Comprehensive Spanish and Culture Program (PIEC)

Features

• 3 modules (CEFR A1-A2)
• Online courses (synchronous and asynchronous classes)
• Total of 60 hours (4-6 hours per week)
• 12 weeks per module
• Authentic and dynamic materials
• Available schedules: morning or evening
• Small groups: 6 to 8 students
• Highly qualified Spanish-speaking teachers
• Courses available in Fall, Winter and Spring
• Video 1
• Video 2

Method

• Communicative method and task-based approach
• The courses are taught online, where the student participates in live sessions by videoconference via MS Teams, as well as in asynchronous sessions through the Moodle virtual platform as reinforcement and preparation for the next session, always accompanied by the teacher.
• Development of listening and reading comprehension and oral and written production articulated through culture.
• Each week the student must invest between 4 and 6 hours of synchronous and asynchronous work. Class schedules alternate according to each topic (some class sessions will be 2.5 hours and others 1.5 hours).
• During the first class, the detailed calendar will be delivered and the way of working will be provided (face-to-face / distance and individual work).

Cultural Immersion

• Access to the Library
• Free cultural activities
• Linguistic and cultural exchanges
• Participation in the Theater and Choir group
• Linguistic and cultural immersion trip to Mexico

Module 1

• Greetings and farewells
• Personal information: family, professions, nationalities, physical description and character, interests and activities
• Make and accept simple invitations
• Describe a city, its climate and give directions
• Request and give information about products, garments and prices

Module 2

Module 3