Information about SIELE and DELE preparation courses:

DELE and SIELE exam preparation

Do you want to certify your Spanish level with an official qualification? In our school we help you
to reach your goal with intensive preparation courses for the DELE and
SIELE exams.

For four weeks, you will work with real tests, specific strategies and
materials designed to master each part of the test (reading comprehension, listening,
speaking and written interaction).

Available hours:
Monday and Wednesday: from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. or from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.
● Tuesday and Thursday: from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. or from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.

Small groups: maximum 6 people, to guarantee a personalized attention and an effective learning
.
Whether you need a certification for your studies, your job or simply to
demonstrate your level of Spanish, we accompany you step by step until you achieve your goal.

Specific courses.
Spanish for immigrants

Course designed for people who live in Spain and wish to improve their communication skills in
in everyday situations: requesting a medical appointment, making formalities, talking to teachers or neighbors,
etc.
Duration: 4 weeks, 2 days per week (1 h 30 min per session).
Methodology: communicative approach, authentic materials, groups of maximum 6 people.

Contents:

Basic procedures and formalities
● Make an appointment at the health center or city hall.

1. Everyday life

    ● Introduce yourself and talk about yourself.
    ● Describe daily routines.
    ● Tell time, days of the week, months.
    ● Shopping: food, prices, quantities.
    ● At the supermarket or local market.

    2. Basic procedures and formalities

    ● Make an appointment at the health center or city hall.
    ● Filling out simple forms.
    ● Registration, medical appointments, transportation, employment office.
    ● Understand posters, advertisements and administrative messages.

    3. Health

    ● At the health center: symptoms, medications, appointments.
    ● The body, pain, how to express discomfort.
    ● Understand basic medical instructions.

    4. The family and the school

    ● Discuss family and personal relationships.
    ● Communicate with teachers or school tutors.
    ● Participate in school meetings.

    5. The neighborhood and the city

    ● Asking for and giving directions.
    ● Transportation: bus, subway, train.
    ● Neighborhood services: pharmacy, tobacconist, supermarket, civic center.
    ● Interacting with neighbors.

    6. The work

    ● Searching for jobs: understanding job offers.
    ● Basic vocabulary of professions.
    ● Present yourself in a simple interview.
    ● Discuss schedule, salary and duties.

    7. Practical communication

    ● Ask for help or information.
    ● Make a phone call or leave a message.
    ● Expressing needs and emotions.
    ● Being polite in different contexts (greetings, thanks, apologies).

    8. Culture and integration

    ● Festivals and customs in Spain.
    ● Schedules, habits and social life.
    ● Cultural differences and coexistence.

    Objectives:

    ● Perform confidently in basic interactions.
    ● Understand and complete simple official documents.
    ● Express needs and opinions clearly.

    Spanish for business.

    1. The world of work and the company
    ● Types of companies and sectors.
    ● Organizational chart and positions.
    ● Describe roles and responsibilities.
    ● Vocabulary of professions and departments.
    ● Talk about work routine and schedules.
    Communicative objective: to introduce oneself professionally and describe the workplace.

      2. Communication in the professional environment
      ● Expressions for courtesy and formality.
      ● Giving and asking for information at work.
      ● Making telephone calls.
      ● Arranging and confirming appointments or meetings.
      Objective: to interact with clients, colleagues or superiors in an appropriate manner and
      professional.

      3. Correspondence and written communication
      ● Structure of a formal mail.
      ● Writing requests, complaints or answers.
      ● Short messages in corporate chats or internal platforms.
      ● Use of written courtesy formulas.
      Objective: to write professional messages clearly and correctly.

      4. Meetings and negotiations
      ● Expressing opinions, agreement and disagreement.
      ● Making proposals and evaluating options.
      ● Making group decisions.
      ● Negotiating prices, deadlines or conditions.
      Objective: to actively participate in meetings and simple negotiations.

      5. Presentations and projects
      ● Describe products or services.● Explain graphs, figures and results.
      ● Organize a clear oral speech (introduction, development, closing).
      ● Use appropriate connectors and professional tone.
      Objective: prepare and deliver short, effective presentations.

      6. Marketing and sales
      ● Promoting a product or service.
      ● Vocabulary of advertising, promotion and customer service.
      ● Resolving complaints or claims.
      Objective: to communicate convincingly in commercial contexts.

      7. International business and culture
      ● Cultural differences in the work environment.
      ● How to behave in meetings, meals or company events.
      ● Professional etiquette in Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries.

      8. Employment procedures and documentation
      ● Writing a CV and a cover letter.
      ● Preparing a job interview.
      ● Understanding pay slips, contracts and basic documents.
      Objective: to manage the job search and management processes.

      � � � Recommended methodological approach
      ● Learning by professional tasks: writing a real email, preparing a
      presentation, role playing an interview, etc.
      ● Authentic materials: job ads, emails, reports, real templates.
      ● Small groups and practical simulations to reinforce fluency and confidence.


      Spanish for Travelers
      Topics for Spanish for Travelers

      1. Accommodation
      ● Book a room in a hotel, hostel or apartment.
      ● Consult available services and prices.
      ● Express special needs (extra bed, breakfast, departure time).
      Communicative objective: book and manage accommodation with confidence.

      Restaurants and food
      ● Ordering food and drink, understanding the menu.
      ● Making reservations in restaurants.
      ● Expressing tastes, allergies or intolerances.
      Objective: to enjoy local gastronomy and communicate in food contexts.

      Transportation and getting around
      ● Ask for directions and find your way around the city.
      ● Use public transportation: bus, subway, cab.
      ● Buy tickets or transportation cards.
      Objective: move around the city independently.

      4. Shopping and services
      ● Buy clothes, souvenirs or food.
      ● Negotiate prices or ask for exchanges and refunds.
      ● Ask for information about schedules and services.
      Objective: to make purchases and basic transactions effectively.

      5. Tourism and leisure
      ● Visit museums, monuments and attractions.
      ● Ask about schedules, tickets and routes.
      ● Participate in cultural or sports activities.
      Objective: enjoy tourist and cultural activities without language barriers.

      6. Practical communication
      ● Asking for help or information on the street or in establishments.
      ● Expressing problems or needs (getting lost, delays, emergencies).
      ● Communicating easily with locals and other tourists.
      Objective: to cope with everyday situations and emergencies.

      7. Culture and customs
      ● Greetings and courtesy formulas.
      ● Basic rules of behavior and coexistence.
      ● Cultural differences that help avoid misunderstandings.
      Objective: to integrate socially and act respectfully and naturally.
      Recommended methodology
      Learning through real situations: role plays of reservations, ordering at
      restaurant, asking for directions.
      Authentic material: maps, brochures, menus, transport tickets.
      Small groups to practice oral communication in a safe and fun way.

      Spanish for university students
      1. Academic comprehension
      ● Read and understand academic texts, articles and notes.
      ● Identify main and secondary ideas.
      ● Specialized vocabulary according to the subject.
      Communicative objective: understand written information relevant to their studies.

      2. Academic Speaking
      ● Participate in classes, debates and seminars.
      ● Present presentations or papers in public.
      ● Express opinions, ask questions and respond clearly.
      Objective: to communicate confidently in the classroom and in academic activities.

      3. Written expression
      ● Writing summaries, reports and academic papers.
      ● Correct use of connectors and logical structure of texts.
      ● Citation rules and basic references.
      Objective: to produce clear and well-structured academic texts.

      4. Academic Interaction
      ● Participate in work groups or collaborative projects.
      ● Communicate with professors, tutors and peers.
      ● Make group presentations and coordinate tasks.
      Objective: to function in university life with fluency and confidence.

      5. Spanish in university contexts
      ● Understand test instructions and assignments.
      ● Navigate academic platforms and institutional emails.
      ● Attend lectures, conferences and extracurricular activities.
      Objective: to integrate into academic life and make the most of the university experience
      .
      Recommended methodology
      Learning through real academic tasks: report writing,
      presentations, debates.
      Authentic material: scientific articles, essays, class recordings.
      Small groups to ensure personalized attention and intense oral practice.