Olé Languages · Spanish school in Barcelona

At Olé Languages we teach within the CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment. The CEFR is a guideline used to describe the achievements of learners of foreign languages across Europe. It was put together by the European Council as the main part of the project "Language Learning for European Citizenship" between 1989 and 1996. Its main aim is to provide a method of assessing and teaching which applies to all languages in Europe. In November 2001 a European Union Council Resolution recommended using the CEFR to set up systems of validation of language ability.

The six reference levels (see below) are becoming widely accepted as the standard for grading an individual's language proficiency. Nonetheless, existing examination boards have retained their own naming conventions, e.g. "Intermediate", which are, arguably, easier for them, and their students, to remember.

Levels

The Common European Framework divides learners into three broad divisions which can be divided into six levels:


A Basic User
- A1 Breakthrough
- A2 Waystage

B Independent User
- B1 Threshold
- B2 Vantage

C Proficient User
- C1 Effective Operational Proficiency
- C2 Mastery

Intensive Spanish Course :: 20-25 lessons/week This intensive Spanish course is conceived for adults of any age who wish to improve their Spanish language skills rapidly. The intensive course runs four lessons per day from Monday to Friday in the morning or the afternoon. Based on an immersive, communication-based approach to language acquisition students learn the Spanish grammar step by step according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) accompanied by writing, listening and conversational exercises as, for example, reading newspaper articles, practicing telephone conversations and watching Spanish films followed by analysis and debate. Those who would like to practice their Spanish further and improve their oral skills can combine the intensive course with 5 lessons of conversation classes per week (1 hr/day). Semi-Intensive Spanish Course : 10-15 lessons/week The semi-intensive course is available to students of all levels who wish to combine their part time job or studies with Spanish classes. The course runs for two lessons a day from Monday to Friday in the morning or afternoon. Emphasis is placed on grammar acquisition which is combined with vocabulary training within the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). Those who would like to practice their Spanish further and would like to focus on their oral skills have the option to add 5 lessons of conversation classes per week (1 hr/day). +5 Conversation Classes : 5 lessons/week Students of all levels except for absolute beginners have the option to add conversation classes to their course schedule. Conversation can either be combined with the intensive and semi-intensive courses or be taken on its own. The classes focus specifically on the student's oral performance and pronunciation and are held in small study groups of 2 to 5 students to allow each participant a maximum amount of "talk time." The courses take place from Monday to Friday from 13:30 to 14:30. Evening Spanish Course : 4 lessons/week (from October to June) The evening course is the perfect option for those who work during the day and would like to improve their Spanish continually without having to give up their weekends. The course takes place twice a week either on Monday+Wednesday evening or Tuesday+Thursday evening from 19:00h to 21:00h and can be booked in four-week intervals. Based on an immersive, communication-based approach to language acquisition students learn the Spanish grammar step by step according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) accompanied by writing, listening and conversational exercises. D.E.L.E Preparation Course :: 20 lessons/week The D.E.L.E is the official certificate of Spanish as a Foreign Language (equivalent to the IELTS and TOEFL for English) issued by the Instituto Cervantes for the Ministry of Education of Spain. It is often required by universities and employers to certify a foreigner's competence and command of the Spanish language. Please find more information about the D.E.L.E at the website of the Instituto Cervantes itself. The preparation course is directed at all those who would like to prepare to take the D.E.L.E at any of the following levels: starter, elementary, beginner, intermediate or proficiency.

	1 week	2 weeks	3 weeks	4 weeks	5 weeks	6 weeks
INTENSIVO	130€	238€	345€	440€	540€	636€
SEMI-INTENSIVO	72€	142€	210€	276€	340€	402€
CONVERSACIÓN	40€	40€	40€	40€	40€	40€
NOCTURNO				104€
D.E.L.E		330€		600€

Annual enrolment fee: 55 €

INTENSIVE COURSE : 20 lessons/week (Mon - Fri: 4 lessons/day) Time schedule: 9:30 - 13:30 or 14:30 - 18:30 CONVERSATION CLASSES: 5 lessons/week (Mon - Fri: 1 hr/day) Time schedule: 13:30 - 14:30 SEMI-INTENSIVE COURSE: 10 lessons/week (Mon - Fri: 2 lessons/day) Time schedule: 9:30 - 11:30 or 14:30 - 16:30 EVENING COURSE Mondays & Wednesdays or Tuesdays & Thursdays (4 lessons/week) 1 Time schedule: 9:00 - 21:00 D.E.L.E PREPARATION COURSE 20 lessons/week (Mon - Fri: 4 lessons/day) Time schedule: To be anounced PRIVATE LESSONS Time schedule: Flexible

Please find all our offers in our webpage: http://www.olelanguages.com/spanish_school_specialoffers.htm

Comfortable accommodation plays an important part when going abroad to study a foreign language and we will always make an effort to make you feel at ease, secure and at home.

• Shared Apartments
• Families

The prepayment is to ensure a place in the class. In order to reserve the course the student needs to pay 150 € in advance. These 150 € are not a registration fee but will be deducted from the total cost. In case the student needs an invitation letter in order to obtain a VISA to enter Spain, the prepayment is 50% of the total amount (course plus accommodation price).

There are three payment options:
1- Bank transfer
2- Credit card (Visa, Mastercard.. )
3- Cash. If you live in Barcelona

Once the school has received the prepayment we will send you all necessary documentation including the course start date and timetable. The remainder of the course price needs to be paid on arrival before the first class begins.