About Madrid
Madrid, the capital of Spain,
is located in the heart of the peninsula and right in the centre of the
Castillian plain 646 meters above sea level. A cosmopolitan city of over
three million people, it is business centre, headquarters for the Public
Administration, Government, Spanish Parliament and the home of the Spanish
Royal Family. Madrid also plays a major role in both the banking and
industrial sectors.
The architecture in Madrid is
quite magnificent with many fine buildings and plazas. From the Plaza
Mayor in central Madrid to the financial disrict towards the north of the
city you will find a range of architectural styles which span the
centuries.
Madrid is characterised
by intense cultural and artistic activity and a very lively nightlife.
More about Madrid
This is an
excellent school, centrally located in the heart of Madrid with an
international reputation for providing high quality courses. It
is within walking distance of several of the most interesting parts of
Madrid including the Parque del Retiro, The Prado the Thyssen gallery and
the Plaza Mayor.
It is
fully equipped with multimedia and computer room, library, meeting room with
reading, video and audio facilities, full-time secretariat, and all
necessary services and teaching tools for you. There are 13 large bright
classrooms and 3 smaller classrooms for individual classes all with
airconditioning.
You will
learn Spanish by living Spanish – in the classrooms, on the social
activities and excursions and in the streets of the city.
The team
All
teachers are native Spanish speakers with post graduate qualifications in
the teaching of Spanish as a foreign languages.
You will
find a very welcoming atmosphere and an enthusiastic bunch of teachers who
will not just help you with your Spanish studies, but who take great pride
in showing off their capital city. They will help you learn the language in
an enjoyable and effective way while you immerse yourself in the language
and the city.
Teaching Method
The school uses
an open, flexible and interactive method of teaching, drawing on years of
experience, our understanding of the cognitive process of language learning.
You’ll learn Spanish as you learnt your native language – through practice
and continuous communication. We adapt our method to meet both individual
student needs and the demands of the Common European Framework of Reference
for Languages.
We strive to
transform our classrooms into lively, interactive spaces providing the ideal
elements for you to quickly attain your Spanish language goals. To do this,
we mix a variety of tasks and activities: communicative and interactive,
grammatical and cultural. We will truly immerse you in the Spanish language
and Hispanic culture!
Class size
Within the
Intensive and Super-intensive courses, you will never study in a group of
more than 8 students.
 Courses
SPANISH LANGUAGE COURSES IN MADRID
COURSES
Intensive and
Superintensive courses
Intensive course (20+5)
Superintensive course (30+5)
One
to One
Spanish Talk
Doing business
Teachers of Spanish
Intensive and
Superintensive courses
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Duration:
2
+
Classes per week: 20 or 30 + 5 culture classes
Start date: Any
Monday
Levels: All levels*
*Superintensive course
·
: minimum 2
students.
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Beginners
in Spanish first Monday of every month.
This courses are
intended for anyone (over 18 years of age) who wants to learn as much
Spanish as possible in the shortest possible time.
In the
Intensive course you will have 4 Spanish classes from Monday to Friday
in groups of a maximum of 8 students. If you need to advance more
quickly in oral communication we recommend you go for the Super-
Intensive course, with 2 extra daily classes based on oral and written
communication practice.
In
addition, with the ‘formula +1’ you have the option of
attending an extra and completely free daily class covering different
topics of cultural interest. We know that for a language course to be
successful, it is not enough to offer excellent teaching. Other
factors, such as socio-cultural aspects, also play an important part
in its success.
Intensive course (20+5)
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Each day you will have 4 Spanish classes in groups of a maximum
of 8 students. This applies to all levels: from beginners to the most
advanced. Moreover, with the "Formula +1*", you will have free
optional subjects each day.
Superintensive course
(30+5)
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This course of 6 classes daily is exactly the same as the
intensive course described above in terms of contests and conditions.
The difference is that you will have 2 extra classes, practising the
language.
*Formula +1: one extra daily culture class
In addition to the daily classes of Spanish, you can opt daily for
free classes on various topics of cultural interest. Attending these
classes you get a better knowledge of Spain and Latin America, way of
life and nature of the locals, their customs and traditions etc.,
guiding you towards a better understanding of the Spanish language.
In order for the classes to be as practical as possible:
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You will work with newspapers.
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You will learn to speak on the phone
in an authentic way in Spanish.
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You will see and understand films and
documentaries.
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You will listen to and understand
song lyrics.
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You will read and know how to
interpret restaurant menus.
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You will take part in group work and
discussions about current affairs.
In other words, you will be an active part of the class and all
the classes will be different. Each day, the class should be a step
towards your final goal: command of Spanish. And gradually, you will
attain an increasingly higher level.
One to One
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Tailor Made Language Training.
If you don’t have much time and wish to make the most of it, you
can follow your own pace of learning with a personalized course. This
means that neither you nor the teacher need follow the pace and
interests of your fellow students,as in any other group course. You
can also choose a mixed option: group class on an Intensive course +
individual classes.
We will continue to advise you right until the end. Firstly, we
will analyze your individual goals and then we will create a
personalized program adapted to you with regard to content, timetable
and additional activities such as company visits and cultural tours
and excursions.
This program is offered at all levels. You can also request
information on specific content and vocabulary you wish to learn, such
as literature, business, or any other subject.
Starting dates
You can begin on any day.
For specialized
subjects, let us know at least 1 week in
advance.
Practical Information
Duration
Flexible
Frequency per week
Flexible
Classes
Individual
Level
All levels
Age Range
+18
Spanish Talk
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Finding
the opportunity to practice your Spanish in real life situations is
not always so easy. Chatting with friends in your local tapas bar may
solve part of the problem, but it's not always enough.
If you
are looking for dedicated Spanish conversation practice,
your best bet is Spanish Talk at don Quijote. You will practice
speaking and conversation topics for 2 hours a day,
helping you towards that much sought-after fluency in social
situations.
Two hours
a day of group conversation classes are usually in the afternoon, but
can often be arranged with certain flexibility. So Spanish Talk can be
perfect if you are combining your Spanish classes with a part time job
or other commitments.
This
course is perfect for:
·
Erasmus or Socrates students wishing to improve their Spanish
communication skills.
·
Foreign citizens living in Spain but short of time to attend a full
immersion program.
·
Anyone wanting to improve their conversation and comprehension skills
in Spanish.
Practical
Information
Duration
From 2
weeks
Start dates
Any
Monday, all year round except beginners
First Monday of every month for
beginners
Frequency
10 weekly
Spanish conversation classes; 2 hours/day
Classes
Maximum
of 8 students per group
Level
All
Levels
Doing business with Spanish speaking countries!
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The
course
In the
Intensive Business course you will learn the basics of business
Spanish. You will study alongside active professionals taking the
course to advance their careers, recent college graduates hoping to
launch a career in Spain and current university students.
In the
complete 4-week programme, you will participate in 20 general Spanish
classes per week, plus 10 specialised classes focused on the Spanish
of business. While we recommend you complete the entire course, we
have designed a flexible curriculum to allow you to join the class at
any time during the programme for 1, 2, 3 or 4 weeks. By completing
the full 4-week programme not only will you enjoy the advantages of
studying all of the material in logical order but you will also leave
the course well prepared for the Basic Spanish Certificate in Business
granted by the Madrid Chamber of Commerce.
If you
have limited time and a strong command of Spanish, you may opt to take
the business specialization portion of the course, 2 daily classes of
business-focused classes, without the Intensive Spanish course.
Includes
1-week Spanish Intensive course 20+5 plus 2 daily classes of the
Intensive Business course. Although the complete programme runs 4
weeks, you can do less and join on any Monday during the 4-week
course.
Practical
Information
Duration
1-4 Weeks
Frequency
per week
Intensive
Business: 20+5 Spanish classes per week, plus 2 daily
classes of specialization
Classes Intensive Spanish:
maximum of 8 students per group
Specialized business classes:
maximum of 16 students per group
Level
B1
(Intermediate)
Age
Range
+18
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The
course
The main
objective of this course is to offer teachers of Spanish professional
support, giving and exchanging information on the development and new
uses of Spanish and touching on the most controversial formal aspects
of Spanish grammar. The current cultural, political, social and
economic situations in Spain and Mexico are key elements of the
program. This course is offered either individually or in groups in
all don Quijote schools and lasts for 2 weeks.
This
program fulfils the requirements for Spanish teachers who work within
the European Union to benefit from the employment training grants
available in the field of language teaching.
Practical
Information
Duration
One to
One or Group Course: 2 Weeks
Frequency
per week
One to
One: 15 classes / Groups: 20 classes
Classes
Maximum
of 16 students per group
Level
Teacher
of Spanish
Getting There
Madrid is served by airlines from throughout
the world.
Direct access by Metro to the school is now possible from Barracas
airport. Alternatively, you can take an Airport bus to the Plaza de Colon
and the Metro to the school.
More about
Madrid
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The city:
- Location: centre
of Spain (in the autonomous region of the same name).
- Madrid has an international airport.
- It is a city full of contrast, where the old town and its character mix
perfectly with the modern architecture.
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Cultural/Recreational:
- Madrid has a
remarkable collection of museums (the "Museo del Prado", the "Museo
Thyssen", the "Museo Reina Sofía",...) and art galleries.
- If you need relax, you can take a walk or just lie on the grass in the
most popular and authentic Madrilenian parks: The Retiro Park (119 hectares
and 15.000 trees - do not go there alone at night!)
- Nightlife is an essential part of the city: you can find hundreds of pubs
and bars, traffic jams at 4 A.M., light shows,... There are several areas to
go out, each one with a particular style.
- You can find more than 54.000 shops in Madrid, you can buy everything you
want there.
- In the province of Madrid, the famous monastery "El Escorial" where the
Kings of Spain are buried must not be missed.
- Due its central location, several Spanish cities are within easy reach of
Madrid - in less than two hours, you can be in Avila, Toledo, Segovia,
Aranjuez,...
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Critical
comment: Madrid is a
big city, very noisy and with a lot of traffic. The city centre,
particularly Sol, is notorious for pickpockets and bag snatchers. Walk
briskly! If someone drops money at your feet, do not help to pick it up -
walk on! That being said, it is a fabulous city.
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Climate
Madrid
is basically a dry city, rain is rare, and high heat levels are often not
as oppressive as one might think due to the low humidity, particularly at
the beginning of the summer. The average temperatures are between 5ºC and
24ºC. However, daily highs and lows are often significantly higher or
lower than the average temperatures. For instance, in July its not
uncommon for the temperature to reach 40° C and in January at night the
temperature can drop well below freezing. But keep in mind that because it
is a dry city, hot or cold weather is much more bearable than if it were a
humid city.
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