Summer Mature Teen Residence Program in Barcelona, Spain

  Spain

• Barcelona: 
Barcelona

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Dates: Year Round

Description: Worldly Barcelona, city of artists, museums, home of Picasso, the entire city an architectural exhibition featuring brilliant mosaics, riotous ornamentation, stained glass, marble...it would take years to take in all of Barcelona's attractions. Visit, for example, La Pedrera, an apartment building designed by Gaudi in 1910. Imagine a building that creeps monstrously around a corner, an amusement park haunted house of bulging eyes, laughing mouths and peephole windows, wave after wave of stone, entanglements of wrought-iron seaweed. Imagine getting away with something so outrageous in 1910. Or watch the passing parade of people on famous Las Ramblas; sit at sidewalk cafés and listen to ordinary citizens debate art; stroll the Gothic Quarter--the ancient heart of the city, a labyrinth of narrow cobbled streets that wind around Roman walls with imposing stone towers. In the evening, feel the breeze from the Mediterranean Sea that laps the coast of this spectacular, unforgettable Spanish city.

Course:

The main objective of this Spanish course in Spain is to improve conversational skills. In this course, the emphasis of classroom activities is therefore the development of the students' abilities to speak and understand spoken Spanish. Classes are conducted entirely in Spanish and students are given plenty of opportunity to develop their practical speaking skills. Attention is also paid to grammar, vocabulary, reading and writing skills, and a wide variety of materials are used including published materials from many sources, and materials written by the teachers. While the atmosphere in the classroom is relaxed and informal, you should be prepared to work hard and participate fully. Classes take place Monday to Friday from 9:30-1:30 while the cultural and social activities take place in the afternoons and evenings. Please see our sample schedule page for more information.

Teachers:

All teachers are experienced, extensively trained in teaching Spanish as a second or foreign language and many have master's degrees or equivalent teaching qualifications. They are known to be firm yet fun and work hard to ensure that you will get the most out of your class time in a full-immersion environment.

Accommodation:

Students are accommodated in double or triple rooms in Residencia ROCA located 15-25 minutes by public transportation from the school. Shared washrooms are located on each floor and some rooms have ensuite washrooms. The bedrooms are equipped with wardrobes, writing desks and chairs, desk lamps, bookcases and mirrors. Linens and towels are provided and changed weekly. The residence also has TV room, solarium, terrace, coin-operated laundry and unlimited free internet access.

Meals:

You can choose either breakfast only or half-board, which consists of breakfast and dinner. For any meals you do not take at the residence you are free to enjoy many of the hundreds of outstanding restaurants, cafes and tappas that can be found throughout the city.

Cost in US$: From USD 1,510 for 2 weeks

Additional costs:

- Travel to and from Barcelona
- Airport drop-off (pick-up is included in the program fees): USD 120 per person; USD 70 per person for two or more people
- Pocket money: We recommend that you allow for USD 150 to USD 200 US per week for optional activities and excursions that not part of the standard program
- Meals: for students who choose the breakfast only option, we recommend that you allow for USD 8 to 10 per lunch and USD 10 to 15 per dinner; for students who choose half-board (breakfast and dinner), please allow for USD 8 to 10 per lunch

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Spain Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups of Max. 10 students per class

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

The Learning Traveller's Mission Statement: The Learning Traveller offers a wide range of full-immersion language study programs in some of the most interesting and beautiful locations worldwide. Our priority languages are French, Spanish, Italian, German, Japanese, Chinese (Mandarin) and Russian. Our programs focus on summer and gap year. Depending on language level, start dates are every Sunday. Accommodation options are homestay or student residence. All schools offer rich and diverse cultural activities and excursions. We aim to provide an unparalleled counseling service before, during, and after an individual or group's language study experience.

Year Founded: 2003