ICNY Academic Program 2014/15

ICNY Academic Program 2014/15 I n s t i t u to C e rva n t e s N e w Yo r k

Welcome to the best place to learn Spanish in New York

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211 East 49th Street New York , NY 10017

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 cenny@cervantes.org  Executive Office Ignacio Olmos. Executive Director Ana I. Álvarez Estévez. Administrative Assistant Administration María José Artés Rodríguez. Administrative Director Olga Huerta Rodríguez. Administrative Assistant Cultural Department Ana Vázquez Barrado. Head of Cultural Activities Soledad López Hernández. Administrative Assistant Library Carmen Delibes Senna-Cheribbo. Library Director Richard Heyer. Assistant Librarian Aníbal Arocho. Assistant Librarian Ramón Fernández. Library Support Academic Department Fernando López Murcia. Academic Director Alana Dapena Fraiz. Academic Coordinator Juan M. Hernández Fernández. Academic Coordinator Marketing Department Andrés Durán Chase. Marketing Coordinator Jorge Muñoz. Marketing Coordinator Press and Comunication Alana Dapena Fraiz Membership Alana Dapena Fraiz Aníbal Arocho Facilities Management Ramón Fernández. Audiovisual Technician Front Desk María J. Núñez. Receptionist Pedro Arango. Receptionist

newyork.cervantes.org TEACHERS Ainoa Íñigo (Spain) Alejandra Parra (Mexico) Alejandro Aragón (Cuba) Alexander Pérez (Cuba) Alicia Violán (Spain) Amanda Roca (Spain) Ana Esteban (Spain) Carmen Cabrera (Spain) Carmen Valenzuela (Spain) Carlos González (Mexico) Celia Pérez-Ventura (Venezuela) Daniela Matus (Chile) Enrique García. AVE Coordinator (Spain) Ernesto Fedukovitch (Argentina) Fabián González (Argentina) Gemma Baltasar (Spain) Haritz Goya (Spain) Irene Lozano (Spain) Irma Cedeño (Dominican Republic) Javier Labrador (Cuba) Jorge Muñoz (Spain) Jorge Valdíriz (Venezuela) José Ignacio Callén. DELE Coordinator (Spain) Leonor Pons (Spain) Leyma López (Cuba) Lola Aparicio (Argentina) María Fernández (Spain) María Stamenkovic (Spain) Mariel Acosta (Argentina) Marlenys Villamar (Cuba) Marta Fernández (Spain) Marta Hernández (Spain) Mónica Flores (Argentina) Mónica Parra (Colombia) Noemí Montero (Spain) Nora Yepes (Colombia) Pablo Moraga (Argentina) Sarah Rubio (Spain) Teresa Caro (Puerto Rico) Vanesa Albertos (Spain) Vanesa Ramírez (Spain) Verónica Gálvez (Spain) Yurién Ribot (Cuba)

This project was made possible thanks to the tireless efforts of Carlos David González (creative concept and photography), Sarah Rubio (creative concept and photography) and Verónica Gálvez (creative concept and production); and to the participation of the entire staff of Instituto Cervantes New York, whose cooperation has been indispensable.

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Introduction ¡Bienvenidos al Instituto Cervantes!

Why Spanish?

Why Instituto Cervantes?

Our Unique Cultural Program Registration and Placement Test 2014-2015 Calendar Language courses Adults General Courses Special Courses & Workshops Fees, Discounts and Course Materials Teachers of Spanish as a Foreign Language Private Lessons Customized Courses for Corporations DELE Official Certification of Proficiency in Spanish AVE Spanish Tutorial Program Online Courses for Kids and Teens My First Words in Spanish Kids & Teens Spanish Camps ¡Hola, Brooklyn!

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Ainoa Íñigo Spain Alejandra Parra Mexico Alejandro Aragón Cuba Alexander Pérez Cuba Alicia Violán Spain Amanda Roca Spain Ana Esteban Spain Carmen Cabrera Spain Carlos González Mexico Celia Pérez-Ventura Venezuela Daniela Matus Chile Enrique García Spain Ernesto Fedukovitch Argentina Fabián González Argentina Gemma Baltasar Spain Haritz Goya Spain Irene Lózano Spain Irma Cerdeno Dominican Republic Javier Labrador Cuba Jorge Muñoz Spain Jorge Valdíriz Venezuela José Ignacio Callén Spanish teacher

José Ignacio Callén Spain Leonor Pons Spain Leyma López Cuba Lola Aparicio Argentina María Fernández Spain María Stamenkovic Spain Mariel Acosta Argentina Marlenys Villamar Cuba Marta Fernández Spain Marta Hernández Spain Mónica Flores Argentina Mónica Parra Colombia Noemí Montero Spain Nora Yepes Colombia Pablo Moraga Argentina Sarah Rubio Spain Teresa Caro Puerto Rico Vanesa Albertos Spain Vanesa Ramírez Spain Verónica Gálvez Spain Yurién Ribot Cuba

Ana Ă lvarez Administrative assistant

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ยกBIENVENIDOS AL

INSTITUTO CERVANTES! Welcome to the best place to learn Spanish in New York.

We are very excited to begin the Academic Year 2014-2015 with great programs, excellent teachers and new courses for people of all ages and all levels of Spanish. We are also thrilled to continue offering Spanish classes in Brooklyn. At Instituto Cervantes you will learn much more than the Spanish language: you will be immersed in a rich and vibrant culture that spans the globe. And you will have access to our prestigious cultural center and the Jorge Luis Borges Library. So take a look at the great variety of classes and workshops that have been designed with your Spanish needs in mind. We look forward to seeing you in class. ยกBienvenidos!

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WhY Spanish?

It’s Everywhere

Professional

Fun

Smart

Spanish is one of the most spoken languages in the world, with about 400 million speakers. Here in the United States, there are almost 50 million Spanish speakers from all regions of Spain and Latin America. In New York City, you are bound to run into someone who speaks Spanish.

Having Spanish as a second language is a great professional asset in today’s globalized economy. Particularly here in the United States, being fluent in Spanish is a competitive advantage that can bring better career and business opportunities.

The Spanish language is at the core of a vibrant and diverse cultural heritage. Learning Spanish allows you to get closer to the rich history, culinary traditions, art, and culture of the Spanish speaking world. Spanish is the primary language of 21 countries. It is a great ally for travel and a great way to communicate and make friends here and abroad.

Recent studies have shown that people who speak more than one language develop many cognitive advantages, such as problem solving, creative thinking, enhanced intellectual performance and better memory. Whatever your reason is for learning or brushing up on your Spanish, Instituto Cervantes is the right place to start.

Why

Instituto Cervantes?

Excellence

Value

Convenience and Effectiveness

Free Instituto Cervantes Membership

Instituto Cervantes is the only non-profit organization of its kind, created and endorsed by the government of Spain with the mission to promote the language and culture of Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries. It is the largest organization in the world that teaches Spanish to non-native speakers, with seventy centers in over thirty countries.

We offer a great variety of affordable Spanish language classes at all levels, including special business courses, classes for doctors and teachers, kids and teens programs, and cultural courses. Our experienced teachers are highly qualified, native Spanish speakers from Latin America and Spain.

You can enjoy convenient day, evening and Saturday classes in our comfortable, modern facilities, which are wheelchair accessible. Our state-of-the-art classrooms are equipped with SmartBoards™ (interactive white boards), flatscreen televisions and Wi-Fi Internet access, for a truly dynamic and participatory learning experience.

Instituto Cervantes is much more than a place to learn Spanish; it is a prestigious and vibrant cultural center. When you enroll in a Spanish class at Instituto Cervantes, you automatically receive an individual membership valid for the duration of your course. Membership includes full borrowing privileges at our Library, access to cultural activities and special discounts to associated stores and restaurants.

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Our Unique

Cultural Program A Rich Cultural Calendar

At Instituto Cervantes, an incredibly rich heritage is at your fingertips. We offer an exciting cultural program that showcases the best in literature, film, music, theater, dance, visual arts and thought from Spain and Latin America. Instituto Cervantes collaborates frequently with other cultural institutions to bring major Spanish and Latin American cultural figures to New York. Explore the legacy of great Spanish and Latin American artists like Picasso, Dalí, Miró, Frida Kahlo and De Falla and discover today’s cutting edge figures like Pedro Almodóvar, Ferrán Adrià, Mario Vargas Llosa and many others. Our auditorium, exhibition gallery, and the Jorge Luis Borges Library and its spectacular garden are open to the public. Make sure you take full advantage of your free membership and get the most out of Instituto Cervantes. For more information on our cultural program, please visit our website: newyork.cervantes.org, or call 212.308.7720. To join our mailing list and receive our electronic weekly newsletter, please send an email to membershipny@cervantes.org

The Jorge Luis Borges Library

As a student, you will receive a free membership for the duration of your course to the Jorge Luis Borges Library.

We encourage you to use it and enjoy it. The library is a wonderful resource for all types of users: students at all levels, from elementary to graduate school, students of Spanish as a foreign language, teachers and scholars as well as the general public. Members also have access to the Electronic Library! With our new lending service patrons can easily consult our complete electronic collection, including audiobooks, e-books, video stories, along with access to databases, dictionaries, encyclopaedias, magazines and newspapers. Anyone with an ICNY membership card and connection to internet can access the platform and download or borrow an e-book.

Library Hours

Tuesday & Wednesday 11:30am to 7:30pm Thursday & Friday 12:00pm to 7:00pm Saturday 10:00am to 1:30pm Sunday & Monday Closed Phone: 212.308.7720 ext. 4 E-mail: bibny@cervantes.org

Celia Pérez-Ventura Spanish teacher

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Registration

and Placement test

Instituto Cervantes offers a wide range of Spanish classes and workshops for students of all ages and levels of proficiency. You can easily register for classes online, by phone or in person. Private and corporate lessons are also available.

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Online newyork.cervantes.org

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By phone 212.308.7720 ext. 3

PLACEMENT TEST

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In person 211 East 49th Street, New York

New students with a prior knowledge of Spanish are required to take a placement test to assign them to the appropriate course level.

The placement test has a fee of $38 which must be paid before the oral portion is completed. This fee will be deducted from the cost of the course at the time of registration (within one year) or will be reimbursed if the course is cancelled due to lack of students.

The test consists of two parts: WRITTEN: a multiple choice section, followed by a short writing sample.

ORAL: a brief conversation with a teacher.

The test is offered Monday through Thursday from 9am to 5:30pm; and Friday from 9am to 3pm.

An appointment is necessary. The written part of the test is also available via email. You may request it at classprogram@cervantes.org

María Núñez Receptionist

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Fall 2014

Winter 2015

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Regitration begins October 15

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10-Week Regular Monday Jan 12 to Monday Mar 30

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5-Week Intensive 1 Monday Jan 12 to Wednesday Feb 18 or Tuesday Jan 13 to Thursday Feb 12

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5-Week Intensive 2 Monday Feb 23 to Wednesday Mar 25 or Tuesday Feb 17 to Thursday Mar 19

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Regitration begins July 15 Open House September 10

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10-Week Regular Monday Sep 29 to Friday Dec 19

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5-Week Intensive 1 Wednesday Sep 3 to Wednesday Sep 24 or Tuesday Sep 2 to Thursday Sep 23

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5-Week Intensive 2 Monday Sep 29 to Monday Nov 3 or Tuesday Sep 30 to Thursday Oct 30

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5-Week Intensive 3 Wednesday Nov 5 to Monday Dec 8 or Tuesday Nov 4 to Thursday Dec 11

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Holidays: Labor Day: Sep 1, Columbus Day: Oct 13, Veterans Day: Nov 11, Thanksgiving Weekend: Nov 27, 28 & 29, Christmas: Dec 25, 26 & 29, New Year: Jan 1

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Spring 2015

Holidays: Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Jan 19, Presidents’ Day: Feb 16

Summer 2015 Regitration begins April 15  

10-Week Regular Friday Jun 19 to Friday Aug 28

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5-Week Intensive 1 Monday Jun 22 to Wednesday Jul 22 or Tuesday Jun 23 to Thursday Jul 23

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Regitration begins February 15

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10-Week Regular Monday Apr 6 to Monday Jun 15

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5-Week Intensive 1 Monday Apr 6 to Wednesday May 6 or Tuesday Apr 7 to Thursday May 7

5-Week Intensive 2 Monday Jul 27 to Wednesday Aug 26 or Tuesday Jul 28 to Monday Jul 27

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Super Intensive Monday Jul 6 to Friday Jul 17 Monday Jul 20 to Friday Jul 31 Monday Aug 3 to Friday Aug 14 Monday Aug 17 to Friday Aug 28

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5-Week Intensive 2 Monday May 11 to Monday Jun 15 or Tuesday May 12 to Thursday Jun 11 Holidays: Good Friday: Apr 3, Memorial Day: May 25

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Holidays: Independence Day: Jul 3 & 4

Each 10-week course is comprised of 30 hours of class. Courses meet once a week for 3 hours per class, or twice a week for 1.5 hours per class. 5-week intensive courses meet twice a week for 3 hours per class.

Conversation courses are comprised of 20 hours of class, meeting once a week for 2 hours during 10 weeks.

Super intensive courses meet every day (3 hours per class) Monday thru Friday, during 2 weeks. The course schedule for each term will be available online at newyork.cervantes.org the day registration begins (see above). Course dates are subject to change.

Please contact the Academic Dept. at 212.308.7720 ext. 3 for specific course details.

LANGUAge Courses for adults

It’s never too late to learn Spanish! Whether for your own personal enrichment or for professional reasons, Instituto Cervantes is the place to learn Spanish in New York (Midtown Manhattan and Brooklyn). We offer a wide variety of courses at all levels with convenient schedules, affordable prices, state of the art facilites and effective teaching methods to get you speaking Spanish from day one!

For more information on our classes for adults in Brooklyn, go to page 24.

Carlos GonzĂĄlez Spanish teacher

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Adults General courses

A1 BEGINNER 

This level is for students with no prior knowledge, or a very basic knowledge, of Spanish. Students will understand and use familiar expressions, communicate basic phrases used in everyday situations, introduce themselves and others, and ask or answer simple questions. At the end of this course you will be able to interact in Spanish in a basic manner.

THIS LEVEL IS COMPRISED OF TWO COURSES:

A1.1 + A1.2

A2 ADVANCED BEGINNER 

Understand and employ full sentences and frequently used expressions in personal, shopping, local environment, and employment contexts. Learn to describe routine tasks. Describe your background, immediate environment and current situation in simple terms.

THIS LEVEL IS COMPRISED OF THREE COURSES:

A2.1 + A2.2 + A2.3

B1 INTERMEDIATE 

Learn to formulate simple, connected sentences on familiar or interesting topics. Understand and employ descriptions of commonplace situations at work, school or leisure. Describe experiences, events, hopes, and ambitions, or briefly give reasons for opinions and plans. Students will be able to communicate at a basic level while traveling in a Spanish speaking country.

THIS LEVEL IS COMPRISED OF FIVE COURSES:

B1.1 + B1.2 + B1.3 + B1.4 + B1.5

B2 ADVANCED 

Understand the main abstract and concrete ideas in complex texts. Interact fluently and spontaneously with native speakers, without strain for either party. Write clear, detailed essays on a wide range of subjects, and explain your point of view in detail.

THIS LEVEL IS COMPRISED OF FIVE COURSES:

B2.1 + B2.2 + B2.3 + B2.4 + B2.5

C1 SUPERIOR 

Recognize nuance and subtext in a wide range of texts. Express yourself fluently and spontaneously. Use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic, and professional purposes. Write clear, well structured essays on complex subjects, showing controlled use of grammatical patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.

THIS LEVEL IS COMPRISED OF SIX COURSES:

C1.1 + C1.2 + C1.3 + C1.4 + C1.5 + C1.6

sPECIAL courses & WORKSHOPS CONVERSATION

All levels      This lively course helps students develop vocabulary, reinforce grammatical structures, and learn and utilize new expressions and colloquialisms. Students will improve their speaking skills and become more confident and proficient in Spanish. They will discuss current events, brainstorm to solve problems, perform role-playing exercises, and deliver oral presentations. Excerpts from movies and news clips will be used as springboards for discussion.

SPANISH FOR Heritage Speakers

All levels      Designed for Spanish speakers who want to improve their Spanish grammar and vocabulary, this course will also expand your knowledge about the cultures of Spain and Latin America. Classwork includes reading and discussing relevant topics and current issues in Spain and Latin America, as well as Latino culture in the United States.

Grammar Reinforcement Workshops

All levels      These three-hour workshops are designed to help students reinforce and master complex grammatical structures. Brush up on topics like the subjunctive, pronouns, all the different past tenses, conditionals and more.

CASUAL FRIDAYS

All levels      Chat in Spanish over a glass of wine and boost your conversation skills in Spanish in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.

Each session focuses on an interesting topic related to Spanish & Latin American culture.

Offered monthly on Friday from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.

SPANISH FOR MEDICAL PERSONNEL

Level required: A2      Provides the basic knowledge of Spanish required to communicate easily and effectively with Spanish-speaking patients in a healthcare setting. The course focuses on the communication skills and technical vocabulary required for the reception and admission of patients, diagnostic interviews, case descriptions, and institutional procedures and processes, with an emphasis on different terminologies used in Latin America.

Travel to the Spanish World – Northern Spain Workshop

Level required: A2      Are you planning a trip to a Spanish-speaking country? Do you enjoy talking about traveling? Are you interested in discovering new places to visit? Learn about the rich history, as well as the artistic and culinary traditions of different parts of Spain and Latin America – and practice your Spanish at the same time!

SPANISH FOR BUSINESS

Level required: B1      This course is ideal for professionals of all levels who wish to learn the language and norms of business communication and business practices in the Spanishspeaking world. Students will learn how to handle a variety of day-to-day business situations and acquire the language and proper etiquette necessary to conduct business in Spanish.

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SPANISH Composition

Level required: B1      This special course for intermediate and advanced students broadens their repertoire of vocabulary and idioms, and encourages them to improve their grammar and learn techniques for better written communication. Topics include punctuation, clarity of written expression, style, and the art of writing.

Conversation & Grammar

Level required: B1      Designed for Spanish speakers who want to improve their Spanish grammar and vocabulary, this course will also expand your knowledge about the cultures of Spain and Latin America. Classwork includes reading and discussing relevant topics and current issues in Spain and Latin America, as well as Latino culture in the United States.

Fantastic Literature: Julio Cortázar & Horacio Quiroga

Level required: B1      This course is designed to offer a better understanding of the fantastic and supernatural genre by focusing on two famous Argentinian writers: Julio Cortázar and Horacio Quiroga. Their most relevant stories will be analyzed in detail and the class will discuss various related aspects, such as historical and psychological contexts. The course curriculum also includes a brief account of the life and work of these writers, as well as the study of vocabulary and idiomatic expressions used by them.

Hispanic Blogosphere Course

Level required: B1      This course will review a variety of texts that establish a unique relationship between words and images. The hybrid passages touch on numerous themes, written by important Hispanic writers (Yoani Sánchez, Orlando Luis Pardo Lazo, Andrés Trapiello, Juan José Millás…) for online publication, and suggest a new way of reading images and texts.

Marlenys Villamar Spanish teacher

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B2 Idioms

Level required: B2      New course about sayings, proverbs, colloquial and idiomatic expressions used in different parts of the Spanish-speaking world. This course is designed to allow the students expand their vocabulary while learning and deepening their cultural knowledge of countries where Spanish is spoken. It is intended to meet the students’ linguistic needs and provide them with a broader understanding of everyday expressions in the language, enjoying the language more and using expressions as Spanish native speakers do.

Poet in New York: The Poetic-Photographic Tale of a Journey to the Modern City

Level required: B2      This workshop will analyze Poet in New York through the photographs and montages that Lorca wanted to illustrate his book. Viewing this seminal work through a visual lens allows us to see Lorca’s book as one of the avant-garde’s most original productions, in which the poet takes readers through a poetic-photographic journey to the modern city.

BOOK CLUB

Level required: B2      Each week, students will read a short story, essay, or part of a novel by a renowned Spanish-speaking writer.

Through reading and class discussion, students will improve their language skills, as they become acquainted with some of the most important authors in the Spanish language. Students are strongly encouraged to make use of the Jorge Luis Borges Library during this course.

Soledad López Administrative assistant

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Conversations on Spanish and Latin American Cinema

Level required: B2      Watch, analyze and discuss fragments of contemporary films in Spanish, while you strengthen your Spanish comprehension, vocabulary, and conversational skills.

Conversations About Art

Level required: B2      By examining and analyzing different works of art, students will improve their linguistic skills as they take part in guided discussions on Spanish and Latin American culture, with an emphasis on the visual arts in Spain.

Spanish and Latin American Literature: A Panorama

Level required: B2      Students will become acquainted with the most important Hispanic literary movements, as well as the diverse socio-cultural aspects that helped shape them. They will strengthen and develop their reading and writing skills and their linguistic ability by analyzing landmark works and authors of the Spanish and Latin American literary canon.

TEXT and images

Level required: C1      This advanced, interdisciplinary conversation course analyzes and explores diverse paintings, photography, advertising, short films, and literary texts by various authors from different periods and traditions in the Hispanic world. Students will improve their linguistic skills by participating in class discussions and delivering oral presentations.

Creative Writing Workshop

Level required: C1      A ten-week fiction and non-fiction workshop for those who want to write, but don’t know where to begin, or for those who have written before and want to keep doing it. This course aims to give students the tools that will allow them to discover and nurture their own narrative voice in Spanish. Students will be introduced to the following genres: chronicle, personal essay, short story, autobiography, and travelogue, with an emphasis on fictional narrative. Firm and helpful feedback will be provided for weekly writing assignments.

Are You Staying For Dinner? – Tapas Workshop

Level required: A1      Learn how to make delicious tapas from Spain! In this 3-hour hands-on cooking workshop of Spanish gastronomy, students will travel with their senses through the Spanish geography and its rich culinary traditions.

I Am Bringing Dessert – Desserts Workshop

Level required: A1      Drop by the kitchen and enjoy the aroma and flavor of three delicious Spanish desserts. These will be tasted in combination with wines that enhance and perfectly balance the flavors, helping you produce a truly unique, authentic and delectable dessert. Prior to the hands-on creation of the desserts, students will learn about the rich history and cultural significance of desserts in Spain.

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Adult Courses: Fees, Discounts & Course Materials FEES

30 hours (mornings/afternoons) $510 30 hours (evenings/Saturdays) $565 30 hours (special courses) $565 20 hours (special courses) $375

Discounts

The following discounts are available and may be combined up to a maximum of 25% off each course: 

15% Early Registration for Returning Students Discount For IC students enrolled in one of the two previous terms.

Students must register before the early registration deadline.

Notices with the coupon codes are sent via email and posted in the classroom.

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10% Senior Citizens or Students Discount Senior (65 and over) or student ID must be presented at the registration office before the first class.

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In order to receive the early registration discount, the student must register by the early registration deadline.

Discounts not requested at the time of enrollment may not be claimed at a later time.

When applying online: Any self-applied discounts will be verified internally and, if applied incorrectly, the amount of the discount will be charged to their credit card. For senior citizen or student discounts, proof of ID must be provided within a week of registration.

This can be done in person, by fax to 212.308.7721, or via email at classprogram@cervantes.org.

Course Materials

All regular language courses require a textbook. Books are not included in the registration fees and can be purchased online at the time of registration, or at the Academic Department on the 2nd floor.

Verónica Gálvez Spanish teacher

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Teachers of spanish as a Foreign Language III Beginner’s Course for Teachers of Spanish as a Foreign Language 2014-2015

A series of exceptionally priced theoretical and practical workshops, this beginners’ course focuses on developing the first stage of didactic competence in teaching Spanish. Now in its third edition, this course will help teachers navigate the Spanish classroom more effectively by developing their practical basic skills and their knowledge of the Spanish language. We will reflect on the principles of the Spanish language, analyze them from a Spanish teacher’s point of view, and provide a solid theoretical foundation for good educational practices. To receive a certificate of completion issued by Instituto Cervantes and the Education Office of the Spanish Consulate in New York, participants must attend workshops, participate in class, observe Spanish classes at ICNY, and submit a final paper. They must not exceed two absences and are required to attend all Spanish class observation sessions.

To enroll, please submit your résumé and a cover letter explaining your interest in teaching Spanish to the Academic Director: classprogram@cervantes.org.  

Schedule: September 26, 2014 - February 13, 2015. Fridays 6pm to 9pm.

Registration fee: $700 (must be paid in full).

5% discount for ICNY members and visiting professors from the Spanish Ministry of Education.

VI WORKSHOP FOR TEACHERS: INTEGRATING LITERATURE INTO THE ELE CLASSROOM

Literature is used to express emotions, ideas and universal human values, which are present in virtually every culture. After decades of marginalization, literary texts have been gradually reintegrated into ELE instruction manuals as teaching material, in large part due to the development of the communicative approach. Many instructors, however, are still reluctant to use them, especially with the beginner levels. Our goal will be to reflect on the use of literary material as an enhancing agent of cross-cultural communication, intersubjective experience and collaborative learning in the classroom. To do so, we will work with different teaching sequences drawn from diverse literary texts (narrative, poetry & dramatic) and designed for various proficiency levels.   

Schedule: Saturday October 18, from 10am to 4pm (lunch break from 12:30 to 1:30pm).

Registration fee: $95 (before September 13) / $100 (after September 13).

Registration & information:  212.308.7720 ext. 3.  classprogram@cervantes.org  www.cervantes.org

Grammar: A Challenge to the Student or to the Teacher?

Spanish grammar can be as difficult for the student to learn as it is for the instructor to teach. This is particularly the case with Anglophone students, or students for whom English is a second language, who in many cases are discouraged by Spanish grammar’s complexity. Being aware of Spanish grammatical structures can significantly improve the teaching-learning process, by enabling the instructor to abandon seemingly endless lists and instead utilize more meaningful and logical techniques. There is no magic formula to learn Spanish grammar, but there are ways to make it easier for the instructor and student alike.   

Schedule: Thursday October 2 thru Thursday December 11, 6-9pm Registration fee: $565.

Registration & information: Check online for more schedules throughout the school year.

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PRIVATE LESSONs

Tailor your instruction to your level of Spanish and your schedule for a one on one learning experience.

We offer private lessons for all levels, either individually, or in small groups of two or three. You can take these private lessons at Instituto Cervantes or at your home or office.

A schedule must be created before the start of each course.

FEEs

Prices per hour for corporate and private lessons

On-site Off-site

 Individual

$90 $100

 2-3 students

$120 $130

• Minimum purchase of ten hours required.

• Must be used within three months.

• No refunds or credits on cancellations.

• Payment must be received in full before the sessions start.

• Reschedule of a class is only possible if the student contacts the teacher directly at least 48 hours before the class. 

If you are interested in private lessons for small groups of four students or more, please contact us for a customized arrangement at classprogram@cervantes.org

Vanesa Albertos Spanish teacher

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Customized Courses for Corporations Improve your Business with Spanish • Expand the range of your business performance in Spanish-speaking countries • Reach new customers and business opportunities in the Spanish and Latin American market at home and abroad • Motivate your employees’ performance and enhance their expertise • Take advantage of Spanish as a valuable tool for professional international communications • Acquire specialized business vocabulary and oral and writing capabilities • Learn the importance of cultural nuances in negotiations

THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS

Instituto Cervantes offers high-quality Spanish instruction designed specifically for corporations. We work with you to develop a program of Spanish instruction tailored to your corporation’s linguistic and business needs. Classes can start at any time during the year, with flexible daytime or evening schedules. All levels are offered, as well as courses specifically geared towards business Spanish.

Programs that Suit you

Courses are customized according to your business’ requirements, number of employees and their Spanish proficiency level.

Flexible Dates and Times

Make it easy for your employees to learn Spanish with convenient daytime or evening hours.

We Can Come To You

Classes can take place at our facility, conveniently located in Manhattan, or at your own business address.  

Placement tests will be administered before the start of the course to determine the students’ level of proficiency.

Learning materials are not included in the registration fees.

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For more information please call 212.308.7720 ext. 3 or e-mail classprogram@cervantes.org

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DELE

Official Certification of Proficiency in Spanish If you speak Spanish but do not have a diploma to prove it, or if your workplace requires a certificate of Spanish proficiency that is valid worldwide, you can apply at Instituto Cervantes for the DELE (Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera), Spanish as a Second Language Diploma.

Issued by Instituto Cervantes on behalf of the Spanish Ministry of Educaciton, this diploma is an official certificate of your level of competence in Spanish. It certifies your achieved level of ability, regardless of where and when you carried out your Spanish studies, and it is valid indefinitely.

Besides the Castilian standard, any Hispanic linguistic standard will be considered valid for the diploma, as long as it is used by wide groups of speakers and adhered to consistently by the candidate.  

The DELE exam is offered in April, May, July and November at Instituto Cervantes New York, as well as other examination centers throughout the United States. Check online for the specific dates.

For more information on the DELE, including exam preparation, please call 212.308.7720 ext. 3, e-mail us at classprogram@cervantes.org or visit diplomas.cervantes.es

Currently available proficiency level examinations: A1

A2

B1

B2

C1

C2

A1 LEVEL

Level A1 Beginner proficiency in Spanish.

Attests to having the linguistic ability necessary to understand and use everyday expressiones in order to satisfy basic needs.

A2 LEVEL

Level A2 Advanced beginner proficiency in Spanish.

Attests to having the linguistic ability necessary to understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance.

B1 LEVEL

Level B1 Intermediate proficiency in Spanish.

Attests to the linguistic ability necessary to understand and adequately react in everyday situations, to communicate needs and wishes in a basic way.

B2 LEVEL

Level B2 Advanced proficiency in Spanish.

Attests to the linguistic ability necessary to handle everyday situations, in normal communicative circumstances, which do not require specialized use of the language.

C1 LEVEL

Level C1 Highly advanced proficiency in Spanish.

Attests to having the linguistic ability necessary to use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes.

C2 LEVEL

Level C2 Nearly native proficiency in Spanish.

Attests to the linguistic ability necessary to handle situations that require an advanced use of the knowledge of the cultural customs embedded within it.

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AVE

Spanish Tutorial Program Online In keeping with Instituto Cervantes’ commitment to offer students the newest learning technologies, we offer AVE, The Spanish Virtual Classroom, a fun and convenient online Spanish program that is easily accessible from your home computer. AVE is organized into the same levels as our language courses; each course requiring approximately 30 hours of independent study. It has an automatic assessment system that records your work through the course, allowing you to review your progress at any time.

The online AVE courses can be taken with or without a tutor. For tutor courses, a minimum of six students is required for each class. No refunds are given, unless the course is cancelled due to lack of quorum.

Students who enroll in a regular course at Instituto Cervantes will have the option of registering in an AVE course for $25. 

For more information on this program, call Instituto Cervantes at 212.308.7720 ext. 3, email us at classprogram@cervantes.org, or visit ave.cervantes.es to see a demo and take the placement test

FEES

$250 Online course with tutor $135 Online course without tutor $50 Online course for groups of 10 students or more $25 Online course without tutor for students currently enrolled in a regular course at IC

¡Hola, Amigos! An Online Program for Kids

Your children can also learn Spanish online or reinforce what they already know! Through interactive games and stories, children learn Spanish vocabulary and fundamental concepts of grammar – and practice them in guided activities – on their computer at home or school. For children ages 6 to 13.

Same AVE tuition fees and conditions apply.

Visit http://ave.cervantes.es cursos_espanol/hola_amigos.html

Ramón Fernández Library assistant

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Courses for Kids & Teens At Instituto Cervantes we believe in the importance of learning a second language from an early age.

Children who speak more than one language have greater cognitive advantages. Speaking more than one language benefits their intellectual development, provides a base for the learning and understanding of other languages; it improves communication skills, strengthens academic learning, fosters creative thinking and problem solving, and it develops their awareness of other cultures.

We offer a comprehensive program for kids and teens designed with their learning abilities in mind.

Children are placed in groups according to age, and they learn and practice Spanish through fun activities like arts and crafts, songs, dance, games, and stories.

Both our general courses and the Spanish Camps include fun art, illustration, theater and music workshops, and special one-day workshops. Kids and teens can learn Spanish as they engage in different creative activities and learn about the rich and varied culture of the Spanish speaking world. Please check our website to find out more about our one-day workshops.

My First Words in Spanish

For preschoolers ages 3-5 My First Words In Spanish (Mis primeras palabras en español) is an immersion program designed to meet the creative needs of preschoolers from both Spanish-speaking and non-Spanish-speaking backgrounds. The core program includes stimulating theatre, music, drawing, and storytelling workshops.  Schedule Tuesday 10am to 11:30am Thursday 3pm to 4:30pm Saturday 10am to 11:30am  Tuition

$435

KIDS & TEENS

From age 4 This program is designed for children from Spanish-speaking and non-Spanish-speaking backgrounds.

Children develop their communication skills through fun games, songs, multimedia projects, and arts & crafts.

This multicultural course includes learning materials from Spain and Latin America.

From age 14 Teenage students will enjoy learning Spanish through relevant topics and course materials that reflect their worldview. Online activities and the use of our state-of-the-art library make practicing Spanish fun.

This multicultural course includes learning materials from Spain and Latin America.  Schedule Monday or Wednesday 4:30 to 6pm Saturday 10-11:30am or 11:45am-1:15pm or 1:30-3pm  Tuition

$370

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SPanish camps From the last week of June until the end of August, we offer fun, one-week Spanish Camps for 20 hours a week.

Children learn to understand and express themselves in Spanish, while improving their communication skills through a dynamic immersion program taught by native instructors, that combines classes, artistic workshops and fun activities.

Summer Spanish Camps

Meets Monday thru Friday, 4 hours each day, offered weekly throughout the summer. Students may attend as many summer Spanish Camps as they wish.  

Regitration begins February 17 June 22 to August 28

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Five 4-hour sessions per week 9am-1pm Monday thru Friday

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Fee $492 (textbooks are not included).

Winter Spanish Camp

Meets Tuesday February 17 thru Friday February 20, from 9am to 2pm. Fee $492 (textbooks are not included).

Spring Spanish Camp

Meets Monday April 6 thru Friday April 10, from 9am to 1pm. Fee $492 (textbooks are not included).

Discounts 15% Early Registration for Returning Students Discount, for students that enrolled in one of the two previous terms. Students must register before the early registration deadline. Notices with the coupon codes are sent via email and posted in the classroom.

Course Materials Some courses require a textbook, which can be purchased online at the time of registration, or from the Academic Department on the 2nd floor.

Daniela Matus Spanish teacher

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CErvantes kids workshops Children have a natural ability to easily learn a foreign language. Research shows that children who learn a second language enjoy greater success in their education, as well as their careers. Spanish is already the second international language for business, and the third most used language on the internet. The importance of Spanish in the United States will only continue to grow. Speaking Spanish provides students that competitive edge they will need for future college admission and job placement in our emerging global marketplace.  

Schedule: Please consult with the Academic Department for specific dates.

Fee: $50 per workshop

Theatre Workshop

What is the purpose of the Children’s Theatre Workshop?

• Enhance social skills.

• Empower the imagination.

• Boost confidence and build self-esteem.

• Develop communication skills in Spanish.

• Have fun learning about theatre!

The Children’s Theatre Workshop will not only help children in their language-learning experience, it will also ignite their enthusiasm; nurture their aptitude to think critically and objectively; develop their ability and passion to work and collaborate with others; and, not least of all, build self-confidence.

Since theatre is very much a product of its geographical and cultural roots, during the workshop we are going to explore the arts and cultures of different Spanish-speaking countries.

For kids ages 8 to 13.

COME Play!

The objective of this workshop is to encourage learning Spanish through games, thereby putting grammar and vocabulary skills to use and forgetting about the blackboard and assignments. Come play! This workshop is an appealing way to learn the language aimed at students who wish to improve or enrich their Spanish speaking skills in a fun and exciting way. Acting games and drama exercises, as well as storytelling, improvisation and creativity will be used to explore the many possibilities by which you can communicate in Spanish. Learn and improve your Spanish playing!

Musical Storytelling

This workshop is designed for children ages 4 to 7, who have a basic to intermediate level of Spanish.

Students will sing songs and read stories that will help them build their vocabulary, and teach them about greetings, numbers, food, seasons of the year, verbs and different verb tenses. In addition, children will learn idiomatic expressions and will expand their conversational skills not just through reading comprehension exercises, but through music and acting. Students will get a chance to play a variety of musical instruments, including African drums, Spanish guitar, piano and tambourines and will be encouraged to create their own songs and stories.

LANGUAGE & MOVEMENT

This workshop is designed to tell a story using movement, thereby creating a communication bridge between these two art forms through the use of the Spanish language. A simple example of this would be assigning a particular movement to every letter of the alphabet and from there choreographing both a story and a dance. This class is ideal for open, creative, collaborative and imaginative children that have a sense of play. Feeling open to move/dance is essential.

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¡Hola, Brooklyn!

Since fall 2012, children and adults can learn Spanish through our unique immersion program in the International School of Brooklyn (ISB). In ISB we offer Spanish classes for adults on weeknights and morning/afternoon courses for both adults and children on Saturdays. ISB is located in the charming neighbourhood of Carroll Gardens - a friendly and cosmopolitan area where many cultures converge.

Open House: Thursday Sep 18. Please contact us for specific times.

International School of Brooklyn - 477 Court St (at Nelson St) Brooklyn, NY 11231 4th Pl

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Marta Fernández Spanish teacher

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Policies Class Size

Generally, there is a minimum of six students in each class and a maximum of twelve. However, in special circumstances, and depending on the needs of the course, Instituto Cervantes reserves the right to include an additional student. We encourage students to register early or we may not be able to accommodate your preferred schedule.

Instituto Cervantes reserves the right to cancel courses for which fewer than six students have registered.

Students registered in a canceled course will be notified and may choose to receive a full refund or transfer to another available course. Should they choose to transfer, they will have to pay the difference if the new course is more expensive; they will be reimbursed the difference if the price of the new course is lower.

Professors and class size

Teachers and students are assigned to their classes the week prior to the beginning of each term. We cannot guarantee that students and their former classmates will be placed in the same section if a class is divided.

Instituto Cervantes reserves the right to reassign teachers after a course has started. Students cannot choose teachers for their courses.

Attendance

Attendance is the sole responsibility of the student. Contact your teacher for homework if you miss a class. You can make up a class by attending a class in another course of the same level, subject to availability. This needs to be arranged through the Academic Department, which can be contacted at classprogram@cervantes.org or 212.308.4420, ext. 3. Once classes have started, it is not possible to transfer courses.

Payment

Payment may be made by check, debit or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express).

Full payment must be received prior to the first class.

Refunds

Tuition fees are refundable only if requested in writing before the second class of the course. There is a processing fee of $75 for all refunds. Refunds will be issued to all students who cancel in writing by the refund/ cancellation deadline. This can be done via e-mail at classprogram@cervantes.org or fax to 212.308.7721.

Cancellations by telephone or regular mail are not accepted.

Request for refunds received after the refund deadline will not be granted. Once classes begin, transfers between classes are not allowed. Classes cannot be prorated or transferred to another semester.

For the teacher’s course, registration fees will only be refunded if requested in writing. The deadline to request refunds is Friday, September 14. There is a $75 processing fee for all refunds. Students must request the refund by sending an email to classprogram@cervantes.org or a fax to 212 308 7721 before the cancellation deadline.

No phone calls or regular mail cancellations will be accepted. Please note that refund requests received after the cancellation deadline will not be honored. Registration fees may not be prorated or transferred to another semester.

Kids and teens

Children are assigned to classes by their age and level of Spanish. The minimum age is four years old, and the maximum age is seventeen. The minimum age for ‘My First Words in Spanish’ is three. There is a minimum of four students per class, and a maximum of twelve. Courses will be cancelled if there are less than four students registered by the Thursday immediately before the first day of class. If this were to happen, you will be notified and fully refunded.

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F.A.Q How many students are in each class?

ONCE I REGISTER IN A COURSE, HOW CAN I BECOME A MEMBER OF INSTITUTO CERVANTES?

Generally, classes consist of a minimum of six students and a maximum of twelve.

Once you complete your registration in any of our regular courses, you automatically receive a free membership valid for the duration of the term in which you register.

How long will it take me to learn Spanish?

Students are encouraged to speak Spanish from the very first day of class. They will be able to carry a conversation after completing the A2 (advanced beginner) level.

What benefits will I get with my Instituto Cervantes Membership?

With your free individual free membership you can enjoy: • Full borrowing privileges at our state-of-the-art Jorge Luis Borges Library, which includes books, CDs, DVDs and educational materials.

• Access to conferences, concerts, film screenings and social events at IC. • Discounts on ICNY activities and publications.

• Discounts at select Spanish theatres, stores and restaurants.

Please check our website for listings.

• Discounts at events co-organized by Instituto Cervantes.

• Mailings about upcoming cultural events and activities.

• Direct personal assistance by our Membership Department at: membershipny@cervantes.org

Will I receive a certificate after completing a class?

Students may request a certificate of completion at the end of each course. For more official documentation, you may also take the DELE proficiency exam, certified by the Spanish Ministry of Education and recognized worldwide.

Will I need textbooks?

Where can they be purchased?

Textbooks may be purchased at ICNY at the time of registration. If you register by phone or online, you may pay for your books when you register and pick them up before your first class at the Academic Department on the 2nd floor.

How can I find out when specific classes meet?

Please visit www.newyork.cervantes.org to download a schedule.

You can also email us at classprogram@cervantes.org or call us at 212.308.7720, ext. 3.

What happens if I miss a class?

Mónica Parra Spanish teacher

You have the right to one make up class per course.

You can attend a make up class in another course of the same level, subject to availability. Arrangements are made through the Academic Department. Limit of one make-up per term. Make-ups must be requested no sooner than 7 days before the desired date for the make-up. Once a student requests a specific date and time for the make-up, it cannot be changed.

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