Languages Plus - Havana, Cuba

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STANDARD LANGUAGE COURSES

Whether you are a complete beginner or simply wish to brush up on your English, Spanish, French, Italian, German or Chinese, a Standard Language Course at any of Sprachcaffe / Languages PLUS schools around the world is bound to meet your requirements.

This is the perfect compromise between learning the language and enjoying your free time. Four daily lessons guarantee effective learning, while the morning or afternoon remains free for extra-curricular activities.

Course Duration Minimum 2 weeks - unlimited

Lessons per day 4 lessons (5 days a week; 1 lesson = 45 minutes)

Class Size Ranges between 8-15 students per class, depending on destination.

Minimum Age 18 years; 16-18 accepted with parental or guardian authorization.

Levels Basic, Intermediate, Advanced.

HOLIDAY LANGUAGE COURSES

A Holiday Language Course in English, Spanish or Italian at Sprachcaffe/Language PLUS schools is sure to provide you with some insight into the language and its cultural setting. Two daily lessons will leave you with a lot of spare time to enjoy your vacation and discover the host countries on a cultural level. Whether you are a complete beginner or simply wish to brush up on your languages, this course is bound to meet your requirements, letting you focus primarily on your traveling and touring activities.

Course Duration Minimum 2 weeks - unlimited

Lessons per day 2 lessons (5 days a week; 1 lesson = 45 minutes)

Class Size Ranges between 8-12 students per class, depending on destination.

Minimum Age 18 years; 16-18 accepted with parental or guardian authorization.

Levels Basic, Intermediate, Advanced.

INTENSIVE LANGUAGE COURSES

An Intensive Language Course at Sprachcaffe/Languages PLUS in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German or Chinese is the ideal choice for a more in-depth focus on the language. Whether you are a complete beginner or simply wish to brush up on your languages, this course is bound to meet your requirements.

In this case, more emphasis is placed on learning, thus leaving less free time for extra curricular activities. Six daily lessons guarantee effective progress in a much shorter time.

Course Duration Minimum 1 week - unlimited

Lessons per day 6 lessons (5 days a week; 1 lesson = 45 minutes)

Class Size Ranges between 8-15 students per class, depending on destination.

Minimum Age 18 years; 16-18 accepted with parental or guardian authorization.

Levels Basic, Intermediate, Advanced.

ONE TO ONE LANGUAGE COURSE

One-to-one language training is the quickest and most intensive way to learn a language or to improve your language skills. The format of the lessons is totally determined by the needs and desires of the student. The hours of this course are flexible which makes it possible to book such a course together with another course option.

This course is also ideal as a tutoring or support course to focus on problem areas. You decide the number of daily lessons: two, four or six. All aspects of the language are taught in as short a time possible without being overly demanding.

Course Duration 2 weeks

Lessons per day 2, 4 or 6 lessons (5 days a week; 1 lesson = 45 minutes)

Class Size Individual.

Minimum Age 18 years; 16-8 accepted with parental or guardian authorization.

Levels Basic, Intermediate, Advanced.

ACADEMIC TERM / EXAM PREPARATION COURSE

The Academic Term / Exam Preparation Course at Sprachcaffe/Language PLUS is simply an extended version of a typical Standard Language Course offered at our School. The general structure is similar but the goals and objectives are calculated on a long term basis. Thus it is ideal for students who which to attain a more in-depth and continuous study of the language and also for those interested in sitting for any of the major language exams, such as the PET, FCE, CAE, CPE, TOEFL, DELE, DELF, DALF, CILS and DSH.

Completing an Academic Term at Sprachcaffe/Language PLUS will help earn important qualifications and is perfect for those seeking the challenges and goals of meeting university entrance requirements.

Spending several months abroad is the ideal way to completely immerse yourself in another language. Chose to study at one of our Sprachcaffe centres around the world for
3, 6 or even better, 9 months!

Course Duration Minimum 12 weeks - unlimited

Lessons per day 4 lessons (5 days a week; 1 lesson = 45 minutes)

Class Size Ranges between 8-12 students per class, depending on destination.

Minimum Age 18 years; 16-18 accepted with parental or guardian authorization.

Levels Basic, Intermediate, Advanced.

MINI GROUP LANGUAGE COURSE

Whether you are a complete beginner or simply wish to brush up on your English, Spanish or French, a Minigroup Language Course at Sprachcaffe/Language PLUS in Frankfurt is bound to meet your requirements. The important feature in this course is class size which is reduced considerably with regard to a regular Standard Language Course, allowing for greater personalized attention by the teacher.

This is the perfect compromise between learning the language and enjoying your free time. Four daily lessons guarantee effective learning, while the morning or afternoon remains free for extra-curricular activities.

Course Duration Minimum 2 weeks - unlimited

Lessons per day 4 lessons (5 days a week; 1 lesson = 45 minutes)

Class Size Maximum 6 students per class.

Minimum Age 18 years; 16-18 accepted with parental or guardian authorization.

Levels Basic, Intermediate, Advanced.

Availability Not available during high season (Check schools for specific dates).

BUSINESS LANGUAGE COURSES

This course is ideal for students and professionals who need to use a language for business communication in their daily routine. The course combines 4 lessons per day made up of the Standard Language Course and is followed by 2 lessons per day specializing in business topics. We cover a range of current and relevant work-related issues.

Course Duration Minimum 2 weeks - unlimited

Lessons per day
6 lessons (5 days a week; 1 lesson = 45 minutes)

4 Standard English lessons, 2 Business English lessons

Class Size Maximum 6 students per class.

Minimum Age 18 years; 16-18 accepted with parental or guardian authorization.

Levels Basic, Intermediate, Advanced.

UNIVERSITY PLACEMENT PROGRAM

For students who book a language program of 3, 6 or 9 months in Brighton, Madrid, Nice, Florence or Frankfurt, we offer a free university placement service.

Our staff provides assistance with application procedures, the choice of university courses and will always be ready to clear up any doubts and give the best possible advice.

HOWEVER we can give no guarantee that the student will be accepted.

Getting to know a different culture and language, another education, university and research system, will most definitely be of immense advantage to you in your later life!

Application Requirements
"Participation in a language course with a duration of at least 3 months at the Sprachcaffe Language/PLUS School in one of the five cities mentioned above.

"Minimum age is 18 years for all universities.

"Students must satisfy the particular entry requirements for the University and course of choice.

Dates Entry all year round, ideally beginning at least 7 months before the semester starts at the chosen destination.

COURSE OUTLINE IN GENERAL

The programs used in the actual lessons of the different courses are generally structured along the same lines, focusing on three main aspects:

grammar and vocabulary activities and exercises

reading, text comprehension, listening and writing

conversation.

Generally, the greatest emphasys is placed on the conversational aspect, as the main aim of learning a language is communication.

Programs will vary according to the specific type of course chosen, level, the teachers and also the students.

Class topics are generally based on current articles from local newspapers and magazines which are picked out depending on level, so they can be discussed by the students. An effort is made to include current events and cultural topics so as to make the learning experience not only a comprehensive and interesting one, but also an entertaining and pleasant experience.