What are the options?

• mini-group courses (maximum 6 students)

• private lessons

The mini-groups are made up on the basis of the learners' level of knowledge, age and objectives.

Some people need to learn a language as quickly as possible. Others have to fit it in with other studies and activities. Their learning needs are different.

In some cases we recommend private lessons to meet a student's special individual needs.

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What are the lessons like?

• we learn by speaking and practising

• we learn the structures of the language in real contexts

• the teacher is always with us in class, guiding the learning process

The students are not there to listen and take notes. They are talking from day one, using new words and structures which are introduced in situations similar to those we encounter in real life.

We do not use automated methods: a language is to be used among people and must therefore be learned among people. We teach not only the mechanics of the language but how to communicate effectively even with a limited knowledge.

It's not enough to jot down a word or grammatical rule. Our courses include practice and revision phases: through repetition the language gradually sinks in so that the students learn to rely less and less on the teacher's support.

Who are the teachers?

They are qualified linguists with many years' experience in teaching languages actively. They understand how much effort goes into learning a language and take a personal and professional interest in making the going easier and more successful for you.

Your teacher will never be supplanted by a machine. However, we make judicious use of the most advanced audio-visual materials to give you samples of authentic language and different accents that you will encounter in real life.

In addition, you will have free access to a laboratory equipped with a wide range of audiovisual materials and computer exercises.

Do we prepare for official exams?

Our programmes are based on the Council of Europe's system of levels, used by the foremost international examining bodies: the Instituto Cervantes, the University Of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate and the Goethe-Institut. We prepare students to sit those exams and also school exams at all the different levels (ESO, Bachillerato, GCSE, etc.)