Who We Are - Learn Spanish in the
Dominican Republic
Hispaniola, Spanish
Language School offers Spanish
language courses from January to November
in Santo Domingo, the capital of Dominican
Republic.
Why
Learn Spanish
According to Instituto Cervantes and
other fonts:
" Spanish is the second most
important language for international
communications
" it is spoken in 21 countries
" 2/3 of Americas opening markets
are spanish spoken and in the rimanent
1/3 more than 61% of people coursed
Spanish as second language
" Spanish is the official language
of several international organizations
" Spanish is the language of
communication between more than 20
countries in Europe, Asia, Africa
and America
" Several millions of people
is studying Spanish in Europe, Asia,
Orient etc..
Why
Study Spanish in the Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic occupies three
quarters of the island of Hispaniola,
leaving the remaining portion to the
Republic of Haiti. The country's scenic
natural beauty, which features exotic
wildlife and breathtaking landscapes
capable of impressing even the most
discriminating of travelers, combined
with the incredible friendliness and
hospitality of the locals, make the
Dominican Republic the perfect destination
for an unforgettable travel-study
experience.
Why
Learn the Spanish Language in Santo
Domingo de Guzman
L'Academia Caribe de Lenguas, Hispaniola,
is located in the Republic's capital,
Santo Domingo de Guzman, which lays
claim to being the oldest city in
the New World. At the same time, Santo
Domingo is a modern and thrilling
metropolis with something to offer
just about everyone. Monuments, museums,
theatres, art galleries, bars and
nightclubs for every taste, casinos,
moviehouses, health clubs, sports
facilities, local and international
shopping emporiums and more combine
to serve the country's rapidly expanding
tourist industry.
Why
Learn to Speak Spanish in the Colonial
Zone
All of this is to be found side by
side with the city's fascinating and
perfectly restored historic center,
where you can literally step back
in history to the "Siglo de Oro"
and the age of Spanish colonization.
And fully breath the cultural and
artistic atmosphere of this "Patrimony
of the Umanity"
Exactly here, in a perfect restored
colonial building is settled Hispaniola
Academia Caribe de Lenguas.
Why
Learn Spanish at the Hispaniola Academia
Caribe de Lenguas
Our courses, taught by young, enthusiastic
professors trained in the latest teaching
techniques, are based on modern methods
and professional organization which
guarantee fast progress in the shortest
possible time. The focus of all courses
is the continuous, daily use of Spanish,
both in class and during free time.
Communication skills and speaking
are emphasized. All of our teachers
are university students who have completed
a special 40-hour training session.
Method
Our teaching method takes full account
of modern didactics and is oriented
towards the "Foreign Language
Concept of the Council of Europe"
and oobserving all instructions that
the Real Academia de la Lengua reccomends.
Our method accord with the Direct
Methods and at school like in the
free time spoken language is ephatized:
afrom the first day on, at all levels,
only Spanish will be spoken.
In the free time we promote integration
between students and Dominican people
and culture organizing every nights
activities where a number of trained
Dominican friends are invited.
Teachers
All our teachers are young fellows,
with univesitary curriculum and who
have been specially trained and regulary
upgraded.
Levels of ability
On the first day of the language course,
your knowledge of Spanish will be
determined by an entry test and an
inteview. At the end you will be assigned
to one of our 8 general levels:
Book and teaching material
Study material is included in the
course price and presented to the
students at the beginning of the course
and during the class in the form of
practical activities and exercises
as a natural extension of the didactic
book. The school has a library of
didactic books, grammar, reading,
learning activities, literature (Dominican,
Hispanic and Spanish) and some role
games taht teachers like individual
studenys are allowed to use to improve
language acknowledgement. It is not
included the dictionary.
Certificate of attendance
At the end of the course all students
receive, on request, a Certificate
of Attendance
In each single class the attention
is direct to the individual and to
his/her own capacity of learning trying
to improve the one's capacity of concentration
and receptivity. Our teacher are particularly
trained in mass communication and
trasmitting informations process.
The mission is to learn as faster
as possible.
Standard course
The Standard course is held throughout
the year on all 6 levels of ability.
Duration : 2 or more week.
Offers classes consisting of maximum
6-8 people, Monday-Friday, from 9.00am
to 1.00pm. Each level is the responsibility
of 2 teachers and is divided into
2 periods of grammatical input and
2 periods of conversation. Each individual
period lasts 50 minutes.
The Intensive Course
In addition to the Standard Course
includes 2 extra periods (in the afternoons)
of private lessons. This two extra
periods gives the opportunity to increase
knowledge with practice in speacking
and conversing. This course held all
year long.
The Personal Course
Personal Course is a language, one-to-one
course fully customized. according
to the need of the student. Student
can decide where, when and how much
in a wide range of possibility. You
can begin on any working day of the
year, at least 1 week, 1 to 8 lessons
per day
The Specialized Course
Specilized Course is oriented to those
students who have already a good knowledge
of Spanish language and desire to
improve or study some special aspect
or argument. The class is under the
responsability of an external teacher
but under the supervision of the school
staff. It is managed by Dominican
well known specialist and profesionals
of a determinate argument. To enroll
at this course need a good knowledge
of Spanish. You can begin on any working
day of the year, at least 1 week,
1 to 8 lessons per day. Books and
teaching material are included in
the price.
Tourism and culture
This course is designed for those
students that doesn't want to loose
one minute. A general language teacher
will be at your disposicion quiete
24h following you in your trip around
the island and guideind you to discover
the turistic and cultural resources
of the whole Republic. To enroll in
this course needs to program with
the segretary of the shool the entire
travel according to your desires.
You can begin on any day of the year,
at least 1 week. Books and teaching
material are included in the price.
We ask to reserve one month before.
Business Assistance
Dominican Republic with its free-taxes
zones is an opening market and a good
opportunity to make business. For
those who needs language assistance
and translations we organize special
services where the teacher guides
and support the student between all
the situation he/she can meet. Reunion
with lawyers, banks, economic personalities,
visit to the tax-free zones, and all
the activities related with the business
the student is going to do. This assistance
allows the student to understand clearly
what he/she is doing, to safe time,
to be oriented in the jungla of posibilities
and, of course improve Spanish. Several
session of learning and comprehension
of Spanish will be organized during
the period using part of the free-time
and according to a previous, personal
schedule.
Leisure
Outside of class, the school's secretary
works nonstop to keep students on
top of all of the social and cultural
events which the city has to offer,
including some activities which students
can participate in for free. Upon
demand, for example, courses in Latin-American
Dance or Creole cooking can be arranged,
while several pre-organized and impromptu
class trips complete a travel-study
experience which will surly be unforgettable.
The famous allure of Caribbean nights,
between salsa and merengue, cuba libres
and pina coladas, friendship and adventure,
are all waiting for you, and you'll
never be faced with the hated question:
"What should we do tonight? Among
other delights, "Boca Chica,"
one of the island's most famous beaches,
lies just 30 minutes away from the
capital by public transportation.
In addition, many other special requests
for activities not included in our
normal program can be organized through
our school's secretary.
Activities of the school
The Academy organizes a large variety
of cultural and leisure activities
on a regular basis:
Every night different activities are
proposed to the entire crew.
No extra charge for free time activities:
only entrance or transportation..
Every week-end we inform the students
about a 1or 2 days excursions like
Night Tour, Saona Island, the Crocodile
Lake, San Juan River in a boat and
the mysterious Cri-Cri Lagoon etc..
INFORMATION AND ENROLLMENTS
Why wait? Find out
more about how to learn the spanish
language in Santo Domingo, Dominican
Republic!
Learn Spanish Language in Santo Domingo
at www.hispaniola.org
E-Mail: info@hispaniola.org
Director: Mr. Luca Pellegrini
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