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Spanish courses with Eureka
Madrid
Madrid - the business, government, cultural and entertainment centre of Spain - is a modern and cosmopolitan city, hospitable to all visitors, regardless of nationality and occupation.
Madrid boasts the most prestigious museums in the country (among them El Museo del Prado, El Centro de Arte Reina Sofia and El Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza) and the greatest number of theatres and clubs, including El Teatro Real, El Teatro Español and El Teatro de la Zarzuela, Joy Eslava and Pacha. Many of the most important Spanish historic monuments are also found in Madrid, such as El Palacio Real, El Parlamento, and El Congreso, not to mention La Biblioteca Nacional which contains more than 25,000 volumes.
All the central government institutions are located in this capital city, as well as the leading political institutions and main Spanish economic and financial centres. The major world banks and national and global companies also have headquarters in Madrid.
Visitors will surely enjoy life in Madrid, which is lively not only during the day but also at night time. Madrid is known for its exciting and charming nightlife, often referred to us as "La Movida Madrileña", or the Madrid Scene. In addition to more traditional entertainment, there are many clubs and discotheques that suit all tastes from salsa to jazz, as well as pubs, cafes, casinos, and flamenco dancing.
Madrid’s cuisine is one of the city’s main pleasures and a must for visitors. There is a wide variety of restaurants to suit every taste and budget. They range from those serving international fare to "tascas" (snack bars) which offer the opportunity to try all sorts of "raciones" (substantial snack) of typical Spanish food.
The opportunity to make sports in Madrid is unlimited - from jogging in El Parque del Retiro to biking in the Casa de Campo. There are many sports facilities including swimming pools, football fields, tennis courts, golf courses and athletic stadiums. And the nearby mountains offer horseback riding, as well as skiing in the winter.
THE OUTSKIRTS OF MADRID
Madrid, the geographic centre of Spain, is surrounded by many cities of historical, cultural and artistic significance, the most important are:
Toledo (70 km): The Imperial City under Emperor Charles V offers a unique opportunity to admire three medieval cultures: Christian, Arab and Jewish.
Segovia (80 km): This city has an awe-inspiring Roman aqueduct, an Arabian-style castle and a Gothic cathedral. Just 12 km. away, one can visit La Granja, a royal palace built by Philip V as a replica of Versailles.
Avila (115 km): Surrounded by a wall, this is a city with numerous religious monuments.
Salamanca (200 km): One of the oldest and most historical Spanish universities is located here, as well as two major cathedrals and the beautiful Plaza Mayor, or Main Square, which is graced with a number of Gothic-Elizabethan churches.
Cuenca (200 km): This charming city is known for its “Casas Colgadas”, or hanging houses.
E U R E K A
SITUATION
EUREKA is located in a 150-year-old building, several floors which have been refurbished and renovated by the school. It is between La Puerta del Sol and The Royal Palace.
Located nearby are the city’s major museums (El Museo del Prado, El Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, El Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza), landmarks (El Palacio Real, El Parlamento, El Teatro Real, La Plaza Mayor), convents (Las Descalzas Reales and La Encarnación), and monuments (La Fuente de la Cibeles, La Puerta de Alcalá).
SCHOOL LAYOUT
FACULTY AND METHODOLOGY
EUREKA is a school whose sole purpose is to teach Spanish as a foreign language.
Our faculty is composed of teachers graduated in subjects such as Classical Spanish, Spanish Language, and Art and Literature. All our teachers have been carefully chosen by the school's academic board and trained to use our exclusive method in order to ensure the greatest success.
Our method is based on direct contact between teacher and student, establishing a relaxed atmosphere so that learning comes naturally and is reinforced through the practice and the communication. There is a maximum of 8 students per class.
OUR COURSES
General Characteristics
The school is open year-round, closing only on national holidays, (January 1st, March 20th and 21st, May 1st, 2nd and 15th, August 15th, September 9th, December 8th and 25th). If a student attends for only two weeks, these holidays are compensated for by extra class hours.
All courses for students with some knowledge may begin on any Monday. For beginners courses will start the following dates:
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JANUARY
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FEBRUARY
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MARCH
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APRIL
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MAY
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JUNE
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5th and 19th
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2nd and 16th
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2nd , 16th and 30th
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13rd
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4th and 18th
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1st and 15th
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JULY
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AUGUST
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SEPTEMBER
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OCTOBER
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NOVEMBER
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DECEMBER
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6th and 20th
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3st, 17th & 31st
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14th
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5th and 19th
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3rd, 16th & 30th
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14th
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All students with prior knowledge of Spanish must take an oral and written test in order to be placed at an appropriate level.
Another test is offered at the completion of each course to qualify the student for a certificate based on his or her level of achievement.
A) INTENSIVE COURSES (20 or 30 hours per week)
These classes are designed for students who want to learn Spanish or improve their knowledge of the language in a short period of time.
Intensive classes have the following characteristics:
There are a maximum of 8 students per class.
Classes cover pronunciation, grammar, conversation, reading comprehension, textual analysis, composition and translation.
Students have the same grammar teacher for the whole course. In the conversation classes, teachers rotate every 3 days so that the student becomes accustomed to the different tones and accents of voice.
All students are required to do homework consisting of grammar exercises and reading assignments to be discussed in class.
Students have access to a program of activities and excursions, meals at the school, and housing (with a Spanish family, in a studio, in an apartment or shared flat).
Class Schedule:
Intensive Course – 20 hours per week
From 09:00 to 11:00 Grammar lessons
Mornings: From 11:00 to 11:30 Break
From 11:30 to 13:00 Vocabulary and Conversation
Super-Intensive Course – 30 hours per week
From 09:00 to 11:00 Grammar lessons
Mornings: From 11:00 to 11:30 Break
From 11:30 to 13:00 Vocabulary and Conversation
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From 14:20 to 16:00 Vocabulary, conversation and exercises
Afternoons: (low levels) or civilization, Spanish culture, history, art and literature
(high levels)
B) COMBINED COURSES:
INTENSIVE SPANISH COURSE + ONE TO ONE COURSE
These classes are designed for students who want to combine an Intensive Course in a group with private lessons to practice more or to study special subjects.
Combined Courses have the following characteristics:
Classes from 09:00 to 13:00 have the same characteristics as our Intensive Spanish Courses.
We offer two combined courses:
A) Intensive Course + 1 private lesson
B) Intensive Course + 2 private lessons
Class Schedule:
Course A: Intensive Spanish Course + 1 private lesson
From 09:00 to 11:00 Grammar lessons
Mornings: From 11:00 to 11:30 Break
From 11:30 to 13:00 Vocabulary and Conversation
Afternoons: Private lessons from 14:20 to 15:15
Course B: Intensive Spanish Course + 2 private lessons
From 09:00 to 11:00 Grammar lessons
Mornings: From 11:00 to 11:30 Break
From 11:30 to 13:00 Vocabulary and Conversation
Afternoons: Private Lessons from 14:20 to 16:10
C) EVENING COURSES
These classes are designed for professionals and students who have a limited amount of time to study Spanish.
They are geared towards correcting the most common mistakes, expanding the student’s knowledge of grammar, and improving colloquial speech.
The classes have the following characteristics:
+ There is a maximum of 8 students per class.
+ Students have a different teacher for each level. Teachers change as the student advances to a higher level.
+ Students do not have access to housing but can participate in the activities program paying for each activity.
+ Class schedule:
Option A: Monday, Wednesday from 19:30 to 21:00
Option B: Tuesday and Thursday from 19:30 to 21:00
D) D.E.L.E. Exam
Option A: Monday to Friday from 17:45 to 19:15
Option B: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 17:45 to 19:15
Option C: Tuesday and Thursday 17:45 to 19:15
This course prepares for the D.E.L.E. exam
E) ONE TO ONE COURSE
These classes are designed for students who have limited time or who are interested in a specific subject, such as Spanish for economics, law or business.
The teacher coordinates the class according to the student’s necessities.
Contact
ACADEMIA EUREKA
Calle del Arenal, 26 - 3º D
28013 MADRID
ESPAÑA
Tel.: (+34) 915 488 640
Fax: (+34) 915 482 580
E-Mail: eureka@eurekamadrid.com