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SPANISH LANGUAGE COURSES
AMAUTA Spanish school offers you customized tutoring at the level and pace especially suited to your personal goals. AMAUTA is known for its interactive, communicative and personal teaching methods that will help you to start speaking Spanish quickly. All standard Spanish courses include four hours of private or group instruction per day. Additional hours can be arranged for.
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Free daily student activities are included in all programs (cooking, dancing, music, lectures on Argentinean Culture and History, movies, a welcome drink) as well as all lesson materials, unlimited use of internet, an AMAUTA student discount card, a certificate and a guided tour in the neighborhood during the first day. Our cultural courses are very popular - a great way to improve Spanish while listening to and participating in activities directed towards learning in a dynamic environment where students will learn about Latin American and Argentinean culture. One hour every day, and it's included in the program!
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INTERACTIVE, COMMUNICATIVE TEACHING
Successfully implementing the interactive method depends entirely on the personal attention the Spanish teachers are able to give students. Therefore, our groups are small and all courses are (super) intensive. The make-up of the group is determined according to the students’ abilities; the first day of the course begins with an oral and written placement test (see: Placement Test).
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LEVELS
We work with four levels, fixing the goals for each based on our experience and in accordance with the curriculum of the Instituto Cervantes and the Council of Europe. (*Common European Framework of References).
Beginner (A1+A2) |
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For those without any knowledge of the Spanish Language. Upon completion, the student will be able to formulate and understand short sentences relating to basic necessities and forms of politeness. |
Intermediate (B1) |
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This course will bring the student to a higher level of comprehension and expression. The student will be able to express themselves, perhaps sometimes with a little difficulty, but usually spontaneously and independently, in everyday situations. This level includes a revison of basic structures and an extension of grammatical structures (past tenses). |
Advanced (B2) |
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The student will have advanced communication ability, even in complicated situations. The student will work extensively on past tenses and be introduced to the subjunctive. |
Superior (C1 + C2) |
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Clearing up minor imperfections. Refining pronunciation and intonation. The student will communicate, without difficulty, with people who are native Spanish speakers. Errors and deficiencies in grammar structures that still exist will be corrected. |
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PLACEMENT TEST
All students come to school Monday to take the Placement Test, which consists of 30 multiple choice questions and a short oral test.
To ensure that everybody is studying at the precise level, AMAUTA teaches at 8 - 12 levels ranging from complete beginners to very advanced speakers.
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LESSON MATERIALS
We work with our own Latin America-oriented text books, which form the basis of the course, in combination with other materials (e.g. local newspapers, Latinamerican songs, Latinamerican literature, cassettes, videos, Spanish grammar exercises etc.) making use of overhead projectors, videos, and other audio-visual materials. However, our materials have only a support function. Students may visit typical locations (for example the market, a school or a hospital) during class, and a large part of the study material are practical activities and exercises, which will aid students to understand and speak Spanish, almost without noticing!
CERTIFICATE
After finishing the course, students receive a certificate of participation. If students take the internal examination at the end of the course then the level reached will be shown in the form of a grade.
CLASS TIMES
Classes take place from Monday to Friday, except for official holidays which are not recoverable (instead, an alternative, cultural activity is offered). All classes are 105 minutes in duration and programmed between the hours of 9:00 am and 18:00 pm.
Classes take place in a relaxed and stimulating atmosphere, maximizing a student's ability to communicate in Spanish. Teachers rotate in order to give students the maximum exposure to the varieties of spoken Spanish.
UNIVERSITY CREDITS
The Spanish Program of AMAUTA has been approved by several foreign Universities. This means that students can obtain credits for their Spanish course at AMAUTA. Please note, you should contact us and the university, before the course starts.
SPANISH TEACHERS
All AMAUTA teachers are native speakers and professionals who are committed to giving students the richest possible experience of Argentinean culture and customs. They have been chosen because of their high quality teaching skills, their enthusiasm and their knowledge of Buenos Aires and Argentina. Coming from different countries in Latin America, they all participated in the AMAUTA teachers' training and attend education workshops during their employment.
SPECIAL COURSES
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Travelers' Survival Spanish: the perfect course for travelers who want to start communicating in "daily" Spanish. Functional grammar only and speaking, speaking, and....... speaking. Group or individual.
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Spanish Course for Health Care and Social Workers (Medical Spanish): Specially designed for doctors, nurses etc. focusing on medical terminology and information to develop skills for improving communication with your Spanish speaking clients.
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Intensive Spanish Immersion Program: especially designed for those people who need to learn Spanish very quickly, usually for employment reasons, wanting to make the most out of their stay in Buenos Aires. This program is based on a total immersion model which leads to guaranteed success in a short number of weeks. Individual classes only.
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Spanish for 55+ Young people have different ways of learning, different ways of spending their spare time and different interests than older people. That is why AMAUTA is proud to present our 55+program, specifically tailored to the needs and interests of elders, offered during the best seasons (in terms of weather and tourism in Buenos Aires). Besides Spanish (2 hours a day), the program includes extra activities as excursions and lectures on Argentinean Culture and History (2 hours a days).
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Spanish for Expats newly designed program for the expat community living in Buenos Aires. Four – six hours weekly, flexible schedules, flexible location, totally adapted to the needs of people who are living and working in a Spanish speaking country and need to communicate effectively in Spanish and learn about local phrases, argentine costums and culture.
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Spanish for Kids More and more families with children of different ages, are coming to Argentina to participate in our Spanish lessons. Combinations of Spanish classes with excursions, cultural workshops such as tango dancing and volunteering, are really popular, also, due to our special discount for families. Know the best of Buenos Aires and surroundings and have a true cultural experience while developing your knowledge of the Spanish Language and your kids.
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This course has fixed starting dates and an intermediate level of Spanish is a requirement.
- Maximum number of students: 6 in the Spanish Course, 10 in the afternoon Program.
- Two weeks.
All AMAUTA courses include:
- Study of grammar (theory and practice)
- Exercises to extend vocabulary and
improve pronunciation
- Development of listening, writing
and reading comprehension, through using newspapers, songs
and local literature
- Guided conversation, role playing
and debates
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ACCOMMODATIONS
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AMAUTA currently offers
2 different options of accommodation within the city of Buenos Aires:
local guest families (two categories), and the AMAUTA Student House...
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