Elemadrid: Program Overview

Perfectly located in the heart of Madrid, Elemadrid is more than just a language school. It converts your stay into a unique cultural experience. In a stylish and wonderfully preserved old building in the fashionable Calle Serrano district, the school is spacious, professionally equipped and air-conditioned. Elemadrid has been around since 1996, and today has established a reputation as possibly one of the best Spanish langauge schools in Spain and Latin America. There are few other language schools that offer the quality of language programs, the vast array of cultural activities, and the outstanding personalized service that Elemadrid offers.

The teaching programs Elemadrid uses combines all the components of a first class Spanish course. It is developed in 2 directions, one linguistic and the other theme-based. This enables the student to get to know the country, its customs, history and present day situation.

Beyond the classroom, Elemadrid offers a selection of optional supportingactivities which will provide plenty of memorable experiences of Spanish hospitality first hand. Through its prime location, well-appointed classrooms and high standard of teaching, Elemadrid is an ideal place for those seeking to uncover Spain, through both its language and culture.

• Madrid is one of the liveliest cities of Europe.
• The city contains some of the finest museums not only in the country, but in all of Europe.
• The city offers a wide variety of art, a teeming night life, excellent transportation, and great restaurants.
• From Madrid, one can easily get to any other part of Spain in just a matter of hours.
• Sports fans have the opportunity to see 2 of the country's best soccer teams on a regular basis: Real Madrid and Atletico de Madrid.
• Nearby are the towns of Toledo, Segovia

List of Topics Integrated Into The Standard Program:

One of Elemadrid's exclusive features is the systematic inclusion of background information on Spain in the language teaching: attractive exercise material, documentation and discussions provide well founded insights into the topical situation of the young democracy. As an organizational aid Elemadrid has therefore compiled a List of Topics. From level 3 (lower intermediate) upwards the different subjects will be dealt with in greater depth following the wishes of students.

01. Spain's media landscape
02. Spain: southern gate to fortress Europe
03. Madrid: foreign investment hub
04. On the trail of the dictator
05. Role of women in Spain
06. Theater world
07. Spanish cinema
08. Migratory birds: original cosmopolitans
09. The beauty of Spain's national parks
10. Spain and ecology
11. Education and social issues
12. Cultural integration of minorities
13. Flamenco: roots of a worldwide passion
14. Latin America: discover 20 countries
15. Spain and the European Community
16. Spain's struggle against internal terrorism
17. Unemployment: causes and consequences
18. Bullfighting: a national controversy
19. Art scene in Madrid
20. Spain: Europe's fruit and vegetable garden

Intensive Program: Group instruction 6 lessons per day, 4-8 students per class for the first 4 lessons. The last 2 lessons of class will have a max. of 4 students. Perfect for those individual who don't have much time or who just need a more intensive language program. Note: This program will also make use of the List of Topics as shown under the Standard Program.

Combined PLUS 1 or 2: This is a combination of our Standard Program plus 1-2 lessons of private tutoring in the afternoon. In the afternoon classes special attention will be given to your particular needs and interests. No new grammar structures are presented, but if you wish, old ones are reviewed. The emphasis of the afternoon class lies on improving your proficiency and extending active vocabulary. These classes nicely complement morning classes.

For special interest groups, such as international aid workers, teachers, or company employees, afternoon private classes can be tailored according to your needs and interests. Activities might include visits to various institutions of interest. For example, doctors and nurses can visit a major hospital and/or a private clinic, lawyers can visit a court session or meet with local lawyers, and teachers can visit a local school and/or university.

Leisure Activities: Covers topics such as acting, wine tasting, cooking, visiting museums, etc.

Specialized Instruction: Business people, lawyers, etc.

Start Dates: Absolute beginners must must start on dates indicated jfor group classes. Individual classes can start any Monday of the year.

Note for Holiday's: 50% of the called off group lessons and 100% of private lessons will be made up during the respective week.

• Private or shared room in apartment with other students, or with host family.
• 2 meals per day with host family. Apartments have kitchens so students can cook their own meals.
• Apartments have their own laundry facilities.
• Academic credit available

• Access to the Internet, phone, and fax service.
• Airport pickup
• Private room option does cost more.
• Option to stay in a hotel, pension, or flat sharing arrangement if desired. Contact A2Z Languages for more information about these alternatives.