Description

Spanish for general and professional purposes:
Specially designed for people who can set aside several hours a week to improve their level of Spanish, these courses address students particular learning needs. They also provide the best selection of materials for students to develop their linguistic and cultural competence in Spanish. Classes are interactive, dynamic and focused on the communicative approach.

Morning Semi-intensive
Designed for people who have little time to spend on improving their level of Spanish. These classes are intended to meet students needs, offering them the best selection of materials for developing their language and cultural skills in Spanish. Classes are interactive, dynamic and focused on communication skills. The course syllabus includes language skills practice in contexts that reflect modern-day Spain, its culture and history. This includes debates on current events and topics of interest, providing examples of colloquial Spanish and excerpts from Spanish language films.

Afternoon Semi-intensive
Aimed at professionals who need Spanish in their job environment. Specially designed to make professional careers compatible with foreign language learning and geared to students needs. Courses aimed to develop linguistic skills in a work-based environment. They include social skills, designed to ease the process of adapting to Spanish socialand cultural codes, with training in specific language skills: presentations, meetings and negotiations.

Summer Semi-intensive
Spend a couple of afternoons improving your Spanish. This course gives you the opportunity to get your Spanish up to scratch quickly and efficiently. Designed to make professional careers compatible with foreign language learning, these classes are highly practical, dynamic, centred on the real needs of the student - and fun! The calendar is so designed that once you have finished this option, you will be able to take up one of our regular Semi-intensive courses that begin in October.

Levels
Pre-intermediate (Basic 2 and 3)
Intermediate (Intermediate 1 and 2)
Intermediate Plus (Intermediate 3 and Advanced 1)
Advanced (Advanced 2 and 3)

Minimum entry level
Basic 1 (A1 CEF)

Class hours (50 minutes)
70 hours in total, 5 hours per week in 2, 2.5-hour sessions.

Start
October, March and July

Length
4-5 months, 28 sessions, 2.5-hour per session.
Summer semi intensive, 30 hours, 10 sessions, 3-hours per session.

Course material
Included and prepared by course teachers.

Schedule
Mon-Wed or Tue-Thu (depending on the level)
Morning Semi-Intensives: 9.30 am - 12.00 pm
Afternoon Semi-Intensives: 6.30 pm - 9.00 pm
Summer Semi-Intensives: Tue-Thu, 5.00 pm - 8.00 pm

Highlights

ESADE-Executive Language Center was founded 45 years ago. This language school gradually evolved, both in terms of the number of languages taught and the number of students and teachers, until becoming what it is today. One thing that has not changed is its commitment to high quality education, with rigorous standards and a very high level of professionalism. These were the principles upon which this centre was founded, and they are still our priority today.

Our courses are backed by objective and subjective results. On the one hand, they are constantly score 4.5 out of 5 in terms of student satisfaction. Additionally, students' remarks at the end of the courses are a recommendation in themselves.
The variety of our courses reflects the variety of students who come to ESADE-ELC. Among the different formats we offer are the following: courses lasting 1 and 2 weeks; courses lasting 1 or several months; daily classes; classes 2 days a week; customised courses adapted to your specific requirements.

ESADE-ELC teaching staff reflects our commitment to quality education, professionalism and rigorous standards. All the teachers are highly qualified and have longstanding experience in teaching Spanish as a foreign language, whether general Spanish or Spanish for more specific purposes. Many teacherrs have been with us for many years and their
tremendous professionalism is our best guarantee for success.

ESADE-Executive Language Center is in building 3 on the ESADE-Pedralbes Campus. These first-rate facilities offer air-conditioned classrooms, interactive learning areas, Internet access, computer room, learning centre, library, bank, travel agency, cafeteria and restaurant in addition to a number of terraces with breathtaking views over the city.

We work with a housing agency to find students accommodation where they will be comfortable and happy. Airport pick-up service is provided, the cost is 55 euros one way.

Languages

• Spanish

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• Spanish

Cost in US$:

Morning Semi-Intensive Course: 795 euros. Afternoon Semi-Intensive Course: 795 euros. Summer Semi-Intensive Course: 365 euros.

Program Fees Include:

* Placement test
* All course materials
* Attendance and progress certificate
* Student card
* Social and cultural programme
* Internet access
* Learning Centre and Library

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Application Process Involves

• In-Person Interview Required

ESADE-Executive Language Center's Mission Statement

ESADE-Executive Language Center was founded 45 years ago. This language school gradually evolved in terms of the number of languages it offered, as well as its student and teacher numbers, to become what it is today. One thing that has not changed is its commitment to high quality education, with rigorous standards and a very high level of professionalism. These were the principles upon which this centre was founded, and they are still our priority today.

Year Founded

1965