|  Salamanca is one of the most beautiful and youthful university
towns in Spain. Salamanca stimulates thought and is
the site of one of the oldest universities in Europe. The youthful
exhuberance makes it one of the best
locations in Spain to learn Spanish. The major sites of Salamanca line the city and allows students great opportunities
to learn and study their Spanish outside of the classroom.
Salamanca, Spain is one
of the most popular cities chosen by teens to
learn Spanish. Each day students will be able to view
all the city has to offer as most parts are
accessible on foot. The various palaces, builidings, and  Cathedral
were built with sandstone which shines bright in the afternoon sun
and grants Salamanca the name "Golden City”. It truly
is a site to see when travelling to and from Spanish class.
The Spanish school where
the Salamanca Teen Spanish Summer program is held is less than
five minutes from the Plaza Mayor. The Plaza Mayor is the
major point of reference in Salamanca and
is considered by many to be the most beautiful plaza in all of
Spain.
 The facilities of the Spanish school are on the ground floor
of a modern building and consist of a student lounge and classrooms. The school also has
a media/activity room and has many amenities including air conditioning, and computers with web access. The building has a
snack area holding vending machines and tables with chairs to relax.
Salamanca
Teen Program Spanish Courses
Spanish classes are split between
formal class room instruction and actual application of the Spanish
language. These different sections
are known as Grammar and Vocabulary, and Practical activities
as described below.
 Grammar and Vocabulary
(10 lessons per week):
The formal classroom lessons give the students all of
the basic vocabulary and grammar tools that they
may need to communicate outside of class. Vocabulary is presented with
brief explanations of grammatical concepts and structural exercises.
Each lesson focuses on day-to-day conversations that the
students will encounter outside of the classroom, with their friends,
or Spanish host family.
Practical
Activities (10 lessons per week):
Learning every day Spanish is the most important part of a Spanish
Immersion Program. The practical activity portion of the Spanish
course is designed to reinforce grammar and vocabulary. This allows students to interact in everyday situations outside of the classroom. These
practical Spanish applications help the students develop reading,
writing, and oral skills in the language.
The practical
activities include visits to stores, markets, and historical throughout the city. Students prepare for
the practical activities beforehand in the classroom incorporating
the vocabulary and phrases they are learning in the other portion
of the course. The Spanish teacher leads the Spanish activities
and students work in pairs. The activities are completed with
a class report and group discussion.
Teen
Spanish Program Activities and Excursions
The
teen Spanish immersion program in Salamanca offers a variety
of activities and excursions. These activities provide a way for students to
interact while also learning Spanish and the culture of Spain in a more
interactive and entertaining  environment.
These activities can include visits to historical sites of interest,
museums, visiting a local swimming pool, and other sports facilities.
On
the weekends all Spanish students will be able to attend weekend
excursions which allow them to leave the city of Salamanca and
see what else Spain has to offer. These excursions can include
Ciudad Rodrigo, Ávila, Segovia, Madrid and Toledo. One
excursion is included in the program cost for every weekend. Students must attend at least two weeks in in order to go on an excursion.
Salamanca
Teen Spanish Program Host Family
 Spanish
Students will be placed with local host families carefully selected
by the Spanish language school. Host families for the Teens
Spanish Program in Salamanca are chosen based on their ability
to interact with teens. They also must provide a means of communication in
Spanish outside the classroom setting.
All Salamanca host families
are within walking distance to the Spanish language school. We
can arrange either shared or private bedrooms. All students
have the option to have all three meals prepared by the Spanish
host family or opt for only breakfast and dinner. Laundry service is included with the Teen
Program.
Arriving
in Salamanca for the Teen Spanish Program
As an optional service, students can request
transfer to/from the Madrid airport and Salamanca. A Spanish school
representative meets the Spanish students at the Madrid Barajas
Airport and will transport them to their host family
in Salamanca. For a more affordable option, students can also arrange a pickup and transfer to the bus station upon arrival at the Madrid airport. This option also includes, the bus ticket and pickup service from the bus station in Salamanca. Please contact us for current pricing on these options.
Salamanca
Teen Program Safety and Supervision
 Salamanca is a relatively small University City.
All major points of interest are within walking distance of the
school and host family accommodations. Tourist crime is typically
not an issue for Salamanca but is always a possibility. Students should be vigilant about where they keep their
money and belongings.
All
students coming to Salamanca for the Teen Spanish Program
are expected to have the highest maturity level for their
age group. There will be times when students will be unsupervised, such as walking to and from school or when classes or activities are not scheduled.
Teens will be supervised at school, at the host families
home, and during activities and excursions.
Students must follow the rules listed in the
rules form minors form that will be signed and returned prior
to the start of the Teen Spanish Program in Salamanca.
What’s
Included in the Salamanca Teen Spanish Program?
- Four lessons per
day of group class Monday through Friday.
- Shared or Private bedroom with a local
host-family.
- 2 or 3 meals per day with host family
- Laundry service with host family once every
2 weeks.
- Access to email and the internet.
- Books, handouts, materials, etc.
- Weekday Activities and Weekend Excursions
(some require a small fee).
- $5 phone card with option to reload
- One month online courses upon request
Salamanca
Teen Spanish Program Schedule
09:00 - 10:40 Spanish Grammar and Vocabulary
Lessons
10:40 - 11:00 Break
11:00 - 12:40 Practical
Spanish Lessons
02:30 - 03:30 Lunch
with Host Break
Afternoon*** Social
and Cultural Activities
***scheduling is subject to change to meet
the needs of the program
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