SPANISH COURSESSUMMER TERM 2012

Learn Spanish at Instituto Cervantes

J A N U A R Y - A P R I L

22-24 City RoadChippendale NSW 2008

www.sydney.cervantes.es ic.sydney@cervantes.es

T: (+61 2) 9274 9200F: (+61 2) 9274 9222

02Come once a week and improve your speaking, writing, listening and reading skills in an interactive and dynamic environment.

BOOKSA1: ELE ACTUAL 1, SM International, Student book and Exercise book.A2: ELE ACTUAL 2, SM International, Student book and Exercise book.B1: AULA INTERNACIONAL 3, Difusión, Student book with CD.B2: AULA INTERNACIONAL 4, Difusión, Student book with CD.C1: EL VENTILADOR, Difusión, Student book & CD & DVD.

LEVELS A1 AND A2A1: A1.1, A1.2 and A1.3BreakthroughAfter A1 students will be able to express themselves simply in basic and predictable everyday life situations.

A2: A2.1, A2.2 and A2.3WaystageAfter A2 students will be able to express themselves adequately in basic social situations and communicate satisfactorily in everyday life situations.

At the end of level A1 and level A2, students sit an exam in order to obtain the corresponding certificate and proceed to the first course of the next level.

Course Day(s) Time Term

A1.1 Mon 06.00 pm – 09.00 pm 30.01.12- 02.04.12

Wed 10.00 am – 01.00 pm 01.02.12- 04.04.12

Tue 06.00 pm – 09.00 pm 31.01.12- 03.04.12

Sat 10.00 am – 01.00 pm 28.01.12- 31.03.12

A1.2 Wed 06.00 pm – 09.00 pm 01.02.12- 04.04.12

Sat 10.00 am – 01.00 pm 28.01.12- 31.03.12

A1.3 Mon 06.00 pm – 09.00 pm 30.01.12- 02.04.12

Sat 10.00 am – 01.00 pm 28.01.12- 31.03.12

A2.1 Mon 06.00 pm – 09.00 pm 30.01.12- 02.04.12

Sat 10.00 am – 01.00 pm 28.01.12- 31.03.12

A2.2 Wed 06.00 pm – 09.00 pm 01.02.12- 04.04.12

Sat 10.00 am – 01.00 pm 28.01.12- 31.03.12

A2.3 Tue 06.00 pm – 09.00 pm 31.01.12- 03.04.12

GENERAL COURSES01

INTENSIVE COURSES A1.1 and A1.2Do you need to learn Spanish FAST? These courses will enable you to achieve your short-term goals quickly. For A1.1 and A1.2 only!

Course Day(s) Time Term

A1.1 Tue + Thu 06.00 pm – 09.00 pm 31.01.12- 01.03.12

A1.2 Tue + Thu 06.00 pm – 09.00 pm 06.03.12- 05.04.12

LEVELS B1 AND B2B1: B1.1, B1.2, B1.3 and B1.4ThresholdAfter B1 students will be able to express themselves reasonably accurately and with a degree of flexibility in familiar but more complex everyday life situations.

B2: B2.1, B2.2, B2.3, B2.4 and B2.5VantageAfter B2 students will be able to communicate fluently and with sufficient accuracy, using an appropriate register of formality, to express their ideas well, using language suitable for the situation.

LEVEL C1C1: C1.1, C1.2, C1.3, C1.4, C1.5 and C1.6ProficiencyAfter C1 students will be able to express themselves fluently and spontaneously, using the appropriate register for the context of the conversation and the intentions of the speaker.

At the end of level B1 and level B2, students sit an exam in order to obtain the corresponding certificate and proceed to the first course of the next level.

At the end of level C1, students sit an exam in order to obtain the corresponding certificate and proceed to the first course of the next level.

Course Day(s) Time Term

B1.1 Mon 06.00 pm – 09.00 pm 30.01.12- 02.04.12

B1.2 Wed 06.00 pm – 09.00 pm 01.02.12- 04.04.12

B1.3 Tue 06.00 pm – 09.00 pm 31.01.12- 03.04.12

B1.4 Tue 06.00 pm – 09.00 pm 31.01.12- 03.04.12

B2.1 Tue 06.00 pm – 09.00 pm 31.01.12- 03.04.12

B2.2 Mon 06.00 pm – 09.00 pm 30.01.12- 02.04.12

B2.3 Wed 06.00 pm – 09.00 pm 01.02.12- 04.04.12

B2.4 Tue 06.00 pm – 09.00 pm 31.01.12- 03.04.12

B2.5 Wed 06.00 pm – 09.00 pm 01.02.12- 04.04.12

Course Day(s) Time Term

C1.1 Mon 06.00 pm – 09.00 pm 30.01.12- 02.04.12

C1.2 Mon 06.00 pm – 09.00 pm 30.01.12- 02.04.12

C1.3 Thu 06.00 pm – 09.00 pm 02.02.12- 05.04.12

C1.4 Thu 06.00 pm – 09.00 pm 02.02.12- 05.04.12

C1.5 Wed 06.00 pm – 09.00 pm 01.02.12- 04.04.12

C1.6 Wed 06.00 pm – 09.00 pm 01.02.12- 04.04.12

SPECIAL COURSES03 04SPECIAL COURSESAs well as the general courses, Instituto Cervantes offers a variety of Spanish language courses specially designed to meet the interests and needs of our students.

INTENSIVE SUMMER COURSEWould you like to acquire a basic knowledge of Spanish in just one month? Enrol this course!

NEW!!!!!SPANISH IMMERSION COURSEA course aimed at travellers and students interested in learning Spanish and about Spanish culture. From 10 am to 6pm you will speak, laugh and eat in a real Spanish environment. We will start in the morning with Spanish lessons, then we will have a break in order to regain our strength with chocolate and churros. Afterwards we will continue with more linguistic content. At 2 pm (the Spanish lunch break) we will go to a Spanish restaurant where we will indulge in traditional Spanish food. In the afternoon you will join us on an insight into Argentinian culture, we will enjoy a variety of different Spanish musical styles, learn to cook Spanish dishes and… much more!Come and immerse yourself into a complete Spanish linguistic and cultural experience without leaving Sydney!

NEW!!!!!LATIN AMERICAN HISTORYThis is a special course for the traveller interested in history. It will take you from the pre-Hispanic times of Latin America to its colonization by Spain. You will discover the history behind the most important ancient cities, temples, fortresses and learn about the people who built them, how they lived, what they believed, who they worshipped. If you want to spend some pleasant moments, learn history in a different way and be able to discuss historical facts, then this is the course for you.

SPANISH IMMERSION COURSE

Mon-Fri 10.00 am – 06.00 pm 16.01.12-20.01.12

LATIN AMERICAN HISTORY

Thu 06.00 pm – 09.00 pm 02.02.12-05.04.12

SPANISH AND HISPANIC AMERICAN LITERATURE COURSE*30 hours advanced course. Through the study of some of the most relevant Spanish and Hispanic American authors, students will strengthen and improve their command of Spanish. The reading list will be adjusted to suit the students’ interests.

PRIVATE LESSONS (FROM 1 TO 3 STUDENTS)These lessons are tailored to address individual’s particular needs and take place at Instituto Cervantes. Lessons can be one-on-one or groups of up to three. A minimum purchase of 15 hours, which must be used within three months, is required. The schedule will be established before the start of the course.

SPANISH FOR BUSINESS*This 30 hour course is for professionals who wish to learn the norms of business communication and business practice in the Spanish speaking world.

SPANISH FOR TRAVELLERS*This crash course for beginners lasts 5 weeks with 6 hours per week and will provide you with the language used in daily situations while travelling.

*These special courses depend on student demand. A minimum number of students is required per course. If you are interested, please send an email to ic.sydney@cervantes.es or call us on 92749200.

CONVERSATION COURSE*With our 30 hour conversation courses you will improve your speaking skills and you will become more proficient in Spanish. In the classes you will develop vocabulary, reinforce grammatical structures and gain fluency. Course materials will be selected according to students’ needs and interests.

L I T E R A T U R E COURSE

Thu 06.00 pm – 09.00 pm 02.02.12- 05.04.12

LEVEL A2 Thu 06.00 pm – 09.00 pm 02.02.12- 05.04.12

LEVEL B1 Thu 06.00 pm – 09.00 pm 02.02.12- 05.04.12

LEVEL B2 Thu 06.00 pm – 09.00 pm 02.02.12- 05.04.12

INTENSIVE SUMMER COURSE

Mon-Thu 10.00 am – 01.00 pm 09.01.12-24.01.12

DELE EXAMS05Examination date: Friday 24th May 2012 Enrolment period: From 27th February until 20th AprilMore information: Visit http://diplomas.cervantes.es or contact prof1syd@cervantes.es

PREPARATION COURSES FOR DELE EXAMSIf you are planning to sit the DELE exam (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 or C2) and want to get familiar with its dynamics, its parts and its exercises, Instituto Cervantes offers a 15 hour preparatory course of five weeks. After the course, you will be able to use your knowledge of Spanish in a more efficient way in order to get a better grade

ON-LINE COURSES TO PREPARE FOR THE DELE EXAM: B1 & B2These courses are organized following the same structure as the DELE exams. You will find important information in each section, the scores required to pass each of them, the time, and much more.

DURATION: 15 to 20 hours of individual work. More than 140 activities.

DELE A1 Thu 06.00 pm – 09.00 pm 19.04.12-17.05.12

DELE A2 Thu 06.00 pm – 09.00 pm 19.04.12-17.05.12

DELE B1 Tue 06.00 pm – 09.00 pm 17.04.12-22.05.12

DELE B2 Tue 06.00 pm – 09.00 pm 17.04.12-22.05.12

DELE C1 Wed 06.00 pm – 09.00 pm 18.04.12-23.05.12

DELE C2 Wed 06.00 pm – 09.00 pm 18.04.12-23.05.12

¡Hola Amigos!NEW ON-LINE SPANISH COURSE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE¡Hola, Amigos! is an interactive digital resource with a collection of over 300 learning objects to support the teaching and learning of Spanish as a second language.

Levels: HA1 and HA2

You can now learn on-line at your own pace using the Aula Virtual de Español (AVE). AVE is an interactive platform specifically designed by the Instituto Cervantes for distance learning.

Currently Instituto Cervantes of Sydney offers individual courses without a tutor. Courses with tutor assistance will be incorporated soon. You can enrol for these courses at any time and a username and password will be provided to you and allow you to complete the course in a three-month period.

Levels: Beginners – Intermediate – Advanced – Proficiency

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No prior knowledge of Spanish?Complete beginners can enrol directly in our A1.1 course without a placement test.

Some knowledge of Spanish?All students, except absolute beginners and continuing students from Instituto Cervantes in Sydney, must undergo a placement test prior to enrolment in order to be placed in the most appropriate course.

When can you take the placement test?IMPORTANT! Placement tests will take place between 3rd January - 27th January in the following days and hours:

ENROLMENT FEES

DISCOUNTSREGISTRATION AND PAYMENT OPTIONS

If you need to take the placement test after 5:00 pm or if you want to have a specific time and date to avoid waiting, call 02 9274 9200 or write to censyd@cervantes.es to make an appointment.Placement tests will be held at the Institute. Tests last approximately for 45 minutes and consist of an oral and a written part.Please note that there is a $50 fee for the Spanish assessment test that will be deducted from the course fee.

*The maximum discount is 15%.

*GST included. *Discounts do not apply to private classes

You can register in person at the Instituto Cervantes during office hours or after taking the placement test. Payment options: Visa, MasterCard and EFTPOS.

You can also pay by bank transfer or bank deposit. Payments should be sent to us as a scanned copy by email (ic.sydney@cervantes.es) or by fax (02 9749 222), indicating your name and course level in the bank transfer reference.Bank account detailsCommonwealth Bank of AustraliaBranch: 48 Martin Place Sydney NSW 2000Account name: Instituto CervantesBSB: 062000 Account number: 12965391

ENROLMENT & REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT OPTIONS FEES & DISCOUNTS07 08

Mon - Thu 09:30 am – 05:00 pm

Friday 09:30 am – 01:30 pm

General courses 30 hours

$560*Intensive courses 30 hours

Special courses 30 hours

Spanish Immersion Course 30 hours $790

DELE preparation 15 hours $300

Individual on-site (1 to 3 students)

15 hours $1500*

Spanish on-line (AVE) 1 course

$150Spanish on-line (¡Hola, amigos!)

1 course

DELE on-line courses (B1 or B2)

1 course

Saturdays Courses 5%

Morning Courses 5%

Enrolment in two courses at the same time 10%

Consecutive re-enrolment 10%

Enrol 3rd - 21st January and enjoy: 15% discount*

Office hours

Mon - Thu 09:00 am – 09:00 pm

Friday 09:00 am – 02:30 pm

ENROLMENT FORM 2012✓ Please indicate your choice(s):

Summer Term 2012 (28 January - 05 April)

Autumn Term 2012 (23 April – 04 July)

Winter Term 2012 (16 July – 24 September)

Spring Term 2012 (08 October – 15 December)

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COURSE

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GENERAL (10 weeks)

INTENSIVE (5 weeks)

SPANISH IMMERSION COURSE

LATIN AMERICAN HISTORY

LITERATURE COURSE

CONVERSATION COURSE

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PRIVATE LESSONS

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•Students should consider their personal commitments and circumstances before enrolment as we regret that no fees are refundable under any circumstances once the course has started. No partial refund can be granted for classes not attended and no postponement can be allowed.

• Cancellations must be made in writing enclosing the receipt, at least one day before the beginning of the course.

• The Instituto Cervantes reserves the right to cancel a course in cases of insufficient student numbers or unforeseen circumstances, in which case students can choose to enrol in a similar course or obtain a full refund.

• By enrolling, students receive 3 months´ access to AVE and a free library card, valid for a year.

• Students are responsible for acquiring the course materials (student and exercise book).

• Courses include a 5 minute break after 60 minutes of class.

• Classes consist of a maximum of 12 students.

• All requests to change enrolment status (class level, time or day) must be made during the first week of the course and in writing. They require the approval of the Head of Studies and, although we will do our best to accommodate all students, there are no guarantees that your request will be approved. Please be advised that, in the event of a course change, students will be responsible for any applicable price adjustments.

• Instituto Cervantes reserves the right to change teachers at any time for any course.

• From the first day of class, Spanish will be the main language throughout the course.

• The minimum age to study at Institute Cervantes is 16 years.

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