Adults

SPANISH PROGRAM OF CENTRO MEXICANO, the activities and the instructional methodologies are carefully designed to help you express yourself at your comfortable level. The course covers every-day language needs and real-life situations. You do not learn about the language, you learn the language.

These are just a few reasons why people like you love our concept of Centro Mexicano

· Better communication with partners in the global marketplace
· Enhance business relationship with their foreign co-workers
· Increased chances for advancement at work or to move to better careers
· Use these skills for foreign travels or to interact with foreigners here
· SELL, so their business will not be left behind the global market
· Prepare for job Interviews
· Impress everyone around them.

Course methodology

Our course is designed to ensure that students enjoy their Spanish classes as much as they enjoy the rest of the course program.

Classroom activities are therefore varied and where possible involve tasks or games that make the learning process interesting and fun.

The aim of the course is to develop the students language skills in all areas but the emphasis is on developing speaking and comprehension skills, so there are a lot of practical activities that involve a great deal of interaction. As we have students from very many nationalities, it is relatively easy to ensure that everyone uses Spanish to communicate.

We also try to ensure that students get the most out of their visits to places of interest so some class time is devoted to project work focused on the social program activities.

Variety of Courses:

Each course is divided into 3 levels: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced. You will be placed in the right level according to your knowledge of Spanish. You decide the length of the course.

Classes can include:

· Asking Directions
· Eating Out
· Introducing Yourself/Others
· Shopping/Negotiating
· Making Reservation
· Day at the Market
· Giving Simple Instructions
· Understanding Time
· Describing Yourself/Others/Objects

Private Immersion Program

The Private Immersion Program is the most flexible program. It features daily one-on-one instruction. Most students choose to study Monday though Friday, however the Private Immersion Program also allows students to design their own itinerary; including weekends. Students also may choose to study the days that best meet their schedule. Weekend and daily Private Immersion Program courses are offered throughout the year.

A program that includes four hours of core curriculum followed by two hours of afternoon activities is recommended. However, it is the student who ultimately decides how the day is structured and what is studied. Some students may prefer a more rigid program of exercises and drills while others elect to focus strictly on conversation.

A specialized academic agenda incorporating terminology specific to a field of interest can also be implemented. Individual instruction means students may choose to go as rapidly or slowly as they desire.

With the individual attention provided by a private class, this means faster earning for the student. These classes can be adapted to fit the student’s individual needs, such as class-times and skill level.

Spanish Groups Programs

At Centro Mexicano we welcome teachers and other who are interested in coming to Centro Mexicano and bring a group with them. It could be a group of children, students in high school, college, teachers, or professional adults representing a variety of disciplines.

We plan all the activities with the group coordinator and we also adjust the fees for the group to give a discount to the participants and the coordinator. There are special activities in addition to the basic hours of Spanish language class.

Small groups immersion Program for Adults

The Small Group Immersion Program is the most popular program because of its dynamics and economics. The main objective of the Small Group Immersion Program is to develop verbal communication and critical listening skills.

A variety of hands-on and highly interactive methods are used to cultivate motivation, self-confidence and enjoyment. Success is measured by the student’s ability to complete the communication loop in Spanish.

Class instruction is limited to a maximum of eight students. The small group size assures individual participation and allows for personal attention from the instructor.

Classes meet Monday through Friday throughout the year.

Students in the Small Group Immersion Program can study for as short a time as a single week or take courses for 5 and 10 weeks at discount rates. The Centro Mexicano is flexible in accommodating your busy schedule.

Class schedules are flexible. We offer diverse programs. Students may also choose to supplement their group classes with additional private lessons.

Our Spanish classes usually consist of 3 to 8 students. This intimate class size helps us tailor our programs to your specific needs and to adapt our teaching methodology to your learning style.

You will be placed in classes to your Spanish proficiency level, which is determined by a written test and oral evaluation exam before starting your course. Your level will be confirmed by your instructor based on your performance during the class.

Throughout your course your progress will be assessed daily by your teacher and our Academic Director. Every day instructors hand in a progress report for each student in the class. This information helps our Academic director determine and decide the appropriate steps for reaching his/her language goals.

Survival Spanish

All of us at Centro Mexicano would like to congratulate you on your decision to take our Survival Spanish course. This Survival Spanish course will enable you to communicate in common situations.

This course focuses on the basics and is one hour a day, five days a week. In this class you will learn everything from household names to carrying on basic conversation. Teachers take students to the market, the post office, a grocery store, etc. in order to practice what they have learned.

Semi-Intensive Spanish

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.

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 Mexico, 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.

Aimed at developing conversational abilities, this class will be held for two hours a day, five days a week. This class is for all levels but will move at a more rapid pace. You will develop in all areas including vocabulary, grammar, reading, writing and speaking.

Intensive Spanish

Our Intensive Spanish Packages have been created with the serious Spanish students in mind. The packages consist of 3 hours a day of classes. Regular exams are offered to provide students with a means of measuring their progress and to help teachers tailor lessons to particular strengths and weaknesses. Like the standard packages, this package is open to students on all levels. There is a one week minimum enrollment period, but no maximum enrollment period. The Centro Mexicano School will gladly work with you until you are satisfied with your level of proficiency.

Intensive Spanish Packages are offered as private or group lessons. Private lessons allow teachers to focus on the unique needs of individual students, while group lessons allow students to interact with peers who are at a level of proficiency similar to their own. (Groups are comprised by a maximum of 8 students.)

Lessons last for 3 hours a day, and are divided into four sections:

· 2 hours of Comprehensive Grammatical studies.
· 1 hours of practice of the Applications and Uses.

Conversation

(Registered students only) A major obstacle to learning any language is the lack of contact with native speakers outside of the classroom. For this reason, we offer a free two-hour conversation session each week for students from both our Spanish and our English classes. This exchange serves as a great way to bridge the gap between our communities and helps to foster inter-cultural friendships.

About Spanish Conversation Club

For people around the world who want to share language and culture through conversation. Each week small groups of learners and native speakers join together in verbal conversations to share, laugh and learn about a shared weekly theme.

It’s totally free. It’s fun. And it works! Join us and see for yourself!