Spanish as a second language intensive program
Spanish as a Second Language Intensive Course
Description:
The main objective of offering a course in Spanish as a foreign language is to teach
Spanish as a foreign language and cultural skills of the Spanish-speaking world and
introduce you to the culture and history of the Mayan area. This course is structured for
students from every nationality, who wish to learn Spanish or improve their knowledge
of the language.
DURATION:
The Intensive Spanish and Mexican culture course is structured around an intensive 4week course. It is combined with cultural and outdoor activities, excursions, and visits
to wonderful places in the area.
LESSONS:
They are taught by qualified teachers with a degree in teaching Spanish who combine
the teaching of grammar and vocabulary practice with communicative and cultural
skills. The course is offered in various levels.
Activities are tailored to the level of the group as a whole.
If there is no minimum number of students from one level, the level for that course is
not taught.
LEVELS:
A1: Starter
A2: Elementary
B1: Intermediate
B2: Upper-Intermediate
TIME SCHEDULE:
Each level consists of a 4-week course with 20 lessons per week (a total of 80 hours);
the hours of cultural activities are given outside the classroom. The hours in the
classroom will be from 9 am to 2 pm and cultural activities will take place in the
evenings and weekends.
• 9:00 am. Grammar I. (Theory)
• 10:00. Language Practice.
• 10:50 h . Rest.
• 11:10 h . Comprehension and Written Expression.
• 12:10 h . Comprehension and Oral Expression.
Cultural content:
The course includes visits to the local archaeological sites, sink holes (cenotes), visits to
local fishermen villages, an original Mayan ceremony and a temazcal (prehispanic
steam bath) and very interesting activities to introduce the student to the local cultural
and social aspects.
Customized Courses for Universities and foreign companies:
The University will also offer customized courses for groups, businesses, etc., on
flexible terms (duration, time and content). These courses may be taught in any time of
year and are backed by the quality of university teaching staff of the institution in
various areas such as:
• Spanish and archeology
• Spanish and foreign trade.
• Spanish and gastronomy.
• Business Spanish
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Cost:
1200 dollars per person
Plus admission fee.
The cost includes: level test, city tours, excursions (archaeological sites, visit to
cenotes (sink-holes), tutoring sessions, certificate of achievement, materials,
language course, travelling information.
Learn more:
clabastida@upqroo.edu.mx
Languages and international relations office.
Universidad Politécnica de Quintana Roo
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