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Learning Spanish: courses and education at Hispaniola school |
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In this page:
some information about how to learn spanish |
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Method
Teachers
Levels
Teaching material
Certificate
Other certifications
Admission age |
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Method
Our teaching method takes full account of modern didactics and is
oriented toward the "Foreign Language Concept of the Council of Europe",
observing all instructions that the Real Academia de la Lengua
recommends. We use the Direct Method and at school, like during free
time, spoken language is emphasized from the first day on. At all levels,
only Spanish will be spoken.
During free time we promote integration between students and Dominican
people, organizing culture activities every nights where a number of
trained Dominican friends are invited.
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Teachers
All our teachers are young university graduates who have been specially
trained and who are regularly upgraded. The enthusiasm and the gift of
communication Dominican people has naturally is emphatized in our
Teachers in the way that the classes never runs boring.
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Levels of ability |
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1. Principiante
No knowledge of Spanish except perhaps a few words or expressions. No
comprehension of the spoken language. |
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2. Elemental
Very basic communication skills based on simple structures and a very
narrow vocabulary. Strong communicative limitations in everyday
situations. |
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3. Intermedio A
Can participate in simple conversations on some topics using basic
grammatical structures and a simple but correct vocabulary. Good
comprehension of the language if spoken slowly and clearly. |
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4. Intermedio B
Better control of structures and practical, common vocabulary. Errors
are frequent, but comprehension of the language is good and the speech
is quick. |
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5 - 6. Avanzado (I and II)
Good choice of structures used with accuracy and naturally. Vocabulary
and comprehension are good, but some errors are repeated. |
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7 -8. Perfeccionamiento (I and
II)
Very good communication skills, accurately using grammar and syntactic
structures. Speech can be directed over a wide range of topics using a
proper vocabulary and idiomatic expressions. It is divided in 3
sub-levels (A, B and C) according to the skills of the students. At the
end of any and each level a level test will take place. According to
results any single student will be suggested to repeat the level or go
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Book and teaching material
Study material is included in the course price and presented to the
students at the beginning of the course and during the class in the form
of practical activities and exercises as a natural extension of the text
book. The school has a library of text books, grammar, reading, learning
activities, literature (Dominican, Hispanic and Spanish).
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Certificate of attendance
At the end of the course all students receive, on request, a Certificate
of Attendance.
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Other certifications
Diploma basico de Dominio de la Lengua - On request at the end of the
3th level
Diploma de Dominio de la Lengua - On request at the end of the 6th level
Diploma Idioma Español - On request at the end of the 6th level and
after an examination
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Minimum admission age
The minimum age for a participant who comes alone is 18 years. We can
accept younger teen-agers if they come and stay under the supervision of
one of his/her parents.
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