Spanish General Course

SCHOOLIN’

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Course description

The general course is for students who want to learn Spanish at their own path during their stay. The courses focus heavily on speaking and communication skills: the morning consists of 2 lessons in communication skills and special topics. These lessons provide the opportunity to learn the local culture and customs.
The classes stress the use of language in everyday situations, working on all the language skills. Textbooks and a variety of other materials are used in instruction, including role-playing, newspapers, magazines and other materials. Topics include: fluency practice, media studies, film and theater, local culture, current events, politics, and research using the internet.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every first Monday of the month
Classes per week
4 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 55 min)
Class days
Monday, Wednesday and Friday

Class times

Morning session
09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Morning session
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Jaen.

Class size

Average 6 students
Maximum 9 students

Student age

Age range 18 - 95 years old
Average 25 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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"An Enjoyable Way to Learn or Improve Language Skills"

Anne Funderburk, student from USA

I guess that the school is fairly slow in November in that I had a private class three times in the week that I was in Jaen.
I was staying in Jaen for a week, and had looked for options for Spanish lessons; Schoolin' was tho only option I found.
Ruth, at Schoolin' was very helpful before my trip in describing the program, and also helping me figure out transportation to and from Jaen.
As a teacher Ruth was excellent; we spent most of the time speaking in Spanish (I'm at about an intermediate level), and she used the blackboard to clarify things. Her manner of teaching through conversation was very helpful to me, and I enjoyed our sessions.
The facility was adequate, and comfortable for two people, but would have felt quite crowded if there were many more of us in the room.

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Date of study
6 Nov 2023 - 10 Nov 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Great experience, dedicated teaching."

Michael Saenger, student from USA

I booked a two-week study course in Spanish language skills at Jaen, Spain. My instructor was Ruth Moreno, and my class was co-ordinated through the central office of Schoolin'. Everything went very smoothly; the fee was reasonable, and when it became clear that there would not be enough students for a full-size class, they arranged a program of individual lessons instead. Jaen is a delightful city. There are a number of museums, and the Cathedral and Arabian baths are particularly spectacular. It's also close to a lot of other interesting places: Malaga, Seville, Granada, Cordoba. I was there with my son, and on weekends we travelled to a number of nearby cities and historic sites.

Most of all I can say that the instructor was outstanding. Ms. Moreno has detailed knowledge on how to improve Spanish skills, and she helped me with vocabulary, idioms, and conjugation. Aside from technical skills, she is also very energetic and imaginative in her pedagogy. I never had the sense that a moment was wasted. She carries an enthusiasm that would make anyone want to improve their language skills. As a result of the environment she created, I had no problem with my own motivation to be at class every day on time, and to take notes and learn. When we were working on the subjunctive, she showed a video of a Spanish song that focuses on verbs in that form, and printed off the lyrics so that we could go through the grammar one line at a time. The past tense is hard for me, and she was patient and helpful throughout. Fantastic learning experience. At the end of the two weeks, she drove me and my son (who was travelling with me) to a local market so that we could get a unique perspective on the local culture. We shared coffee together to mark the end of a wonderful experience.

My teacher was highly trained, warm and charismatic. I would recommend her very highly. The program in general is well organized and carefully run.

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
1 Jul 2022 - 15 Jul 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"A great learning experience !"

Timothy Marks

Classes - the teaching method is very 21st century , which is a breath of fresh air compared to many other couses I´ve done , we are given the self confidence and language chunks to improve in leaps and bounds and I reckon this will be the thing that most students remember most fondly about Schoolin´ .


Teacher - Our teacher Ruth is an inspiring and enthusastic facilitator who uses fun for learning , underpinned by a deep knowlegde of her beloved first language -spanish . I´ll definitely be staying in touch with her for further tips on travelling around Spain as she also has a great knowledge of the Iberian peninsula , it´s history , geogoraphy , culture and even it´s geology

location - Using the extra curricula activities and ¨experience Jaen ' sheets we were able to uncover some hidden corners of this very spanish town that otherwise would have been hidden . Furthermore Ruth´s wide ranging network of friends were more than willing to let us practice our spanish with them , always with a smile and endless patience . This was the 'homework ' tasks Ruth encouraged us to do while enjoying ourselves .

facilities - the school has everything that you need as is located close the the most interesting parts of Jaen

activities - quiz nights , futbolin competitions, treasure hunts , flamenco and sevillianas dance lessons , gastro tours (tapas in Jaen are free with every baby-lager ordered ) and even I ordered a typical oufit bespoke and great value for money .

housing - I stayed in a clean , comfotable 3 storey house dead close to schoolin' , like a hundred second walk , along with other partipants on the course , a Japanese girl , a South Korean girl and a girl from Estonia . I payed by the month and this included bills like electricity , water and gas .I had my own room and my own keys and was able to come and go as I pleased . I liked the classic Andalucian interior styling and felt like I was in the real Spain .

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Duration of study
9 weeks
Date of study
7 Jan 2019 - 15 Mar 2019
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Yes

"Really worthwhile. I learned a lot and my confidence to speak Spanish improved massively."

Fraser Gray

I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Schoolin. The classes were good fun, teachers were patient and I had the opportunity to do lots of speaking as the groups were 4-6 people. I feel I improved a lot during my time there.

The staff were brilliant both in and out of the class as well as improving my Spanish they also gave me loads of great tips for places to see in Jaen and places close by.

Jaen is a really great city, small enough that I wasn't overwhelmed but big enough that it has everything you need. Great nightlife too.

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Duration of study
20 weeks
Date of study
7 Oct 2018 - 24 Feb 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
[email protected], Head manager at Schoolin' at SCHOOLIN’ responded to this review.
14 February 2019

Thank you really much!
We really enjoyed ourselves masively as well with you.
Hope we can meet each other soon!

"It was worth it"

Axel Orthgieß

I had a great time there and I learned a lot. The school was good and the atmosphere was very pleasant. The groups were small which is very important. This means that the teachers could give their attention to everybody sufficiently. And all of us had the opportunity to practice speaking a lot. By the way the teachers were really cool :)

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
3 Sep 2018 - 21 Sep 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
[email protected], Head manager at Schoolin' at SCHOOLIN’ responded to this review.
14 February 2019

Extremely happy having you at Schoolin', your dedication was undoubtlely involved in all your learning process, gorgeous student!
Hope to see you soon again!

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Housing

SCHOOLIN’ offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast

175 €
weekly
Age range: 18 - 95 years old
Location: In the city center of Jaen
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, free internet, tV room, air conditioning, and heating
Distance to school: 15 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
175 €
Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying Spanish in Jaén. The home is between 10-15 minutes away from the school on foot. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Students must be 18 years old and older.
The apartment is sited along one of the most beautiful parks of Jaén. Landscapes from there are simple astonishing.
The owner is social well known, hence you may have the chance of depart with many people.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged 15 € when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Jaen based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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