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AGUALIVAR Spanish School •Agualivar Spanish School • Brochure 2015 • www.spanishinagualivar.com •

INDEX Contact

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Welcome

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Agualivar HomeStay

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Courses

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Programmes

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Workshops

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Activities

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Accommodation

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Prices List

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General Conditions

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CONTACT Agualivar Spanish School Las Chorreras 73 Box 35 Lagos 29760 Mรกlaga Spain Tel. +34 693 566 261 info@spanishinagualivar.com www.spanishinagualivar.com Follow us:

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e welcome you to Agualivar!

The school is located in a small village, Lagos. Province of Málaga in the “Costa del Sol”, southern Spain.

Flanked by the Sierra de Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama, from Agualivar Spanish School you can see the highest peak of the region, “The Maroma”. And if you look southwards, you have a view of the Mediterranean Sea and its beaches just 300 metres. Our location allows you to walk to the beach and but at the same time, nd the relaxation you need in our rural house. Agualivar Spanish School offers you an unique experience to learn Spanish due to its natural and rural setting. We are not only teaching Spanish but we are also working hard to transmit values and sustainable principles, bringing people into rural settings and promoting good environmental practices.

All this, in a family environment and in a dream house.

We want you to feel at home and not just like any other tourist in Agualivar Spanish school. Become a traveller with us. Live the experience and learn Spanish in a different setting.

Besides the Spanish courses and diving, adventure sports or gastronomic programs, Agualivar Spanish School offers you other very interesting courses combined with Bed&Breakfast, for example: specic courses of Business Spanish designed for professionals and entrepreneurs who need to learn Spanish.

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earn Spanish successfully, intensively and rapidly by living and studying in our own house. You will be welcomed into Agualivar Spanish School where you will experience Spanish life as part of a warm, friendly family. You will speak only Spanish everyday and your teacher and all the Agualivar staff will help you ď€ nd the right words in daily conversation. Our courses are speciď€ cally designed to meet your individual needs for learning Spanish.

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TOTAL IMMERSION IN SPANISH PROFESSIONAL TEACHERS ALL LEVELS FROM BEGINNER TO ADVANCED THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAXIMISE YOUR PROGRESS · SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON LISTENING, SPEAKING & COMMUNICATION SKILLS · A SPECIALISED PROGRAMME OF STUDY DESIGNED FOR EACH STUDENT · FLEXIBLE DATES. START ON ANY SUNDAY · EACH TEACHING HOUR IS A FULL 60 MINUTES · ACTIVITIES AND EXCURSIONS ARRANGED ACCORDING TO YOUR INTERESTS · VISITS TO FAMOUS AND INTERESTING PLACES · PROGRESS REPORT, CERTIFICATE AND ADVICE FOR FUTURE STUDY

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ESSONS. The group is 4 students maximum – average 2 or 3 students -, as are the rooms we have at home.

The lessons will consist of a range of all skills - reading, writing, listening, speaking, vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and culture according to your language learning needs. Usually the tuition is in the morning, leaving the afternoons and evenings free for activities, visits and excursions or private study.

At the beginning of the course, the teacher will assess your level of Spanish and requirements, and plan a programme of study. You will be assessed again at the end of the course to record progress.

A full report of lesson content, achievement, and recommendations for future study will be sent to you after the end of the course, as well as your certicate.

The great advantage of this programme is you live in the house with us, so that learning doesn’t stop at the end of the lesson - in every conversation we are helping you to speak Spanish - nding the right words and correcting grammar and pronunciation.

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VERY NICE LOCATION

SOCIAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

The school, which is located in the city of Lagos in Málaga province, is a rural house southern Spain situated only 300 metres from the beach.

Here, the students, that is our guests, will learn Spanish in a family environment and in a very different way from a traditional school.

A rural house in the Axarquía Malagueña, a well-connected area close to the main tourist cities and attractions.

Time spent with us during meals and evenings is a good opportunity for you We will arrange visits and excursions to practice your spoken Spanish and to places of interest and you will have to use the language you have studied free time to spend as you choose. in the lessons.

You will be able to practice your You can learn as much during these Spanish everyday in real life situations times as you do in your lessons. We with your teacher and all of us. are always there to talk to you and This is the natural way to learn help.

Spanish and to gain condence in Living with us also gives you an unique using the language. opportunity to experience and learn about Spanish and Andalusia culture and way of life.

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XCURSIONS. You can choose from a wide range of local excursions and activities including: sports (golf, diving, kayak, canyoning, walking), cultural activities such as museums and exhibitions; bowling, cinema, theatre, restaurants and local attractions. Our cities have excellent shopping centres, tourist attractions and traditional

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Day trips are arranged to Seville, Cordoba or Granada, where is the Alhambra, declared World Heritage Monument by the UNESCO. It's one of the ten most visited monuments in the world, together with the Chinese wall or the Eiffel tower.

Andalusia is famous for its White Villages, with its narrows streets and houses with full courtyards of owers. A lot of excursions to these charming villages are available, to know its local craft, products and people.

In addition, Spain and Andalusia have always been renowned for its rich gastronomy. Therefore tapas routes, wine cellars visits, wine tastings and much more are arranged too.

All excursions and trips are based on the age and interests of the student and are planned with us at the start of the course.

There are half and full day trips (full day trips at the weekend). You can indicate which activities you would prefer and we can then advise on cost.

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Granada and the Alhambra Córdoba and the Mezquita Sevilla and the Cathedral Baeza and Úbeda (World Heritage Sites)

We also arrange weekend tours on request. Contact us and we will inform you of the prices.

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AGUALIVAR HOMESTAY ···················································· O -we program Agualivar ···················································· Morni

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Dinner with family and Conversation.

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Lessons (3 hours)

Lunch with family and Conversation.

Tour with teachers or Agualivar team. (optional) Or free time, participate in green workshops, etc.

Dinner with family and Conversation.

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Lunch with family and Conversation.

Tour with teachers or Agualivar team. (optional) OR free time

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Lessons (3 hours)

Lunch with family and Conversation.

Tour with teachers or Agualivar team. (optional) Or free time, participate in green workshops, etc.

Dinner with family and Conversation.

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Lessons (3 hours)

Lunch with family and Conversation.

Tour with teachers or Agualivar team. (optional) Or free time

Dinner with family and Conversation.

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Lessons (3 hours)

Lunch with family and Conversation.

Tour with teachers or Agualivar team. (optional) Or free time, participate in green workshops, etc.

Dinner with family and Conversation.

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COURSES

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earn Spanish and enjoy an unforgettable stay in Andalusia.

Our Spanish courses allow you to learn our language while enjoying a stunning setting, in a warm climate and you having the chance to participate in our green workshops, taste our rich gastronomy and submerge yourself in our culture

STANDARD SPANISH COURSE 10 Our 10-hours STANDARD COURSE consists of ten hours Spanish lessons per week, given from Monday to Friday. We start every Monday and at all levels.

This course has been designed for those who desire to begin or perfect their Spanish knowledge and at the same time, to have free time to enjoy a holiday in an idyllic setting.

You can learn Spanish and make the most of the activities made by Agualivar Spanish School.

Each day the course starts with grammatical content and vocabulary in the rst hour, followed by writing, phonetics and conversation in the second hour.

D.E.L.E. PREPARATION COURSE

INTENSIVE SPANISH COURSE 20

Our D.E.L.E. Course comprises 25 hours Spanish lessons per week. This course is given from Monday to Friday, 5 hours daily. We start every Monday and at all levels.

Our 20-hour INTENSIVE COURSE consists of 20 hours Spanish lessons per week. 2 hours daily from Monday to Friday. We start every Monday and at all levels.

This course is specially designed to pass D.E.L.E. exams, and for this reason is suitable for those who want to take D.E.L.E. exams.

This course is designed for people who would like to perfect their Spanish knowledge and get maximum results in minimum time.

It’s an intensive course that requires commitment and constancy. Although it’s possible to register for two weeks, 4 weeks minimum is recommended to obtain the best results.

Every day, the course starts with grammatical concepts, vocabulary, writing and phonetics in the rst two hours, followed by a short break to rest or have a little breakfast. In the last two hours, we continue with conversation sessions, integrating activities and tasks such as: telephone conversations, public presentations on various topics, etc.

D.E.L.E. exams are necessary to obtain the "Diploma of Spanish as a Foreign Language", recognized by Spanish authorities.

Following the teacher’s guidelines with dedication and discipline, obtaining the D.E.L.E. is a strong possibility.

We prepare all levels (A1/A2, B1/B2, C1).

Classes are dynamic and lively, with an active methodology which introduces you to the reality of our culture and language through games and simulations.

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SPANISH CONVERSATION COURSE

SPANISH COURSE FOR RESIDENTS

Combine our 10-hour Standard course with 2 private classes per day, given from Monday to Friday. This program has been developed with those in mind who want to progress more quickly at a conversational level. It is desirable to have a level of Spanish in order to perfect the level of knowledge.

This course is designed for foreigners over the age of 55 residing in our region who desire to learn Spanish and enjoy a beautiful setting, and at the same time meet other people who share likes and interests. Enjoy conversation, while learning more about our country.

The classes are dynamic in order to enrich your vocabulary and uency. Topical and cultural issues, plus issues of interest to the students are discussed.

You can choose between Breakfast & Speaking or Tea Time & Speaking.

Each day the course starts with grammatical content and vocabulary in group, followed by writing, phonetics and conversation. At the end of the second group hour, the library and video library will be avaible to use, as well as the rest of the educational resources.

This course consist of two sessions a week, 90 minutes per session. A group of minimum 4 people enjoy a healthy breakfast or snack, during which time the group receives Spanish classes from a qualied teacher. In these classes, which have a similar methodology to one-to-one lessons, you talk about topics of interest, culture, arts, environmental, etc.

ONE TO ONE CLASSES According to your needs, we offer you the number of classes you would like. Private lessons are for all levels. We recommend these for students who need to know specic vocabulary and those who need these to complete the standard and intensive courses.

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2 lesson wee (90 minute eac on ) Include : Tuitio , material an 2 breakfas or Snack Group : Minimu 4 peopl .

The one to one lessons are intensive one hour classes and aim to builtd your conversational condence by improving uency, pronunciation, and intonation in relevant professional and social situations.

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PROGRAMMES

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tudy Spanish in Andalusia, never was so much fun. We suggest different activities to do in your free time.

Your evenings and weekends will be full of excitement. Choose among sports like diving, golf, hiking, canyoning or kayak; Cultural Visits with professional guides, visiting cities like Granada, Seville, Córdoba, Málaga and their more well-known monuments, museums and charming places; Gastronomic Tours, visiting wine cellars, oil-mills and many more places of interest that we invite you to discover.

SPANISH COURSE + DIVING

SPANISH COURSE + ADVENTURE SPORTS

Enjoy the diving experience in the Mediterranean Sea. This program allows you to combine your Spanish course with one of the more exciting sports activities.

Agualivar Spanish School offers you a program full of adventure and adrenalin to combine with your Spanish classes.

· If you are a qualied diver, you will accomplish the numbers of dives you want. Consult us for the prices.

We have a wide range of activities that take place in authentic landscapes of our region. As well as being in direct contact with nature.

All dives include: insurance, full equipment hire, instructor, transfer to diving location and boat hire, if it´s necessary.

You will enjoy an environment that will surprise you.

· If you aren´t a qualied diver, you can choose between two options:

In this program, we suggest three activities per week, like a hiking route through the Sierra de Málaga, Canyoing by Río Verde, or Kayac routes along the cliffs of Nerja.

· If you want to prepare for a PADI accreditation:

Our activities change weekly, we make different routes according to the changes in the seasons and the beauty of the landscapes.

Open Water Diver includes insurance, material, theory and practical lessons, full equipment hire, logbook and card application.

All our sports activities include insurance, transfers, qualied instructors, and materials and equipment hire when necessary.

· If you prefer to explore the underwater world rst, and feel the excitements of diving before obtaining your Open Water Diver accreditation, you can choose an other PADI accreditation: Discover Scuba Diving.

SPANISH COURSE + GOLF

With this certication you learn the basic techniques and it will serve as credit for your Open Water Diver if you desire to obtain it later. This accreditation includes insurance, theory and practical lessons, full equipment hire and instructor.

Courses for beginners or advanced with a qualied teacher on golf courses nearby School.

Beginners Course: 3 Golf Lessons with a qualied teacher,1 course lesson, materials. Does not include the golf balls.

Advanced Course: 6 Golf Lessons with a qualied teacher, 2 course lessons, materials, detailed technical report of “mistakes/corrections”, 1 Free Lesson and free gloves. Does not include the golf balls.

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SPANISH COURSE + GASTRONOMY This program is ideal for those who want to enjoy the pleasures of good food, to get to know and get closer to the Spanish and Andalusian gastronomic culture. Our rich gastronomy is renowned. Without a doubt this program is one of the most tasty to combine with your Spanish lessons. Enjoy three activities linked to gastronomic culture per week: Workshop Spanish Cooking: Theory and practical lessons from 3 to 4 hours approximately, in which you learn how to cook typical Spanish dishes. Included are the materials and products needed for the recipes, tasting the prepared dishes and a recipe book.

Wine Tasting: Theory and practical lesson of 2 hours approximately, in which you will be introduced to the world of wine and the sensations it gives. You will learn to recognize the characteristics of wine quality, processing and guidelines to follow for your tasting.

Tapas & Wine Tour: Gastronomic route through bars and restaurants in the area, where you taste a large selection of the most delicious offerings of our kitchen, and do it the Spanish way. We take you on a tapas & wine tour, and we offer the best combinations.

SPANISH COURSE + CULTURAL VISITS This program is the most suitable if you want to maximize your stay in Andalusia. Enjoy the peaceful rural setting of our School, and visit other cities and towns. Get closer to the real cultural and artistic life of our region. With this program you can enjoy up to 3 activities per week. · Cities with interesting monuments: Granada, Seville, Córdoba, Málaga or Cádiz · White Villages: Nerja, Frigiliana, Comares, Colmenar or Mijas. · Museums: Picasso Museum, Thyssen Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art, Museum of Arts and Traditions, Wine Museum...

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sustainable approach to the Environment. Our motto, "The Green Way to Learn Spanish" seeks to satisfy those who would like to learn Spanish and enjoy a holidays in a rural and relaxing setting; not only spending the free time in activities and workshops relating to the environment, but also having the opportunity to participate in our diary lifestyle.

Organic Farming Workshop Without preservatives or colourants!

You will learn the planting and irrigation techniques and how to pick fruits&vegetables cultivated in a our own orchard.

Tasting is included.

Natural Soaps Workshops

Candles Workshop

You learn how to make soap the traditional way, with the smells you like best, using aromatic plants like lavender, rosemary, essence of jasmine, citrus fruit, aloe vera or any fruit you want. All the ingredients are in Agualivar. Take your natural soap as a souvenir!

Recycle candle leftovers and make new candles yourself using an innity of containers and materials to achieve incredible colours, aromas and shapes. You will be surprised at your own creations!

Spanish Cooking Workshop

And of course, take your candle home as a remembrance!

Recycling Workshop

Fun workshop where you learn to cook typical Spanish dishes that you like best, such as “tortilla española”, “gazpacho”, “paella” with the ingredients just picked from the Agualivar orchard.

From materials such as corks, plastic bottles or cans, you create very useful and ornamental objects to surprise everyone. Transform a plastic bottle into a bird house, footstool or convert packaging into a perfect designed vase.

Urban Garden Workshop Learn to cultivate your own vegetable garden at home, on your terrace or in your garden. Learn to make seedbeds and to transplant. In our rural school you practice with seedbeds in our own orchard, taking part in all the phases of the process and learn to make your own edible garden when you get back home.

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Lazy and Relaxing Afternoons The School has a lovely garden where students can go to sunbathe, read, study, participate in a painting class or just relax.

In addition, the school has a library and video room where we realize meetings of Spanish cinema. Our innity pool and chill-out area are spectacular and we are sure that you`ll love them! It’s an ideal place to soak up the sun, chat with classmates, have a drink and enjoy.

Excursions Make the most of your time and make excursions with us.

Excursions to know spectacular cities and monuments as the Alhambra in Granada. Gastronomic routes to come more closely into tapas and wine world and the most traditional products from Andalusia. Visits to museums and so special places such as oil mills or wine cellars.

Open air sports If you want start the day with a yoga class in the garden, you will be able to take it in Agualivar. The school is located in a privileged location only 300 metres from the beach. Therefore you can walk beside the sea and surrounding towns.

In the Evening

Moreover, Agualivar organize weekly open-air excursions and activities, so you can practice water sports such us diving, kayak, paddle surf in the sea, or canyoning in the rivers. And other sports and activities such as hiking, horseback riding or golf.

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Weekends are always the perfect excuse to organize a party in Agualivar. A barbecue, a show…and our Sangría Parties!

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PRICE LIST

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Prices valid from 1st January 2015 to 31st December 2015.

Course Dates: You can start your course on any Sunday throughout the year. The nal day of the course is Saturday.

Lessons: Each lesson is 50 minutes.

SPANISH COURSES

25 h/week (2 weeks minimun) 20 h/week (10 h Standard+10h One to one)

540€

720€

180€

360€

240€

432€

648€

864€

2 week 540€

3 week 810€

4 week 1080€

5 week 1282,50€

1 week 495€

2 week 890€

3 week 1330€

4 week 1780€

Breakfast or Tea time & Speaking 55€

Course Fees Include: 3 green workshops a week

Special Bono (8 lessons) 115€

PROGRAMMES 100€

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From 150€/week

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White Village · Monumental City · Museum From 140€/week

Includes 1 each activity per week. Check the weekly.

From 105€/week

Includes 1 each activity per week.

Course Fees Include: Chosen course, Chosen accommodation, Enrolment fee, 3 green workshops a week, All study materials Course student book and work book (2 weeks +), Progress report and recommendations for future study, Certicate of attendance, Transfer from the local bus station (Lagos), 24 hour support from Agualivar Spanish School staff.

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GENERAL CONDITIONS DEPOSIT: The deposit is part of the total fees due. The deposit is

Course Fees

necessary to reserve your course and accommodation PAYMENT OF FEES: Full payment of fees must be paid not later

COURSE FEES INCLUDE:

than four weeks before the course starts.

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Chosen course Chosen accommodation Enrolment fee 3 green workshops a week All study materials - Course student book and work book (2 weeks +) Progress report and recommendations for future study Certicate of attendance Transfer from the local bus station (Lagos) 24 hour support from Agualivar Spanish School staff Activities scheduled weekly (Entrance fees to museums, exhibitions, cinema, theatre etc. for you and your teacher are not included)

If you make a late booking, full payment must be made immediately.

Payments can be made by: 1. International Money Transfer to: DAVID DIEZ RAMOS (AGUALIVAR SPANISH SCHOOL) ACCOUNT NO. 3058 0713 06 2720011736 SORT CODE 0713 CAJA MAR, Av. Andalucía (Ed. Río de Janeiro). 29750.

Algarrobo. Málaga IBAN: Es8630580713062720011736

HOMESTAY AGUALIVAR INCLUDE:

NB: All bank charges must be paid by the student's own bank 2. Credit Card on our website: www.spanishinagualivar.com

• 4 students group with 15 hours a week designed to meet your needs.

• Full board: breakfast, lunch and dinner with your teacher and Agualivar team • Study bedroom in Agualivar house • Certicate of attendance • Individual assessment at the start of the course • 3 green workshops a week.

• +12 hours of Spanish a day.

• Daily trips in Spanish (optional).

• One to one classes (optional).

Terms & Conditions PAYMENT: A deposit of 180 should be paid on reserving a course. The course fee is payable in full no less than four weeks before the start date of the course. We reserve the right to cancel any course that has not been paid.

COURSE FEES DO NOT INCLUDE:

CANCELLATIONS:

• Travel to / from Spain • Airport transfers. An optional meet and greet service is available. Costs for transfers are advised on our website.

• Travel Insurance • Meals (except in those programs or accommodation that include this service) •Extras: optional activities or excursions, bicycle rental service….

If you cancel your booking before the nal balance is due (4 weeks before the course starts) you will lose only your deposit. After this time, the following fees are payable: between 28 and 15 days of the start of the course 80% of the total fees; within 14 days of the start of the course 100% of the total fees.

Booking

Travel instructions and information about your course and

FINAL DETAILS:

accommodation will be sent after the deposit has been received.

To enrol please send: 1.The completed form on our website 2.Signed enrolment form with the nal price of the course and accommodation chosen (This sheet will be sent upon receipt of your form through the web) 3.A deposit of 180

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