Mario Vargas Llosa with Seamus Heaney at Instituto Cervantes in Dublin 2 Table Cover of design contents supplied by María Alejandra Gonaldi.
Instituto Cervantes Instituto Cervantes, the only official Spanish Government Language Centre, is a public body founded in 1991 to promote Spanish language teaching and knowledge of the cultures of Spanish-speaking countries throughout the world. It is the largest worldwide Spanish teaching organisation, with over 86 branches in five continents. Instituto Cervantes is a non-profit organisation. 10 REASONS TO STUDY AT INSTITUTO CERVANTES 1. Teachers are qualified at University level. They are native Spanish speakers and have considerable experience teaching Spanish as a foreign language. They are periodically retrained in the most up-to-date teaching methods. Special courses are taught by experts in their fields. 2. Class fees are affordable. On average one group class costs 10 euros. 3. 10% discount for Instituto Cervantes Dublin former students. 4. Free membership to our library for one year once you enrol in a course. 8. Free assessment tests to ensure that students are in the class that suits their needs. 9. Convenient location in the city centre: between Trinity College and The National Gallery. Pearse dart station is only 4 minutes walk and right at the bottom of Nassau street. 10. Cultural immersion: Our cultural programme includes art exhibitions, film screenings, concerts, dance and theatre performances, round-table discussions, conferences, and readings with acclaimed Spanish and Latin American writers. 5. Small groups of 5 to 15 students provide ample opportunities to practise conversation. 6. Wide class choice: morning, afternoon, evening and Saturday classes in our comfortable, wheelchair-accessible classrooms. Corporate, private, small group and individual tuition. 7. We offer a wide range of diverse courses: general, for children and teenagers; and cultural courses for those who enjoy the cinema, literature and music of the Spanish-speaking world. 10 reasons to study at Instituto Cervantes 3
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How do I enrol for a course and in which level? If you are a complete beginner, you can enrol in Breakthrough 1. If you have already learnt Spanish, no matter how little, you need to do an assessment. This is an essential step to ensure that you are assigned to the level which suits you best. How can I register and pay for my course? You can register on line at https://clicdublin.cervantes.es/en In person in our offices, by email or fax. Payment methods are Visa, Mastercard, Laser, cash, cheque and Bank transfer. What are your teachers qualifications? Are they native speakers? All our teachers are native Spanish speakers, fully qualified at University level and specialised in teaching Spanish as a foreign language. How many students are there in a class? We need 5 students to open a group and we do not take more than 15 enrolments for a group. Are classes in English or in Spanish? Teaching is carried out through Spanish from beginner s level. Can I get a certificate after I finish the course? Yes, all our courses have an official certificate. We can issue yours on request. Do you offer specialised Spanish courses? Yes. We also offer conversation classes, workshops with a theme (art, cinema, literature and current affairs), business Spanish, and tailor-made courses for individuals and companies. Can I use the library if I am not a student at the Institute? Yes. You only need the Library card if you wish to borrow library items. I want to study Spanish in Spain. Where can I go? We recommend our accredited centres. Spanish Courses in Spain: http://eee.cervantes.es WHY STUDY NOW? Spanish: the second mother tongue in the world and the world s second language in international communication! Develop a skill that could help you expand your business, get promoted or change your career. Spanish-speaking countries offer exciting business opportunities. Demand for Spanish has doubled in the last 10 years. Travel with greater ease in more than 21 Spanish-speaking countries and discover the cultural richness of the Spanishspeaking world. Enjoy one of the most exciting times for Spain and Latin America in recent history. Spanish and Latin American entertainers, filmmakers, authors and artists regularly win the most prestigious awards in their respective fields internationally and their popularity continues to increase. Make new friends at home and abroad. Communicate with more than 500 million people in the world who speak Spanish. Spanish: A language for dialogue Be part of the Spanish global community! 4 Frequently Asked Questions/Why study now?
Spanish language courses Instituto Cervantes offers comprehensive Spanish language courses aimed at developing the students ability to understand, speak, read and write in Spanish. Instituto Cervantes is proud to announce that, in line with recommendations from the Council of Europe, a new curriculum has been implemented for our academic programme. The Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) provides a basis for the mutual recognition of language qualifications, thus facilitating educational and occupational mobility. At the end of each level, students are required to pass an exam in order to proceed to the next course level. We can issue a Certificate for each level on request. These Certificates are official and recognised worldwide. Communication is the main focus of the class. Students are encouraged to make active use of the language from day one to interact with other students. Grammar is used as a tool to reinforce students language skills, so during the class there will be time for both fluency and accuracy practice. The minimum age to join general courses is 16 years old. Instituto Cervantes also organises courses for children and teenagers from 3 to 15 years old. Levels The Common European Framework divides learners into three levels and six sub-levels. They describe what a learner is supposed to be able to do in reading, listening, speaking and writing at each level. These categories may be applied to all of the languages spoken in Europe. Spanish language courses 5
General language courses CEFR Levels The student 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 prepared to help. The student 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. The student can understand the main points of clear standard communication on familiar matters regularly encountered at 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. The student can understand the main ideas of complex text on both specific and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that facilitates regular interaction with native speakers without difficulty 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. 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. 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. 60 hour courses 30 hour courses Breakthrough A1.1 A1.1 A1.2 Waystage A2.1 A2.1 A2.2 A2.3 A2.2 A2.4 Threshold B1.1 B1.1 B1.2 B1.3 B1.2 B1.4 Vantage B2.1 B2.1 B2.2 B2.3 B2.2 B2.4 B2.5 B2.3 B2.6 C1.1 C1.2 C1.3 C1.1 C1.2 C1.3 C1.4 C1.5 C1.6 Mastery Special Courses Further Training courses Conferences Seminars Congresses Conventions Diplomas DELE Level A1 Level A2 Level B1 Level B2 Level C1 Level C2 6 General language courses
Special and online courses Galician, Basque and Catalan Spain is a nation in which various languages co-exist. Instituto Cervantes considers this to be one of Spain s most important cultural assets and encourages the learning of other official languages besides Spanish. Courses in Catalan, Basque and Galician can be arranged subject to demand. El número máximo de participantes es 14. Para matricularse en este curso es necesario enviar una solicitud que incluya una carta de presentación y currículum a la dirección acdub@cervantes.es. El 6 de septiembre se hace la preselección de candidatos que participarán en el curso. Special courses Spanish for specific purposes Spanish for children: 6 to 16 years Spanish for children with a Spanish background: 3 to 16 years Junior and Leaving Certificate A2 B1 Preparation for the DELE exams A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2 Spanish for Business A2 B1 Skill courses Conversation All levels English-Spanish Translation B2 C1 Culture & Civilisation courses Introduction to Sevillanas Introduction to Tango Spanish Music: Language, Culture & History Short Stories from Spain and Latin America (I & II) B2 C1 Literature and creative writing B2 C1 C2 TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAMME - FORMACIÓN DE PROFESORES DE ELE Cursos de introducción a la metodología y didáctica del Español como Lengua Extranjera. Especialmente diseñado para licenciados en Filología, también podrán participar todos aquellos licenciados que estén interesados en iniciarse en el mundo de la docencia del español. Special and online courses 7
Registration, dates and fees Type of course Day slot Price Frequency Weeks Hours General Mornings 275 Once a Week 30 Evenings & Sat (am) 315 10 or 15 Mornings 500 Twice a Week 60 Evenings 540 Special Various times 325 30 Once a Week 10 Spanish for children Saturdays 220 20 Mornings 275 Five Sessions Evenings 315 Per Week Intensive 2 30 Mornings 500 Five Sessions Evenings 540 Per Week 4 60 Assessment tests Students who have studied Spanish in the past, but never at Instituto Cervantes before, are required to take a Level test before enrolling for General Spanish Language Courses. There are two parts to the test: Written and oral. Level tests are free of charge and there is no need to pre-book. Days Written level test* Mon-Thu 10 am - 6:30 pm Written & oral level test at the Institute 1 pm - 2 pm 4 pm - 5 pm Fri 10am - 1 pm 12 am - 1 pm *The oral part can be completed at the Institute if teachers are available or over the phone later during administration hours Enrolment Online: https://clicdublin.cervantes.es/en By post, e-mail or fax, using the enrolment form that you can download from http://dublin.cervantes.es You can pay by: Visa, MasterCard, Laser card, cash, bank transfer or cheque There is a discount of 10% for returning students. Payment in full is required to secure a place. If you would like us to invoice your company, please provide written authorization when you are registering. Registration office hours Monday to Thursday - 9 am - 7pm Friday and Saturday - 9 am - 1.30 pm Please note that these hours may change during the academic year. Telephone: (01) 631 1500 Fax: (01) 631 1599 E-mail: cendub@cervantes.es Course materials General Spanish courses require the following textbooks; A1 Aula Internacional 1 A2 Aula Internacional 2 B1 Aula Internacional 3 B2 Aula Internacional 4 C1 El Ventilador 8 Registration, dates and fees
Textbooks are available at: International Books. 18 South Frederick Street, Dublin 2 - Tel: 679-9375 Course fees do not include the textbook used in the course. Special courses include the cost of materials in the price of the course. Class size and course cancellations The minimum class size is five and the maximum is fifteen. Please register early to ensure a place in the course that best fits your schedule. Attendance Attendance is the student s responsibility. If you are unable to attend a class, please inform your teacher at the next session you can attend. There is no need to call the office. We regret that it is not possible to make up a missed class by attending another group s session. In case of extended absence we suggest that you register in our Spanish online course (AVE) to have access to the materials of the course. Students are required to pass a final examination in order to advance to the next level. Occasionally we will open a class with more students, depending on the course and needs of the Institute. Instituto Cervantes reserves the right to cancel a course when less than five students have registered. Students registered in a cancelled course will be notified immediately. They will be offered the possibility of transferring their enrolment to another course of the same price range. If no suitable course is available, they will receive a full refund of the fee paid. Refunds Course fees are refundable if requested in writing before the first class of the course takes place. A 10% of the total course fee will be retained as administration fee. You can e-mail or fax your cancellation request to cendub@cervantes.es or fax: 01-631-1599. Unfortunately we cannot accept cancellations by phone or post. We cannot prorate classes or transfer un-used class time to another term. REMEMBER!!! Once courses have begun, no refund requests will be processed under any circumstances. Please bear this in mind before registering. Registration, dates and fees 9
DELE Official Certification of Spanish Language Proficiency If you can speak Spanish, but do not have a certificate to prove it or if your workplace requires a certificate of Spanish proficiency or a Spanish language diploma that is valid throughout the world, you can register at Instituto Cervantes for the DELE (Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera) exam issued by the Spanish Department for Education. The exam offers official accreditation of your level in Spanish for citizens of countries in which Spanish is not the official language Autumn examination Registration: from 16th September to 18th October 2013 Exam: 22nd and 23rd November 2013 Spring examination Registration: from February to April 2014 (to be announced) Exam: May 2014 (to be announced) You will find additional information about the DELE exam at http://diplomas.cervantes.es DELE Diploma in Spanish Framework of reference Level Diploma in Spanish Level A1 A1 Breakthrough Diploma in Spanish Level A2 A2 Waystage Diploma in Spanish Level B1 B1 Threshold Diploma in Spanish Level B2 B2 Vantage Diploma in Spanish Level C1 C1 Effective Operational Proficiency Diploma in Spanish Level C2 C2 Mastery Examination centres in Ireland Dublin Instituto Cervantes Lincoln House - Lincoln Place Dublin 2 Tel.: (01) 631-1500 Fax: (01) 631-1599 E-mail: cendub@cervantes.es Cork University College Cork College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Science Hispanic Studies O Rahilly Building - Cork Tel.: (021) 490-2240 Fax.: (021) 490-3264 E-mail: eugenia@ucc.ie 10 DELE Official Certification of Spanish Language Proficiency
Dámaso Alonso Library Dámaso Alonso Library - A Gateway to the Culture of the Spanish-Speaking World. Instituto Cervantes Library, Biblioteca Dámaso Alonso, offers free public access to all its facilities including a reading area, audiovisual equipment, computers, CD players, and a photocopier. Access to the library is free of charge. It is not necessary to be a member of the library to consult the library s materials. In the reading room users may avail of multi-media equipment for CDs or DVDs, including wireless access to internet. Collections Spanish and Latin American Literature plus some documents in English, Irish and in Spain s other languages (Basque, Catalan and Galician) Literature for children and young adults Downloadable e-books and audiobooks Monographs and reference works on Spain and Latin America: history, arts, politics, economy and society Spanish and Latin American cinema and music Cultural and literary magazines and Spanish newspapers Services Reference We are happy to assist users in their research. Requests can be made directly by mail, fax or email. Loans The majority of library materials are available for loan to members. A current Instituto Cervantes Library card is required for loans. Students at Instituto Cervantes are entitled to free library membership for one year. Online resources The library has an online catalogue that can be accessed at http://dublin.cervantes.es E-Library Audiobooks, E-books, Dictionaries, Encyclopaedias and other electronic resources. Dámaso Alonso Library 11
Cultural events Our cultural activities offer a wide range of modern cultural creations developed in Spain and in Latin America to cater for the interests of a public with very diverse taste. With this in mind, we regularly schedule round-table discussions, conferences, talks, readings, film screenings, exhibitions, concerts and events related to diverse cultural art forms such as cinema, music, photography, art, architecture, literature and history. In order to provide this cultural service, Instituto Cervantes has established relationships with Irish cultural organisations. On some occasions, we invite professionals with outstanding careers in culture or in the Irish academic sphere, amongst others. We also collaborate with festivals, universities and cultural organizations from all over the country, bringing Spanish culture to the heart of these organisations. We are particularly proud of our close co-operation with many other cultural organisations. We have recently collaborated with: Poetry Ireland Dublin UNESCO City of Literature Ireland Literature Exchange Bealtaine Festival EUNIC Dublin PhotoIreland Festival Temple Bar Cultural Trust Trinity College University College Dublin NUI Maynooth NUI Galway Etxepare Basque Institute The Amergin University Institute of Research in Irish Studies The Embassy of the Argentinian Republic, the Embassy of Chile, the Embassy of the Republic of Cuba, the Spanish Embassy in Ireland, the Mexican Embassy, the Spanish Tourist Office in Dublin, the Spanish Commercial Office in Dublin, the Education Advisory of the Spanish Embassy. For more information on our cultural programme of events, please call (01) 631-1533, or go to our web-site http://dublin.cervantes.es If you would like to subscribe to our newsletter, please email us at the following address: adx1dub@cervantes.es You can find additional information about Instituto Cervantes at the following sites: General Information http://www.cervantes.es Cervantes Virtual Centre http://cvc.cervantes.es Spanish Diplomas DELE http://diplomas.cervantes.es Online Spanish Courses AVE http://ave.cervantes.es Spanish Courses in Spain http://eee.cervantes.es Teacher Training Programmes http://cfp.cervantes.es Hispanism Data Base http://hispanismo.cervantes.es Cervantes TV http://cervantestv.es/ 12 Cultural events
Academic calendar 2013-2014 AUTUMN WINTER Registration: 2nd to 30th September Holidays: Monday, 28th October (Halloween weekend) Tuesday, 17th December to Saturday, 4th January (Christmas Holidays) Registration: 2nd December to 14th February Holidays: Saturday, 15th and Monday, 17th March (Saint Patrick s Day) Once a week Once a week 30-hour course (10 weeks) (3 hours per session) 30-hour course (15 weeks) (2 hours per session) 7th October - 16th December 1st October - 3rd February 30-hour course 18th January - 29th March (10 weeks) (Monday courses start (3 hours per session) 13th January) 30-hour course 18th February - 23rd June (15 weeks) (Monday courses start 10th February) Twice a week 60-hour course 7th October - 16th December (10 weeks) (3 hours per session) 60-hour course 1st October - 3rd February (15 weeks) (2 hours per session) Five times per week (intensive courses) 60-hour course 1st - 29th October (4 weeks) 4th - 29th November (3 hours per session) Spanish courses online (AVE) With or without tutor Twice a week 60-hour course 18th January - 29th March (10 weeks) (Monday courses start (3 hours per session) 13th January) 60-hour course 18th February - 23rd June (15 weeks) (Monday courses start 10th February) Five times per week (INTENSIVE COURSES) 60-hour course 13th January - 7th February (4 weeks) 10th February - 7th March (3 hours per session) 10th March - 7th April Spanish courses online (AVE) With or without tutor Academic calendar 2013-2014 13
Academic calendar 2013-2014 SPRING SUMMER Registration: 3rd March to 4th April Holidays: Monday, 14th to Monday, 21st April (Easter Holidays) Monday, 5th May (Bank Holiday) Monday, 2nd June (Bank Holiday) Once a week Registration: 1st May to 11th July Holidays: From Friday, 1st August to Sunday 31st August inclusive. GENERAL COURSES: June, July and September ONCE a week 30-hour course 8th April - 23rd June (10 weeks) (Monday courses start (3 hours per session) 31st March) 30-hour course (10 weeks) (3 hours per session) 24th June - 29th September Twice a week 60-hour course 8th April - 23rd June (10 weeks) (Monday courses start (3 hours per session) 31st March) 60-hour course (4 weeks) (3 hours session) Five times per week 2nd May - 30th May Spanish courses online (AVE) With or without tutor 60-hour course (10 weeks) (3 hours session) TWICE a week INTENSIVE COURSES: June, July and September 24th June - 29th September Five times per week 60-hour course 3rd - 30th June (4 weeks) 1st - 28th July (3 hours per session) 1st - 26th September 30-hour course 3rd - 16th June (2 weeks) 17th - 30th June (3 hours per session) 1st - 14th July 15th - 28th July 1st - 12th September 15th - 26th September Spanish courses online (AVE) With or without tutor 14 Academic calendar 2013-2014
ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2013-2014 SEPTEMBER 2013 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 DECEMBER 2013 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 MARCH 2014 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 JUNE 2014 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 OCTOBER 2013 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 JANUARY 2014 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 APRIL 2014 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 JULY 2014 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 NOVEMBER 2013 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 FEBRUARY 2014 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 MAY 2014 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 AUGUST 2014 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Sundays & Holidays - Instituto Cervantes Closed No Classes on these days - Office & Library Open Autumn Winter Spring Summer Academic calendar 2013-2014 15
Trinity College Dublin Instituto Cervantes Lincoln House - Lincoln Place Dublin 2 Tel: (01) 631-1500 Fax: (01) 631-1599 E-mail: cendub@cervantes.es Web site: http://dublin.cervantes.es