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Spanish courses with Gadir

Cádiz

The name of our school, GADIR, was given to the city of Cádiz by the Phoenicians when it was founded more than 3000 years ago. For this reason, the name of our school is closely linked to the city, in which we have been operating since 1989. It is difficult to say in only a few lines what the city of Cádiz has to offer its visitors but nevertheless we ought to mention several things...

Firstly, its history and art. Founded by the Phoenicians more than three thousand years ago, Cádiz is the oldest surviving city in the west. It was home to the Carthaginians, Romans and Arabs until it was finally conquered by the Christians in the thirteenth century. The eighteenth century were years of splendour for the city and have given present-day Cádiz the most well preserved city centre in the whole of Spain, with its beautiful squares, narrow streets, small palaces, stately buildings and an atmosphere which invites you to relax and enjoy yourself. Traces of its historical past can be found throughout the city. In this respect, the Roman amphitheatre, the remains of the medieval city walls, the many stone towers of the city and the Oratory of San Felipe Neri (where the first Spanish constitution was drawn up in 1812), remind us that Cadiz, just like good Andalusian wines has a style all of its own.

Secondly, its geographical location. Situated near to Seville and Málaga and serving as a bridge between Spain and Africa, Cádiz, it would seem, is an island surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean.

Thirdly, its climate. The city of Cádiz enjoys pleasant temperatures all-year round, with clear blue skies and an average of 3200 hours of sun annually

Fourthly, its beaches. The people of Cádiz are proud of the 10 kms. of fine sand which lie at their very door-step. Beaches such as La Victoria and La Caleta form part of the scenery of the city and of the very lives of its people.

Finally, its people and its fiestas. The "gaditanos" are known throughout Spain for their friend1iness and sense of humour. They are always ready to welcome visitors to the city and to invite them to take part in the many fiestas which take place in it. Only if you come to Cádiz and live like one of the city's own will you be able to enjoy its famous carnivals in February, its Holy Week in April and the Latin American Theatre Festival in October.

 

The Province of Cádiz

 

Cádiz is one of the most interesting and complex provinces in Spain. Although it is far from being a province of mass tourism, Cádiz has almost everything: Magnificient, deserted beaches of fine white sand, small, picturesque White Villages in the mountains, pretty towns and cities such as Jerez and El Puerto de Santa María and nature reserves in a class of their own such as the Sierra de Grazalema or the Parque Natural de los Alcornocales.

In the province of Cádiz, you can experience authentic Andalusian folklore, in the many shows featuring flamenco dancing and singing, in the many ferias and of course, in the famous Cádiz city carnivals, which every year transform the city into one big party. At the same time, you just have to try the famous wines of Jerez and Sanlúcar to accompany one of the many traditional dishes of the area their excellent fish and seafood being particularly noteworthy.

The province of Cádiz promotes many different sporting activities, such as sailing, rock climbing and riding in the countryside or along the beaches, or learning flamenco dancing. We cater for the most demanding of tastes.

If we add to all of this the magnificent climate which the area enjoys, one soon realises that there is much to be discovered in Cádiz and its surrounding province.

 

 

The school

GADIR, is a medium-sized school (of 40-60 students) in which pupils, teachers and organisers all know each other and call each other by their first name from the very beginning. Our main aim is to ensure that during your stay you learn how to speak, think and feel in Spanish.

GADIR is situated in an independent building in the district of the Bahía Blanca, only a few minutes away from the historic city centre and the beach. Our school has seven teaching rooms, a lounge, a library, a video library, a garden and a patio, all for the use of our students.

 

Spanish Language Courses: General Information

On the first day, all students registered at GADIR sit a test to help us determine the appropriate group and level of each student. Our school runs courses of six different levels:

Before deciding upon the type of course you wish to follow, it should be noted that:

1. All classes are 45 minutes long and are held from Monday to Friday, except for public holidays.

2. The average number of pupils to form a group in GADIR is 5. The maximum number of pupils in a class is 8 while the minimum is 3. In cases where this minimum number of pupils is not attained, those concerned will be personally notified and other alternatives offered.

3. Teaching material used in class and the attendance certificate given at the end of the course are included in the course fees.

4.For some courses, it is possible to be registered for more than one at the same time.
 

Spanish Courses: description and dates (2009)

1.-Spanish Intensive Course

This course consists of 5 classes daily, 3 grammar and 2 practical classes. The activities and exercises focus on the development of oral and written skills based on real language communications. This course allows students to improve their oral skills and reach a higher level of linguistic competence in a shorter time.
 

Levels: All  Dates of commencement: Each monday of the year  Minimum Length: 1 week

2.-Intensive Course + Private Lessons (Superintensive)

This course consists of 5 classes daily, 3 grammar and 2 practical classes in groups of a maximum of 8 students. But also this course includes one private lesson per day.
 

Levels: All  Dates of commencement: Each monday of the year  Minimum Length: 1 week

3.-Intensive Course + DELE Preparation

This course prepares students to sit for the exams organised by the Instituto Cervantes. This course consists of 6 lessons per day, 3 grammar, 2 practical and 1 lesson for the specifc exam tests (reading comprehension, written and oral expression, etc.)
Levels: All  Dates of commencement: Each monday of the year Minimum Length: 1 week
 

4.- Intensive “Plus”

Levels: All  Dates of commencement: Each monday of the year Minimum Length: 1 week

 

Accommodation

GADIR´s pupils can choose between different forms of accommodation:

Our school offers the possibility to find accommodation with spanish families, since the school has a series of selected families who rent out rooms to our pupils either half-board (includes breakfast and evening meal) full-board (includes breakfast, lunch and evening meal). Students who choose this option will be treated like any other member of the family.

We also help our pupils to find single and double rooms to rent in shared flats with Spaniards (limited number of places) or with other students in our school. The flats have a lounge , a bathroom, kitchen and washing machine and are situated in the historic city centre or near the beaches.

To book a room, in the Youth Hostel or Hotel

 

Contact

Gadir

C/ Pérgolas, 5. P.O. Box 31
11007 Cádiz - España

Tel. / Fax: +34 956 260 557

info@gadir.net

www.gadir.net