Hello dear students of Spanish,
Now that everyone has to stay at home, our teachers are still there for you from their homes. Our current students and some regular students asked if they could continue the Spanish course online from home with their teachers. So our team have developed a strategy to adapt our communicative methodology to the online courses. After trying out different tools we have decided to run the online courses via Zoom. On 23rd March 2020 we started with the first “beta” group and have received positive feedback from students and teachers about the online course. From April these online courses are aimed at all those who want to learn Spanish from home with the support of a native Spanish teacher.
What do I need for an online course?
You only need an internet connection, a (laptop) computer or PC with camera or a tablet and of course motivation to learn Spanish. You can choose between a group course or an individual course for your online learning adventure.
Online course in small groups
To make the classes as effective as possible, we form small groups of 3 to a maximum of 5 participants with the same previous knowledge. Before the course starts, each participant takes a written level test and his/her oral knowledge is evaluated in a short individual video conference with his/her teacher. Thanks to this complete level test we ensure that the virtual learning groups are homogeneous. We offer online courses for the following levels: A1, A2, B1 and B2. If necessary, we create additional groups for students between two levels. Thanks to the Zoom technology, the classes are almost as lively as in the classroom. Role plays that put you in everyday situations, discussions and solving difficult tasks in teams as well as fun games are an essential part of the course. Of course, grammar also plays an important role, but we prepare the grammar topics in such a way that they are directly applied in a practical context. We assign a teacher to each course, who accompanies the whole learning progress. The teacher teaches one hour (60 minutes) of online class every day from Monday to Friday. At the end of each class you will receive assignments from your teacher to reinforce the content you have learned. The assignments will take approximately one hour and once completed you will send them to your teacher for correction. You can ask your teacher questions and get feedback through a WhatsApp group especially created for your course.
Package 1 Intensive course (20 hours in 4 weeks on 5 days per week)
Important facts for the small-group online course
Each course has a duration of 4 weeks and includes 20 hours of live 60-minute group classes via Zoom and 20 hours of independent learning with teacher-assisted tutoring via WhatsApp.
- Schedule: You can choose between moning / afternoon /evening
- Registration deadline: Thursday before the course starts
- Payment method: Bank transfer or PayPal
| All levels A1 to C2 290 € 20 hours in 4 weeks From 27 April new students can start every Monday and join an existing group |
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| Written and oral level test |
| Certificate of participation |
| 1 lesson of 60 minutes per day from Monday to Friday, 4 weeks in total |
| 1 hour per day of teacher-guided assignments from Monday to Friday |
| All language skills are trained: listening, speaking, writing, reading |
| Didactic material included |
| Dates: 1: April 27 to May 22, 2020 2: May 25 to June 19, 2020 |
Package 2 Semi-Intensive course (24 hours in 12 weeks on 2 days per week)
Important facts for the small-group online course
Each course has a duration of 12 weeks and includes 24 hours of live 60-minute group classes via Zoom and 24 hours of independent learning with teacher-assisted tutoring via WhatsApp, on 2 days per week.
- Schedule: You can choose between moning / afternoon /evening
- Registration deadline: Thursday before the course starts
- Payment method: Bank transfer or PayPal
| All levels A1 to C2 € 335 / 24 hours in 12 weeks From 27 April new students can start every Monday and join an existing group |
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| Written and oral level test |
| 2 lesson of 60 min. on 2 days per week, 12 weeks in total |
| 2 hours of teacher-guided assignments per week, 24 hours in total |
| All language skills are trained: listening, speaking, writing, reading |
| Certificate of participation |
| Didactic material included |
| Dates: 1: April 27 to May 22, 2020 2: May 25 to June 19, 2020 |
Package 3 Semi-Intensive course (12 hours in 6 weeks on 2 days per week)
Important facts for the small-group online course
Each course has a duration of 12 weeks and includes 12 hours of live 60-minute group classes via Zoom and 12 hours of independent learning with teacher-assisted tutoring via WhatsApp, on two days per week.
- Schedule: You can choose between morning / afternoon /evening
- Registration deadline: Thursday before the course starts
- Payment method: Bank transfer or PayPal
| All levels A1 to C2 € 180 / 12 hours in 6 weeks From 27 April new students can start every Monday and join an existing group |
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| Written and oral level test |
| 2 lessons of 60 min. on 2 days per week, 6 weeks in total |
| 1 hours of teacher-guided assignments per week, 12 hours in total |
| All language skills are trained: listening, speaking, writing, reading |
| Certificate of participation |
| Didactic material included |
| Dates: 1: April 27 to May 22, 2020 2: May 25 to June 19, 2020 |
Package 4 Semi-Intensive course (12 hours in 12 weeks on 1 day per week)
Important facts for the small-group online course
Each course has a duration of 4 weeks and includes 20 hours of live 60-minute group classes via Zoom and 20 hours of independent learning with teacher-assisted tutoring via WhatsApp.
- Schedule: You can choose between moning / afternoon /evening
- Registration deadline: Thursday before the course starts
- Payment method: Bank transfer or PayPal
| All levels A1 to C2 € 190 / 12 hours in 12 weeks From 27 April new students can start every Monday and join an existing group |
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| Written and oral level test |
| 1 lesson of 60 min. per week, 12 weeks in total |
| 1 hour per day of teacher-guided assignments from Monday to Friday |
| All language skills are trained: listening, speaking, writing, reading |
| Certificate of participation |
| Didactic material included |
| Dates: 1: April 27 to May 22, 2020 2: May 25 to June 19, 2020 |
Package 5 Semi-Intensive course (20 hours in 20 weeks on 1 day per week)
Important facts for the small-group online course
Each course has a duration of 4 weeks and includes 20 hours of live 60-minute group classes via Zoom and 20 hours of independent learning with teacher-assisted tutoring via WhatsApp.
- Schedule: You can choose between moning / afternoon /evening
- Registration deadline: Thursday before the course starts
- Payment method: Bank transfer or PayPal
| All levels A1 to C2 € 290 / 20 hours in 20 weeks From 27 April new students can start every Monday and join an existing group |
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| Written and oral level test |
| 1 lesson of 60 min. on 1 day per week, 20 weeks in total |
| 1 hours of teacher-guided assignments per week, 20 hours in total |
| All language skills are trained: listening, speaking, writing, reading |
| Certificate of participation |
| Didactic material included |
| Dates: 1: April 27 to May 22, 2020 2: May 25 to June 19, 2020 |
Private online course
The individual online course is suited perfectly to your needs just as much as an individual course on site at our language school. You connect with one of our native Spanish teachers from the comfort of your home via video call, adapt the schedule and the course contents adapted to your requirements.
| Individual lesson € 28 | Standard course € 130 You save: € 10 | Intensive course 10 € 250 You save: € 30 | Intensive course 15 € 360 You save: € 60 | Intensive course 20 € 460 You save: € 100 |
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| 1 private lesson of 60 minutes | 5 private lessons of 60 minutes | 10 private lessons of 60 minutes | 15 private lessons of 60 minutes | 20 private lessons of 60 minutes |
| All levels A1 to C2 | All levels A1 to C2 | All levels A1 to C2 | All levels A1 to C2 | All levels A1 to C2 |
| Written level test and oral test by videoconference | Written level test and oral test by videoconference | Written level test and oral test by videoconference | Written level test and oral test by videoconference | Written level test and oral test by videoconference |
| All skills are trained: (listening, speaking, writing, reading) | All skills are trained: (listening, speaking, writing, reading) | All skills are trained: (listening, speaking, writing, reading) | All skills are trained: (listening, speaking, writing, reading) | All skills are trained: (listening, speaking, writing, reading) |
| Certificate of assistance | Certificate of assistance | Certificate of assistance | Certificate of assistance | Certificate of assistance |
| Lesson times upon consultation | Lesson times upon consultation | Lesson times upon consultation | Lesson times upon consultation | Lesson times upon consultation |
Our team of teachers
Academia Pradoventura has a young, friendly and very dynamic team of teachers. All our teachers are native Spanish speakers, have a university degree in philology or education and have carried out specific studies for the teaching of Spanish. They are all communicative and have a lot of patience, as well as extensive teaching experience.
Our teachers create a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere in the online classes. Despite the physical distance they are very close to you and expose you to real life situations. They encourage group dynamics and interaction between students from different countries, trying to help you achieve your goals at all times. Their greatest satisfaction is seeing your progress day by day.
The online classes with our teachers are as dynamic and varied as the face-to-face classes at our school. In addition, we take advantage of especially useful tools to make the online classes, games and fun activities more dynamic.
Gabriel
Spanish teacher
Gabriel has a double degree in Hispanic Philology and English Studies. He combined his studies with his work as a language and dance teacher, turning his hobbies into his profession. He has been working with Academia Pradoventura for a year now. His methodology is diverse, but always dynamic and fun. He loves languages and travelling. He speaks English, is perfecting his French and learning German.
Paula
Spanish teacher
Paula has a degree in English Philology with a certificate in teaching Spanish as a foreign language and has been working as a Spanish teacher for 3 years, two of which at Academia Pradoventura. She is very cheerful and her classes are dynamic. She loves learning languages and new cultures. Besides Spanish she speaks English, she is preparing for the B2 exam in French and wants to continue learning German.
Pedro
Spanish teacher
Pedro has a degree in English Philology and a master’s degree in teaching. He has been teaching languages for six years and has been working with Academia Pradoventura for two years. His classes are varied and fun. He likes nature and hiking and also works for human rights as a volunteer with the NGO Mapuche International Link.
Mari Carmen
Spanish teacher
Maria has a diploma in children’s education and a master’s degree in teaching Spanish as a foreign language. She has experience in education for six years and has been working at Academia Pradoventura for one year. She loves giving her classes a communicative and playful approach. She speaks English and has a high motivation to travel and get to know new cultures, now she studies Italian.
Luis
Spanish teacher
Luis has a degree in Biology and a Master’s degree in Teaching. He has been working as a French, English and Science teacher in a school support academy for one year and has been working as a Spanish teacher in Academia Pradoventura for six months.
He loves travelling, observing nature and learning languages. He speaks French and English and wants to learn German and Portuguese.
Anja
Spanish teacher
Anja studied business administration at the Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University in Mannheim (Germany). For her internship abroad she chose the branch of her training company in Barcelona and prepared herself intensively for it by taking the examination for the Certificado Superior de Español de los Negocios at the Chamber of Commerce in Madrid. In the Academia team she takes care of the business management issues and specializes in teaching business Spanish. She loves nature and hiking. She is also a flamenco fan and learns this expressive dance as a hobby in a flamenco school in Prado del Rey.
