Spanish courses in Barcelona Spain | Spanish Schools in Barcelona Spain | Learn SpanishTEACHING METHOD - CASAprogram
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CASAprogram -
(Coherent and Active Spanish Assimilation)
In order to make you assimilate the Spanish language
in the most effective way the Speakeasy Academic
Team has developed a unique method of teaching called
the CASAprogram.
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Build your Spanish - Floor by Floor
We think of Spanish as a six-floor
building. Our exclusive program is based on the
idea that every linguistic item is held together
by the others. In this way, learning a language
is like building a house: an architect cannot build
a new floor if the one below is not finished. The
CASAprogram distinguishes 6 very refined levels
tied into the 6 floors of the famous Catalan house
called the "Pedrera". You will always
be in a class with people of a similar level to
improve together
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Immerssion Philosophy
The Speakeasy learning approach
is based on the modern immersion philosophy, which
involves learning to communicate in a natural setting.
However, this approach - being successful and mainstream
- can be psychologically stressful for the learner
at times. This is what we call "the risk of
language overload": the student might feel
overloaded or overwhelmed by concepts and grammar
too advanced for the learner´s actual level.
In order to prevent this,
the CASAprogram enables us to control the contents
taught at each stage, adapting them to each level
accordingly and thus helping you acquire Spanish
at a natural speed, avoiding the feelings of frustration
and stress.
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Our six floors of Spanish
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Floor
1. Let's go! What do they say in the weather forecast?
What should I say in a supermarket? What should I
say to book a room in a hostel? ... You start from
scratch but you will quickly be able to use your Spanish
in everyday life contexts by learning the basic grammar
and vocabulary. |
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Floor
2. Very good! You have reached the second floor!
You are now going to learn how to talk about your
past and your future plans. You will be able to interact
in many social contexts such as asking information
about a flat for rent and express your opinion about
different topics. |
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Floor 3. Great! You are halfway
there! We are going to deal with different topics
such as your funny stories, your CV, etc. You will
also learn to communicate in a wider range of everyday
social and travel contexts. So, you will get more
vocabulary and improve your understanding.
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Floor 4. Come on! Don't say
you are tired already! On the fourth floor, you are
going to strengthen your knowledge so as to understand
better and speak more fluently. You will also start
learning a key feature of Spanish grammar: "el
subjuntivo". |
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Floor 5. Excellent! You are
close to the final level! At this point, you have
acquired a general knowledge of Spanish. You will
now improve by learning how to discuss, argue and
express your opinion about national and international
news. |
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Floor 6 - Wonderful! You
did it! Here, you are going to perfect and put into
practice all the conversational skills and grammar
you have learned up to now. You are mainly going to
improve by extending your vocabulary and refining
your use of style and register. |
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How fast do I learn?
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The learning speed depends on the course type. We
have three different types, Intensive, Semi-Intensive
and Night-Extensive. |
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20
hours a week>1 level = 2 weeks
No time to loose! The right program for the people
who want to focus on their Spanish and improve it
as quickly as possible. This course is our most popular
course because our students know that there is no
more effective and pleasant way to learn Spanish!
Classes are 4 hours every day, Monday through Friday,
in the morning or in the afternoon. |
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10
hours a week>1 level = 4 weeks
By investing only 2 hours every day, Monday through
Friday, you would work regularly on your Spanish
and would be able to feel an efficient and fast
improvement.
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6
hours a week>1 level = 6 weeks
Too much work or too many things to see in Barcelona?
Don't Worry, we have the perfect solution for you!
This course is for busy people. These courses take
place twice a week, 3 hours a day (Mon&Wed or
Tue&thu), giving you plenty of time to work or
enjoy the city. |
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Your pace - Overview
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