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50 + Spanish course

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Course description

This special course is designed for senior students, aged 50 and up, who not only want to improve their Spanish level, but also want to spend a cultural vacation in Spain. Furthermore for those who want to get to know the Spanish culture with its traditions.

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
10 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to 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 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

Class size

Average 1 student
Maximum 1 student

Student age

Age range 6 - 89 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

This course is for students who want to maximize their language learning practice during their stay. The courses focus heavily on speaking and communication skills. These lessons provide the opportunity to learn the local culture and customs. You will learn about grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and orthography and you will practice all the skills: listening, reading, writing and, above all, speaking, all in a communicative environment, what makes these courses the best ones for you to learn Spanish in an easy and effective way.

The classes stress the use of language in everyday situations. Textbooks and a variety of other materials are used in instruction, including role-playing, newspapers, magazines and other materials. Topics include: fluency practice, media studies, film and theater, local culture, current events, politics, and research using the internet. Intermediate and advanced students also have the option of studying in the test-preparation and business classes.

Our flexible choice of Spanish courses enables you to start at the level of your choice, choose the best timetable for you and finally you can join us any Monday all year round.

We believe learning Spanish is an individual process, therefore we do our utmost to facilitate each of our students’ personal development and provide them with a comprehensive and unique learning experience! We also provide with Certificates at the end of your stay.

Year opened
2004
Number of classrooms
6

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • TV Room

Teacher qualifications

Native Spanish speakers
All
Teachers with Spanish teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Close Teachers varies over different time periods, courses and levels.

teaches students from all over the world, including:

Italy
10%
Finland
7%
Canada
5%
Other
78%

School holidays

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

Learn Spanish & live around Las Palmas de Gran Canaria with Closeteachers!

We offer a wide variety of Spanish language courses Las Palmas to meet all your needs. We also offer reasonable prices to make our programs available to anybody interested in Spanish language and courses!

We are located in downtown Las Palmas.

Closeteachers was originally created in Spain by bilingual individuals. We have extensive personal experience of traveling, working and living in other countries and cultures. We know that it is important to have references available when choosing a language course and to be able to compare offers in a simple and rigorous way.


The Closeteachers project began more than 10 years ago. It was created to offer Spanish classes on an individual basis, aimed at those students who are looking for total immersion in Spanish. This service is available all over Spain and guarantees complete immersion and fast and easy learning while living with a Spanish teacher.

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Housing

Close Teachers offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

110 €
weekly
Age range: 8 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, computers, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, and air conditioning
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
110 €
The best way to learn a language is to immerse yourself in it. A host family will make you feel at home and will contribute to your learning process in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Our carefully selected host families will welcome you straight away and treat you like an additional member of the family. This way you will feel right at home. Host families also provide the perfect opportunity to practice what has been learnt in the classroom. Speak to your host family and learn first hand about the Spanish way of life and their customs.

Living with a host family makes your stay that bit easier because you don't have to worry about cooking or laundry. All linen and towels are included. Our families are happy to help you out and you can ask them about the best places to go in the area and other questions.

You can choose between two options for the host family stay:

Half board, including two meals: breakfast and dinner.
Full board, including three meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Meals will be eaten with the family.

The families can adapt their cooking to your particular needs or special diet if you inform us in advance

Our families all live close to the school and you can get there either by foot or in no less than 30 minutes to city centre
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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.

Flights and airport transfer

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 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 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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