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Our Method
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, vocabulary and conversation
practice. 
Class activities, for example,
include reading newspaper articles,
practicing telephone conversations and watching Spanish films followed by analysis
and debate.
Any Spanish course
at Olé Languages is based on
an immersive method of
teaching. From beginning to
end of each lesson the only
language spoken in the class
room is Spanish so that
students learn
fast to communicate
effectively in
everyday, real-life
situations.
At Olé
Languages, we make our
classrooms lively and
interactive spaces which
provide all the ideal
elements for you to quickly
attain your
language-learning goals
through a variety of tasks
and activities.
Olé Languages is accredited by the
Instituto Cervantes.
Class size
Small study groups are
decisive for the learning
success. This is why the
number of students per class
is limited to eight and
the average class
size ranges between 5 and 6
students so that
the teachers can answer
questions inidividually and
each student gets the change
to practice their newly
acquired knowledge and
vocabulary continually.
Materials
The materials necessary for
the classes are provided by
the school and are included
in the enrolment fee. Once
students have completed a
level and change to the
next higher one, they will
need a new course book that
can be bought at the school
for the price of 18 €.
Olé Languages uses primarily
the course book
Prisma published by Edinumen
that follows the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
and the guidelines of the
Instituto Cervantes.
It not only has a strong
communicative focus
but its structure
also allows the students to
follow up on specific
grammatical issues on their
own. In addition to the
course book, the students
are engaged in a variety of
activites, as for example,
reading magazines and
newspaper articles, watching
excerpts from Spanish films
and news clips, as well as
listen and conversation
exercises.
Levels and
Objectives
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 achievements of learners of foreign languages across Europe. It was established by the Council of Europe as the main part of the project "Language Learning for European Citizenship" between 1989 and 1996.
The Common European Framework divides learners into three broad divisions and each division into two sub categories. The
six reference levels are becoming widely accepted as the standard for grading an individual's language proficiency.
Levels
// Study Period (intensive
or semi-intensive course)
A Basic User
A1 Breakthrough // 5 weeks
A2 Waystage // 5 weeks
B Independent User
B1 Threshold // 6 weeks
B2 Vantage // 7 weeks
C Proficient User
C1 Effective Operational Proficiency // 12 weeks
C2 Mastery
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A1
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Can understand and
use familiar
everyday expressions
and very basic
phrases aimed at the
satisfaction of
needs of a concrete
type. Can introduce
him/herself and
others and can ask
and answer questions
about personal
details such as
where he/she lives,
people he/she knows
and things he/she
has.Can interact in
a simple way
provided the other
person talks slowly
and clearly and is
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Study
period: 5 weeks |
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A2 |
Can understand
sentences and
frequently used
expressions related
to areas of most
immediate relevance
(e.g. very basic
personal and family
information,
shopping, local
geography,
employment). Can
communicate in
simple and routine
tasks requiring a
simple and direct
exchange of
information on
familiar and routine
matters. Can
describe in simple
terms aspects of
his/her background,
immediate
environment and
matters in areas of
immediate need. |
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Study
period: 5 weeks |
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B1 |
Can understand the
main points of clear
standard input on
familiar matters
regularly
encountered in work,
school, leisure,
etc. Can deal with
most situations
likely to arise
whilst travelling in
an area where the
language is spoken.
Can produce simple
connected text on
topics which are
familiar or of
personal interest.
Can describe
experiences and
events, dreams,
hopes & ambitions
and briefly give
reasons and
explanations for
opinions and plans |
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Study
period: 6 weeks |
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B2 |
Can understand the
main ideas of
complex text on both
concrete and
abstract topics,
including technical
discussions in
his/her field of
specialisation. Can
interact with a
degree of fluency
and spontaneity that
makes regular
interaction with
native speakers
quite possible
without strain for
either party. Can
produce clear,
detailed text on a
wide range of
subjects and explain
a viewpoint on a
topical issue giving
the advantages and
disadvantages of
various options. |
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Study
period: 7 weeks |
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C1 |
Can understand a
wide range of
demanding, longer
texts, and recognise
implicit meaning.
Can express
him/herself fluently
and spontaneously
without much obvious
searching for
expressions. Can use
language flexibly
and effectively for
social, academic and
professional
purposes. Can
produce clear,
well-structured,
detailed text on
complex subjects,
showing controlled
use of
organisational
patterns, connectors
and cohesive
devices. |
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Study
period: 12 weeks |
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C2 |
Can understand with
ease virtually
everything heard or
read. Can summarise
information from
different spoken and
written sources,
reconstructing
arguments and
accounts in a
coherent
presentation. Can
express him/herself
spontaneously, very
fluently and
precisely,
differentiating
finer shades of
meaning even in more
complex situations |
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Course Options
Please, check the course options
clicking here
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Start dates
Please, check the starting dates
clicking here
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Course Prices
Please, check course prices
clicking here
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end of my course? How can I make the payment? What happens if I need to cancel my course?
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Milica Sajin
I can guarantee
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profited the most from the
Spanish course at Olé Languages...
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