Spanish Language Programs in Salamanca, Spain

Colegio De Estudios Hispánicos, Salamanca:
The Colegio de Estudios Hispánicos (C.E.H.) welcomes you to Spain and to its Head Office in Salamanca, western Spain, 200 km norh west of Madrid. Since its foundation in 1975 the C.E.H. has been a pioneering organisation in the teaching of the Spanish language and culture, thanks to the work of our team of teachers who are very dedicated and effective and have developed programmes so that your stay with us allows you to achieve the personal and professional aims you have set for yourself. A characteristic of our college is the friendly atmosphere that exists between students and teachers which makes it possible for thousands of students to learn Spanish in a quick, effective and pleasant way. The students who study with us come from varied ages and nationalities, so that an atmosphere of friendship and respect is created in which the different cultures of the various countries are brought together, with the unified aim of learning about the Spanish language and culture.

Intensive Spanish Language Course:
This is the most popular course for students. The combination of theoretical study and practice allows for quick and easy learning.

Dates: Starting every Monday
Duration: Minimum 2 weeks
Levels: All, from 1 to 9
Students per class: Minimum: 4 - Maximum: 10
Lessons per day: 4
Lessons per week: 20
Timetable: Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 13:30 or from 16:30 to 20:00

Example:
10.00-10:50 Theoretical study of: grammar, sentence structure, vocabulary, dictation, etc.
10:50-11:40 Practical exercises working on grammar, sentence structure, vocabulary, dictation, etc.
11:40-11:50 Break.
11:50-12:40 Reading comprehension and writing exercises, including correction of grammar and phonetics.
12:40-13:30 Conversation: practice in listening and speaking; practical communication about cultural, social and political aspects of Spanish life world wide.

Commercial Spanish:
This course is designed to help students obtain the Certificate of Commercial Spanish.

Dates: Starting every Monday
Duration: 2, 3 or 4 weeks
Levels: From 4 to 9
Students per class: Minimum: 4 - Maximum: 10
Lessons per day: 5
Lessons per week: 25
Timetable: Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 13:30 or from 16:30 to 20:00

Example:
09:10-10:00 Specific terminology (financial, administrative, etc) Insurance, Banking, Taxes, Limited Companies, International trade (Market) European laws, etc.
10:00-10:50 Theoretical study of: grammar, sentence structure, vocabulary, dictation, etc.
10:50-11:40 Practical exercises working on sentence structure, vocabulary, dictation, etc.
11:40-11:50 Break.
11:50-12:40 Reading comprehension and writing exercises, including correction of grammar and phonetics.
12:40-13:30 Conversation: practice in listening and writing; practical communication about cultural, social and political aspects of Spanish life world wide.

Special Course in Preparation for D.E.L.E.:
This course is designed to help students to prepare for the Diploma of Spanish as a Foreign Language Exam. We cater for all levels of the diploma: Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced.

Dates: Starting every Monday
Duration: Minimum 2 weeks
Levels: From 4 to 9
Students per class: Minimum: 4 - Maximum: 10
Lessons per day: 4
Lessons per week: 20
Timetable: Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 13:30 or from 16:30 to 20:00

Special Course for Entering University in Spain (Selectividad):
The "Selectividad" is the entrance exam required to study in Spanish universities. The exam is sat twice a year in June and September.

Obligatory subjects: Spanish language (6 Lessons weekly)
Optional subjects: 3 to be chosen in only a group A or B

Group A
Spanish Literature
World History
Latin
History of art
History of philosophy
Mathematics II

Group B
Mathematics
Physic
Chemistry
Biology
Geography

Dates starts: on the first Monday in October
Dates finish: last workable day of May
Levels: From 6 to 9
Students per class: Minimum 4 - Maximum 10

Spanish Language and Culture:
Dates: Starting every Monday
Duration: Minimum of 2 weeks
Levels: From 4 to 9
Students per class: Minimum 4 - Maximum 10
Lessons per day: 5
Lessons per week: 25
Timetable: Monday to Friday from 09:30 to 14:00 or from 16:30 to 21:00

Example:
09:30-10:20 Theoretical study of: grammar, sentence structure, vocabulary, dictation, etc.
10:20-11:10 Practical exercises working on sentence structure, vocabulary, dictation, etc.
11:10-11:20 Break.
11:20-12:10 Reading comprehension and writing exercises, including correction of grammar and phonetics.
12:10-13:00 Conversation: practice in listening and writing; practical communication about cultural, social and political aspects of Spanish life world wide.
13:00-13:10 Break
13:10-14:00 Spanish culture and civilization: History of Spain and Latin America, literature, art, cinema, music, folklore, tourism, politics, Spanish life and customs

Intensive Spanish Language Course for the Adults (50+):
The combination of theoretical study and practice allows for quick and easy learning.

Dates: Starting every Monday
Duration: Minimum 2 weeks
Levels: All from 1 to 9
Students per class: Minimum 4 - Maximum 10
Lessons per day: 4
Lessons per week: 20
Timetable: Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 13:30 or from 16:30 to 20:00

Spanish Language Course + Latin Dance:
2 lessons per week of Latin dance with a choice of: Flamenco, Sevillanas, Tango, and Salsa.
4 lessons per day studying of Spanish Language.


Dates: Starting every Monday
Duration: Minimum of 2 weeks
Levels: All, from 1 to 9
Students per class: Minimum 4 - Maximum 10