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Top 5 Reasons to learn Spanish

1) Second Most Spoken Native Language

With its official status in 20 countries including Spain and 19 more in Latin America, Spanish is the world's second-most spoken native language after Mandarin Chinese.

2) Gateway to Romance Languages

If you speak one Romance language (Portuguese, Spanish, French, Italian and Romanian), it’ll be much easier for you to learn them all because they share the Latin origin and have similar spellings, grammar and sentence structures.

3) Advantage for World Exploration

Spain alone has 48 UNESCO heritage sites and Mexico has 35, all with stunning views and rich cultures. Even a few simple Spanish phrases will bring you warmth and hospitality galore around the world.

4)Access to World-class Literature and Films

If you understand the Spanish language, not only will you get closer to the original beauty of Pablo Neruda’s poetry and Gabriel García Márquez’s Cienaños de soledad, but you can also enjoy Oscar-winning films like “Todosobre mi madre” and “Mar adentro”.

5) A Must for Dance and Music Lovers

You can probably fill your life with more positivity by tapping into different types of dance and music in Spanish, such as Spanish flamenco and Zambra, Cuban jazz, Mexican rock, etc.

 

Would you like to learn more about the Spanish language and culture? Enrol in our courses now and follow us on social media!

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The programme is aimed at students with no previous or little knowledge of the language. It covers a range of everyday topics and situations and includes a balance of all four skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing), as well as practice on key grammar points, vocabulary and pronunciation relevant to the level. By the end of the programme, students should be able to understand and use basic everyday phrases to introduce themselves, ask and answer questions about personal details. They will also learn language to deal with everyday situations like shopping, eating out, talking about their jobs, families and interests. It is equivalent to A1 level in the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
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Start To be advised
Duration 120 hours
Fee HK$9,150
This programme can be taken upon successful completion of the Certificate in Spanish (Introductory) or an equivalent programme of 110-130 hours. It enables students to consolidate language already learned and build on their grammar. As a result, students will feel increasingly confident in their communicative ability. By the end of the programme, students should be able to talk about topics such as families and friends, leisure activities, food and drink, past and future situations. They should also be able to understand the main ideas when listening and reading and write simple texts, e.g. postcards and emails. It is equivalent to A2 level in the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).​
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Start To be advised
Duration 120 hours
Fee HK$9,550
This programme can be taken upon successful completion of the Certificate in Spanish (Intermediate) or an equivalent programme of 230-250 hours. It continues to build upon the language already acquired, adding grammar and practising it in simple discussions, role-plays and group work, so that students can talk with confidence about the past, present and future. By the end of this programme, students should be able to express simple opinions and feelings in the language. They should also be able to read information from simple ads and to write texts on familiar topics using a range of verb tenses. 

It is equivalent to B1 level in the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
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Start To be advised
Duration 40 weeks
Fee HK$10,100
This programme can be taken upon successful completion of the Certificate in Spanish (Upper Intermediate) or an equivalent programme of 350-370 hours. Students will practise their speaking skills, expressing opinions on culture, sport, food & drink, current affairs, local events, holidays & the world today. They will read and react to authentic texts, making comments in both the spoken and written forms. Students will also listen to songs and recordings of native speakers such as public announcements and detailed instructions. By the end of the programme, students should be able to talk about various topics in a more detailed and fluent way , write different types of texts regarding more abstract and cultural matters, summarise the main ideas when listening to clear speeches or reading a wide range of texts.

It is equivalent to B2 level in the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).​
 
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Start To be advised
Duration 40 weeks
Fee HK$10,100
This is an opportunity for advanced users of Spanish to develop their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. The course design is based on a textbook, which is supplemented with authentic materials in teaching where appropriate, such as magazine and newspaper articles, film, TV and literature. The main focus is oral communication with practice in small groups. The medium of instruction is Spanish.
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Start To be advised
Duration 20 weeks
Fee HK$5,300
This course is for complete beginners. It aims to be a simple introduction giving participants a taste for the Spanish language. There will be plenty of opportunities to listen and speak the language whilst learning the basics of Spanish pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary. The classroom atmosphere will be relaxed and supportive with practise is small groups using the latest interactive methodology. Topics include greetings, numbers, countries, nationalities, languages, talking about one's job, describing another person, asking and answering questions.
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Start 22 JAN 2025 (WED)
Duration 10 weeks
Fee HK$3,350
This course is designed for students who have completed Beginners’ Spanish. There will be plenty of opportunities to listen and practice speaking the language whilst learning basic Spanish grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. Topics include describing friends and family, everyday language around town, colours and personal characteristics. Participants will also learn a little about the culture of the Spanish- speaking world. The classroom atmosphere will be relaxed and supportive with practise in small groups using the latest interactive methodology.
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Start To be advised
Duration 10 weeks
Fee HK$3,350
This course offers a fun-first approach for teenagers to learn Spanish during the summer holidays. The classes will focus on communication, with games, role plays and a lot of interactive activities. Students will learn the basics of the Spanish language and culture from the beginning, with a surprise activity on the last day!
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Start To be advised
Duration 4 weeks
Fee HK$2,900
This course is for complete beginners who want to learn the language basics fast in a fun way. It’s also a good way to get a taste of the language before committing to a longer course. The emphasis is on speaking and listening, rather than on grammar. Participants will see how a little language can go a long, long way. Some of the topics include introductions, numbers, telling the time, asking for the way, eating out, shopping, booking a hotel room and dealing with communication problems. The language of instruction will be Spanish with a little English where necessary.
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Start 27 JAN 2025 (MON)
Duration 10 weeks
Fee HK$3,250
This course is designed for complete beginners of the Spanish language and learners who would like to gain more exposure to the language at the A1 level according to the CEFR. The course will offer students a first taste of Spanish through yoga practices, with more focus on vocabulary, listening and speaking. Apart from general daily life topics such as self-introduction, numbers, time and body parts, students will learn some yoga-related vocabulary, which they can apply directly in the yoga practices. The yoga training includes different types of poses for beginners and meditation guided by the instructor in simple Spanish. Not only can you learn a language in an immersive way, but you also can improve your health and wellness through this integration of mental and physical exercise.
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Start 23 JAN 2025 (THU)
Duration 10 weeks
Fee HK$3,650

 

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