Escuela Delengua in Granada Escuela Delengua is a Spanish language school in Granada which offers high-quality Spanish courses accredited by the Swedish CSN. With native Spanish speaking teachers, we are committed to helping you learn to speak fluent Spanish. Our Satisfaction Policy guarantees the quality of our service.
The building in which the Spanish language school lies has three floors and a wonderful roof terrace. On the 2nd and 3rd floors there are fully-equipped apartments.
Escuela Delengua is located in the very centre of Granada and is therefore near all the best sites in the city, including the Alhambra palace. The school also offers daily activities for all the students in and around Granada. Granada is famous for Flamenco and it easy to experience a Flamenco dance with the numerous Flamenco caves, bars and theatres that there are in the city. Granada also has many festivals throughout the year which take place on the school's doorstep. The city also boasts a vibrant nightlife with many pubs, cafés, discos and more, it is also known for its free tapas when you order a drink and has some of the best tapas bars around. Granada is of course best known for the breathtaking palace, the Alhambra,which is the most outstanding reminder of the Granadan Arab period. Granada's Arab heritage is very apparent when walking through the buzzing narrow and winding cobblestone streets of the Albaicín where Escuela Delengua is situated. The University of Granada is one of the biggest and oldest in Spain and around 60.000 students contribute to Granada's lively and exciting social and cultural life. The surrounding area of Granada also has a lot to offer, with the Sierra Nevada Skiing Resort, the Costa Tropical, the Alpujarras mountains, it is a fun and interesting place to be all year round and, most definitely an ideal place to learn to speak fluent Spanish. Learn more..
Programmes
It is possible to take a course at Escuela Delengua from1 week to 12 months at all levels and ages. Intensive Spanish courses consist of four classes per day, Monday to Friday and Intensive-plus and Special Spanish courses consist of 5 or 6 classes per day, all the classes are 45 minutes long. On national holidays there are no classes but on regional and local holidays there are either classes or extra activities. Classes have 2 to 8 students in them and even if the minimum number of students is not reached, the class will take place but the class will be shorter. Escuela Delengua offers up to six different levels, ranging from basic to proficient Spanish users.
Certificates and Diplomas
At the end of every course the student is awarded a certificate for the level that they have completed. It is possible to take the D.E.L.E exam with the school.
Teaching Materials
Our team consists of young Spanish teachers all of whom have graduated in linguistics and have all relevant teaching experience. Their dedication and passion for teaching is evident both inside and outside the classroom, they not only teach the courses but also lead the afternoon and weekend activities. They make sure that the courses are fun and enjoyable and that all the students gain as much as possible from the lessons.
Methodology
Our Spanish courses are focused on communication and action: the main priority is effective communication and correct situational usage. The programme is especially designed to intensively cover all aspects of the language, and many different topics so that maximum progress is guaranteed. The curriculum used by our experienced teachers is a directly communicative approach, demanding active participation from the students. There are between 2 and 8 students in each class, which enables this approach to work effectively and strengthens the student-teacher relationship, ensuring that the students learn to speak fluent Spanish.
Social and Cultural Activities
Flamenco is one of the most famous cultural aspects of Spain. Flamenco is still very much a part of day-to-day Spanish life in Granada and indeed Andalusia but it has also become a huge tourist attraction. Escuela Delengua offers flamenco courses which give you the chance to learn one of the most important aspects of Spanish history and culture and also to have a go at something completely unique.
Accommodation
For an extra cost you can book accommodation with Escuela Delengua in shared apartments with other students in a double or single room. They are comfortable and spacious apartments equipped with communal kitchens, bathrooms with hot water and sitting rooms with a TV. Many have a washing machine and a patio or balcony. Bedding is provided, but towels are not.
Excursions and Visits
You can participate in all the activities which are organised for the afternoons and at the weekends by the language school throughout the week and which will really add to your experience at Escuela Delengua. There is a wide range of activities organised allowing you to learn about the Spanish way of life, the history and culture of Granada and of the surrounding areas. It is also a great way to get to know the other students also doing courses at the school. The excursions are always lead by a teacher from Escuela Delengua and they will be able to answer any questions you may have about the place and its history.