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COURSE INFORMATION
Why Spanish?
Spanish is the fastest growing language in the world. It is also the second most spoken language after
Mandarin. It is fun to learn as it brings you closer to its music, culture, literature, food and people. Spanish opens opportunities for travel and business in over 20 different countries.
It is the second official language of Brazil and the second most common language in the United States.
The United States has the second biggest Spanish community after Mexico and it is followed by Spain. It
is also estimated that by 2030 there will be more Spanish Language Speakers in the States than English
speakers.
Spanish is a universal Language. It is important in the international, diplomatic and business world. It is
one of the official languages of the United Nations and of the African Union. Spanish as other European
Languages in South Africa are considered a scarce skill, which facilitates finding jobs and posts with international companies. The question as to why to learn Spanish should be therefore answered: why not?
Why Colegio Español?
El Colegio Español is a private Spanish language institute operating in South Africa since 2011. It is the
first and biggest Spanish Language and Cultural centre in Gauteng. It opens new opportunities to all
South Africans and provides a friendly and interactive environment to learn Spanish.
We follow the levels to learn Spanish established by the Common European Framework of Reference and
make use of effective and enjoyable material.
We teach Spanish in a progressive manner following a communicative approach. We also provide spaces where the student can interact and practice the acquired knowledge in an active manner. We encourage extra fun activities outside our classes such as Spanish or Latin American parties, cooking courses,
dancing classes, Spanish movie nights and much more.
Our teachers are native Spanish speakers from either South America or Spain and will assist the students
in their learning process in a personalised manner.
Learning Program
Based on the method for teaching Spanish suggested by the Cervantes Institute in Spain and adhering to the recommendations set according to the Common European Framework of Reference
for Modern European Languages we have adopted a Spanish course that follows a (3) level approach
aligned with the European Framework as follows:
C1
B2
B1
A2
} ADVANCED LEVEL (B2-C1)
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BASIC (A1-A2)
Course Description:
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Our courses are conducted in Spanish from day one and focus six competences:
Written comprehension
Interactive comprehension
Oral comprehension
Written expression
Interactive expression
Oral expression
BEGINNER LEVEL (A1-A2)
BEGINNER LEVEL (A1-A2)
• The student can understand frequently used expressions relating to their day to day knowledge
(talk about aspects immediately relating to the student or his family, shopping, places of interest, professions, etc...) The student can interact in a simple manner and is be able to perform
simple tasks in various daily situations (at the shops, restaurants, house, office, etc.). He or she
can read and write simple texts and communicate immediate needs. The student can describe
in simple terms aspects about the past and his environment.
INTERMEDIATE (B1-B2)
• The student can interact with a degree of fluency with native Spanish speakers. He or she can
understand the main ideas of a complex text (including both abstract and concrete text). The
student can write clear and detailed texts on different topics. The student is able to prepare arguments, give his opinion and acknowledge different points of view on different matters.
ADVANCED (B2-C1)
• The student can express himself fluently without obvious preparation and can use language flexibly and spontaneously. He can establish clear, well-structured and detailed conversations. The
student can understand a wide range of large and complex texts. The student can write about
complex topics in letters, essays or other advanced texts.
COURSE OUTCOMES
BEGINNER LEVEL (A1-A2)
INTERMEDIATE (B1-B2)
ADVANCED (B2-C1)
• Greet others (formal and
informal)
• Give and ask for personal
information
• Express yourself in class
• Express immediate needs
• Talk about family and
friends
• Describe objects and people
• Place objects in space
• Ask and give directions
• Ask for the existence of
places and things
• Describe your environment
• Tell the time
• Talk about special dates
• Talk about clothing
• Use common expression
when shopping
• Talk about prices and
quantities
• Compare prices between
countries
• Use common expressions
at the restaurant
• Describe the physical aspect of persons
• Call someone’s attention
• Express and ask for opinion
• Express and compare preferences
• Express agreement or disagreement
• Ask how does a person feel
• Express pain and illness
• Express obligation
• Describe what you are doing
• Express plans
• Partake in a job interview
• Give a small description of
himself or herself
• Take and pass a message
• Summarise a written text
• Tell and describe a story in
the past tense
• React on a story that someone tells you
• Describe objects
• Express prohibition
• Express advice
• Justify prohibitions, mandates and wishes
• Make recommendations
and give advice
• Express wishes
• Express indifference
• Express opinion
• Express probability
• Give opinion
• Add something to someone’s view
• Make rhetoric questions
• Express preferences and
feelings: sadness, surprise
embarrassment
• Give opinion
• Make assessments
• Ask and give advice
• Make recommendations
• Define objects
• Describe what you know
• Describe what you wish,
are looking for or do not
know
• Talk in the future (in contrast with present and past
costumes)
• Make plans and projects
• Express intentions
• Express probability
• Talk about hypothetical
situations & speculation
• Express doubt
• Make rhetorical questions
• Show impatience
• Express disagreement
• Emphasise
• Refer to mandates and
commands
• Ask for advice and give
advice
• Make a summary or an
interpretation
• Insult
• Express cause and effect
• Justify actions and opinions
• Correct erroneous information
• Negate something offering
a new view
• Contradict and threaten
• Make hypothetical comparisons
• Prevent and reproach
• Talk about difficulties
• State reasons
• Persuade
• Express inevitability
• Express disappointment
• Give and react towards a
compliment
• Express disgust
• Express daily situations
• Express the repetition of an
action
• Express intention
• Express courtesy
• Ask requesting agreement
• Assure something is about
to happen
BEGINNER LEVEL (A1-A2)
INTERMEDIATE (B1-B2)
• Express intention
• Make invitations
• Accept and reject invitations
• Talk on the phone
• Talk about the past
• Give excuses and say you
are sorry
• Say what you have done
• Give your opinion about
something you have done
or liked
• Talk about the past
• Tell a story step by step
• Say what you did for the
last time
• Express an approximate
time
• Express habits and costumes
• Describe something in the
past
• Express the circumstances
• Ask for something
• Ask favours
• Ask and accept permission
• Give commands
• Express possible or impossible situations
• Express cause and justification
• Make corrections
• Put yourself in someone’s
position
• Express concession
• Express consequence
• Contrast and correct
• Pass on the words of others
taking into account the
place, the time and the
persons involved.
ADVANCED (B2-C1)
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Express ignorance
Describe and characterise
Express different conditions
Compare present and past
events
Indicate transformation or
change
Avoid the subject
Emphasize in an action
Show incredulity
Criticise or reject someone’s intention
Emphasize on the subject
Avoid ambiguity
Make someone responsible
Generalise and give instructions
Express involuntariness
Imply someone
Protest and deter
COURSE DURATION AND INTENSITY
We have merged levels A1-A2 in one level for beginners, level B1-B2 in a second higher level for intermediate students and level B2-C1 in a third level for advanced students.
Each level takes 80 hours of classes period. However, we highly recommend the same amount of hours
of self study outside classes for better results.
For DELE examinations (Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera) the students need to spend at
least 40 extra hours of classes for each exam level.
These timeframes are guidelines. Each student is different and one level may take a longer time to complete.
It is also important to remember that learning a language is an ongoing process and it never ends. For
that reason we also provide conversation classes for those who need to practice during or after finishing
all the courses.
TWICE A WEEK COURSES
ONCE A WEEK COURSES
2 hours twice a week
Total hours per week: 4
2.5 hours once a week
Total hours per week: 2.5
3 Levels:
Beginner: Level A1A2
Intermediate: Level B1B2
Advanced: Level B2C1
3 levels:
Beginner: Level A1A2
Intermediate: Level B1B2
Advanced: Level B2C1
Duration per level:
80 hours
20 weeks
5 months (Each month of 4 weeks)
Duration per level:
80 hours
32 weeks
8 months (Each month of 4 weeks)
Total time for completion of all three levels:
1.5 years (60 weeks/ 240 hours)
Total time for completion of all three levels:
3 years (120 weeks/ 240 hours)
WHEN DO THE COURSES START FOR 2016?
REGISTRATION PERIODS:
Period 1: February to July
Period 2: April to August
Period 3: July to December
ALL COURSES
PRETORIA
CLASS SCHEDULE
BEGINNERS
TWICE A WEEK
TUESDAYS AND THURSDAY
Morning
8h15 to 10h15
Afternoon
15h00 to 7h00
Evening
18h00 to 20h00
MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY
ONCE A WEEK
Afternoon
15h00 to 7h00
Evening
18h00 to 20h00
Saturday
9h30 to 12h00
INTERMEDIATE
TWICE A WEEK
MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY
18h00 to 20h00
ONCE A WEEK
Saturday
09h30 to 12h00
ADVANCED
ONCE A WEEK
Friday
8h15 to 10h15
Monday
JOHANNESBURG
18h00 to 20h00
BEGINNERS
Beginners class
09h30 to 12h00
Note: Times and dates are subjects to change
HOW MUCH?
Make Payment In Full (For 80 Hours) to Get Discounts
5 MONTH COURSE
R5,700 once off payment
or
R6,250 (In two instalments of R3,125)
Books and registration fee included
Other courses:
Children’s courses: R80 per hour payable every month.
Conversation classes: R120 per class of 1.5 hours, payable every month.
Kindly read the conditions for cancelations below for the different payment options.
DISCOUNTS: Are only applicable for students paying 80 hours in full
10% discount for two students
• Groups are limited to 12 people per class
• Discounts don’t apply for instalment options
COURSE ATTENDANCE AND COURSE
CANCELATIONS
No moneys will be returned after two weeks of the commencement of the classes. Once the student has
enrolled he or she must attend at least 70% of all the classes offered every month or he or she will forfeit
the right to enter the classes. Student’s attendance is important to achieve individual results and good
group work performance. The extra classes or catching-up classes must be arranged with each teacher,
with an extra cost of R80 per hour, and subject to availability of the tutor.
REGISTRATION:
* Groups are limited to 12 people per class
* If you wish to enrol for any intermediate or advance level courses, please call us or send us
an email for an appointment to assess your level.
To register submit the following to [email protected] or fax it through to 0866261380:
• Complete enrolment form
• Proof of payment of the course fee
• A copy of any identification document
For more information about the courses, please contact us
Pretoria:
431 Marias St
Brooklyn
Pretoria
[email protected]
Tel: +27 74 890 8258
Johannesburg
Argentinean Association
Judith Rd | Emmarentia
Marks Park Sports Club
Johannesburg
[email protected]
Tel: +27 081 207 7327
whatsapp: +27 73 919 3894
www.colespanol.co.za