LEARN SPANISH IN SPAIN

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1 LEARN SPANISH IN ALICANTE LEARN SPANISH IN SPAIN CATALOGUE There are many advantages for studying Spanish in Alicante. As the administrative capital of the Costa Blanca, Alicante is a medium sized city that enjoys an exceptional Mediterranean climate with warm summers and mild winters, and an average annual temperature of 18 C. Alicante has an international airport, just 12 km from the city centre, offering outstanding communication links with the rest of Europe, with around 60 direct low-cost flights a day to other European cities.

2 OUR SCHOOL Our school is situated in the heart and simultaneously in the most ancient part of Alicante. between the classic language courses that habitually take place inside the classrooms with classes given directly within real situations. Every week students will have the possibility to spend a class out of school banks and under the supervision of the teacher to face and to solve a real situation and to use the language not just to imitate its use. Therefore, the students will come across the police station, they will ask for the essential documents needed to study in Spain, they will go shopping as well as they will try to apply for a job. Our facilities are equipped with air conditioning that is necessary during the summer. Each class has been furnished with comfortable and practical furniture that allows employing different dynamics of group working. In all classes the teachers, as well as the students, have to their disposal a computer with connection to the Internet, an effective tool during the learning process. All the facilities have a free WIFI connection. DESCRIPTION, METODOLOGY, TEACHERS Above all, we try to teach efficient, pleasant and professional lessons to our students. We employ an integrated teaching method that combines the various aspects of a communicative methodology with the structured learning of grammar and syntax. All students are encouraged from the very first day to speak Spanish. Communication is naturally developed through role plays, practical application situations, intensive listening exercises under the use of songs, TV/radio, Internet etc. We are strongly convinced that the learning process is more effective when the language is used in the real life situations. Therefore, an important part of our teaching philosophy is based on the combination COURSES You can start one of our Spanish courses anytime as our school is open all year. All courses have a minimum duration of a week with a maximum of 10 students per group in high season, but the courses will normally be composed of 5 students. Before starting a course, students will carry out a level test in order to assign them a correct level and form groups. (From beginners to advanced level) SHORT-TERM COURSE TRIMESTER COURSE SEMESTER COURSE ACADEMIC YEAR UNIVERSITY PREPARATION DELE

3 More and more people taking their holidays, a gap year or career break decide they would like to do something constructive for some of the time they are away. If you fall into this category one of the best thing you can do is learn Spanish in Alicante! All our courses are aimed at those people who wish to live abroad in order to acquire the command of a language and to use this unique experience abroad in their favor. SHORT-TERM Intensive Spanish Course Especially aimed at students who want to learn the language efficiently and learn better in communicative-based lessons; they are guaranteed to maximize the time spent studying and practicing Spanish. Duration: 1-12 weeks PRICE LIST N weeks Lessons per week Price per week TRIMESTER & SEMESTER Spanish Courses The Spanish course we propose is based on sessions of three months or more. They are presented as modules in order to construct a personalized academic and practical pathway. Duration: weeks ACADEMIC YEAR in YA HABLAS Some of the gap year students plan to stay in Spain after finishing their gap year either to work or to study at a Spanish university. For this reason, apart from the 12-week and 16-week Gap Year Spanish Course, which all of our gap year students take at the beginning of their program, we also offer several courses for students who are aiming at these specific higher levels of expertise in the Spanish language. Duration: 16+ weeks PRICE LIST N Weeks Lessons per week Price per week UNIVERSITY PREPARATION COURSE This course provides gap year students with all the necessary skills in order for them to study any degree in a Spanish university. These include the core language skills like reading, listening, writing, and speaking and the main skills for scientific study and working. Duration: 12 weeks Hours: 15+5 lessons Recommended level by the Common European Reference Framework: B1 PRICE LIST PRICE LIST N Weeks Lessons per week Price per week Price trimester Price semester N Weeks Lessons per week Price complete course

4 DELE EXAM COURSES The Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera (DELE) is the most rewarded diploma in Spanish language all over the world. Organized and designed by the Cervantes Instituto, the DELE is offered in three different levels: STAY IN THE PROFESSOR S FAMILY PRICE PER WEEK SINGLE ROOM 185 Basic Level B1 of the Common European Reference Framework Intermediate Level B2 of the Common European Reference Framework Superior Level C2 of the Common European Reference Framework We offer 2 preparation courses for each level, one comprises 30 academic hours and the second one with a duration of 20 academic hours. *Please contact us for the current prices ACCOMMODATION * Breakfast included. WHERE WE ARE SHARED FLATS PRICE PER WEEK/PERSON SINGLE ROOM 125 DOUBLE ROOM 85 FAMILY STAY PRICE PER WEEK SINGLE ROOM 155 * Breakfast included. Plaza Abad Penalva 1, entlo. D Alicante, Spain Tel yahablas@yahablasidiomas.com

5 YA HABLAS LANGUAGE ACADEMY SCHOLAR TRIP PROGRAMS NOTE: The organizer or guide of the group will be entitled to free accommodation. OPTION A SCHOLAR TRIP PROGRAMS ALICANTE ST day: Arrival at Alicante, accommodation, lunch, guided tour around Alicante. 2 nd day: Spanish course or another language of your choice, lunch, guided tour to Santa Bárbara castle, San Nicolás cathedral, Santa Bárbara basilica, provincial council, visit to the Bonfire Alicante museum. 3 rd day: Spanish course or another language of your choice, lunch, visit to the Alicante Palmeral together with Spanish students, sports activities and barbecue on the beach. 4 th day: Trip to Villajoyosa, a small sea front village full of local color. Visit to the Chocolate Museum. Visit to the Chocolate Factory VALOR with chocolate tasting. Students will receive lunch boxes for their meal. 5 th day: Spanish course or another language of your choice, lunch. Participative course in the preparation of Paella, a traditional Spanish dish. Salsa workshop. 6 th day: Trip to Benidorm. Students will receive lunch boxes for their meal. 7 th day: Spanish course or another language of your choice, lunch time. Return home. PRICE (10-15 persons): 370 euros (over 25 persons 355 euros). Under 10 persons: 400 euros.

6 OPTION B 1 st day: Arrival at Alicante, accommodation, lunch time, guided tour around Alicante. 2 nd day: 9.00 to Spanish course or another language of your choice, lunch, guided tour to Santa Bárbara castle, San Nicolás cathedral, Santa Bárbara basilica, Provincial Council, visit to the Bonfire Alicante museum. 3 rd day: Spanish course or another language of your choice, lunch, visit of the Alicante Palmeral together with Spanish students, sports activities and barbecue on the beach. 4 th day: Trip to Villajoyosa, a small sea front village full of local color. Visit to the Chocolate Museum. Visit to the Chocolate Factory VALOR with chocolate-tasting. Students will receive lunch boxes for their meal. 5 th day: Spanish course or another language of your choice, lunch. Trip to Orihuela, home town of the famous poet Miguel Hernández. 6 th day: Trip to Valencia. Students will receive lunch boxes for their meal. 7 th day: Spanish course or another language of your choice, lunch. Return home. PRICE: (10-15 persons): 420 euros (over 25 persons 405 euros). Under 10 persons: 450 euros. OPTION C 1 st day: Arrival at Alicante, accommodation, lunch time, guided tour around Alicante. 2 nd day: 9.00 to hours Spanish course or another language of your choice, lunch, guided tour to Santa Bárbara castle, San Nicolás cathedral, Santa Bárbara basilica, Provincial Council, visit to the Bonfire Alicante museum. 3 rd day: Spanish course or another language of your choice, lunch, trip to Elche, World Heritage. 4 th day: Trip to Villajoyosa, a small sea front village full of local color. Visit to the Chocolate Museum. Visit to the Chocolate Factory VALOR with chocolate tasting. Students will receive lunch boxes for their meal. 5 th day: Spanish course or another language of your choice, lunch. Participative course in the preparation of Paella, a traditional Spanish dish. Salsa workshop. 6 th day: Trip to TIERRA MÍTICA Water Park. Lunch in its premises. 7 th day: Spanish course or another language of your choice, lunch. Return home. PRICE: (10-15 persons): 435 euros (over 25 persons, 420 euros). Under 10 persons: 465 euros. OPTION D 1 st day: Arrival at Alicante, accommodation, lunch time, guided tour around Alicante. 2 nd day: 9.00 to hours Spanish course or another language of your choice, lunch, guided tour to Santa Bárbara castle, San Nicolás cathedral, Santa Bárbara basilica, Provincial Council, visit to the Bonfire Alicante museum. 3 rd day: Spanish course or another language of your choice, lunch, visit of the Alicante Palmeral together with Spanish students, sports and barbecue on the beach. 4 th day: Trip to Villajoyosa, a small sea front village full of local color. Visit to the Chocolate Museum. Visit to the Chocolate Factory VALOR with chocolate tasting. Students will receive lunch boxes for their meal. 5 th day: Spanish course or another language of your choice, lunch. Participative course in the preparation of Paella, a traditional Spanish dish. Salsa workshop. 6 th day: Trip to Mundo Mar Sea World or Tierra Mitica. Lunch in their premises. 7 th day: Spanish course or another language of your choice, lunch. Return home. PRICE: (10-15 persons): 435 euros (over 25 persons 420 euros). Under 10 persons: 465 euros.

7 INCLUDED IN THE PRICE: Course of 20 lessons per week 7 days accommodation in a hostel (check the possibility of accommodating students with families. In this case, accommodation is reciprocal. Students coming to Spain will accommodate the same period of time Spanish students going to their country) Full board Transport from/to Alicante airport Guided tours 2 days guided tours Extracurricular activities STUDY LANGUAGES AND PLAY GOLF ALICANTE, SPAIN NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE: Flight ticket or other means of transport to Alicante Students insurance OPTIONAL TRIPS or possible options of A, B, C, D offers (confirmation required): TABARCA island, Murcia, Elche, Orihuela, Alcoy, Vinalopó castles, Altea, Guadalest castle. For further information please contact us at yahablas@yahablasidiomas.com WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT Plaza Abad Penalva 1, entlo. D Alicante, Spain Tel yahablas@yahablasidiomas.com What do you think about studying Japanese, Korean, Arabic, English or Spanish in Spain? Has it always been your dream to dedicate yourself to studying one or more of these languages? Did you have the opportunity to travel and practice the language you like with native teachers? Are you attracted by the warm climate in Alicante during all year that offers an ideal atmosphere to study, enjoy and live a new and active experience? Do you really want to try studying differently? Well, make a decision and come to

8 study in YA HABLAS! We always guarantee you native teachers and international and reduced groups as enthusiastic as you are! variety of general courses, as well as specific, focused on cultural aspects you might be interested in. Would you like to try it with us? DESCRIPTION OF OUR LINGUISTIC COURSES We take into account the fact that each student has his/her specific learning needs to make a decision and begin studying a foreign language abroad. Therefore, we try to satisfy the majority of the clients with our offer. Our academy is opened all year around, hence do not hesitate to profit from your summer holidays, mid-term holidays or any other opportunity you have to escape and improve your knowledge in foreign languages. The course can begin whenever you wish. NEW! You can choose from all languages we teach throughout the year, thus you do not have to wait to any specific date. You can start now! You can choose from these languages: SPANISH, ENGLISH, CATALAN, VALENCIAN, DUTCH, GERMAN, SWEDISH, ROMANIAN, FRENCH, ARABIC, CHINESE, JAPONESE, KOREAN, CZECH, RUSSIAN, SLOVENIAN. Level test Before beginning the course, each student does an oral and written test to fit them into the most appropriate course level (from beginner to advance). Students can do the written test on-line before beginning the course through our website or the very first day in the school. Study languages and play golf! Description of the golf course It is located in Playa San Juan, nearby Alicante. It is a big and modern course, designed by the famous champion Severiano Ballesteros. The golf course is a 72 par, with six pars 3, six pars 4 and six pars 5. The great abundance of water is both a feature of the golf course and a hindrance in its round. It is flat and all the holes enable you to see the green. It presents two curiosities; the first one in hole 9, where there is a lake with an s form that surrounds the green, the designer s initiative. The second one are some Roman ruins near hole 14 that forces the player to lift the ball above them to reach the green. The courses begin every Monday. The minimum stay is a week. The maximum number of students per group is 5. You can choose from a wide

9 TYPE OF PROGRAM PRICE/PERSON PRICE/PERSON FOREIGN LANGUAGE COURSES COMBINED WITH SPORTS FOR SPORTSPERSONS AND SPORTS CLUBS /5 DAYS IN A /5 DAYS IN A 4 TWO ** HOTEL **** HOTEL PROGRAM A: PRICE FROM PRICE FROM GOLF+ACCOMMODATION+ 400,- 700,- ENGLISH COURSE AT THE ACADEMY PROGRAM B: GOLF+ACCOMMODATION+ PRICE FROM 480,- PRICE FROM 765,- We organize throughout the year individual sports stays for sports clubs that combine the sportspersons training in high-quality centers with foreign language ENGLISH COURSE AT THE GOLF learning. COURSE WITH PRIVATE The sports centers we collaborate with offer excellent conditions for playing tennis, TEACHER football, practice swimming, triathlon, martial arts, athletics, golf etc. *In high season the prices undergo changes. The flight in not included in the final price of the course. The price includes accommodation, the intensive 10 lesson English course or another language of your choice, the transport from/to the airport, 5 tickets for the 19 holes golf course, buggy for the whole stay. This type of stay in Alicante allows sportspersons to train during all year, even in winter, thanks to favorable climatic conditions. In order for you to make the most of your stay, we have designed the combination with foreign language learning that develops all the potential of our clients. Classes are carried out in small groups, allowing therefore each client to acquire maximum knowledge in the shortest time. You can choose among all the languages we teach. PRICE The final Price depends on the sport you wish to practice during your stay. We have added price examples of an individual stay and of football teams. For

10 further information, please contact our representative. PRICE OF INDIVIDUAL STAY, 7 days accommodation in a 2 ** hotel, breakfast included PRICE FROM: 399 euro* Included in the price: 7 days accommodation in double room, breakfast included. Free entrance to the sports centre for a week, including guided activities, pool and saunas (confirmation required). 15 lessons/week language course of the language of your choice. Transport from/to Alicante airport. Free entrance to the sports centre for a week, including guided activities, pool and saunas. 5 times/2 hours free entrance to the football field covered with artificial grass, free entrance to the athletics track. 10 lessons/week language course of the language of your choice Transport from/to Alicante airport Not included in the price: Transport to Alicante from the country of origin Travel insurance *Prices from September to June Not included in the price: Transport to Alicante from the country of origin Travel insurance PRICE OF THE GROUP STAY: FOOTBALL PACKAGE (min. 12 persons) PRICE FROM: 450 euro* Included in the price: 7 nights accommodation in double room, breakfast included

11 SCHOOL YEAR IN A SPANISH SECONDARY SCHOOL THE YEAR THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE WHY STUDY IN ALICANTE? A luxury city A safe city A Mediterranean city with the most beautiful beaches in Costa Blanca An ideal climate all year around Low-cost flights to Alicante A flexible education system that allows you to study whatever you like most The possibility of preparing the final exam of the secondary education, which allows direct entrance to the Spanish university system with no admission exam 5 REASONS FOR SPENDING A SCHOOL YEAR IN A SPANISH SECONDARY SCHOOL WITH YA HABLAS ALICANTE IS WAITING FOR YOU The experience of living and studying together with native speakers in a genuine environment helps you assimilate Spanish language in a quick, easy and efficient way. You will get familiar with the Spanish way of life, their holidays, how do young people study and enjoy themselves. During a school year you will definitely become one more amongst them! You will make friends from all over the world and you will return home with an unforgettable experience. A long stay will help you be more independent and gain selfconfidence. Become independent and come to study in Alicante with us!

12 This experience will offer you many possibilities to continue studying in Spanish universities. REQUIREMENTS The program addresses students between 14 and 18 years old. We recommend you have a good level of Spanish so that you can make the most of your stay in Spain. In the case of students with a basic level of Spanish we advise taking an intensive course during summer holidays that will prepare them for the school year. Our language academy YA HABLAS guarantees to all students a place in one of the education centers in Alicante. During their stay students will have a tutor of their mother tongue ready to solve any problem or doubt that may arise. Special offer! We are aware of the fact that the decision of spending a school year in a Spanish secondary school is a difficult one for the parents. Therefore, for students under 14 we offer the possibility of staying with families from their country of origin that live in Alicante. A family will make easier the adaptation of the young students to the new environment. SPANISH EDUCATION SYSTEM Spanish secondary school starts at the age at 12. After the Compulsory Secondary Education (E.S.O.), students can choose between the program aimed at the direct admission to the university system (bachillerato) or the professional training modules. STATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS Alicante is a cultural and economic centre of Costa Blanca and it therefore has a wide network of high-quality state schools. We guarantee to all students a place in one of the many excellent centers. The schools are very accessible due to the Alicante transport infrastructure. Education in state secondary schools is of high-quality and aims at efficiency. Students can freely choose their timetable and the subjects they wish to study during their stay. Specifically, if a student does not wish to continue studying mathematics and wants to focus on other subjects, he/she can do so. The schools offer a wide range of subjects of free choice that allows students a balanced development according to their needs. Spanish secondary schools are intercultural and the atmosphere is friendly.

13 PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS The Valencian Community offers enrollment in prestigious American, British, French and Scandinavian schools where students from all over the world choose to study. A great advantage of these schools is the multicultural environment and the excellent quality of the education programs, varied extracurricular activities, as well as a wide range of advantages for the students. They can study curricular programs of the corresponding countries of origin, which allows them to continue their studies in universities. Students take part in the elaboration of the programs and choose part of the subjects. ACCOMMODATION IN FAMILIES Students are placed in very carefully chosen families. They receive the student as a new member and he/she takes part in all the activities organized by the family. Thus, students learn to live and share with others. BOARDING SCHOOL Certain private schools offer students the possibility of accommodation in boarding schools. For further details, contact our representative. yahablas@yahablasidiomas.com PRICES A SCHOOL YEAR IN A SECONDARY SCHOOL: SCHOOL YEAR 2011/2012 STATE SECONDARY SCHOOL PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOL Included in the price PRICE PER SEMESTRE (4,5 MONTHS) PRICE PER SCHOOL YEAR (9 MONTHS) EUROS EUROS FROM EUROS The formalities leading to obtaining a place in a public school Accommodation in the family + half board (at weekends full board) The tutor (speaking the mother tongue of the student) Transport from/to the airport Office formalities Information package on Alicante, with possibilities of leisure activities School backpack as a gift Not included in the price Flight to Alicante Public transport expenses in Alicante Student books School uniform (required in case of private schools) Insurance

14 DO YOU WANT TO STUDY IN A SPANISH UNIVERSITY BUT YOU DON T KNOW HOW TO DO IT? LINGUISTIC AND ACADEMIC PREPARATION COURSES IN SPANISH UNIVERSITIES Did you know that there is no admission exam in Spanish universities? Do you dare to study in a Spanish university in Spanish? With us you can say: YES, I DO!

15 University entrance in Spain: Still not enrolled at any university in your country? For those students that do not reach a satisfactory level of Spanish to study at the university, we recommend a 6 months intensive course within our linguistic and academic preparatory courses. After 6 months students can register in a special academic preparation for obligatory exams, including the so-called selectividad. Students are the ones who choose the contents of the exam. After passing this exam they can directly gain admission to the university. Are you studying at a university in your country? taking the course. The process must begin in March or at the very latest in June. If you are interested in this option, please contact our representative. yahablas@yahablasidiomas.com PRICES COURSE TYPE WEEKS PRICE/WEEK Preparatory linguistic ,- course Preparatory academic ,- course Transition program from your university system to the Spanish system 4 160,- The Spanish system is very flexible and offers many degrees that you might not have in your country. If you are a university student, the admission process is really easy. Our academy can prepare you for the transition to the new university system. Our team YA HABLAS will help you with all the formalities while you are