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General Spanish Course

Spark Spanish
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Course description

This is available for a number of different language levels – A0/A1 (complete beginner) up to C1 (advanced). Classes are small with a maximum of 10 students, allowing for interactive but effective teaching.

Schedule can be 09.30-11.00/11.30/12.00 depending on groups size but can vary.

Spark also offers students a Cultural Activities programme during the afternoons, where students can sign up for a different cultural activity. Typical activities include visits to El Puerto´s historic Castle, trips to nearby towns and Flamenco shows. This gives students the perfect mix of dynamic Spanish learning and the opportunity to experience the rich culture of Andalusia.

Since we believe that learning a language is not just grammar rules or vocabulary, all of our classes at Spark give students sufficient opportunities for speaking and practicing fluency. A varied range of engaging activities such as conversation topics, role plays, speaking activities, organised debates and discussion groups mean our students really enjoy the dynamic nature of our courses and always surpass their own expectations with how much they learn.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-9 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 55 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Morning session
09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Morning session
09:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test before your arrival in Puerto de Santa Maria to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 5 students
Maximum 10 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older
Average 30 years old
(25 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Spark Spanish is a friendly, family-run language school in the beautiful town of El Puerto de Santa María, on the south-west coast of Andalucía. With its beautiful beaches and rich history, it is a perfect location to ensure a great Spanish learning experience.

We run a range of adult courses in summer, July to September. With the option of our General Course of 20 hours per week or an Intensive option with additional 5 one to one classes in the afternoons. Our innovative teaching methodologies, combined with our great native teachers and small class sizes (4-6 on average), our students always surpass their expectations with how much they learn.

Spark students have various accommodation options, from our own cultural residence on the first floor of the Spark Spanish Academy, to host families or students finding their own in a hotel or house nearby. Our most popular option is the residence, due to its convenient location and friendly atmosphere. Our self-catering residence boasts a large, bright kitchen/dining room, single or double bedrooms, free WiFi throughout, laundry facilities, huge roof terrace and more.

Every week we organise a cultural events programme for staff and students which serve as great opportunities for practicing Spanish and exploring the area.

Year opened
2011
Number of classrooms
6

Facilities

  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • TV Room
  • Elevators
  • Wheelchair access
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • Studying Area
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native Spanish speakers
All
Teachers with Spanish teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Spark Spanish varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 30. In the summer, the average age is 25.

teaches students from all over the world, including:

Germany
25%
Netherlands
25%
Finland
10%
UK
10%
Belgium
5%
Denmark
5%
France
5%
Norway
5%
USA
5%
Other
5%

School holidays

does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

Spark Spanish is located in the wonderful town of El Puerto de Santa María on the south-west coast of Spain. With its beautiful beaches and rich history it is a perfect location to ensure a great Spanish learning experience for you! It's a truly authentic Andalusian town where the Spanish go on holiday, so with little foreign tourism, it makes it a great place to learn and practice Spanish.

Spark is located just on the outskirts of the town centre, which is just a 10 minute walk away. The nearest beach is also just a 10 minute walk in the opposite direction, so we are perfectly situated.

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"Language course via Zoom was a wonderfull and successfull experience"

Helene, student from Austria

In the beginning I did not know how the language class will be when held via Zoom. But it worked out so great that I booked another course right after I finished my first course. Doing the classes via Zoom enables me to attend this second course and further improving my language skills. Furthermore, I can do the classes whereever I want / can. This local flexibility is great.

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Date of study
1 Jun 2020 - 26 Jun 2020
Would you recommend this school?
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Housing

Spark Spanish offers the following housing types:
student-residence

Student residence (on-campus) - Single-person room - No meals

NZ$ 268
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Address: Calle de los espadas 6, El Puerto de Santa Maria, Cádiz 11500, Spain
Location: Sparkville
Housing type: Student residence (on-campus)
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, air conditioning, and heating
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 04:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
NZ$ 268
Our residential area is on the second floor of the Spark Spanish Academy and this is the recommended accommodation option to further enhance your Spanish skills, socialise with other students and still have your own independence. Sparkville offers a variety of rooms, from shared, single, en-suite and premium rooms. We have:
• 13 rooms.
• 1 mini apartment.
• Communal kitchen and dining area that adds to the unique Sparkville atmosphere.
• Numerous chill out/social areas, such as the Plaza de las Américas complete with T.V. and games area.
• Big roof terrace which is ideal for barbecues, sunbathing and evening drinks!

Student residence (on-campus) - 2-person shared room - No meals

NZ$ 268
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Address: Calle de los espadas 6, El Puerto de Santa Maria, Cádiz 11500, Spain
Location: Sparkville
Housing type: Student residence (on-campus)
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, air conditioning, and heating
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 04:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
NZ$ 268
Our residential area is on the second floor of the Spark Spanish Academy and this is the recommended accommodation option to further enhance your Spanish skills, socialise with other students and still have your own independence. Sparkville offers a variety of rooms, from shared, single, en-suite and premium rooms. We have:
• 13 rooms.
• 1 mini apartment.
• Communal kitchen and dining area that adds to the unique Sparkville atmosphere.
• Numerous chill out/social areas, such as the Plaza de las Américas complete with T.V. and games area.
• Big roof terrace which is ideal for barbecues, sunbathing and evening drinks!
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Puerto de Santa Maria based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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