	Role play	Role play	Role play	Role play
Pause
Hour 3	Oral communication skills	Oral communication skills	Oral communication skills	Oral communication skills	Oral communication skills
Hour 4	Spanish history and culture	Spanish history and culture	Spanish history and culture	Spanish history and culture	Spanish history and culture

Notes:

Grammar: verbs, pronouns, adverbs, prepositions, structure, reported speech, conditonal, etc.
Oral communication: oral presentations, listening comprehension, video sessions and conversation.
Spanish history and culture: political history, current affairs, art, sports and general culture.
* The start time of the classes depend on each group. Will adapt to the timetabling needs of each specific group (morning or afternoon), within the schools opening hours, from 9 to 21 hours.

One-to-one courses open to the public

40-hour one-to-one course

This course is aimed at anyone wishing to do a Spanish intensive course. It is a tailored course whose contents are put together based on the student's needs and level. Course features:

40-hours of individualised teaching.
Lunch with teacher.
Learning materials not included.
Registration fee not included.
Flexible timetable (to be decided by student).
Initial level test and student needs analysis.
Tailored course contents put together based on results of level tests and student's needs analysis.
End-of-course assessment.
Arrival usually on sunday afternoon and return on saturday.
Transfers to and from madrid-barajas airport (upon student's request).
Social activities (2 during the week).
A day-trip is organised for all students staying for more than a week (note: students are responsible for all costs of social activities and the day trip with the teacher).

20-hour one-to-one course

This course is aimed at anyone wishing to do a Spanish semi-intensive course. It is a tailored course whose contents are put together based on the student's needs and level. Course features:

20-hours of individualised teaching.
Level test.
Learning materials not included.
Registration fee not included.
Flexible timetable (to be decided by student).
Student language needs analysis.
Tailored course contents put together based on results of level tests and student's needs analysis.
End-of-course assessment.

Special chamber of commerce business courses

The Special Chamber of Commerce Business courses are aimed at executives and staff members wishing to obtain training in business Spanish. In order to be able to do these courses students must have a good level of Spanish. There are two kinds of Business courses geared towards obtaining the different certificates issued by the Chamber of Commerce.

Certificado Básico de Español de los Negocios: This certificate proves its holders have a survival' level of Spanish with enough knowledge on business-specific language to carry out the most basic tasks within a company. The certificate assesses a level of Spanish language competence that allows candidates to communicate in everyday situations, in addition to basic administrative and commercial situations within the business world. In order to do this course, candidates are required to have a good level of Spanish.
Certificado Superior de Español de los Negocios: This certificate proves its holders have a good knowledge of the Spanish language, in addition to technical knowledge about the business world. Linguistic competence concerning the Spanish used in the business and corporate world is assessed, including both speaking and writing. In order to do this course, candidates are required to have an efficient functional level of Spanish.

Spanish Language Levels

It is also possible to prepare for the D.E.L.E. (Diploma of Spanish as a Foreign Language), awarded by the Cervantes Institute, an official organization that promotes Spanish language and culture throughout the world and provides official certification of Spanish language skills.

DELE The Cervantes Institute is affiliated to the Spanish Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport as well as the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The D.E.L.E. has three levels:

1. Diploma of Spanish - Beginner: This is the lowest level, with an extra 25 hours of study over two weeks. This level provides the student with basic conversational skills in Spanish.
2. Diploma of Spanish - Intermediate: This is the second level, which requires 40 or 80 hours of additional study over 2 or 4 weeks. This level allows students to follow lectures in Spanish, produce simple written texts, understand television and films in the cinema, and sit the Spanish university entrance exam (Selectividad) with a good chance of success.
3. Diploma of Spanish - Advanced: This is the third level, which requires an additional 80 hours over 4 four weeks and provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to communicate effectively and fluently in business, cultural or technical environments.

Useful links:

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