Letra Hispánica
School of Spanish language and hispanic cultures.

Spanish language courses of varying duration, from one week to several months, which run all year round (see/check start dates).
We offer all levels as recognized by the Common European Framework (languages): beginners (A1), elementary (A2), intermediate (B1 y B2), advanced (C1) y proficiency (C2). The student's level is ascertained upon arrival at the academy, through a level test. In language and conversation classes, the maximum number of students is 10. Classes consists of; 10 hours of grammar class, 5 hours of conversation/use of Spanish, and 5 hours of Workshops, the objective of which is some pleasant and entertaining practice of the language. It is possible to replace some of these classes with either Business Spanish or Spanish Culture. There are a number of activities organized each evening, free of charge. These include various cultural activities, and Cinema Forum (cycles of Spanish cinema.) At weekends, we offer Iberian Turn; thematic excursions in order to get to know the surrounding area.
(See price list)

Sample of weekly schedule:

Aside from the idiomatic aspects of learning Spanish, the "Con todas las letras" course exposes the student to the panoply of Hispanic Culture; history, art, literature, cinema and more. Due to the nature of the course, the minimum duration is 4 weeks, with courses offered all year round (see/check start dates).
A minimum level of Intermediate (B1) is necessary to attend this course.

The maximum number of students per class is 10. Classes consists weekly of 10 hours of Spanish language, Communicative Grammar and Writing, 3 hours of Conversation and 7 hours of topics such as Spanish Literature, Spanish-American Literature, Spanish Contemporary History, History of Art and Business Spanish (the subjects vary from term to term).
There are a number of activities organized each evening, free of charge. These include various cultural activities, and Cinema Forum (cycles of Spanish cinema.) At weekends we offer Iberian Turn; thematic excursions to get to know the surrounding area. (See prices list)

For universities, cultural institutes, public and private organisations, we design and organize language courses and courses on Hispanic culture, Business Spanish, politics and diplomacy, etc. We guarantee very high quality in the content and the highest standard of teaching. Our team of directors analyzes your needs and requests and designs a corresponding course. For more detailed information, contact our director Ada Calvo.

The Diplomas de Español como Lengua Extranjera (DELE) issued by the Instituto Cervantes on behalf of the Spanish Ministry for Education.

• The Spanish Diploma Level A1 (Starter level). This qualification attests to sufficient linguistic ability for a very basic range of the most common simple expressions used in the Spanish-speaking world and in order to satisfy immediate needs.
• The Spanish Diploma Level A2. This qualification attests to sufficient linguistic ability to understand sentences and frequently used daily expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (ex. basic information about yourself and your family, shopping, local geography, employment, etc.).
• The Spanish Diploma Level B1 (Beginner level). This qualification attests to sufficient linguistic ability for understanding and responding appropriately in most normal day-to-day situations and for expressing desires and needs in a basic way.
• The Spanish Diploma Level B2 (Intermediate level). This qualification validates sufficient linguistic ability to get by in average day-to-day situations in normal communication circumstances that do not require specialized use of the language.
• The Spanish Diploma Level C1. At this level, users are expected to be able to use the structures of a language with ease and fluency. Users are able to adapt their language use to a variety of social situations, and express opinions and take part in discussions and arguments in a culturally acceptable way.
• The Spanish Diploma Level C2 (Proficiency level). This qualification accredits the necessary linguistic competence to integrate in situations requiring an advanced use of the language and knowledge of the cultural customs embedded within it.

General conditions
Candidates wishing to sit Diplomas in Spanish examinations must meet the following requirements:

1. When registering, they must be able to provide documented proof that they are nationals of a country in which Spanish is not an official language.
2. Nationals of Spanish-speaking countries resident in countries where Spanish is not an official language may apply to register if they fulfill at least two of the following conditions:
   • Spanish is not the native language of either of their parents.
   • Spanish is not the first language that they learned.
   • Spanish is not the language they use in normal everyday communication.
   • They did not receive their primary or secondary education (partially or completely) in Spanish.

The candidates referred to in Section 2 above must declare in writing that they meet at least two of the aforementioned requirements.

DELE 2011 Examination dates and registration

In 2008 and 2009 years, out of the 19 students who took the DELE, 15 of them passed (79%).
In 2010, 100% of them passed.

Accredited or Associate Centers:

• Meet certain quality standards in the teaching of Spanish.
• Meet the legal requirements for carrying out teaching activities.
• Have adequate teaching resources.
• Have a properly qualified and trained teaching team.
• Have a teaching plan guaranteeing satisfactory progress.
• Set a maximum number of students per class.
• Issue certificates.
• Advertise only services that are genuinely offered.
• Outline course and supplementary services fees clearly.
• Address complaints.

The Instituto Cervantes carries out periodic inspections and renews accreditation permits every two years. Only Accredited and Associate Centers may use Instituto Cervantes logos:

Letra Hispánica is an Accredited Center by the Instituto Cervantes

Summer 2011
Spanish Language & Culture for High School Students
Spanish Language for Health Professionals
University Course "Verbo"
Spanish Art
Business Spanish