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Academia Latinoamericana de EspaÒol
is a small institute committed to the Spanish as a second language
studies. Our groups are small, not more than six students per
group, and our teachers are widely experienced professional
linguists and philologists. We use our own methodology, especially
designed for us, that is recognized as extremely efficient at
helping the students achieve the most in the least period of
time, as they enjoy and become acquainted with our pleasant
environment. |
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From the beginning communication
is achieved by stressing oral and written expression, listening
comprehension, pronunciation, structure and verb tenses. The
fact that our books, written by our director, compile the grammar
of the language combined with music, games, conversation and
Latin American literature, makes our methodology unique in its
effectiveness and variety. Before starting the course, each
student is carefully evaluated and placed in one of the six
levels established. We make an emphasis in technical vocabulary
upon request, for any profession. |
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| The school is located in a residential
area, 15 minutes walking distance from downtown San JosÈ. Restaurants,
coffee shops, supermarkets, drugstores, internet cafes, bookstores,
bus stations, a post office, banks and cinemas are all nearby.
Buses and taxis are easily found. Maps and materials are provided
for the group classes. Information about tours, orientation
in the city, as well as integration to the national culture
and customs are part of our program. Aside from an orientation
conference, we teach a class on fruit and a Latin dance class,
and we give a walking tour of San JosÈ. |
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| Classes begin every Monday and there
is no minimum length of stay. Students have a choice of morning
classes from 8:15 to 12:00 or afternoon lessons from 1:15 to
5:00. Private lessons are also available. |
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| A student applying for academic
credit will receive a transcript indicating the number of hours
of class attended and a teacher's evaluation. Usually for every
15-20 hours of class time, one semester unit of credit is granted. |
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