Archive for July, 2009

First time I heard from a friend about Language4students. In my first week in Madrid I decided to go with her once to see what the school is like. There was no problem in “just looking” for the first time.

Stephanie Michel

Everybody in the school was very friendly, the atmosphere was nice and so I decided to start there, too. There was no problem to start in the same group with my friend, because we were nearly on the same level.

We were a small group about 6 people, later just 4, which was very good, because like that I learned a lot. I really liked to go there two times a week, because our teacher was very friendly and funny and she always asked what we would like to learn and in what topics we are interested in. Like that I upgraded my grammar skills and learned at the same time a lot about Madrid and the people who live there.

Besides learning it was always funny and I got to know nice people. I would like to say “thanks” to everybody and can just recommend this language school.

In Language4Students, we are eager to help you prepare your DELE exam in the right amount of hours you need. We have designed these special classes to adapt to your needs.

We have DELE preparation classes for each level, and with the right amount of hours you need: 12, 24 or 48 hours. We adapt the intensity of the classes according to your time availability and the need of reviewing specific aspects that the DELE Exam will test on you.

So, if you feel you need more hours and want to study a lot more, we can make it an intense course, if you have plenty of time and there is still time to go until the exam date comes, we can set up a lighter schedule for you.

Our classes are really practical and we check on every aspect that the DELE exam will asset, so that you gain confidence and have the chance to improve.

DELE Exam preparation classes- FEES:

• Mini Group 2 persons 1 person
• 12 hours 170€ 195€ 230€
• 24 hours 340€ 390€ 460€
• 48 hours 680€ 780€ 920€

Our DELE Exam preparation Classes are available all year long.

For more information please contact us at: Info@language4students.com

The DELE – Diploma de español como lengua extranjera, is the official diploma/ accreditation given by the “Instituto Cervantes”, recognizing the level of knowledge of Spanish as a foreign language. This title is recognized by the Spanish ministry of education, culture and sport.

The DELE exam tests different skills:

• Reading Comprehension
• Written Paper
• Listening Comprehension
• Grammar and Vocabulary
• Oral Exam

The Dele has different levels:

Level A1- certifies that the student knows basic Spanish to understand and use daily expressions enough to satisfy basic needs.

Level B1 (Inicial) - This level accredits sufficient knowledge of the language to understand and react in situations which require an elementary use of the language, also to communicate wishes and needs.

Level B2 (Intermedio) - Accredits Linguistic competency to communicate in ordinary daily situations which do not require specialized knowledge of the language.

Level C2 (Superior) - This level accredits higher linguistic competencies, enough to communicate in situations which require an extensive knowledge of the tongue and the cultural habits.

There are different dates in each country for taking the DELE exams, which can only be taken in some specific schools.

There are many schools that can help you prepare for the DELE exams. If you want to know more visit:

http://language4students.com/dele-exam-preparation/

We will help you out.

For any further questions please do contact us at: info@language4students.com

There are quite a few methodologies for learning a new language: learning by doing, learning the theory and then apply what you´ve learnt, etc.

One method we are strongly against is giving our students translation exercises. Why? Because you cannot speak a foreign language fluently if you just try to translate every word you are thinking from one language to the other.

Translation as a learning method that doesn´t work: That´s a fact.
Scientific studies have proven time and time again translating is an ineffective method for learning.

Instead of looking for an academy that gives you translation exercises, you should look for the type of classes that immerse you in the language so that you begin thinking in that language.

So, how do you find a class that truly makes you think in a different language?

Fun classes! Where you can relax and really think in Spanish. Learn and enjoy while doing it. Our Spanish lessons are fun and dynamic, so that you can learn in an effective way.

Translating one word at a time it´s not only slow and ineffective, it can also be really painful to learn a new language.
Want to know more about our classes? Visit: http://language4students.com/

There is a formal and an informal way to address a Spanish-speaking person. Which one you use depends on how well you know the person and/or his/her age.

It is always best to address someone you do not know well or who is older than you are by using usted (Ud.) (oos-tehd).

Once you get to know someone well and especially if he or she has requested that you do so, use tú (too).

Greetings in Spanish

• Good morning. Buenos días. (bweh-nohs dee-ahs)
• Good afternoon. Buenas tardes. (bweh-nahs tahr-dehs)
• Good evening./Good night. Buenas noches. (bweh-nahs nohchehs)
• Hi. Hola. (oh-lah)
• How are you? ¿Cómo está usted? (koh-moh ehs-tahoos-tehd)
• ¿Cómo estás tú? (koh-moh ehs-tahs too)
• How is it going? ¿Cómo le va? (koh-moh leh bah)
• I am fine, thanks. And you? Estoy bien, gracias. ¿Y Ud.? (ehs-toh-eebyehn grah-syahs ee oos-tehd)
• Very well. Muy bien. (moo-ee byehn)
• So-so. Regular./Así, así. (rreh-goo-lahr/ah-seeah-see)

This is the first post of a series of tips for learning spanish we will be sharing with our readers. We hope this first lesson turns out useful for many of you.

Keep coming to our website, or register to our feed to check all of our upcoming free tips for learning Spanish.

If you want to learn Spanish in Madrid, please feel free to contact us.
info@language4students.com

Aprovecha este verano para aprender o mejorar tu nivel de inglés!

Tenemos una cuidada oferta de cursos de inglés, para cubrir tus necesidades.

• Cursos Extra Intensivos: 4 horas diarias; especial para jóvenes que por motivos de estudio / profesionales requieren mejorar su nivel de inglés rápidamente (Erasmus, intercambio, nuevo trabajo, etc.).
• Cursos de 2 clases a la semana: para alumnos que quieren mejorar su nivel de inglés pero no tienen tanta disponibilidad de tiempo y prefieren tomar las clases durante más tiempo.

Aprende Inglés este Verano en Madrid

Nuestros cursos de verano comienza en el mes de julio, a lo largo del mes iremos abriendo diferentes grupos para cada nivel y necesidad. Estos cursos están disponibles durante el mes de julio, agosto y septiembre.

Tenemos varias opciones de cursos disponibles ahora; Extra intensivos (20 horas semanales/ 4 horas al día en las mañanas) o de 3 horas semanales (en dos clases de 1,5 horas casa una) en las mañanas y en las tardes.

Siempre buscamos que nuestras clases sean divertidas y dinámicas para que el alumno realmente disfrute mientras aprende, además usamos el método comunicativo, que hace las clases más participativas y trabajamos mucho la conversación.

Los grupos son muy reducidos.

Nuestras tarifas son mensuales y varían según el curso que elijas. Al coste del curso debes añadir el coste de matrícula: 75€ (un único pago que incluye material).

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