SPANISH PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
SA Tenerife
Our partner Spanish language
school (SA Tenerife)
is located in one of the most important and beautiful sites of
Tenerife, Spain. Due to the location of the Spanish language school
on Tenerife you can easily reach the libraries, museums, and other
cultural sites. The Spanish language school is also just minutes
from beautiful beaches and many different outdoor recreational
opportunities. The Spanish language school in Tenerife, Spain
is equipped with modern teaching aids such as computers and audiovisual
equipment.
 The
lessons at the Spanish language school in Tenerife, Spain are
challenging, varied, and interesting. In the classroom the focus
of Spanish instruction is on conversation however attention is
also paid to reading, writing and listening in Spanish. In the
classroom, the Spanish language school makes use of audio-visual
material. To ensure that the Spanish language lessons are as practical
as possible, you will work with newspaper articles and learn how
to conduct a telephone conversation in Spanish for example. Films
and documentaries will also be viewed, songs will be listened
to and menus read. In addition, you will give talks and take part
in role-play situations all using Spanish. This method is a great
way to both study and learn Spanish.
In addition to offering a wide
array of excellent Spanish program, the Spanish language school
in Tenerife, Spain also provides a full schedule of cultural activities
and weekend excurions. The idea behind these additional activities
is to allow the Spanish language students the opportunity to learn
more about Tenerife and Spain.
This Spanish language school
provides both general and specialized Spanish instruction. Specialized
Spanish instruction (medical, business, etc.) is typically provided
in a private Spanish class setting.
| Why Spanish Language
Programs In Tenerife? |
- Tenerife, Spain offers some of the best
beaches, and definitely the best weather found in Spain
- There are direct flight to the islands
from all over Europe, N. America, and Africa.
- The city of Puerto de la Cruz (Tenerife)
offers a teeming night life, a lively street life, excellent
transportation, great restaurants, and friendly outgoing inhabitants.
- Trips to other islands and even in to Morocco
are easy to do.
- There is probably no better get away
found anywhere in Spain!
| Spanish Language
Program Options |
Standard Spanish
Program: Group
Spanish instruction 4 lessons per day, 5-8 students per class.
This Spanish language course is offered at all levels from total
beginner to advanced. Through various activities, practices and
exercises, designed for each level, you will gradually acquire
and develop the necessary strategies to understand and communicate
messages in Spanish, oral as well as written.
Examples of the subjects covered
in the Spanish lessons are:
- Everyday situations which you will encounter
during your stay in Spain such as meeting people, telephone
conversations, etc.
- Spanish vocabulary and idiomatic expressions.
- Styles of Spanish language use; when
a particular use of the Spanish language is acceptable.
- Grammar (forming words, sentence structure,
spelling and word sounds). Not in the form of dry rules but
through communication and practice.
- Spanish Cultural factors such as as:
The meaning of words in different contexts. If you do not
watch out you can get into some funny situations or even embarrass
someone. The gestures and body language which accompany and
influence communication. Spanish language use. Intonation.
Intensive
Spanish Program: Group Spanish instruction 6 lessons per
day, 5-8 students per class. If you have a short period of time
or need something intensive, this is a great program. This Spanish
language program follows the same format as the Standard Spanish
Program.
One-to-one
Spanish Instruction: 4
or 6 Spanish lessons per day. This Spanish language course is
perfect for those who need specialized instruction or who will
only be in Spain for a short period of time. Note:
This program will make
use of the format shown under the Standard Program. The exception
of to this would be when someone has set up a specialized program
to cover very specific types of topics.
Start
Dates: Beginners must start classes
on the following dates. Intermediate and advanced students can
begin classes on any Monday.
| Start
Dates |
| Start
Dates |
Holidays: |
Start
Dates |
Holidays: |
| January |
2
16 30 |
1,2,
6 |
July |
3
10 17 24 31 |
n/a |
| February |
13
27 |
28 |
August |
7
14 21 28 |
16 |
| March |
13
27 |
n/a |
September |
11
25 |
n/a |
| April |
10
24 |
8,
9 |
October |
9
23 |
12 |
| May |
8
22 |
1 |
November |
6
20 |
1 |
| June |
5
19 |
10 |
December |
4
18 25 |
6,
8, 25 |
Note:
When two holidays fall in the same week, classes for one holiday
will be made up for, and special activities will be held on the
other holiday.
| What's Included
In The Spanish Language Program? |
- Private or shared room in a student flat
with other students, or stay with host family.
- 1-3 meals per day with host family. Student
Flats have kitchens so students can cook their own meals.
- Student flats have their own facilities.
- Access to the Internet., phone, and fax
service. (some services not free)
- Books, handouts, etc.
- Welcome dinner
- Guided city tour
- Weekend Excursions
- Airport pickup
- Laundry service with host family
- Private room accommodations
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