Spanish Courses in Barcelona, Spain

Olé Languages, Barcelona:
Olé Languages in Barcelona, Catalonia in North-Eastern Spain is a professional Spanish school dedicated to teaching Spanish as a foreign language in an open, personal and enjoyable atmosphere. We are located in the city center of Barcelona within 15 minutes walking distance from Plaça Catalunya on a picturesque, pedestrian avenue, We offer Spanish courses for all levels to competitive prices taught by dedicated, highly qualified native Spanish speakers. Olé Languages is accredited by the Instituto Cervantes. It’s a common belief that doing an expensive Spanish course makes you learn the language faster. But why should that be the case? Our Spanish teachers are highly qualified and dedicated individuals who see teaching Spanish as their vocation. Furthermore, with a maximum of eight people per class our groups are smaller than other schools. This enables us to be much more flexible and to respond to the individual needs of our students.

Intensive Spanish Course (20-25 hrs/week):
This intensive Spanish course is conceived for adults of any age who wish to improve their Spanish language skills rapidly. The intensive course runs four hours per day from Monday to Friday in the morning or the afternoon.

Based on an immersive, communication-based approach to language acquisition students learn the Spanish grammar step by step according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) accompanied by writing, listening and conversational exercises as, for example, reading newspaper articles, practicing telephone conversations and watching Spanish films followed by analysis and debate.

Those who would like to practice their Spanish further and improve their oral skills can combine the intensive course with 5 hours of coversation classes per week (1 hr/day).

Semi-Intensive Spanish Course (10-15 hrs/week):
The semi-intensive course is available to students of all levels who wish to combine their part time job or studies with Spanish classes. The course runs for two hours a day from Monday to Friday in the morning or afternoon. Emphasis is placed on grammar acquisition which is combined with vocabulary training within the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). Those who would like to practice their Spanish further and would like to focus on their oral skills have the option to add 5 hours of coversation classes per week (1 hr/day).

Conversation Classes (5 hrs/week):
Students of all levels except for absolute beginners have the option to add conversation classes to their course schedule. Conversation can either be combined with the intensive and semi-intensive courses or be taken on its own. The classes focus specifically on the student's oral performance and pronunciation and are held in small study groups of 2 to 5 students to allow each participant a maximum amount of "talk time." The courses take place from Monday to Friday from 13:30 to 14:30.

Evening Spanish Course (4 hrs/week from October to June):
The evening course is the perfect option for those who work during the day and would like to improve their Spanish continually without having to give up their weekends.

The course takes place twice a week either on Monday+Wednesday evening or Tuesday+Thursday evening from 19:00h to 21:00h and can be booked in four-week intervals.

Based on an immersive, communication-based approach to language acquisition students learn the Spanish grammar step by step according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) accompanied by writing, listening and conversational exercises.

D.E.L.E Preparation Course  (20 hrs/week):
The D.E.L.E is the official certificate of Spanish as a Foreign Language (equivalent to the IELTS and TOEFL for English) issued by the Instituto Cervantes for the Ministry of Education of Spain. It is often required by universities and employers to certify a foreigner's competence and command of the Spanish language. Please find more information about the D.E.L.E at the website of the Instituto Cervantes itself.
The preparation course is directed at all those who would like to prepare to take the D.E.L.E at any of the three levels, beginner, intermediate or advanced

1) Inicial :: Diploma de Español Nivel B1 (Beginner level):
This qualification attests to sufficient linguistic ability for understanding and responding appropriately in most normal day-to-day situations and for expressing desires and needs in a basic way.

2) Intermedio :: Diploma de Español Nivel B2 (Intermediate level):
This qualification validates sufficient linguistic ability to get by in average day-to-day situations in normal communication circumstances, which do not require specialized use of the language.

3) Superior :: Diploma de Español Nivel C2 (Proficiency level):
This qualification accredits the necessary linguistic competence to integrate in situations requiring an advanced use of the language and knowledge of the cultural customs embedded within it.

D.E.L.E exams for all levels take place three times a year.