Specialized Spanish
Generalities
- We offer courses of: Two, Four, Eight, and Sixteen weeks.
- Teachers with English Level C1 and Native Teachers.
- The programs can be in English or Spanish.
- Airport transportation and Tours.
- Modality: In person and Virtual
- Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
- Shared lodging (double).
- Immersion courses.
- Classes (Mon-Fri)
- Cultural Trips.
- Leveling Test.
- 6 modules.
General Objective
To provide theoretical-practical training based on the concept of language as historical- social production, in whose process of understanding and mastery it is required the apprehension of the structures that generate and particularize it both from the linguistic level, as from the culture of which it is a product.
Specific Objectives
- To offer the knowledge and develop skills that allow the student properly use the Spanish language as an essential communication vehicle.
- To offer the required vocabulary, in a variety of formats during the interaction and development of the class.
- To develop the communicative competence of Spanish as a foreign language in different social contexts.
- To develop in students the ability to process information directly and begin to express themselves in familiar contexts.
- To discriminate the intonation and natural rhythm of the Spanish language.
- To develop grammar, written, oral and listening skills for the language management.
- To apply theoretical - practical knowledge of normative grammar in the different communicative situations.
- To carry out oral interaction activities in the Spanish class, taking into account the context in which the student operates.
- To enhance the development of language skills: oral and written comprehension, expression and interaction language skills.
Levels | General Objectives per Level |
A1 | To understand simple, frequently used everyday expressions intended to satisfy immediate needs. |
A2 | To understand frequently used phrases and expressions related to areas of experiences that are especially relevant to you, (basic information about yourself and your family, shopping, places of interest, occupations, among others). |
B1 | To understand the main points of plain texts and in standard language about familiar issues and work, study or leisure situations. |
B2 | To understand the main ideas of complex texts that deal with concrete, abstract topics within their field of expertise. |
C1 | To understand a wide variety of oral, written, long texts and with a certain level of demand, where they identify implicit meanings. |
C2 | To easily understand what is heard or read. Construct the information and arguments from various sources, in spoken or written language, in a coherent and summarized way. |
Spanish specialization courses
Sustainability and environment program
This program takes you to know the great wealth that Costa Rica has in biodiversity, sustainability and environmental programs. Beyond anything, Costa Rica offers nature: virgin forests, catalog beaches, active volcanoes, contact with fauna, abundant, exotic and diverse animals.
The conservation of the landscape and the creatures that inhabit it is a priority for the country so you will be able to visualize a wide and rich nature, the program will be accompanied by some vacation tours and classes on sustainability issues.
History and anthropology program
Costa Rica is a country rich in history, historical and archaeological places will be visited where you will learn about the origins of our ancestors.
It is well known that one of the best ways to learn about the history of a country is to visit those emblematic places that teach us more about the culture of a place. Therefore, in this program you can take a tour of the historical places of Costa Rica, and learn more about the country's past. And, of course, about the changes that have occurred from ancient times to today.
Adventure and extreme sports program
If you are passionate about adventure and extreme sports, there is no better place for you than Costa Rica. Imagine that feeling of pure adrenaline while you are in the air, the water or the land; surrounded by exuberant nature and incredible landscapes. This program will allow the student to carry out numerous activities typical of adventure tourism, both on land and in the water, activities such as extreme canopy and bungee jumping, diving, paragliding and paragliding, rappelling, rafting and surfing, climbing the hill Chirripó or mountain biking.
For more Information!
Global Learning: (919) 4026938 / (506) 71576645
posgradosinternacionales@uisil.ac.cr
globallearning@uisil.ac.cr
