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| TEAM | THE SCHOOL | LOCATION | RANGE OF COURSES | THE 6 LEVELS | 47 OUT SCHOOL ACTIVITIES | | ACCOMMODATION | GUARANTEES | GENERAL CONDITIONS | Book online or call +34 958 20 58 63 |
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Castila, since 1988 |
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"Castila, an intensive learning experience, in and out the classroom" Ally Ladha, USA |
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Antonio Perales Director |
The aim of this website is to inform you about Castila, dedicated to Spanish teaching since 1988. If you are looking for a course for starting or improving your Spanish, here you have a tool for finding the best option for you, according to your needs. |
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Are you thinking of learning or improving your Spanish? Are you interested in experiencing the Spanish lifestyle? Castila
offers Intensive Spanish Courses and Specific Purposes courses related to
the Spanish language and culture. Intensive
Language courses are of 4 or 6
classes daily and Specific Purposes courses consist of 2 classes daily. Many
students enrol for the Intensive courses and others combine two or three
different courses. Aside from the courses, there are other elements which will determine a suitable choice. All the Castila work is centred around guaranteeing the satisfaction of the students in the three areas that make up their stay: course, activities and accommodation. |
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Where
is the school and what does it look like? Castila
is located in the the heart of Granada,
the Albaicín, the old Moorish quarter, sunny and full of narrow streets,
aljibes, and little squares. Castila
is situated in the Carmen de los Gatos (a typical Granadian house with a
garden, views of the Alhambra and its own name), a building carefully
equipped for learning Spanish, amongst gardens and impressive views of
the Alhambra Palace and the Sierra Nevada. |
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How
will I learn Spanish there? Six students
maximum per class. Each student's level and communication needs are assessed carefully. After which the students are put into groups with goals and contents for the entire stay. With a rotation of teachers (4 lessons, 4 teachers; 6 lessons, 6 teachers) we endeavour to provide the widest possible exposure to spoken Spanish, plus variety and learning motivation. There is always one tutor who coordinates the teachers and the development of the programme. |
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What
will I do after class? On offer, 47 extracurricular activities participated in by teachers, for practising what has been learnt in the classroom and for experiencing and enjoying the culture and customs of the Spanish lifestyle. As the school brochure says and as confirmed by those responsible: “the area of social activities is an essential part of a method that aims to teach the language by combining study and practice, with the emphasis on practical usage”. The aim is to encourage an authentic language and cultural immersion. |
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Where will I live? In the centre of Granada, at between 2 and 15 minutes walk from the school. You can choose between apartments, student residences or Spanish families, carefully chosen in order to complete your stay in Granada. |
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What
do the students think about Castila? Many of them think that ‘the teachers’ are the strongest point of the school. Others stress ‘the method’. Most take Barbara Wolf’s opinion: “I’ve attended language courses in other countries and they were good, but courses here have been the best”. Almost everyone agrees with Agnès Christeler who, speaking about the soul of Castila, explains that ‘Castila is a world on its own’. Of course, not all are as warm as Annette Kusztrich: “Once Castila, always Castila. I love you”. |
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How
to choose a Spanish programme in Spain? To
learn a language is a complex task and all details are very important
when you stay in another country. Since 1988 the staff of Castila have
researched and worked carefully to make it easier and more comfortable:
your arrival, your accommodation, the lessons, the school, the way of
learning and the social activities… Before you make a decision, think
about your needs, choose a town and assure yourself what the features of
the different schools mean to you. Then
it will be an enriching and memorable experience. |
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Who are the teachers? Who else is in the team? All this is possible with the supervision of a highly-qualified team, built up with years of experience, who share the common goal and the enthusiasm to achieve it succesfully. Find out about them here. |
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