LEXIS

Paseo de Reding, 7 - 29016 Málaga Tel. +34 952226090 Fax +34 952601598 E-mail: espanol@lexis-es.com www.lexis-es.com

SPANISH

A TRULY LIVING LANGUAGE Programmes for groups of young

people in Malaga

Malaga is the ideal place to combine the study of Spanish as a foreign language with a host of leisure and cultural activities. We enjoy:

A magnificent climate all year round

A world-class airport, offering flights to all of Europe’s principal cities from all the major airlines

A central location in Andalusia, less than two hours from Granada, Seville and Cordoba

The Costa del Sol with its beaches and white villages

And, most importantly of all, a lively, friendly, hospitable city with an im-mense cultural, monumental and artistic heritage

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INDEX

Our standard programe.…...2

The school……...……..............3

Activities and visits ......……..4

Excursions…………….…..………5

Conditions, transport and

accommodation…...……….....6

Types of accommodation…..7

Prices………………….……………..8

OUR STANDARD PROGRAMME Sunday Arrival at Malaga Airport. Transport to accommodation. Optional lunch 19.00: Tour of the city. 20.00: Visit to El Pimpi Bodega. Monday 10.00-12.00: Spanish classes. 16.30: Visit to the Gibralfaro, an Arabic castle and fortress. Tuesday 10.00-12.00: Spanish classes. 16.30: Cultural tour of the Alcazaba, an Arabic palace. 18.00: Short visit to an Easter brotherhood. See page 4. Wednesday 10.00-12.00: Spanish classes. 16.30: Spanish cinema at LEXIS. Thursday 10.00-12.00: Spanish classes. 12.45: Spanish cookery class and food tasting 16.00-17.00: Get-together with Spanish-speaking students at LEXIS. 17.30: Visit to the Picasso Museum. Friday 10.00-12.00: Spanish classes. 12.15: Flamenco dance class. 13.15: Presentation of certificates and farewell party. Saturday Choice of day trip to Seville, Granada, Cordoba or Ronda. Departure: 08.00. Return: 19.30. Sunday Transport to the airport.

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LEXIS Instituto del Idioma is located in Malaga’s old town centre, alongside the city’s Municipal Heritage Museum and opposite the historic Malagueta bullring. The beach, the Alcazaba, the Cathedral and the popular shopping street Calle Larios are all less than ten minutes’ walk away. The school has ten spacious, air-conditioned classrooms, an assembly hall equipped with video projection and sound systems, computer terminals with free internet access for students, a Wi-Fi zone, rest area, li-brary and kitchen. Our courses for teenagers are aimed at the 12-15 age group and focus on conversational Spanish for discussing everyday topics. For older students (sixth-form age or equivalent), we offer a more specific programme designed to cater for the demands of the curriculum in their specific country. The academic curriculum is complemented by a rich and varied leisure programme wich can be tailored to suit the needs of the group. What do we achieve?

We help students to see Spanish as a dynamic language that is fun to speak. How do we do it?

Through a permanent staff who are experienced in teaching younger students and love their job.

Through materials which are both effective and enjoyable to use. Through a series of extra activities that complement the learning process.

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LEXIS

THE SCHOOL

ACTIVITIES AND VISITS

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Flamenco dance class A Flamenco class for beginners. Students learn the basic steps of Sevillana dance.

Spanish cuisine class Students prepare two typical Spanish dishes be-fore sampling them with refreshments.

Spanish cinema Screening of a recent Spanish film chosen by the teachers, followed by a discussion.

Theme-based talks Short lively seminars on topics such as culture, art and current affairs given by LEXIS teachers.

Language swap with Spanish-speaking students

Students love our 50 minutes of informal networking and chat based on the speed dating model. Followed by a session of free conversation.

Party A farewell party at the school with free tapas and refreshments. Presentation of diplomas.

Guided tour of the city A tour of Malaga’s old town centre to help stu-dents get their bearings, followed by a drink and tapa at El Pimpi Bodega.

Guided tour of the Alcazaba Palace and Fortress

The Alcazaba is the most complete Islamic palace and fort complex found anywhere in Europe. The visit also takes in the Roman Theatre and its inter-pretation centre.

Gibralfaro Castle and sightseeing

A visit to the fortress that overlooks the city, af-fording spectacular views of Malaga and the Costa del Sol. The interpretation centre features a scale model of the city. Don’t forget your camera!

Picasso Museum The artistic genius was born in the city’s Plaza de la Merced square and the Picasso Museum, housed in the Count of Buenavista’s Palace, boasts a fine collection of his works. The collection is complemented by a display of Phoenician archae-ological remains discovered in the Palace during its renovation.

Visit to the Cathedral and the Easter brotherhoods

A visit to Malaga Cathedral and the headquarters of one of the city’s Easter brotherhoods. These fraternities are part of Malaga’s most important and deepest-seated tradition, and students are always hugely impressed by what they see.

Granada Return coach trip to Granada. Guided tour of the Alhambra complex, a World Heritage Site and the only surviving example in Europe of mediaeval Islamic architecture. Visits to the Nazari and Carlos V Palac-es and the Generalife Gardens (admission included). Tour of the old town centre, including the former Arabic street market or Alcaiceria, the Cathedral square, the University and the most popular shopping streets. Stroll along the typical Moorish streets of the Albayzin district. Visit to the San Nicolas Viewpoint to enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of the Alhambra (optional). Free time for shopping or a visit to the Cathedral (admission not included). Lunch break (meal not included).

Sevilla Return coach trip to Seville. Coach tour of the city followed by a stroll around the old town centre (Calle Sierpes, La Campana, Plaza Nueva square and the Santa Cruz district) which is home to some of the city’s most famous monuments. Visit to the Reales Alcazares, a palatial complex built between the VIII century and the late Middle Ages and a fine example of Mudejar art (admission included). Visit to Seville Cathedral, the largest Gothic cathedral in the world and a World Heritage Site. Ascent to the top of the Giralda bell tower (admission included). Optional visit to Isla Magica theme park (admission not included). Free time for shopping. Lunch break (meal not included).

Córdoba Return coach trip to Cordoba. Coach tour of the city, followed by a stroll around the monuments of the old town centre. Walk through the old Jewish quarter to the Cathedral-Mosque, a World Heritage Site and a unique hybrid of Gothic church and Muslim temple. Visit to the famous Patio de los Naranjos courtyard, the Cathedral and the Mosque (admission included). Visit to the XIV-century Castle of the Christian Monarchs, which stands alongside the River Guadalquivir (admission included). Free time for shopping. Lunch break (meal not included).

Ronda One of the most charming towns in Andalusia, Ronda lies at the heart of what was once bandit country and is now a key port of call on the White Village Route. The town is famous for its impressive gorge, its New Bridge and, above all, as the cradle of the art of bullfighting. Its bullring, the Real Maestranza de Caballeria, is the oldest of its kind still in use today (admission included). Tour of the old town centre, with its numerous ancestral homes, churches and monasteries. Free time for shopping. Lunch break (meal not included). Afternoon visit to the famous town of Marbella. Optional tour of the old town centre, in-cluding the Plaza de los Naranjos square, and stroll along the promenade (no extra charge).

EXCURSIONS

All excursions depart from a central location close to the students’ accommodation. Transport is by luxury coach in the company of a LEXIS teacher. Trips usually last from 08.00 to 19.30. Any changes to the schedule will be announced by the school prior to departure. If, for reasons not attributable to LEXIS, it should prove impossible to visit any of the monuments or locations mentioned in the itinerary, the best available alternative will be offered instead. The visit to the Alhambra requires advance booking of tickets and tours must be undertaken in the timetable reserved. Late arrival will result in refusal of admission with no right to refund or replacement.

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Groups comprising 15 students or more will be taken to and from the airport by coach in the company of LEXIS staff. Groups of fewer than 15 students will use bus, train or taxi services to travel from the airport to the city centre and vice versa in the company of LEXIS staff. A minibus service is available for groups of fewer than 15 students with a supplement.

Where accommodation with a Spanish family is chosen, the most practical option (i.e. coach or minibus) will be used to transport groups of 15 students or more, with taxis being provided for smaller groups. Groups will be accompanied by LEXIS staff while at the airport.

LEXIS offers four types of pre-arranged accommodation:

Hotels 3 or 4-star. All are close to the school, offer top-quality services and are excellent value for money.

Halls of residence. We have two types of residence available. The first, located in the old town centre, is home to university students during the academic year and is available between the months of July and September to groups who book well in advance. The second, housed in a complex of historical buildings that were formerly a priests’ training college, offers a full range of services.

Spanish families. Carefully chosen by LEXIS, they fulfil all of the requirements necessary to provide first-class accommodation with the added attraction of enabling students to share daily life with a Malaga family.

Shared apartments. For families, adults or minors accompanied by a guardian only. Located close to the school, these offer all of the facilities required to ensure a comfortable stay.

The programme includes:

Spanish classes (according to the programme selected).

Teaching aids.

Free use of all school services.

The activities detailed on page 4.

A choice of excursions from those listed on page 5.

Transport to and from the airport. Accommodation of the type selected in double or triple rooms from 14.00 on the first Sunday until 12.00 on the following Sunday. Free single room accommodation with a Spanish family or in a hall of residence for one accompanying adult per 10 students. Optional accommodation in a hotel or shared apartment, including breakfast, lunch and/or dinner (subject to availability).

(See price list for details)

ACCOMMODATION

TRANSPORT

CONDITIONS

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HOTELS.

HOTEL VENECIA

A three-star hotel housed in a renovated XIX-century building in the Alameda Principal, right at the heart of the city. Double or triple rooms, all equipped with air conditioning, bathroom, telephone and TV. Cafeteria. Extremely well situated. Very good value for money. Website: www.hotelveneciamalaga.com / reservas@hotelveneciamalaga.com Tel. 952 21 36 36. Fax 952 21 36 37.

HOTEL ELISEOS A modern hotel opened in 2010. Double rooms equipped with air conditioning, bathroom, telephone and TV. Located less than 50 metres from the school, opposite the bullring. Quiet and very well situated. Website: www.ighhoteles.com Email: eliseos@roomrhotels.com Tel: 952214327

HOTEL MAESTRANZA A four-star hotel opened in 2008. Rooms with full bathroom, air conditioning, telephone and TV. Next to Malagueta beach, with superb views of Malaga Park and the harbour. Extra beds available on request. Room service. Gym, cafeteria and restaurant. Website: www.mshoteles.com / franciscojmoro@mshoteles.com Tel: 952 21 36 10 Fax: 952 21 36 19

SPANISH FAMILIES LEXIS has a limited number of specially-selected families who provide half or full board student accommoda-tion. Most live a short distance from the school itself and are carefully chosen with the highest possible level of student satisfaction in mind (please consult for details).

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HALLS OF RESIDENCE GARVI STUDENT HALLS OF RESIDENCE (Central Malaga) – Alameda Principal, 36. TEL: 952 29 98 76 FAX: 952 29 93 94 E-mail: residenciagv@mixmail.com / www.resigarvi.com (Only available during the months of July, August and September). PRIESTS’ COLLEGE HALLS OF RESIDENCE (Olletas) Camino de los Almendrales, s/n. 29013 Malaga. Tel: 95225 06 00. Fax: 952 26 58 30. http://www.diocesismalaga.es/index.php?mod=casadiocesana. E-mail: casadeespiritualidad@planalfa.es