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SPANISH IN ECUADOR - LANGUAGE SCHOOL ECUADOR
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 Cuenca,
ECUADORMinimum Age: 17 years / Average Age:
24-27 years |
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Location |
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Ecuador is a small
and stable democratic country with a population of 11,000,000.
It is about the same size as the United Kingdom (approximately
280,000 Km2), but it is a great country in the majesty of its
landscape and variety of all types of life. Ecuador is a
land bursting with contrasts: the warm Pacific coastline,
the summits of the Andes mountains and the tangled Amazon
rain forest form a brightly colored mosaic of exuberant nature
and cultural diversity. And one cannot forget the Galapagos
Islands, at a short two hour flight away.
Of all Andean countries, Ecuador is certainly the one in
which travel is easiest and safest. Distances are short,
infrastructures are acceptable, and prices are quite accessible.
Whether scaling the heights of the Andes, venturing into the
heart of the Amazon jungle, or sunbathing on the Pacific
beaches, Ecuador offers the traveler a variety of adventures
which can be reached by a bus trip of a few hours or by a
half-hour flight. We highly recommend staying an extra week, or
at least a few days, to travel after you have finished the
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We chose to represent a school
in Cuenca for several reasons, the most important being the
kindness and hospitality of the inhabitants (250,000). Furthermore,
Cuenca has successfully preserved its colonial past from its
cobbled streets, churches, pre-Hispanic ruins, museums and craft
shops to its colorful Indian markets. This cultural heritage
is found side by side with modern office buildings, art galleries
and two Universities, all in a world brimming with colors and
contrasts. Cuenca is located in an Andean valley at an altitude
of 2,200 meters, and the climate is spring like, with average
temperatures ranging between 14° and 24° C. The region
is rich in history and tradition -the Ingapirca ruins and picturesque
craft villages such as Chordeleg are found nearby. Nature in
Ecuador displays all her magnificence- the Cajas Natural Park
and Avenida de los Volcanes (Volcano Avenue) are easily accessible. |
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School |
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| The school is located in a large building with a picturesque view
on the Barranco River in downtown Cuenca. It has seven
classrooms, a small garden, a student lounge, a library and
a video language lab. It has a friendly atmosphere, and all instructors, staff and administration
are Ecuadorians and form a competent and dynamic team.
Exploring this delightful Latin American city and getting to
know its friendly people will make you want to stay forever... |
School Cuenca |
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Courses |
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Intensive Course
(20 + 4 lessons per week) |
The Intensive Course is aimed at students who wish to combine the study and learning
of the language with free time for themselves. This half-day
course (20 lessons per week) covers all the main skills of the
language. In addition to your classroom study, you can join
Culture classes twice a week. From 2 to 48 weeks. Beginner to
Advanced levels.
- 20 lessons per week
- 1 lesson = 45 minutes
- 7 different levels guaranteed all year round (beginner
to proficient)
- Max. 5 students per group
- Morning (8.30 - 11.50 AM) or Afternoon (15.15 - 18.35
PM) - Sessions subject to school decision
- 4 additional Culture lessons every week
- All teaching material included, and become property of
the student
- Placement test, level tests, and Certificate
- Guided tours to Museums (Entrance fees not included)
- Videos, social activities, welcome or farewell party
- Excursions and cultural activities
- Weeks: 2 and +
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Intensive
PLUS Course (20 group lessons + 5/10 private lessons per week) |
The Intensive Plus
course is offered throughout the year.
It is aimed at students who wish to improve oral or written
Spanish, specific terminology, business language, exam preparation,
etc. It’s an Intensive Course of 20 lessons plus 5 or 10 lessons
per week of One-to-One teaching, with a total of 25
or 30 lessons per week.
- 25 or 30 lessons per week
- 1 lesson = 45 minutes
- 7 different levels guaranteed all year round (beginner
to proficient)
- Max. 5 students per group
- Group Lessons: Morning (8.30 - 11.50 AM) or Afternoon
(15.15 - 18.35 PM) - Sessions subject to school decision
- Private Lessons: schedule flexible, arranged upon
arrival
- 4 additional Culture lessons every week.
- All teaching material included, and become property of
the student.
- Placement test, level tests, and Certificate
- Guided tours to Museums (Entrance fees not included).
- Videos, social activities, welcome or farewell party.
- Excursions and cultural activities
- Weeks: 2 and +.
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One-to-One
"Total Immersion" (20/25/30/40 lessons per week) |
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aimed at professionals, teachers or university students who
wish to improve their linguistic knowledge in as short time
as possible or who wish to reach a survival level in a few days.
The course is offered at all levels, from beginner to
expert or pre-bilingual, and it is based on the participant’s
skills and his/her professional or social needs. Work material
can be incorporated into the course. The length and intensity
is the choice of the participant. |
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Intensive +
Arts and Crafts (30 + 4 lessons per week) |
This course is offered throughout the year.
It combines the Intensive Course with 20 group lessons per
week with 10 additional lessons of arts and crafts.
- 30 lessons per week (20 lessons Spanish + 10 lessons
arts & crafts)
- 1 lesson = 45 minutes
- Max. 5 students per group for Spanish lessons
- Spanish Lessons: Morning (8.30 - 11.50 AM) or Afternoon
(15.15 - 18.35 PM) - Sessions subject to school decision
- 4 additional Culture lessons every week
- All teaching material included, and become property of
the student
- Placement test, level tests, and Certificate
- Guided tours to Museums (Entrance fees not included)
- Videos, social activities, welcome or farewell party
- Excursions and cultural activities
- Weeks: 2 and +
- Price: Supplement of USD 90.00 per week
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- Beginner MINIMUM COMPETENCE
- Elementary SURVIVAL COMPETENCE
- Intermediate I BASIC COMPETENCE (DELE inicial)
- Intermediate II LIMITED COMPETENCE
- Advanced I MEDIUM COMPETENCE (DELE básico)
- Advanced II BROAD COMPETENCE (DELE básico)
- Proficient PRE-BILINGUAL (DELE superior)
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Dates |
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Standard
Courses:
- Most courses start
every Monday
- The classes take place from Monday to Friday (except holidays)
- Students can begin their course each Monday
- Arrival day : Sunday
- Departure day : Saturday (morning)
Individual Courses (One-to-One): Any time
For the complete beginners, they must start on
specific dates :
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- Holidays
2008: February 4, March 21, May
2, October 10, November 3. (The school will be closed on
National Holidays except for "One-to-One Courses". There
will be no make up for lost classes due to National Holidays
or absence of the student.)
- School closed for Christmas:
December 20, 2008 to January
4, 2009.
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Activities
+ Excursions |
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Activities:
- Dance and cookery classes (2 per week)
- Culture and civilisation classes (4 per week)
- Full day excursions to Ingapirca, Cajas etc. (3 per month)*
- Guided tours to museums nad monuments (1 per week)* etc.
*Tickets are NOT included
"Three
days trekking" and "Three days in the rain forest."
Starting January 1999, we will offer one of these fantastic
excursions/expeditions every month, and both of them in June,
July, September and October. The expeditions will take place
during the third week of every month. Equipment will be provided
for the incredible trekking in the Andes, exploring the landscape
of lakes at the 4,000 meters high, in the surroundings of Cuenca.
Flying is involved in the three days' expedition to the jungle
where students will live with the Shuar Indians. Our program
involves a significant interaction with the Shuar community.
We recommend you reserve a week, or at least a few days, to
travel after having finished the Course. You can venture into
the rain forest or marvel at the Andes or the Galapagos Islands
to discover for yourself some of the wonders of Ecuador. The
school will offer any help necessary to organize trips, expeditions
and adventures. All activities organized by the school, such
as visits to Indian markets, monuments, charming craft villages
and natural parks, aim to help the student mix with the charming
and hospitable local people and appreciate their fantastic natural
treasures. Public transport or private vehicles are used to
journey to dreamlike places where the traveler is always made
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How to get to Cuenca?
To reach Cuenca from abroad, one must first
travel to Quito or Guayaquil. Many airlines fly from Europe and
the US to Quito or Guayaquil at reasonable prices. The Quito or
Guayaquil/Cuenca ticket must be purchased in Ecuador and the
best day for arrival to Quito/Guayaquil is Saturday since it
will not always be possible to connect with a Cuenca flight on
the same day.
The Quito/Guayaquil/Cuenca transfer service
offered includes:
- - Meeting on arrival at Quito/Guayaquil airport by our
staff and transportation to the hotel.
- - Single room at a comfortable hotel with breakfast and
taxes included in Quito/Guayaquil.
- - Meeting on Sunday and transportation to
Quito/Guayaquil airport, check-in at domestic flight
terminal.
- - Quito/Guayaquil to Cuenca ticket. The return ticket can
be purchased in Cuenca (aprox. 90 US$), or ground
transportation may be preferred (aprox. 40 US$).
- - Meeting on arrival at Cuenca airport and
transportation to accommodation.
- - Price: 160 US$
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Gödkand ad CSN |
Accredited |
School founded in 1995 |
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