Central Valley Spanish School
CLASSES: METHODOLOGY AND DAILY SCHEDULE
"Learn Spanish in Costa Rica"
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Daily
Schedule
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8:30 - 10:00 AM |
10:00 - 10:20 AM |
10:20 AM -
12:30 PM
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12:30 - 1:30 PM |
1:30 - ?? PM
Optional Activities
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| Monday |
Spanish
Class |
Break
|
Oral Expression
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Lunch |
Hiking |
| Tuesday |
Spanish Class |
Break |
Oral Expression |
Lunch |
Horseback
Riding |
| Wednesday |
Spanish Class |
Break |
Oral Expression |
Lunch |
Film Show |
| Thursday |
Spanish Class |
Break |
Oral
Expression |
Lunch |
Whitewater Rafting |
| Friday |
Spanish Class |
Break |
Oral Expression |
Lunch |
The Weekend |
Central Valley Spanish School, S.A. San José, Costa Rica
The above optional afternoon activities are examples of activities they can be modified to students interests Some activities may incur an additional charge.
OBJECTIVES
Our courses are planned for students at various levels who wish to take their
first steps in Spanish or who are simply interested in improving their fluidity.
The program is divided into weeks, with new students beginning classes every
Monday throughout the year. The standard package is four hours a day of classes given by university teachers with experience of teaching Spanish as a second language.
GENERAL AIMS
At the end of each course, the student will be able to understand and use Spanish in a variety of contexts, expressing him/herself with control and assurance.
METHODOLOGY
In the process of teaching Spanish we apply the “Natural Approach”, a theory for the acquisition of a second language which emphasizes the primacy of oral and conversational skills. This methodology can be applied at all levels: basic,
intermediate and advanced.
INTERNAL ORGANIZATION OF THE CLASS
TEACHING MATERIAL
Grammar , exercises explanations, and expalnations of grammatical rules followed by excercises related to the theme.
Oral activities conducted in class with the instructor an classmates. These will provide the opportunity to hear and interact in Spanish. Material use of slides and transperancies along with supplementary activities including crossword puzzles, open dialogues, flash cards, situational activities, and discussion with personal opinions.
Oral expressions with short readings of cultural texts with topical and relevant themes of interests. Materials include: Short videos, documentaries for analysis and discussion in class concerning Costa Rica and Latin America Regions.
Literature, short stories, and films of literary works. These are used to expand the students knowledge of the cultural and political enviroment as well as supplement to language classes.
Audio visual material: use of educational videos, cassettes and films.
The text book “Dos Mundos” is basic in beginners’ classes; each student
should bring a copy of the book, if you are unable to do so, please let us know
in advance.
Exercise book / notebook
Transparencies and slides
Learning games: (flash cards, verb bingo etc.)
Use of internet for individual research (preparation for discussion etc)
Support material (newspapers, magazine articles etc).
Cultural and intercultural activities.