SAN SEBASTIAN: Course Information

Recognized for its committed professors, Lacunza’s dedication goes beyond the classroom to student accommodation and extracurricular activities. Lacunza’s methodology is very practical and requires a wide use of the language in the classes. For example, following a grammar lesson, you are required to apply what you have learned to a practical, real world situation. The exercises are first very controlled, and then are practiced more freely so you incorporate the new structures into your speech, while gradually adding new vocabulary.

Courses are structured into 8 levels, from total beginners to proficiency. Two teachers coordinate each group’s classes together with the director of studies. Lessons are 45 minutes long.

1. Intensive Course
From 4 to 12 students per class. 20 lessons a week. Classes are normally in the morning, but in July and August students may be placed in an afternoon schedule. 9:30am to 2:00pm or 3:00pm to 7:30pm.

2. Intensive + 1
Classes as above but with one private hour per day additional

3. Intensive + 2
Classes as above but with two private hours per day additional

4. Superintensive
From 4 to 12 students per class, 30 classes a week. Available only during late June through early August.

5. Private Course 20

6. Private Course 30

7. Executive Course
One week, 40 lessons, includes 4 lunches with the teacher and one dinner. Starts every Monday. Material can be highly customized.

8. Junior Summer Course
For teenagers from 14 to 17, Spanish courses on a separate campus, accommodation with families, and a complete activity program.

Start Dates 2012: between June 4 and August 24. Beginners must start July 2 or August 6. Please request full information if you are interested in this program.

Students can add on an optional surf course, a comprehensive water sports course, participate in half day excursions or full day excursions.  The sports package can be added in place of the regular excursion package for an additional 42 Euros per week.

9. Summer Camp

Offered for 7 to 15 year old students during the month of July.  3 hours of class along with supervised activities.  Students can arrange to stay overnight or participate in the day portion of the camp.  The following options can be chosen: Half day is 9:30h to 14:00h, Full day is 9:30h to 19:30h, and overnight. 

10. Christmas Course
Students register for the course of their choosing. Included in this week is a welcome party on the Sunday you arrive and a New Year's dinner party on New Year's Eve. Students may also enjoy a San Sebastian Panoramic tour, a trip to the Guggenheim Museum and Dinner, skiing in the Pyrenees and a trip to Fuenterrabia at additional cost. Please contact Language Link for full details on this program.

Courses to add to the Intensive or Private Courses

11. Surfing Course
One hour a day lessons, Monday to Friday. Maximum of 6 students with the monitor. All materials are provided (board, wetsuit, insurance, hot shower in winter). This program will run year round.

12. Methodology and Culture
Non-native Spanish teachers can brush up Spanish and receive new ideas and material for classes. 60 lessons about methodology and different aspects of the Spanish culture. High intermediate level or more required.

13. Cooking Course                                                                                                           8 hours of Sociedad Gastronómica with a local chef. Shopping, visit to the Sociedad, and cooking lessons. Class conducted in Spanish. Start date every Tuesday from June 7 to September 27. Every other Tuesday during off season.  Please note that the class is conducted in Spanish and runs for two hours every afternoon on Tuesdays to Fridays.

STUDENTS

Coming from 40 different countries, about 20% of Lacunza’s students are from the USA, with Europeans being the highest percentage. The minimum age is 17 (but there is a special Junior Program for ages 14 - 16.) There is a wide range of ages and backgrounds. Some adults come as couples or with a friend, but many arrive unaccompanied and are quickly able to find interesting friends both in the school and in the city.

The reasons for studying are just as varied...some for professional purposes, others for travel, and even those who just enjoy the cultural and intellectual stimulation. Students also come at any level of Spanish, ranging from absolute beginners to advanced.

CALENDAR

If you are not a beginner you can start on any Monday. However, we strongly recommend that you choose an official start date. If you do not start on an official start date, you will not have your orientation until your second week. Beginners MUST begin on any of the below start dates.

Start Dates 2012 – January 9; February 6, March 5; April 2, April 16; May 7; June 4, June 18; July 2; July 16, July 30; August 20; September 3, September 17; October 1; November 5; December 3.

There is a summer supplementary price increase per week (included in prices as shown) during the summer period of July 2 to August 20.

2012 Holidays (no makeups or pro-rated tuitionfor missed days) - Jan 1, 6, 20; April 22, 25; Oct 12, 25; Nov 1; Dec 6, 8

Teen Program Start Dates 2012: between June 4 and August 24. Beginners must start July 2 or August 6.


 

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