Study Spanish and Surf Spain!

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Dates: Every Monday

Description: Welcome to Study Spanish & Surf in Spain. We are based in the stunning city of San Sebastian, which surrounds the shell shaped pictures surf beach of La Conche. Come study Spanish with us, take surfing lessons, ride the beach breaks, and enjoy a city for its famous gastronomy, nightlife and friendliness. A city filled with Spanish culture, dazzling beaches, colorful people, Spanish festivals, and a multiple of activities to become involved in.

Come as a stranger, leave as a friend

We are an international House Spanish school, which guarantees you high quality Spanish teaching, small classes, and the opportunity to rapidly improve your language skills no matter what your level.

Join us, make new friends, and have the best possible study abroad break. And did I mention the surfing...

Spanish & Surf

Imagine waking up each day knowing that you are in incredible Spain, you are going to have 4 hours of fun Spanish with your friends - and then hit the beach and breaks for some amazing surfing! This is the course for you! Our Spanish teachers are young and friendly - and very good. Then every day you can have an hour of surfing instruction (if you want or need it) from one of our professional coaches - before some free time riding the ways. Then its off 'home' to your friendly Spanish family for a nice meal, before meeting up with your friends to sample a little Spanish nightlife.

Donostia-San Sebastian has the highest number of Michelin Stars per square meter of the planet, although the entire Basque Country offers any amount of opportunities to delight the palate, whether in the big restaurants or in the more modest establishments.

The Basque Country was already internationally famous for its delicious traditional cuisine when a group of new chefs decided to take a number of these dishes and renew them on the basis of their imagination. This movement, which was soon to become known as Basque nouvelle cuisine, was established in the mid-70 by a series of young chefs whose point of reference was the French cookery of the same name.

Today, those young chefs are maestros of renowned prestige, whose creativity falls under the title of so-called author cuisine. Despite their high social standing, the top restaurants still lead a surprisingly practical life. Its not unusual to see any of these figures of world wide renown in the gastronomic field doing their own shopping at the market, passing on some of their recipes in the media or rubbing elbows at the cookery schools with the new generations or restaurants, with an end to ensuring the continuity of this delicious new gastronomy San Sebastian is the heart of famous Spanish culinary.

This 1 week course gives you the chance to learn about the internationally renowned Basque cuisine. At the end of each class you will get to try the dishes along with some wine. The cooking classes are Monday to Friday from 16:30 to 20:30 in groups of 10-15 students. The starting dates are July 4, 11, 18, 25 and August 1, 8, and 22. Price: 240 per week.

DELE

A 6 week course to prepare the 3 levels of Instituto Cervantes (Inicial, Intermedio, Superior). INT 20 + 10 weekly preparation classes specifically for the exam. We evaluate your level in the first week of your stay in San Sebastian and here you'll take the exam at the level most appropriate for you.
Inscription: 50;

1 to 3 weeks: 195 /week;
4 to 7 weeks: 195 /week.

Business Spanish

A 4 week course, 20 lessons a week, 3 to 10 students per class. 3 levels to prepare the Madrid Chamber of Commerce Business Spanish exam. You can sit the exam in the school at the end of the course. This course is imperative for students who are looking to score high marks on the Business Spanish Exam.

Starting dates: June 6th, July 4th, August 1st, September 5th.

Prices: 195 per week (+ 25 weekly Summer Supplement) *The exam fees of 120 are not included*

Methodology & Culture for Teachers

Designed for non-native-speakers either having teaching experience or being interested in learning how to teach Spanish as a foreign language. This course offers:

- The chance to learn new language teaching methods including practical ideas for in the classroom.
- A theoretical review of the Spanish grammar causing the greatest learning difficulties.
- The putting together and use of practical material for different levels.
- Participation in recreational and cultural activities.
- Information and analysis of new methodology in the market.

Personal enrichment thanks to the exchange of ideas and experiences with other professionals.

Course timetable

- Monday-Friday
- 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Language analysis and methodology
- 11.30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Culture, exposition, debate, other subjects related to the teaching of Spanish.
- 3 p.m. - 4.30 p.m. Cultural and social subjects on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
- Starting dates: July 18, August 1, August 16
- Duration: 60 lessons in 2 weeks
- Total price: 450
- General Spanish Courses
(INT) Intensive

- 20 lessons per week with 4 to 12 students per class at 9:30 a 13:00 (In summer some classes may be held in the afternoon)
INT 20 + 5

- Intensive Course of 20 lessons per week plus 1 individual lesson per day at your convenience.
INT 20 + 10

- Intensive Course of 20 lessons per week plus 2 individual lessons per day at your convenience
(INT) INT 30:

- 20 Intensive lessons with 10 lessons per week in a mini-group of 3 to 8 students. The focus is on intensive conversational practice on themes such as culture and civilization, and the practice of other skills such as listening, presenting, and reading. This course is offered between June 20 and September 30.

Highlights: Spain is a country of contrasts. A historic European country with bustling cities, a beautiful country with snow capped mountains and little villages, Salsa dancing and tapas, and white sanded beaches that go on forever!
         
San Sebastian is in the north of Spain, on the Atlantic coast (the best location for surf!), is near to the Pyrenees for skiing and side trips to France. It is in the Basque area of Spain, where the people are furiously patriotic.

San Sebastian is an unusually sophisticated city wrapped around one of the best urban beaches in the world, La Concha (the shell)! San Sebastian is indeed a beautiful city. It is famous for its beaches, its beach breaks, and for its cuisine! Every corner of Spain champions its culinary identity, but San Sebastian is in a league of its own.

Find out why San Sebastian is the perfect city for you. We are proud to tell you of a city unparalleled for immersing yourself in Spanish, culture, fun and festivity.

Few cities can offer so many alternatives in one single area: marvelous scenery, beaches, mountains, folklore, remarkable customs and traditions, important musical and cinematic events Jazz Festival, Film Festival, Music Fortnight as well as countless parties, Semana Grande, Carnival, Caldereros (Tinkers festival), San Sebastian's Day & as well as it offers you internationally recognized cuisine.

Spain is a centre for surfing in mainland Europe. Surfers from all around the world test the waves, especially in the Pais Vasco area where San Sebastian lies. There are three main beach breaks at San Sebastian. Playa La Conche is the famous city beach that San Sebastian surrounds. Its a great surf spot for beginners. It's a right hand beach break that is ideal in a southerly with a North West swell. You are right in the middle of the city... only a few minutes from the school. Playa Ondaratte is a left hand beach break, with nice waves for beginners to learn on. Playa La Gross is a regional classic not to miss. Its also a beach break, but from various directions. A great surf spot for beginners and intermediate surfers! It has a great long board wave, totally unpredictable day to day conditions. Extreme swell can come late September early October when sea is still warm. A nice chill out surfing spot 20 minutes away are three more beach breaks at Zaraurz and... Less than an hour away is the famous point break of Mandaka. It is a world class spot, and considered (when its on) the best surfing spot in Europe... But that's another story!

Cost in US$: From 130 per week

Spanish & Cooking

This 1 week course gives you the chance to learn about the internationally renowned Basque cuisine. At the end of each class you will get to try the dishes along with some wine. The cooking classes are Monday to Friday from 16:30 to 20:30 in groups of 10-15 students. The starting dates are July 4, 11, 18, 25 and August 1, 8, and 22. Price: 240 per week.

DELE

A 6 week course to prepare the 3 levels of Instituto Cervantes (Inicial, Intermedio, Superior). INT 20 + 10 weekly preparation classes specifically for the exam. Inscription: 50; plus

1 to 3 weeks: 195 /week;
4 to 7 weeks: 195 /week.

Business Spanish

A 4 week course, 20 lessons a week, 3 to 10 students per class. 3 levels to prepare the the Madrid Chamber of Commerce Business Spanish exam.
Starting dates: June 6th, July 4th, August 1st, September 5th.

Prices: 195 per week (+ 25 weekly Summer Supplement) *The exam fees of 120 are not included*
Methodology & culture for Teachers

Designed for non-native-speakers either having teaching experience or being interested in learning how to teach Spanish as a foreign language. This course offers:

Starting dates: July 18, August 1, August 16
Duration: 60 lessons in 2 weeks
Total price: 450
General Spanish Courses.

PLUS General Spanish Intensive courses - please go to web page

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Spain Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of 6

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad

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Year Founded: 1992