Practical
4 hours/day: conversation and language structures.
The four basic skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking, are covered through a grammar and communication program. Structures of the language and practical vocabulary are presented in real every-day situations through videos and cassettes, debates and interviews.
Dynamic
5 hours/day: conversation, language structures plus one hour of Ecuadorian culture through activities such as:
ACTIVITIES |
Music |
Fashion |
Dance |
Cooking |
Art |
Debates |
History and geography of the country |
Interviews |
Literature |
Book reading club |
Sports |
Quichua language lesons |
Family Life |
Movies in Spanish |
Health |
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(includes all materials and instructors |
Intensive
6 hours/day: conversation, language structures, Ecuadorian culture plus ten hours cultural programs and trips per level.
Combines the study of language of the Dynamic program with cultural and social guided activities such as:
ACTIVITIES |
City tours to Colonial town |
Shopping centers and malls |
The Equator |
Tropical flower plantation |
Museums: Colonial, archeological, modern art, ethnical |
Folk dance Jacchigua |
History and geography of the country |
Restaurants: typical food |
Bullring Belmonte |
Book reading club |
Tour in the "Chiva Quiteña" |
Movies in Spanish |
Football game (seasonal) |
and many other |
Traditional market places in Quito |
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Initial A1 and A2: 60 hours each
Intermediate B1: 60 hours
High Intermediate B2: 60 hours
Advanced C1: 80 hours
Superior C2: 80 hours |
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Initial Level (A1 and A2):
In this level, grammatical structures including the subjunctive mood, are dealt with in a very communicative way. It is designed to teach the student to communicate as soon as possible and easily, using all verb tenses in the indicative and subjunctive moods.
The student learns the necessary syntax to react normally in everyday life and in some specific situations.
At the end of this level the student is able to take the Initial Level of the DELE Diploma.
Intermediate Level (B1 and B2):
In this level the topics of the Initial level are seen more in detail and with more complex exercises.
The student deepens his/her knowledge of the foreign language and uses it more fluently and naturally. The situations in which the student can communicate with ease and fluency are more varied including formal, informal, and even technical settings. Grammatical structures are consolidated. The student speaks and understands almost as a native speaker.
At the end of this level the student is able to take the Intermediate Level of the DELE Diploma.
Superior Level (C1 and C2):
The Superior or Proficiency level uses special and more complex materials. To reach this level the student must be able to successfully produce all verb tenses and grammatical structures and correctly use advanced vocabulary in the syntax of that of a native speaker. This advanced knowledge and vocabulary will enable the student to communicate in all types of conversations.
At the end of this level the student is able to take the Superior Level of the DELE Diploma.
LEVELS
PROGRAM |
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No. of hours |
Practical
4 hours / day |
Dymanic
5 hours / day |
Intensive
6 hours / day
(10 hours extra) |
INITIAL |
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A1 |
60 |
15 |
12 |
10 |
A2 |
60 |
15 |
12 |
10 |
INTERMEDIATE |
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B1 |
60 |
15 |
12 |
10 |
B2 |
60 |
15 |
12 |
10 |
SUPERIOR |
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C1 |
80 |
15 |
16 |
14 |
C2 |
80 |
15 |
16 |
14 |
INTENSIVE PROGRAM: include 10 hours of cultural activities and field trips per level |
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