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OUR Programs

SPANISH COURSES FOR ADULTS AND SENIORS

Lessons based on all aspects of the language (culture, literature, reading, composition, conversation, language-for-specific purposes).

Classroom schedule

Wednesdays and Fridays 10:00-12:00

 Afternoon Classroom schedule:

Wednesdays and Fridays: 13:00-14:30

 

English as a Lingua franca

Lingua franca is defined as: “a language used for communication between groups of people speaking different languages” (Cambridge Dictionary). English is the lingua franca, the language in which non-native speakers of English communicate with each other all over the world.

In this course we do just that: in our conversation space, both students and teachers exchange knowledge, past experiences, anecdotes, and topics of general interest to keep our minds active and healthy through the practice of the English language and to promote better communication with foreigners in Japan. The English level of the participants in this class, their pronunciation, how the language was learned, or for what purpose is going to be used is not relevant to us.

Classroom schedule

Tuesday morning 11:00-12:00

 

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ITalian course

Course open to any age

This course provides basic grammatical and communicative knowledge for first-time learners of Italian.

Instead of asking students to memorize sentences, this course provides them with the knowledge to express themselves independently. Great emphasis is placed on conversation rather than grammatical correctness. Students will be required to actively participate in conversations. 

A brief but constant review of what was done in class is required. As students improve their level, great emphasis will be placed on short presentations on chosen topics. Students will be encouraged to take part in discussions by asking questions and sharing opinions and experiences.

 Although the course is designed for absolute beginners, since conversation and discussion will play a key role, false beginners and intermediate students are also welcome.

Classroom schedule

Tuesday morning 9:45-10:45

 

SIELE EXAM PREPARATION COURSE

Course open to any age

What is SIELE?

SIELE is the (International Assessment Service for the Spanish Language), promoted by Instituto Cervantes (IC), Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Universidad de Salamanca (USAL) and Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA).

SIELE certifies degree of proficiency for the Spanish language with four tests: Reading comprehension, Listening comprehension, Written expression and interaction and Oral expression, and takes as reference the levels established by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) from the European Council (A1, A2, B1, B2 and C1).

Exam preparation course 

Please contact us for further information

 

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SPANISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES

SURVIVAL SPANISH-PREPARATION FOR OVERSEAS POSTING-TOURISM -STUDYING ABROAD

Course open to any age

This course provides basic Spanish and communication skills for company employees, students, and tourists with a low or no knowledge of Spanish who have to be prepared for living abroad for an extended period of time and who need to handle a variety of situations in Spanish in their daily lives.

The course is also for exchange students or tourists.

It features practical training in everyday situations that participants are likely to face when living overseas, such as: arriving at the airport; asking for directions; ordering in a restaurant; making telephone calls; dealing with emergencies and health issues at a hospital; becoming oriented in relation to the local area and public transportation; raising awareness of local culture and customs.

Course length, intensity, and class size for groups or individuals to be arranged according to participants’ levels and the students’ needs and requirements.

Classroom schedule

schedule (to be defined soon)

 

SPANISH VIRTUAL CLASSROOM

Course open to any age

 

Group and individual online classes customized for all levels of proficiency and specific purposes. Content for each level of Spanish with interactive online materials, self-assessment tests, and written tasks corrected by a tutor.

 

Please contact us for further information