Individual or group lessons. Speaking with native teachers, business English or English for tourism, English for Erasmus students, etc. Preparation of university exams, official tests (IELTS, PET, FCE, ect.), Escuela Oficial de Idiomas.
Fee: 70€/month (plus 25€ for the first month’s tuiticn)
Free level test
Two hours of class a week
Class materials
Exam preparation hours
Level test
Firstly, in order to determine the group in which the student would improve the fastest, we do a free, no-commitment level test. This consists of a personal interview, a grammar and vocabulary test, and a writing. Then, according to the results and the student’s objectives and availability, we recommend the most appropriate groups.
Duration
Our usual courses include two hours of class a week but, if the teacher deems it necessary for the student’s objectives, more hours could be recommended either in a group or 1to1 in order to meet the initial objectives. Groups have a maximum of 5 people. This is the only way for all students to take part and interact, therefore making the most of the lessons.
Material
All required materials are handed to the students either by e-mail before the class or at the beginning of each lesson. The student is at the centre of the learning process and immersed in real-life situations so that they can apply what they have learned in class. This teaching method prepares the student for real communication —both oral and written— with other speakers of the language. For this purpose, texts, listenings, and authentic materials are used, as well as activities that imitate reality.
Exams
We know that exams are important, but we do not want classes to exclusively focus on their preparation. We believe that actually learning the language is far more important in order to eventually succeed at exams. For this reason, and in order to complete the course, we offer two weekly hours for exam preparation, when prior notice is given to the teacher. These additional hours are completely free.
Course hours
There are groups of all levels from A1 to C2 both in the morning and in the afternoon. For more information, contact us.
OUR EXAMS
EXAMS THAT WE PREPARE YOU FOR AS AN OFFICIAL EXAMINATION CENTRE
OXFORD Test of English
The Oxford Test of English, from the University of Oxford in the UK. The OTE is an exam developed by Oxford University Press and is recognised by many educational institutions.
Exams that we prepare you for
EXAMS THAT WE PREPARE YOU FOR WITHOUT BEING AN OFFICIAL EXAMINATION CENTRE
PET (=B1), FIRST (=B2), CAE (=C1), Proficiency (=C2)
Cambridge Exams are among the most popular English-language exams.
Each exam is divided into 5 parts: Reading, Speaking, Listening, Writing, and Use of English.
These exams do not expire but some companies or institutions might ask for a certificate that has been issued after a specific date.
It is not necessary to pass all five parts in order to pass the exam. The exam is passed with a mark of 60/100. Grades are as follows:
- Grade C: Passed.
- Grade B: Equivalent to notable.
- Grade A: Equivalent to the upper level for which the candidate registered. This means that if a candidate passes the PET exam (B1) with Grade A the result is equivalent to a B2 certificate. However, this has no institutional validity.
Escuela Oficial de Idiomas (EOI)
The exams of the EOI are demanding and require thorough preparation. They consist of four parts: reading comprehension, listening, writing, and speaking. Levels from A2 until C1 are tested. You can register either as an independent candidate (in June only) or as a student of the EOI (in June or September).
These are the only exams that provide points for primary and high school teachers looking to work in the public system.
We prepare both independent candidates and EOI students.
B1 tests at the Centro de Linguas Modernas (CLM)
B1 tests at the CLM have two parts: B1-A (which enables you to take part in the ERASMUS programme) and B1-B. Your B1 level is certified when both parts have been passed, which enables you to register for certain MA courses, although this certificate has no validity outside the university setting. (Students who have been on ERASMUS in an English-speaking country do not have to register for B1-B in order to qualify for the B1 level).
Part B1-A consists of a reading comprehension, a listening, a writing, and a grammar and vocabulary test.
If the student passes this part, they are entitled to register for the B1-B exam.
Part B1-B consists of an oral interaction.
The registration calendar and exam dates are available on our noticeboards at the school facilities.
APTIS
This test is done at the Centro de Linguas Modernas in Santiago and is divided into 5 parts: reading comprehension, oral comprehension, writing, speaking, and a grammar test. Click here for exam templates.
According to the examination center, results will be sent out by e-mail within 72 hours after the exam. This deadline might be extended depending on the number of candidates and examiners.
TOEFL
TOEFL (Test Of English as a Foreign Language) is an exam that evaluates American English. It can be done on paper or through a computer. It is divided into 4 parts: Reading, Listening, Writing, and Speaking. There are about fifty official exam dates a year according to the testing center, and if the candidate does not reach the expected mark, the test can be repeated as many times as desired with a period of 12 days between each exam.
TOEFL certificates assign a mark that evaluates the candidate’s level of English. This mark needs to be presented to the institution or university where the candidate has submitted their application.
Therefore, the test is “passed” or “failed” according to the minimum mark required by the institution. The certificate is valid for two years.
IELTS
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is an exam that assesses the candidate’s level of British English according to international standard criteria and consists of four parts: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking.
IELTS results evaluate the level of the candidate with a mark that ranges from 0 to 9. This mark needs to be presented to the institution or university where the candidate has submitted their application. Therefore, the test is “passed” or “failed” according to the minimum mark required by the institution.
Results are available online 13 days after the exam. Certificates are sent by mail to the address of the candidates and up to 5 institutions listed during registration. The IELTS certificate has a validity of two years and will not be accepted by any institution after its validity expires.