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Students are tested the first day of school, right after the orientation session. Small, homogenous groups are formed, maximun four students per group. Students will have a new instructor every two weeks of the program, to give them the opportunity of listening to different accents. Frequently, they will be moved from one group to another during the program to mantain smooth functioning and maximize individual progress.
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The instruction is entirely in Spanish, and each week a specific grammatical sequence is presented. Our instructors are skilled in blending conversation with grammar to meet the individual needs of the group members. We try to make learning grammar fun. Some of the teaching aids we use are: audio-visual materials such as flash cards, posters, audio-tapes, videos, newspaper articles as well as discussion groups. We use articles and discuss current events and cultural activities in order to provide an opportunity for students to broaden their vocabulary and exposure to Spanish as spoken in day-to-day life.
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Programs run from one week to the length of time you want, depending on your objective. If the goal is to survive in a Spanish speaking country we recommend a four week immersion course with homestay. If your goal is to speak Spanish more fluently, then we recommend an eight or twelve week program with homestay. After a 4-week intensive course, students will be able to speak about themselves, family, friends, work and everyday activities. Students will also be able to order food at restaurants, ask and give directions, request information at public places, make phone calls, take taxis and handle normal daily situations. Also the students will be able to express themselves in the present, past and future.
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After an 8-week program the student will be able to give opinions about social problems in our daily life: racism, divorce, drugs, and many other topics depending on the interest of the student.
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