Description:
The Spanish school is located in the heart of Sucre, just one block away from the city center and close to virtually everything of interest within the city. Classes are held in a 2 story building with 15 classrooms, kitchen, a lounge, video room, 2 terraces, one indoor patio and much more. The Spanish school in Sucre offers one of the finest programs of Spanish language study in Bolivia. It is an excellent program for those who wish to quickly develop or improve Spanish skills. In addition to the language classes, taught by native speakers of Spanish, students may participate in cultural workshops, field trips, grammar and conversation classes. The teaching program has been designed under the guidelines of the Instituto Cervantes of Spain and hence has 9 levels of proficiency, from absolute beginner to superior. Highly structured grammar lessons, interactive activities, conversation and written exercises. Specific homework assignments are given daily. The focus of the school is on communication and the methodology involves a natural approach, language exercises, directed reading activities, and the writing process. The teaching method furthermore reinforces vocabulary.
The focus of the Spanish courses is put on communication and the correct use of grammar. The teaching method is based on the 4 language skills: listening, grammar, oral and written comprehension. Classes are in the mornings, which leave the afternoons free for cultural activities, or half day excursions. Upon arrival, students take a placement test in order to identify their particular educational needs. The Spanish classes are divided into nine levels of proficiency. Classes are 55 minutes in length. Students enrol for 4 hours a day. You may enrol for as many weeks as you want. The maximum number of students per class is 4. Groups are organized in a way that they will always consist of students possessing the same level of Spanish to ensure a quick learning pace and a pleasant learning atmosphere for everyone. Classes may begin on Monday, and are available on a year round basis. At the conclusion of your studies, you will receive a Spanish diploma indicating your Spanish level.
The teachers at the school in Sucre have been carefully selected because of their qualifications and experience in teaching Spanish as foreign language. All of them know how to motivate, develop and support the students' curiosity and interest for the Spanish language, Bolivian culture and social life. They also know that the learning process continues outside the classroom.
*Important: You can gain credits with our Spanish courses in Bolivia. The amount of credit is based upon the number of hours, lectures, laboratory work, reading assignments, and required papers. The school's programs are furthermore recognized as Bildungsurlaub in Germany.
Highlights:
Alongside your Spanish course in Sucre we provide you upon request with a volunteer work that suits your interest. There are plenty of very unique opportunities within the Bolivian culture to get socially involved and committed. Our volunteer placements take place in orphanages, public schools, indigenous communities, wildlife projects and so on.
We will also take care of nice accommodation arrangements for all our Spanish students and volunteers.
Our programs allow you to fully immerse into the local cultures and feel the Bolivian spirit.
Qualifications / Skills Needed:
functional Spanish skills
Language:
Spanish
Language Used As A Medium of Teaching:
Spanish
Cost in US$: prices depend on each program, please contact us
Experience Required: no
Typical Volunteer Projects:
adult education,
animal welfare,
building maintenance,
building schools,
childcare/children,
community development,
community health,
conservation,
culture,
eco-tourism,
education,
elderly,
English teaching,
environment,
homelessness,
human rights,
indigenous issues,
orphans,
public education,
street kids,
volunteering,
wildlife surveying
and women
Age Range: 20 - 50
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
This Program is also open to
Families, Couples and Individuals.
Typical Living Arrangement:
Home-stays
Participants Travel to Bolivia
Independently
Or
in Groups
Application Process Involves:
Typically The Application Process Time Is Flexible
South America Inside's Mission Statement: Our programs are addressed to the humanitarian traveler, whether you are a student, professional or retiree. Anyone who wants to explore Latin America not as a mere tourist, but rather as an insider through an experience that goes beyond the ordinary, we invite you into our community!
We organize Spanish and Portuguese courses as well as internship and volunteer work positions in nearly all countries of Central and South America. We help in organizing language courses, internships, volunteer work projects as well as in choosing the right country for you. We aim to select partners who are just off the beaten path and/or entail unique and special features to make your experience unforgettable!
Year Founded: 2003