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Professional crash course

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Course description

The crash course is for students who want to maximize their language learning practice during their stay. The courses focus heavily on speaking and communication skills: the morning consists of 4 lessons in communication skills, while the afternoon consists of 3 lessons in special topics. These lessons provide the opportunity to learn the local culture and customs.
The classes stress the use of language in everyday situations. Textbooks and a variety of other materials are used in instruction, including role-playing, newspapers, magazines and other materials. Students focus on special topics and classes in the afternoon. Topics are taylor made:business vocabulary and expressions, fluency practice, media studies, current events,.The lunch time with the teacher is an opportunity fr the student to practise conversation with his/her teacher in a relaxing atmosphere.

Course topics

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

Class schedule

Course duration
1-3 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
45 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

Morning session
09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Afternoon session
03:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Elementary
Pre-intermediate
Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Castelldefels.

Class size

Average 1 student
Maximum 1 student

Student age

Age range 25 - 65 years old
Average 40 years old

Certificate

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

All the language courses at Idealog have one thing in common: our commitment to giving you the best-personalized course on the market.

At Idealog you will always find the right course at the right time, from the “school programme” of 2 classes a week to the “total immersion” of 12 hours a day, from 7.30 in the morning, Monday to Saturday, all year round.

All the students have access to our library with hundreds of films and novels

The school is closed 11/9-1/11- 25-26-31/12- 1/1 and 6/1.

Year opened
1982
Number of classrooms
15

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Cambridge Exam Center
  • TV Room
  • Wheelchair access
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • After-Class Seminars
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning
  • 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 Idealog varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 40.

teaches students from all over the world, including:

Germany
30%
France
20%
Russia
20%
Other
30%

School holidays

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

It is not by chance that Idealog is located in Castelldefels; we chose this particular area because we wanted to give our pupils a special place in which to learn and practice a language. You will find here a truly exceptional environment, with spacious facilities and gardens, swimming-pool providing the right atmosphere for a first class learning experience.


Castelldefels is a coastal town with a population of 61,000. It is within a 20-minute ride from Barcelona and a 10-minute one from the Airport on the motorway (C32), highway (C245) or by train or bus.

Castelldefels enjoys 300 days of sunshine per year and the average temperatures are 18ºC in spring, 26ºC in summer, 20º in autumn and 10ºC in winter.
Its beach is the largest in the Barcelona area.

The visitor can enjoy a wide range of activities throughout the year.

Surroundings: Due to its location, Castelldefels also allows you to visit other neighboring places, such as Sitges, Tarragona, Costa Brava, Montserrat, Montseny, etc...

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Reviews

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"One week spanish lesson in Castelldefels"

Lars Stettler, student from Switzerland

We are surprised from the location and the staff of Idealog. Its like a family. Our teacher was very good and knew a lot of the history of Spain and the language. We can recommend

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
20 May 2024 - 24 May 2024
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Fun and full of experience."

Sandra Wobmann, student from Switzerland

Manel did a great job teaching the language and talking about the Spanish culture!

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Date of study
24 Jul 2023 - 28 Jul 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"I learned a lot of new things"

Barbara Nikolic, student from Switzerland

I really enjoyed the lessons with Eva, I learned many new things. The fact that she spoke only Spanish with me, I could provoke even more. I will gladly recommend the school as it will help you a lot.

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
14 Oct 2019 - 18 Oct 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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Housing

Idealog offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

NZ$ 669
weekly
Age range: 12 - 65 years old
Location: In the city center of Castelldefels
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, computers, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, air conditioning, 24/7 supervision, sports facilities, and other
Distance to school: 10 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 669
Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying Spanish in our school. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Students must be 16 years old and older.

We can also offer accomodation in appartments or hotels if you prefer.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. The school is also not authorized to issue documents to support your visa application. If you need a visa, you have to apply for a visitor or tourist visa on your own.

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 Castelldefels 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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