Spanish Teachers' Training Lab

Enforex: Salamanca

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Course description

The program for Spanish teachers is specifically designed for teachers of Spanish as a Foreign Language (ELE) who would like to expand upon and update their knowledge of foreign language teaching methodologies and resources. Participants will increase their pedagogical expertise by discussing methodological topics, such as how to teach grammar and vocabulary, how to integrate culture into the lessons, and how to plan a class integrating new technologies; and by observing different Spanish language classes and reviewing other related issues that will inevitably enrich their classrooms back home.

PROGRAM DETAILS
20 group sessions (each lasting 55 minutes) about different aspects of Spanish teaching methodology. Participants will present their projects in the final session.
10 observation hours in immersive Spanish language classes of varying levels and content.
Readings and references about Spanish teaching and the European key competences for foreign language teachers.
Feedback from the teacher on the required final project presented by the participant.
Access to workrooms at the center, with Wi-Fi, for individual work.
Access to the free activities organized by the center during the course.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar

Class schedule

Course duration
2 weeks
Start dates
01 Jul 2024 and 15 Jul 2024
Classes per week
30 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 55 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
23 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 12 Jun 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 08 Sep 2024, 12 Oct 2024, 01 Nov 2024, 06 Dec 2024, 08 Dec 2024, 25 Dec 2024

Enforex does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Salamanca.

Class size

Average 13 students
Maximum 16 students

Student age

Age range 14 years old and older

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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  • Enforex: Salamanca 1/8
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  • Students of Enforex: Salamanca 5/8
  • Classes at Enforex: Salamanca 6/8
  • Corridor inside Enforex: Salamanca 7/8
  • Common room at Enforex: Salamanca 8/8
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Reviews

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"Unforgettable"

Aine Smith, student from Bermuda

The facility was very modern and always clean. The lounge was a great place for breaks because we all sat and talked, mostly in Spanish! The location was very convenient and easy to find. The teachers were pretty good and it was beneficial to speak in only Spanish; however, sometimes it was necessary to have a translation as it would have helped everyone in the class because we all spoke English (in particular, when to use the different tenses in the past). Also, if we were confused, the teachers would repeat themselves in the same way which obviously didn't help us to understand it. If we don't understand it the first time, how are we supposed to get it from the same exact explanation the second time? Also, I was disappointed with the host family because there was little space for us to put our stuff in, and when we asked for them to clear some drawers they were quite annoyed and only cleared out one for me and my roommate each. Also, I didn't learn Spanish from them because we didn't eat together or do anything together. The meals were very bland and very unhealthy. I moved to a residence which was much better; the owner was very kind, always understanding and if we needed any help she would help us. The room was cool and cleaned very regularly and the bathrooms were also always very clean. I went to Segovia and Avilla, and Toledo on two weekends with the school, and the tour guide was very easy to understand as she spoke slowly and repeated things in different ways so that we understood everything. We also saw a lot in such a little time without feeling rushed. I liked how the different schools mixed together as I made friends with so many people from other schools.

Overall, I loved my trip to Salamanca, especially because all of the staff at Enforex were very kind and always there to help and I learned a lot about the culture and the language.

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
27 Jul 2015 - 14 Aug 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
housing

Housing

Enforex offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay, Double room (Half Board)

A$ 418
weekly
Age range: 14 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 30 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
A$ 418
Home stay with a single or double room and either half or full board is the primary housing option in Latin America and private rooms are always available. Our experience has shown that living with a host family is the best way to fully immerse yourself in the local culture, customs, and traditions of whichever country you choose.

Our host families vary from young families to one or two retired people, all Spanish speakers. All families have been carefully selected in order to ensure that your stay be as pleasant as possible, and in Latin America you’ll find that the families warmly welcome students as one of their own. It's important to remember that the standards of living in many Latin American countries are lower than what those of North America and Europe. The families belong to the middle class or higher in their countries, but this may mean a simpler way of life than what you're used to. We encourage students to keep an open mind and be willing to adapt to the local customs when necessary.

We will always try to accommodate students within 30 minutes from the Enforex School by public transportation. Traveling with a friend? No problem: you can request to be placed in the same house if you so desire.

Homestay, Double room (Full Board)

A$ 454
weekly
Age range: 14 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Free internet
Distance to school: 30 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
A$ 454
Living with a host family has two major benefits. First, it's the best way to get to know Spanish culture and see what daily life is like for a native Spaniard. Secondly, our host families will speak to you in Spanish 100% of the time, helping you practice the skills you're working on in Spanish classes in an authentic context.

Our host families vary from young families to one or two retired people, all Spanish speakers and are carefully selected to ensure that your stay be as pleasant as possible. We do our best to find home stays that will treat you as part of the family.

We will always try to accommodate you within 20-30 minutes - on foot or via public transportation - from the Enforex school, even in big cities like Madrid and Barcelona. You may choose between a single or double room as well as no meals, half board (breakfast & dinner) or full board (all meals).

If you have any allergies, special dietary requirements, dislike of particular pets or any other special requests, just let us know in advance and we'll do our best to satisfy your needs.

Homestay, Single room (Half Board)

A$ 471
weekly
Age range: 14 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Free internet
Distance to school: 30 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
A$ 471
Living with a host family has two major benefits. First, it's the best way to get to know Spanish culture and see what daily life is like for a native Spaniard. Secondly, our host families will speak to you in Spanish 100% of the time, helping you practice the skills you're working on in Spanish classes in an authentic context.

Our host families vary from young families to one or two retired people, all Spanish speakers and are carefully selected to ensure that your stay be as pleasant as possible. We do our best to find home stays that will treat you as part of the family.

We will always try to accommodate you within 20-30 minutes - on foot or via public transportation - from the Enforex school, even in big cities like Madrid and Barcelona. You may choose between a single or double room as well as no meals, half board (breakfast & dinner) or full board (all meals).

If you have any allergies, special dietary requirements, dislike of particular pets or any other special requests, just let us know in advance and we'll do our best to satisfy your needs.

Homestay, Single room (Full Board)

A$ 525
weekly
Age range: 14 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Free internet
Distance to school: 30 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
A$ 525
Living with a host family has two major benefits. First, it's the best way to get to know Spanish culture and see what daily life is like for a native Spaniard. Secondly, our host families will speak to you in Spanish 100% of the time, helping you practice the skills you're working on in Spanish classes in an authentic context.

Our host families vary from young families to one or two retired people, all Spanish speakers and are carefully selected to ensure that your stay be as pleasant as possible. We do our best to find home stays that will treat you as part of the family.

We will always try to accommodate you within 20-30 minutes - on foot or via public transportation - from the Enforex school, even in big cities like Madrid and Barcelona. You may choose between a single or double room as well as no meals, half board (breakfast & dinner) or full board (all meals).

If you have any allergies, special dietary requirements, dislike of particular pets or any other special requests, just let us know in advance and we'll do our best to satisfy your needs.
student-residence

Student Residence, Double room (Bed & Breakfast)

A$ 425
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Address: CITY CENTER SALAMANCA, CITY CENTER SALAMANCA, SPAIN
Location: In the city center of Salamanca
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Laundry and free internet
Distance to school: 5 - 30 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
A$ 425
Live in the heart of the city alongside the Enforex students from over 100 countries.
Choose a meal-plan and only focus on enjoying a truly transforming experience.

Student Residence, Double room (Half board)

A$ 496
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Address: CITY CENTER SALAMANCA, SALAMANCA
Location: In the city center of Salamanca
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Laundry and free internet
Distance to school: 5 - 30 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
A$ 496
Live in the heart of the city alongside Enforex students from over 100 countries. Choose a meal-plan and only focus on enjoying a truly transforming experience.

Student Residence, Single room (Bed & Breakfast)

A$ 514
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Address: Citry Centre Salamanca, SALAMANCA, SPAIN
Location: In the city center of Salamanca
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Laundry and free internet
Distance to school: 5 - 30 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
A$ 514
Live in the heart of the city alongside the Enforex students from over 100 countries.
Choose a meal-plan and only focus on enjoying a truly transforming experience.

Student Residence, Double room (Full board)

A$ 567
weekly
Age range: 14 years old and older
Address: CITY CENTER SALAMANCA, SALAMANCA, SPAIN
Location: In the city center of Salamanca
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Laundry and free internet
Distance to school: 4 - 30 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
A$ 567
Live in the heart of the city alonside the Enforex students from over 100 countries.
Choose a meal-plan and only focus on enjoying a truly transforming experience.

Student Residence, Single room (Half board)

A$ 585
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Address: City Centre Salamanca, SALAMANCA, SPAIN
Location: In the city center of Salamanca
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and lunch (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Laundry and free internet
Distance to school: 5 - 30 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
A$ 585
Live in the heart of the city alongside the Enforex students from over 100 countries.
Choose a meal-plan and only focus on enjoying a truly transforming experience.

Student Residence, Single room (Full board)

A$ 656
weekly
Age range: 14 years old and older
Address: CITY CENTER SALAMANCA, SALAMANCA, SPAIN
Location: In the city center of Salamanca
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Laundry and free internet
Distance to school: 5 - 30 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
A$ 656
Live in the heart of the city alongside the Enforex students from over 100 countries.
Choose a meal-plan and only focus on enjoying a truly transforming experience.
apartment

Regular Shared Apartment, Double room (No meals)

A$ 283
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Address: SALAMANCA, Salamanca, SALAMANCA 9077, Spain
Location: In the city center of Salamanca
Housing type: Shared apartment
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, and wireless internet
Distance to school: 8 - 30 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
A$ 283
Share your experience with other Enforex students and gain more freedom.
Our share-student apartments are geared towards our more independent students who wish to come and go as they wihs an prepare their own meals.
No meals or cleaning services are included.

Regular Shared Apartment, Single room (No meals)

A$ 461
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Salamanca
Housing type: Shared apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, and wireless internet
Distance to school: 9 - 30 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
A$ 461
Share your experience with other Enforex students and gain more freedom. Our shared-student apartment are geared towards our more independent students who wish to come and go as they wish and prepare their own meals.
No meals and cleaning services are included.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged 185 € when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

The closest airport to the school is Madrid International (MAD).

The school offers airport pickup services. If you wish to be picked up, just give us your flight details and arrival date. The price of a one-way airport transfer from Madrid International is 199 €. You must book your airport transfer in advance when you register.

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Salamanca based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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