Closed course for students of the same level with a maximum of 3 students. All our Spanish courses provide a good general knowledge of the Spanish language and have a minimum duration of 5 classes. They are designed for students who want to learn Spanish quickly and effectively, and also want to learn about Chilean culture. The courses cover the grammar and structure of the language, with a strong focus on communication.
This course is designed at those who did not have knowledge of Spanish language or experience to live in a Spanish speaking country. Students are taught the basics in Spanish communication and at the end of the level will be able to interact in daily life situations. After the course, students will be capable to understand and familiar phrases to form simple sentences. You will have the tools to introduce yourself and others and to ask and answer questions about personal details such as where do you live, about people you know and things you do.
Students develop the capacity to express ideas in past, present and future tenses. Students that finish this level, 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). They also can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct dialogue on familiar and routine matters. They will be able to describe in simple terms aspects of their background, immediate environment and matters in areas of basic needs.
Students are taught to communicate in diverse topics, students will be able to read simple books and write essays in Spanish. Conversation with Spanish speakers will be more fluent. When you get to finish this level you can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. You can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst traveling in an area where Spanish is spoken. Furthermore, you can talk simple connected text about topics that are familiar or of personal interest. And finally, you can describe experiences and events; explain dreams, hopes and ambitions, to give reasons or express opinions and plans.
To be considered at this level you be able to understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in your field of specialization. At this level you can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes possible a regular interaction with native speakers without strain for either party. With security you 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.