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Spanish Language Courses

  Languages for Life Spanish Course
  >   Standard Spanish Course
  >   Volunteer Placement
  >   Combined Spanish Course
  >   Spanish & Arts and Crafts Course 
  >   Spanish Private Tuition

  >   Spanish Course Methodology

Languages for Life Spanish Course
8 to 24+ weeks Spanish language course duration
Open to 18yrs+ age group
20 group Spanish language lessons per week
plus 4 cultural lessons per week
Max. 6 people per class
A long term Spanish language course aimed at those who need to build on current skills or who want to learn Spanish in Cuenca, Ecuador from scratch with an immersion course in Spanish.  In-depth study over an extended period ensures better mastery, subtler understanding and far greater long term retention of key Spanish language skills. They are very popular with Gap Year students prior to Uni, graduates prior to a first career and adults who wish to take a career break. These courses suit complete beginners to the language and those who have prior Spanish knowledge.

Standard Spanish Course
2 to 8 weeks Spanish language course duration
Open to 18yrs+ age group
20 group Spanish language lessons per week
plus 4 cultural lessons per week
Max. 6 people per class
A short term Spanish language course aimed at beginners and those who wish to build on current skills on a course of two weeks+ in Cuenca, or a more substantial course of up to a couple of months. Recommended for students of all ages and all Spanish language abilities. Perfect for those who plan on exploring Latin America but would like to have some Spanish conversation prior to starting on their travels.

Volunteer Placement
4 weeks Spanish language course + min. 4 weeks work placement
Teach English to Ecuadorian children, assist with child-care or senior citizens on a daily basis, work with the homeless or act as tour guide in Parks
Minimum age: 18yrs 
MUST have good Spanish ability (intermediate+ ability)
Price quoted in Course Finder is for placement fee ONLY.
This option must be booked with a minimum 4 week language course
Minimum commitment to the placement of 4 weeks in Cuenca is essential.

Combined Spanish Course
2 to 12+ weeks Spanish language course duration
Open to 18yrs+ age group
20 group lessons per week
with a further 10 Spanish private tuition lessons per week
Max. 6 people per class
A short term Spanish language course aimed at those who want the combined study experience of the camaraderie of the group course, with the individual attention of the private classes with a personal tutor. The course enables students to follow the Spanish Standard course, but then extend their language studies in Cuenca each day with a personal tutor who can address individual areas of interest or concern i.e. prior to academic exams or to improve particular skills for business situations. They are generally short term Spanish language courses aimed at beginners and those who wish to build on current skills on a taster course of one week, or a more substantial course of two weeks or longer.

Spanish & Arts and Crafts Course
2 to 4+ weeks Spanish language course duration
Open to 18yrs+ age group
20 group Spanish language lessons per week
plus 10 lessons of Arts & Crafts per week
Max. 6 people per class
A perfect combination of language study and craft based activity; build on your current Spanish language skills in Cuenca in combination with the chance to study arts and crafts with local professionals, in their workshops. Visit traditional and contemporary artists and local craft markets and experience the daily life of artisans in Cuenca, first hand.
Materials required are charged for once in Cuenca. A list will be provided on the first day.

Spanish Private Tuition
1 week+ Spanish language course duration
Open to 18yrs+ age group throughout the year
20, 25, 30 or 40 Spanish private lessons per week
An extremely intensive Spanish language course, ideal for those who wish to make maximum language progress over a one or two+ week period. Aimed at business people or those who need to work on their Spanish for academic or professional reasons, for whom time is of the essence.

Methodology

The Spanish Language School’s key concern is to get you to speak!

Students are encouraged to speak Spanish and only Spanish from the very first day.  Learn more about the methodology at the Spanish language school in Cuenca.