| WHAT
IS YOUR PRESENT LEVEL? WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
We work with eight levels (40
Class Hours each one):
Elementary
Spanish I
- You already have little or
no knowledge of Spanish.
- You will develop ability and
confidence in basic Spanish communication in
familiar environments and interaction with native
speakers in Hispanic countries.
Elementary
Spanish II
- You already have a limited
vocabulary and only know a little grammar.
- You will develop the ability
to maintain a simple conversation in familiar
environments and daily situations, expressing
ideas in the present, past and future tenses.
Intermediate
Spanish I
- You already have basic structure
of grammar and vocabulary knowledge. You can
communicate in basic situations in the present,
past and future tenses, but with some mistakes.
You understand it when people speak slowly.
- You will develop ability in
communication and linguistic competency to engage
in conversations on non-specialist topics.
Intermediate
Spanish II
- You already feel as secure
when you speak Spanish as when you write it.
You know quite a lot of vocabulary, but need
to practise and widen your grammatical knowledge.
- You will achieve further development
of your ability in communication and linguistic
competency to engage in conversations on non
specialized and specialized topics.
High
Intermediate Spanish I and High Intermediate Spanish
II
- You can already communicate
fluently and confidently in a wide range of
situations but need a deeper study of grammatical
structures and a more precise vocabulary, as
well as Spanish idioms.
- You will gain the necessary
linguistic skills to be able to effectively
structure an oral or written discussion.
Advanced
Spanish I and Advanced Spanish II
- You already have an excellent
command of Spanish and are capable of communicating
as effectively as a native.
- You will perfect the language
to ensure its adequate cultural use, eliminate
any errors and differentiate between minor linguistic
subtleties.
ACADEMIC
CREDIT
As college and university
students prepare to study abroad, they often seek
an opportunity to receive academic credit for
their course work abroad. Students attending any
of the first four levels and taking at least 40
contact hours are eligible to receive academic
transfer credit through an accredited U.S. university
for an additional fee.
(Click
here for further information). |