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Program Overview: don Quijote
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 This
new don Quijote school in Guanajuato is in line with the
revolutionary launch of don Quijote's Latin American programme
in 2001. don Quijote Guanajuato operates in full co-ordination
with the other schools in terms of courses, teaching methods,
accommodation and services. This means that you have a further
option in order to combine more cities. Obviously, this
school is also located in the city centre and you can be
assured of the don Quijote style and quality that you are
accustomed to.
 Guanajuato
is the ideal spot in Mexico to study Spanish, being a small
and quiet university city (comparable to Granada and Salamanca
in Spain) and far from the tourist cities (such as Cancún
or Cuernavaca). Declared a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO,
you will be charmed by its wealth in architecture and culture.
The international airport, less than half an hour away,
provides the city with excellent connections with all the
other cities in Mexico and with the rest of the world. As
regards your personal safety, please do not worry. Guanajuato
is 99.9% safe!
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- The city of Guanajuato is the state capital and is
one of the most important historical and cultural colonial
cities in Mexico.
- In 1988, the UNESCO declared Guanajuato and the surrounding
silver mines a “World Heritage Site”.
- The state possesses an international airport, 25 miles
from the city centre.
- Although a small city, Guanajuato has a great deal to
offer: from the beautiful colonial buildings to modern
museums, from the silver mines to the university.
- Guanajuato astonishes the visitor with the charm of
its relaxed atmosphere. Its paved streets and picturesque
squares.
- The Festival International Cervantino, or FIC, is a
very prestigious and famous festival of culture, music,
theatre and dance. It is held annually during the first
two week of October and attracts intellectuals, artists
and tourists from all over the world.
- The famous Underground Street, officially known as
Calle Miguel Hidalgo has an amazing charm. Following the
course of the old Guanajuato River, it runs for nearly
2 miles beneath the city.
- Practically the entire state of Guanajuato has a pleasant
climate with temperatures between 53.6ºF and 75.2º
F.
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Standard
Program: Group
instruction 4 lessons per day, 5-8 students per class. This
course is offered at all levels from total beginner to advanced.
Through various activities, practices and exercises, designed
for each level, you will gradually acquire and develop the
necessary strategies to understand and communicate in Spanish
both orally as well as written.
Examples of the subjects
covered in the lessons are:
- Everyday situations which you will
encounter during your stay in Spain such as meeting people,
telephone conversations, etc. Vocabulary and idiomatic
expressions. Styles of language use; when a particular
use of language is acceptable.
- Grammar (forming words, sentence
structure, spelling and word sounds). Not in the form
of dry rules but through communication and practice.
- Cultural factors such as as: The
meaning of words in different contexts. If you do not
watch out you can get into some funny situations or even
embarrass someone. The gestures and body language which
accompany and influence communication. Language use. Intonation.
Intensive
Program: Group
instruction 6 lessons per day, 5-8 students per class. If
you have a short period of time or need something intensive,
this is a great program. This program follows the same format
as the Standard Program.
Individual
Language Training: 4 or 6 lessons per day. This course
is perfect for those who need specialized instruction or who
will only be in Mexico for a short period of time. Note:
This program will make use of the format shown under the
Standard Program. The exception of to this would be when someone
has set up a specialized program to cover very specific types
of topics.
Spanish For Professionals
Medical Language
Training: This unique course has been specifically
designed for Doctors, Nurses and other professionals in the
medical field. You will develop language skills that will
enhance your effectiveness in communicating with Spanish-speaking
patients. This is a two week course is designed for those
who have already have an intermediate level of knowledge or
training in Spanish. This program has a maximum of 16 students
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- Host family accommodations
- 1-3 meals per day with host family
- Books, handouts, etc.
- A welcome dinner with a party afterwards
- Guided city tour
- From Monday to Friday, 1 extra hour of classes on special
subjects of cultural interest
- Singing classes where you learn traditional spanish songs
(once a week)
- Latin Dance lessons
- Video entertainment, television, sports and games
- Intercambios: you can ask the secretary of the school
for an 'Intercambio', a direct exchange of language and
culture between you and a local Spanish speaking counterpart.
- Certificate of Achievement
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Classes
start EVERY Monday. You should arrive on Sunday to check into
your accommodation.
Holidays:
Check with us for the latest holidays.
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