FAQs Spanish language courses in Spain

...FAQs: Courses
	When should I apply? How do I apply for a language course? When can I start a course? Is there a person to contact around who speaks English? How are the different levels classified? Do I receive a certificate or diploma?
...When should I apply for a language course?
	There are no fixed rules for applying for a course. However, we would advise to book your course as soon as you know what you want! Some of the courses/accommodation possibilities may well be fully booked fast!
...How do I apply for a language course?
	Through the booking form on this site. As soon as we receive the registration form, we will start the procedure for you.
...When can I start a course?
	Throughout the year courses commence for all levels: beginners courses normally commence once or twice a month, those who already have some knowledge of the language can usually start every Monday. If you are a beginner and pressed for time, then it will always be possible to find a suitable school with course commencement dates that would suit you. Classes are from Monday to Friday and in the weekends you are free to do as you please. Under the heading ‘Price Information’ you will find the exact starting dates per school per course.
...Is there an English-speaking contact person around?
	Linganet always makes sure there is a person to contact in the country concerned., the country manager who is responsible for (the contact with) the schools that Linganet co-operates with in that particular country. This person always speaks English and may sometimes also speak another language like German or Dutch: he/she can always assist you when you have any questions and/or problems.
...Classification levels
	Although many schools have their own classification of course levels, at this website we offer the 6 different course levels which correspond to those set out in the new «European Framework for Language Learning, Teaching and Evaluation»: 0: Absolute Beginner No basic knowledge of the language. A1: Level Beginners: Basic User (Breakthrough) The student will be able to... • Understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases in order to satisfy simple daily needs. • introduce him or herself and others, and both ask and answer questions concerning where s/he lives, who s/he knows and the things s/he has. • interact in a simple way, provided the other person speaks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help. A2: Level Elementary: Basic User (Waystage) The student will be able to... • understand sentences and frequently-used expressions relating to areas of most immediate relevance, for example, very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography and employment. • communicate routine tasks, requiring the simple and direct exchange of information about familiar matters. • in simple terms, describe aspects of background, environment and matters of immediate need. B1: Level Intermediate I: Independent User (Threshold) The student will be able to... • understand the main points relating to familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school and leisure. • deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the spanish language is spoken. • produce simple connected texts on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. • describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions, and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. B2: Level Intermediate II: Independent User (Vantage) The student will be able to... • understand the main ideas of complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in fields of specialisation. • interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular communication with native speakers quite comfortable without being a strain for either party. • produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue, giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. C1: Level Advanced: Proficient User (Effective Operational Proficiency) The student will be able to... • understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts and recognize implicit meaning. • express him or herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. • use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. • produce clear, well-structured and detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of grammar and phraseology. C2: Level Proficiency: Proficient User (Mastery) The student will be able to... • understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. • summarize information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. • express him or herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations.
...Do I receive a certificate or diploma?
	At the end of the course you will receive a certificate from the school, stating the duration of the course and the level of the course in accordance with the level classification of that particular school. An official diploma is only granted if you take an exam such as the so-called D.E.L.E.-examination (for Spanish); DELF or DALF (for French); TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC, Cambridge, BULATS (for English); GOETE, ZDfB, ZMP, KDS (for German); CILS, AIL (for Italian); HSK (for Chinese); TEOU, TBOU and TRKI (for Russian); etc.