SPANISH COURSES SUMMER TERM 2012 J A N U A R Y
22-24 City Road Chippendale NSW 2008 www.sydney.cervantes.es ic.sydney@cervantes.es T: (+61 2) 9274 9200 F: (+61 2) 9274 9222
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Learn Spanish at Instituto Cervantes
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Come once a week and improve your speaking, writing, listening and reading skills in an interactive and dynamic environment.
BOOKS
A1: ELE ACTUAL 1, SM International, Student book and Exercise book. A2: ELE ACTUAL 2, SM International, Student book and Exercise book. B1: AULA INTERNACIONAL 3, Difusión, Student book with CD. B2: AULA INTERNACIONAL 4, Difusión, Student book with CD. C1: EL VENTILADOR, Difusión, Student book & CD & DVD.
LEVELS A1 AND A2
A1: A1.1, A1.2 and A1.3 Breakthrough After A1 students will be able to express themselves simply in basic and predictable everyday life situations. A2: A2.1, A2.2 and A2.3 Waystage After A2 students will be able to express themselves adequately in basic social situations and communicate satisfactorily in everyday life situations. Course Day(s) Time Term A1.1
A1.2
A1.3 A2.1 A2.2 A2.3
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GENERAL COURSES LEVELS B1 AND B2
B1: B1.1, B1.2, B1.3 and B1.4 Threshold After B1 students will be able to express themselves reasonably accurately and with a degree of flexibility in familiar but more complex everyday life situations. B2: B2.1, B2.2, B2.3, B2.4 and B2.5 Vantage After B2 students will be able to communicate fluently and with sufficient accuracy, using an appropriate register of formality, to express their ideas well, using language suitable for the situation. Course
Day(s)
Time
Term
B1.1
Mon
06.00 pm – 09.00 pm
30.01.12- 02.04.12
B1.2
Wed
06.00 pm – 09.00 pm
01.02.12- 04.04.12
B1.3
Tue
06.00 pm – 09.00 pm
31.01.12- 03.04.12
B1.4
Tue
06.00 pm – 09.00 pm
31.01.12- 03.04.12
B2.1
Tue
06.00 pm – 09.00 pm
31.01.12- 03.04.12
B2.2
Mon
06.00 pm – 09.00 pm
30.01.12- 02.04.12
B2.3
Wed
06.00 pm – 09.00 pm
01.02.12- 04.04.12
B2.4
Tue
06.00 pm – 09.00 pm
31.01.12- 03.04.12
B2.5
Wed
06.00 pm – 09.00 pm
01.02.12- 04.04.12
Mon
06.00 pm – 09.00 pm
30.01.12- 02.04.12
Wed
10.00 am – 01.00 pm
01.02.12- 04.04.12
Tue
06.00 pm – 09.00 pm
31.01.12- 03.04.12
Sat
10.00 am – 01.00 pm
28.01.12- 31.03.12
Wed
06.00 pm – 09.00 pm
01.02.12- 04.04.12
Sat
10.00 am – 01.00 pm
28.01.12- 31.03.12
Mon
06.00 pm – 09.00 pm
30.01.12- 02.04.12
Sat
10.00 am – 01.00 pm
28.01.12- 31.03.12
Mon
06.00 pm – 09.00 pm
30.01.12- 02.04.12
Sat
10.00 am – 01.00 pm
28.01.12- 31.03.12
Wed
06.00 pm – 09.00 pm
01.02.12- 04.04.12
Sat
10.00 am – 01.00 pm
28.01.12- 31.03.12
Course
Day(s)
Time
Term
31.01.12- 03.04.12
C1.1
Mon
06.00 pm – 09.00 pm
30.01.12- 02.04.12
C1.2
Mon
06.00 pm – 09.00 pm
30.01.12- 02.04.12
C1.3
Thu
06.00 pm – 09.00 pm
02.02.12- 05.04.12
C1.4
Thu
06.00 pm – 09.00 pm
02.02.12- 05.04.12
C1.5
Wed
06.00 pm – 09.00 pm
01.02.12- 04.04.12
C1.6
Wed
06.00 pm – 09.00 pm
01.02.12- 04.04.12
Tue
06.00 pm – 09.00 pm
At the end of level A1 and level A2, students sit an exam in order to obtain the corresponding certificate and proceed to the first course of the next level. INTENSIVE COURSES A1.1 and A1.2 Do you need to learn Spanish FAST? These courses will enable you to achieve your short-term goals quickly. For A1.1 and A1.2 only! Course
Day(s)
Time
Term
A1.1
Tue + Thu
06.00 pm – 09.00 pm
31.01.12- 01.03.12
A1.2
Tue + Thu
06.00 pm – 09.00 pm
06.03.12- 05.04.12
At the end of level B1 and level B2, students sit an exam in order to obtain the corresponding certificate and proceed to the first course of the next level.
LEVEL C1
C1: C1.1, C1.2, C1.3, C1.4, C1.5 and C1.6 Proficiency After C1 students will be able to express themselves fluently and spontaneously, using the appropriate register for the context of the conversation and the intentions of the speaker.
At the end of level C1, students sit an exam in order to obtain the corresponding certificate and proceed to the first course of the next level.
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SPECIAL COURSES
As well as the general courses, Instituto Cervantes offers a variety of Spanish language courses specially designed to meet the interests and needs of our students. INTENSIVE SUMMER COURSE Would you like to acquire a basic knowledge of Spanish in just one month? Enrol this course! INTENSIVE SUMMER COURSE
Mon-Thu
10.00 am – 01.00 pm
09.01.12-24.01.12
NEW!!!!! SPANISH IMMERSION COURSE A course aimed at travellers and students interested in learning Spanish and about Spanish culture. From 10 am to 6pm you will speak, laugh and eat in a real Spanish environment. We will start in the morning with Spanish lessons, then we will have a break in order to regain our strength with chocolate and churros. Afterwards we will continue with more linguistic content. At 2 pm (the Spanish lunch break) we will go to a Spanish restaurant where we will indulge in traditional Spanish food. In the afternoon you will join us on an insight into Argentinian culture, we will enjoy a variety of different Spanish musical styles, learn to cook Spanish dishes and… much more! Come and immerse yourself into a complete Spanish linguistic and cultural experience without leaving Sydney! SPANISH IMMERSION COURSE
Mon-Fri
10.00 am – 06.00 pm
16.01.12-20.01.12
NEW!!!!! LATIN AMERICAN HISTORY This is a special course for the traveller interested in history. It will take you from the pre-Hispanic times of Latin America to its colonization by Spain. You will discover the history behind the most important ancient cities, temples, fortresses and learn about the people who built them, how they lived, what they believed, who they worshipped. If you want to spend some pleasant moments, learn history in a different way and be able to discuss historical facts, then this is the course for you. LATIN AMERICAN HISTORY
Thu
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SPECIAL COURSES
06.00 pm – 09.00 pm
02.02.12-05.04.12
SPANISH AND HISPANIC AMERICAN LITERATURE COURSE* 30 hours advanced course. Through the study of some of the most relevant Spanish and Hispanic American authors, students will strengthen and improve their command of Spanish. The reading list will be adjusted to suit the students’ interests. LITERATURE COURSE
Thu
06.00 pm – 09.00 pm
02.02.12- 05.04.12
CONVERSATION COURSE* With our 30 hour conversation courses you will improve your speaking skills and you will become more proficient in Spanish. In the classes you will develop vocabulary, reinforce grammatical structures and gain fluency. Course materials will be selected according to students’ needs and interests. LEVEL A2
Thu
06.00 pm – 09.00 pm
02.02.12- 05.04.12
LEVEL B1
Thu
06.00 pm – 09.00 pm
02.02.12- 05.04.12
LEVEL B2
Thu
06.00 pm – 09.00 pm
02.02.12- 05.04.12
PRIVATE LESSONS (FROM 1 TO 3 STUDENTS)
These lessons are tailored to address individual’s particular needs and take place at Instituto Cervantes. Lessons can be one-on-one or groups of up to three. A minimum purchase of 15 hours, which must be used within three months, is required. The schedule will be established before the start of the course.
SPANISH FOR BUSINESS*
This 30 hour course is for professionals who wish to learn the norms of business communication and business practice in the Spanish speaking world.
SPANISH FOR TRAVELLERS*
This crash course for beginners lasts 5 weeks with 6 hours per week and will provide you with the language used in daily situations while travelling.
*These special courses depend on student demand. A minimum number of students is required per course. If you are interested, please send an email to ic.sydney@cervantes.es or call us on 92749200.
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Examination date: Enrolment period: More information:
DELE EXAMS
COURSES ON-LINE (AVE)
Friday 24th May 2012 From 27th February until 20th April Visit http://diplomas.cervantes.es or contact prof1syd@cervantes.es
You can now learn on-line at your own pace using the Aula Virtual de Español (AVE). AVE is an interactive platform specifically designed by the Instituto Cervantes for distance learning.
PREPARATION COURSES FOR DELE EXAMS If you are planning to sit the DELE exam (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 or C2) and want to get familiar with its dynamics, its parts and its exercises, Instituto Cervantes offers a 15 hour preparatory course of five weeks. After the course, you will be able to use your knowledge of Spanish in a more efficient way in order to get a better grade DELE A1
Thu
06.00 pm – 09.00 pm
19.04.12-17.05.12
DELE A2
Thu
06.00 pm – 09.00 pm
19.04.12-17.05.12
DELE B1
Tue
06.00 pm – 09.00 pm
17.04.12-22.05.12
DELE B2
Tue
06.00 pm – 09.00 pm
17.04.12-22.05.12
DELE C1
Wed
06.00 pm – 09.00 pm
18.04.12-23.05.12
DELE C2
Wed
06.00 pm – 09.00 pm
18.04.12-23.05.12
ON-LINE COURSES TO PREPARE FOR THE DELE EXAM: B1 & B2 These courses are organized following the same structure as the DELE exams. You will find important information in each section, the scores required to pass each of them, the time, and much more. DURATION: 15 to 20 hours of individual work. More than 140 activities.
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Currently Instituto Cervantes of Sydney offers individual courses without a tutor. Courses with tutor assistance will be incorporated soon. You can enrol for these courses at any time and a username and password will be provided to you and allow you to complete the course in a three-month period. Levels: Beginners – Intermediate – Advanced – Proficiency
¡Hola Amigos! NEW ON-LINE SPANISH COURSE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE ¡Hola, Amigos! is an interactive digital resource with a collection of over 300 learning objects to support the teaching and learning of Spanish as a second language. Levels:
HA1 and HA2
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ENROLMENT & REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT OPTIONS
ENROLMENT
FEES & DISCOUNTS FEES
No prior knowledge of Spanish? Complete beginners can enrol directly in our A1.1 course without a placement test.
General courses
30 hours
Intensive courses
30 hours
Some knowledge of Spanish? All students, except absolute beginners and continuing students from Instituto Cervantes in Sydney, must undergo a placement test prior to enrolment in order to be placed in the most appropriate course.
Special courses
30 hours
Spanish Immersion Course
30 hours
DELE preparation
15 hours
Individual on-site (1 to 3 students)
15 hours
When can you take the placement test? IMPORTANT! Placement tests will take place between 3rd January - 27th January in the following days and hours: Mon - Thu
09:30 am – 05:00 pm
Spanish on-line (AVE)
1 course
Friday
09:30 am – 01:30 pm
Spanish on-line (¡Hola, amigos!)
1 course
DELE on-line courses (B1 or B2)
1 course
If you need to take the placement test after 5:00 pm or if you want to have a specific time and date to avoid waiting, call 02 9274 9200 or write to censyd@cervantes.es to make an appointment. Placement tests will be held at the Institute. Tests last approximately for 45 minutes and consist of an oral and a written part. Please note that there is a $50 fee for the Spanish assessment test that will be deducted from the course fee. REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT OPTIONS You can register in person at the Instituto Cervantes during office hours or after taking the placement test. Payment options: Visa, MasterCard and EFTPOS. Office hours
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$790 $300 $1500*
$150
*GST included. *Discounts do not apply to private classes
DISCOUNTS Saturdays Courses
5%
Morning Courses
5%
Enrolment in two courses at the same time
10%
Mon - Thu
09:00 am – 09:00 pm
Consecutive re-enrolment
10%
Friday
09:00 am – 02:30 pm
Enrol 3rd - 21st January and enjoy:
15% discount*
You can also pay by bank transfer or bank deposit. Payments should be sent to us as a scanned copy by email (ic.sydney@cervantes.es) or by fax (02 9749 222), indicating your name and course level in the bank transfer reference. Bank account details Commonwealth Bank of Australia Branch: 48 Martin Place Sydney NSW 2000 Account name: Instituto Cervantes BSB: 062000 Account number: 12965391
*The maximum discount is 15%.
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ENROLMENT FORM 2012 TERMS AND CONDITIONS
✓ Please indicate your choice(s): Summer Term 2012 (28 January - 05 April) Autumn Term 2012 (23 April – 04 July)
•Students should consider their personal commitments and circumstances before enrolment as we regret that no fees are refundable under any circumstances once the course has started. No partial refund can be granted for classes not attended and no postponement can be allowed.
Winter Term 2012 (16 July – 24 September) Spring Term 2012 (08 October – 15 December)
PERSONAL DETAILS
• Cancellations must be made in writing enclosing the receipt, at least one day before the beginning of the course.
Student’s name First Name : ............................................................................................
• The Instituto Cervantes reserves the right to cancel a course in cases of insufficient student numbers or unforeseen circumstances, in which case students can choose to enrol in a similar course or obtain a full refund.
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• By enrolling, students receive 3 months´ access to AVE and a free library card, valid for a year.
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• Students are responsible for acquiring the course materials (student and exercise book).
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• Courses include a 5 minute break after 60 minutes of class.
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• Classes consist of a maximum of 12 students.
COURSE
• All requests to change enrolment status (class level, time or day) must be made during the first week of the course and in writing. They require the approval of the Head of Studies and, although we will do our best to accommodate all students, there are no guarantees that your request will be approved. Please be advised that, in the event of a course change, students will be responsible for any applicable price adjustments.
LEVEL: TIME :
DAY: MORNING /
EVENING
TYPE OF COURSE: SPANISH FOR BUSINESS
• Instituto Cervantes reserves the right to change teachers at any time for any course.
INTENSIVE (5 weeks)
SPANISH FOR TRAVELLERS
SPANISH IMMERSION COURSE
PRIVATE LESSONS
• From the first day of class, Spanish will be the main language throughout the course.
LATIN AMERICAN HISTORY LITERATURE COURSE
PREPARATION COURSE FOR DELE EXAMS
• The minimum age to study at Institute Cervantes is 16 years.
CONVERSATION COURSE
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GENERAL (10 weeks)
OTHER:
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