Spanish classes in Barcelona run from Monday to Friday and the number of classes per day depends on the type of course you choose. This normally ranges between 4 and 6 a day with each class lasting 45 minutes.

Our teachers are all native Spanish speakers, hold a University Degree and have extensive experience in teaching Spanish language and culture to foreign students.

All levels are offered from Beginners to Advanced. Our 6 levels follow the European Framework of Reference for Languages and the guidelines of Instituto Cervantes. Our Spanish courses are designed either for very small groups or private tuition. The classes are always focussed on conversation and practical communication. Grammar is taught in a communicative context and adapted to the specific needs of each student. Our lessons are personalised, offering a balance between grammar, writing, comprehension and oral expression.

Each group has a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 8 students, so everyone can participate actively, while at the same time receiving individual attention. Students are welcome to make suggestions and contribute to the course structure. If there are less than three students to a class, duration is reduced by one third.

No classes are held on National Bank Holidays, and in the event of a local Bank Holiday classes or complementary activities are offered.

At the end of the course you will be given a certificate of attendance indicating the length, intensity and level of your course.

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You can choose between intensive Spanish language courses, superintensive Spanish language courses, individual lessons and courses to prepare D.E.L.E.-exams. Each class lasts 45 minutes.

>> Course 20h

The most popular with our students, it lasts a minimum of two weeks. Twenty Spanish classes a week are given to small groups from Monday to Friday. Although quite intensive it still allows you to enjoy your free-time in Barcelona.

 Intensity: 4 classes a day from Monday to Friday
 Duration: from 2 to 36 weeks
 Levels: all
 

>> Course 30h

This course is similar to the Course 20h, but you have 30 classes of Spanish a week in a small group instead of 20 classes of the Standard Course. We don´t offer this Spanish language course in August.

 Intensity: 6 classes a day from Monday to Friday
 Duration: from 1 to 8 weeks
 Levels: all
 

>> Course 20+5h and Course 20+10h

The standard course of 20 lessons per week in small groups, plus an extra 5 or 10 private classes a week. An intensive Spanish language course aimed at students with time restrictions or who want to deepen their knowledge in a particular area.

 Intensity: 5 or 6 lessons a day from Monday to Friday
 Duration: from 2 to 6 weeks
 Levels: all

>> Individual Classes (1-to-1)

You choose the subjects, duration, level and intensity of your Spanish language course. To fully utilise your class time we require you send us your personal objectives before course initiation.

 Intensity: between 2 and 6 classes a day from Monday to Friday
 Duration: 1 week
 Levels: all
 

>> Preparation of the D.E.L.E.

The Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera (D.E.L.E) is the only official examination of Spanish for foreign students.

There are three levels: Initial, Basic and Superior, and the examinations can be taken at Instituto Cervantes centres worldwide, or in Spain in May and November.
Courses begin 3 months before the exam and duration is between 4 to 12 weeks, finishing a few days before the actual examination. Exam registration is not included in the price of the course.

 4 daily classes from Monday to Friday
 Duration:from 4 weeks to 12 weeks
 Levels: level C and higher

Our 6 levels follow the European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and the guidelines of Instituto Cervantes.

Students are required to take a placement test on the first day of the course to ensure correct grouping. You will be placed in one of the following groups. In some cases it may be necessary to sub-divide levels i.e. A.1. / A1.2, A2.1 / A2.2, B1.1. / B1.2, , and it is usually possible to adjust levels during the course.

The CEFR describes what a learner is supposed to be able to do in reading, listening, speaking and writing at each level.

Level A1: Beginners (= 4 weeks, 80 lessons)

Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

Level A2: Elementary (= 6 weeks, 120 lessons)

Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

Level B1 (= 8 weeks, 160 lessons)

Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.

Level B2 (= 10 weeks, 200 lessons)

Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

Level C1 (= 12 weeks, 240 lessons)

Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.

Level C2: only private lessons
Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarise information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in the most complex situations.

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