SPANISH COURSESSUMMER TERM 2011

INSTITUTO CERVANTES20Th ANNIVERSARY

SPECIAL PROMOTION

j a n u a r y - m a r c h

www.sydney.cervantes.es

LETTER FROM DIRECTOR

THE INSTITUTO CERVANTES WILL SOON BE TWENTY YEARS OLDThe Instituto Cervantes came into being on 21 March 1991, as a Spanish public institution for the promotion of the language and culture of Spain and the other Spanish-speaking countries. This means, of course, that the Instituto Cervantes will be celebrating its 20th “birthday” during 2011. Consequently, we are congratulating ourselves. Not only because this is a special anniversary, but also because of the amazing growth of the institution during that time. The fact is that currently we have more than 70 centres in more than 40 countries throughout the world.Just looking at 2010, the Instituto Cervantes has had a 12% increase in enrolments in comparison with the previous year; a 13% increase in the number of candidates enrolled in the Diplomas in Spanish as a Second Language (DELE); a 27% increase in students enrolling in the Virtual Spanish Classroom (AVE) program; and a growth of 20% in members of the Associated Centres Network. Furthermore, the Instituto received five awards between September 2009 and August 2010. Yet the most important thing is the fact that these figures clearly illustrate the enormous interest there is around the world in learning our language and our culture.The Sydney centre of the Instituto Cervantes, inaugurated by their Majesties, the King and Queen of Spain, on 25 June 2009, makes a significant contribution to these figures. Each term the number of students enrolled has grown, as well as the number of people attending our cultural activities. Meanwhile, the number of people taking the Diploma in Spanish as a Second Language (DELE) examinations has almost doubled over this year.This is why we at the Sydney centre are also celebrating the 20th birthday of the Instituto Cervantes. We intend to do this by organizing a series of activities throughout the year. But also, and perhaps most importantly, by offering considerable discounts on the fees charged for our Spanish courses. We hope that this will facilitate access to our courses to all of those people who are interested in learning our language and getting to know more about our culture. Everyone is welcome!

Isidoro CastellanosDirector

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SUMMER TERMINDEXInformation About Instituto Cervantes 03

general Courses 04-05

Super Intensive Courses & Intensive Courses 06

Special Courses 07

DELE Exams in Australia & New Zealand 08-09

Courses On-line 10

Enrolment & Registration and Payment Options 11

Fees & Discounts 12

Enrolment Forms 13

Terms and Conditions 14

Our Library 15

Cultural Activities 16

Contact Details 17

WHO ARE WE?Instituto Cervantes is the only Spanish Language and Cultural Centre endorsed by the Government of Spain whose purpose is to promote the language and culture of Spain and all the Spanish-speaking countries.It is the largest organization in the world concerned with the teaching of Spanish, and it maintains a presence in over 40 different countries throughout 70 centres.

LEARN SPANISH!•More than 400 million people around the world speak Spanish, the

second language of international communication.•Travel with greater ease & discover the cultural richness of the

Spanish speaking world.•Expand your business, get a promotion or change your career. Learning Spanish at Instituto Cervantes Sydney•Interactive classes, you not only learn, you enjoy learning.•Our students from A1.2 onwards have free access to AVE (on-line

learning) and are eligible to receive a free library card valid for a year.•Day, evening and Saturday classes.•Rich cultural program related to the Spanish and Latin-American

world.•New equipment and the most up-to-date technologies.

LANgUAgE COURSESInstituto Cervantes offers comprehensive language courses aimed at developing the students’ ability to understand, speak, read, and write in Spanish.Communication is the objective of the class, so students will be encouraged, from day one, to use the language actively and to interact with other students. Grammar will be used as a tool to reinforce the students’ language skills, which means that during the class there will be time to practice both fluency and accuracy.

CLASS SIZEClasses consist of a maximum of 12 students.

TEACHERSAll our teachers are highly qualified native speakers.

LEVELSOur academic program for general language courses follows the levels presented by the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). The CEFR describes what a learner is supposed to be able to do at each level using the foreign language. These descriptors can be applied to any of the languages spoken in Europe, which provides a valuable basis for the common recognition of language qualifications. Each of our five levels, from basic user to independent user, is divided into different courses and each course consists of 30 hours of class attendance given in a period of approximately 10 weeks.

Come once a week and improve your speaking, writing, listening and reading skills in an interactive and dynamic environment.

BOOkSA1: Nuevo Ele Inicial 1, SM International. Student book and Exercise book.A2: Nuevo Ele Inicial 2, SM International. Student book and Exercise book.B1: Aula 3, Difusión. Student book with CD.B2: Aula 4, Difusión. Student book with CD.C1: El Ventilador, Difusión. Student book & CD & DVD.

LEVELS A1 AND A2A1: A1.1, A1.2 and A1.3BreakthroughAfter A1 the students will be able to express themselves simply in basic and predictable everyday life situations.

A2: A2.1, A2.2 and A2.3WaystageAfter A2 the students will be able to express themselves adequately in basic social situations and communicate satisfactorily in everyday life situations.

At the end of level A1 and level A2, students sit an exam in order to obtain the corresponding certificate and proceed to the first course of the next level.

Course Day(s) Time Term

A1.1 Mon 06.00 pm – 09.00 pm 31.01.11 – 04.04.11

Wed 10.00 am – 01.00 pm 02.02.11 – 06.04.11

Sat 10.00 am – 01.00 pm 05.02.11 – 09.04.11

A1.2 Mon 06.00 pm – 09.00 pm 31.01.11 – 04.04.11

Wed 10.00 am – 01.00 pm 02.02.11 – 06.04.11

Sat 10.00 am – 01.00 pm 05.02.11 – 09.04.11

A1.3 Tue 06.00 pm – 09.00 pm 01.02.11 – 05.04.11

A2.1 Wed 06.00 pm – 09.00 pm 02.02.11 – 06.04.11

Thu 06.00 pm – 09.00 pm 03.02.11 – 07.04.11

Sat 10.00 am – 01.00 pm 05.02.11 – 09.04.11

A2.2 Tue 09.00 am – 12.00 pm 01.02.11 – 05.04.11

Tue 06.00 pm – 09.00 pm 01.02.11 – 05.04.11

A2.3 Tue 06.00 pm – 09.00 pm 01.02.11 – 05.04.11

INFORMATION ABOUT INSTITUTO CERVANTES gENERAL COURSES03 04

NEW COURSE!!!!! Come to Instituto Cervantes to study 2 hours twice per week.

A1.1 Tue+Thu 06.00 pm – 08.00 pm 01.02.11 – 05.04.11

LEVELS B1 AND B2B1: B1.1, B1.2, B1.3 and B1.4ThresholdAfter B1 the students will be able to express themselves reasonably accurately and with a degree of flexibility in familiar but more complex everyday life situations.

B2: B2.1, B2.2, B2.3, B2.4 and B2.5VantageAfter B2 the students will be able to communicate fluently and with sufficient accuracy, using an appropriate register of formality, to express their ideas well, using language suitable for the situation.

SUPER INTENSIVE COURSESWould you like to acquire a basic knowledge of Spanish in only one month? Enrol in these courses!

INTENSIVE COURSESDo you need to learn Spanish FAST? These courses will enable you to achieve your short-term goals quickly. For A1.1 and A1.2 only!

LEVEL C1C1: C1.1, C1.2, C1.3, C1.4, C1.5 and C1.6ProficiencyAfter C1 the students will be able to express themselves fluently and spontaneously, using the appropriate register for the context of the conversation and the intentions of the speaker.

At the end of level B1 and level B2, students sit an exam in order to obtain the corresponding certificate and proceed to the first course of the next level.

At the end of level C1, students sit an exam in order to obtain the corresponding certificate and proceed to the first course of the next level.

Course Day(s) Time Term

B1.1 Tue 06.00 pm – 09.00 pm 01.02.11 – 05.04.11

B1.2 Mon 06.00 pm – 09.00 pm 31.01.11 – 04.04.11

B1.3 Wed 06.00 pm – 09.00 pm 02.02.11 – 06.04.11

B1.4 Mon 06.00 pm – 09.00 pm 31.01.11 – 04.04.11

B2.1 Mon 06.00 pm – 09.00 pm 31.01.11 – 04.04.11

B2.2 Tue 06.00 pm – 09.00 pm 01.02.11 – 05.04.11

B2.3 Mon 06.00 pm – 09.00 pm 31.01.11 – 04.04.11

B2.4 Wed 06.00 pm – 09.00 pm 02.02.11 – 06.04.11

B2.5 Thu 06.00 pm – 09.00 pm 03.02.11 – 07.04.11

Course Day(s) Time Term

A1.1 Mon+Tue and Wed+Thu

10.00 am – 13.00 pm 10.01.11 – 25.01.11

Course Day(s) Time Term

A1.1 Tue + Thu 06.00 pm – 09.00 pm 01.02.11 – 03.03.11

A1.2 Tue + Thu 06.00 pm – 09.00 pm 08.03.11 – 07.04.11

Course Day(s) Time Term

C1.1 Thu 06.00 pm – 09.00 pm 03.02.11 – 07.04.11

C1.2 Thu 06.00 pm – 09.00 pm 03.02.11 – 07.04.11

C1.3 Mon 06.00 pm – 09.00 pm 31.01.11 – 04.04.11

C1.4 Mon 06.00 pm – 09.00 pm 31.01.11 – 04.04.11

C1.5 Wed 06.00 pm – 09.00 pm 02.02.11 – 06.04.11

C1.6 Wed 06.00 pm – 09.00 pm 02.02.11 – 06.04.11

gENERAL COURSES

SUPER INTENSIVE COURSES & INTENSIVE

COURSES05 06

SPECIAL COURSESAs well as the general courses, Instituto Cervantes offers a variety of Spanish language courses specially designed to meet the interests and needs of our students.

CONVERSATION COURSEWith our 30 hour conversation courses you will improve your speaking skills and you will become more proficient in Spanish. In the classes you will develop vocabulary, reinforce grammatical structures and gain fluency. Course materials will be selected according to students’ needs and interests

PRIVATE LESSONS (FROM 1 TO 3 STUDENTS)These lessons are tailored to address individual’s particular needs and take place at Instituto Cervantes. Lessons can be one-on-one or groups of up to three. A minimum purchase of 15 hours, which must be used within three months, is required. The schedule will be established before the start of the course.

SPANISH FOR BUSINESS*This 30 hour course is for professionals who wish to learn the norms of business communication and business practice in the Spanish speaking world.

SPANISH FOR TRAVELLERS*This crash course for beginners lasts 5 weeks with 6 hours per week and will provide you with the language used in daily situations while travelling.

SPANISH FOR TEENAgERS (11 -15 YEARS OLD)*This 15 hour program is specifically designed to meet the needs and interests of students between 11 and 15 years old. The topics and course materials used throughout the program have been included to help students to learn the language in context.

*These special courses depend on student demand. A minimum number of students is required per course. If you are interested, please send an email to acx1syd@cervantes.es or call us on 92749200

SPANISH AND HISPANIC AMERICAN LITERATURE COURSE30 hours advanced course. Through the study of some of the most relevant Spanish and Hispanic American authors, students will strengthen and improve their command of Spanish. The reading list will be adjusted to suit the students’ needs and interests.

If you want to have a certificate of proficiency in Spanish or a Spanish language diploma that is valid throughout the world, you can register at Instituto Cervantes for the DELE (Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera).

IMPORTANT: from November 2010 six different DELE levels equivalent to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) levels are offered at the Institute.

CONVERSATION COURSE

Thu 06.00 pm – 09.00 pm 03.02.11 – 07.04.11

LEVEL A1 Students will acquire sufficient linguistic competence to understand and use daily expressions that are frequently employed in any part of the Spanish-speaking world for satisfying immediate needs.

LEVEL A2 Students will be able to understand frequently used daily phrases and expressions related to areas of experience which are particularly relevant to them (basic information about you and your family, shopping, places of interest, occupations, etc.).

LEVEL B1 Students will obtain sufficient linguistic ability for understanding and responding appropriately in most normal day-to-day situations and for expressing desires and needs in a basic way.

LEVEL B2 Students will be able to give detailed information about general subjects, express themselves fluently and write long texts. They will be able to use communication strategies in order to hold conversations in different contexts and situations.

LEVEL C1 Students will be able to produce clear and detailed texts on relatively complex topics, and will develop interpretative strategies for reading sophisticated texts. They will be able to take part in any conversation or discussion and to recognize idioms, sayings and colloquial expressions

LEVEL C2 Students will be able to express themselves fluently and convey subtle nuances with precision.

LITERATURE COURSE

Thu 06.00 pm – 09.00 pm 03.02.11 – 07.04.11

SPECIAL COURSES

DELE EXAMS IN AUSTRALIA AND

NEW ZEALAND07 08

Examination date: Friday and Saturday, 20th and 21th May 2011 Enrolment period: From 21th February until 15th AprilMore information: Visit http://diplomas.cervantes.es or contact prof1syd@cervantes.es

PREPARATION COURSES FOR DELE EXAMSIf you are planning to sit the DELE exam (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 or C2) and want to get familiar with its dynamics, its parts and its exercises, Instituto Cervantes offers a 15 hour preparatory course of five weeks. After the course, you will be able to use your knowledge of Spanish in a more efficient way in order to get a better grade.

ON-LINE COURSES TO PREPARE FOR THE DELE EXAM: B1 & B2These courses are organized following the same structure as the DELE exams. You will find important information in each section, the scores required to pass each of them, the time, and much more.

DURATION: 15 to 20 hours of individual work. More than 140 activities.FEE: $99 per module

EXAMINATION CENTRES:

SYDNEYInstituto Cervantes22-24 City RoadChippendale NSW 2008prof1syd@cervantes.es

MELBOURNEAsesoría Técnicaasesoriamelbourne.au@educacion.es

CANBERRAConsejería de Educaciónspainedu.au@educacion.es

AUCkLANDAsesoría de Educaciónasesoriaauckland.nz@educacion.es

You can now learn on-line at your own pace using the Aula Virtual de Español (AVE). AVE is an interactive platform specifically designed by the Instituto Cervantes for distance learning.

Currently Instituto Cervantes of Sydney offers individual courses without a tutor. Courses with tutor assistance will be incorporated soon. You can enrol for these courses at any time and a username and password will be provided to you and allow you to complete the course in a three-month period.

Levels: Beginners – Intermediate – Advanced – ProficiencyFee: $99 per module, password valid for three months

DELE EXAMS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND09 10COURSES ON-LINE

(AVE)

No prior knowledge of Spanish?Complete beginners can enrol directly in our A1.1 course without a placement test.

Some knowledge of Spanish?All students, except absolute beginners and continuing students from Instituto Cervantes in Sydney, must undergo a placement test prior to enrolment in order to be placed in the most appropriate course.

When can you take the placement test?IMPORTANT! Placement tests will take place between 17th January - 28th January in the following days and hours:

ENROLMENT FEES

DISCOUNTS

REgISTRATION AND PAYMENT OPTIONS

If you need to take the placement test after 5:00 pm or if you want to have a specific time and date to avoid waiting, call 02 9274 9200 or write to acx1syd@cervantes.es to make an appointment.Placement tests will be held at the Institute. Tests last approximately for 45 minutes and consist of an oral and a written part.Please note that there is a $50 fee for the Spanish assessment test that will be deducted from the course fee.

2011 is the 20th anniversary of the foundation of the Instituto Cervantes.

You can register in person at the Instituto Cervantes during office hours or after taking the placement test. Payment options: Visa, MasterCard and EFTPOS.

You can also pay by bank transfer or bank deposit. Payments should be sent to us as a scanned copy by email (ic.sydney@cervantes.es) or by fax (02 9749 222), indicating your name and course level in the bank transfer reference.Bank account detailsCommonwealth Bank of AustraliaBranch: 48 Martin Place Sydney NSW 2000Account name: Instituto CervantesBSB: 062000 Account number: 12965391

ENROLMENT & REgISTRATION AND PAYMENT OPTIONS11 12

Mon - Thu 09:30 am – 05:00 pm

Friday 09:30 am – 01:30 pm

general courses 30 hours

$560Intensive courses 30 hours

Special courses 30 hours

Special courses 15 hours

$275DELE preparation 15 hours

Individual on-site (1 to 3 students)

15 hours $1500

Spanish on-line (AVE) 1 course

$99DELE on-line courses (B1 or B2)

1 course

Saturdays Courses 10%

Morning Courses 10%

Enrolment in two courses at the same time 10%

Consecutive re-enrolment 10%

Special courses 10%

20th Anniversary Special Promotion for enrolment between Jan 4-Jan 21, 2011

15% discount

Office hours

Mon - Thu 09:00 am – 09:00 pm

Friday 09:00 am – 02:30 pm

ENROLMENT FORM 2011✓ Please indicate your choice(s):

Summer Term 2011 (31 January - 9 April)

Autumn Term 2011 (27 April – 11 July)

Winter Term 2011 (18 July – 24 September)

Spring Term 2011 (10 October – 21 December)

PERSONAL DETAILSStudent’s name

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COURSE

LEVEL DAY

TIME : MORNING / EVENING

TYPE OF COURSE:

GENERAL (10 weeks)

SUPER INTENSIVE (2,5 weeks)

INTENSIVE (5 weeks)

CONVERSATION COURSE

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•Students should consider their personal commitments and circumstances before enrolment as we regret that no fees are refundable under any circumstances once the course has started. No partial refund can be granted for classes not attended and no postponement can be allowed.

• Cancellations must be made in writing enclosing the receipt, at least one day before the beginning of the course.

• The Instituto Cervantes reserves the right to cancel a course in cases of insufficient student numbers or unforeseen circumstances, in which case students can choose to enrol in a similar course or obtain a full refund.

• By enrolling, students receive 3 months´ access to AVE and a free library card, valid for a year.

• Students are responsible for acquiring the course materials (student and exercise book).

• Courses include a 5 minute break after 60 minutes of class.

• Classes consist of a maximum of 12 students.

• All requests to change enrolment status (class level, time or day) must be made during the first week of the course and in writing. They require the approval of the Head of Studies and, although we will do our best to accommodate all students, there are no guarantees that your request will be approved. Please be advised that, in the event of a course change, students will be responsible for any applicable price adjustments.

• Instituto Cervantes reserves the right to change teachers at any time for any course.

• From the first day of class, Spanish will be the main language throughout the course.

• The minimum age to study at Institute Cervantes is 16 years.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS13

Instituto Cervantes of Sydney offers a rich cultural program related to the Spanish and Latin-American world.

16CULTURAL ACTIVITIESThe Library of the Instituto Cervantes is now open. Our library’s mission goal is to promote the teaching and the use of Spanish as a second language and to contribute to the dissemination of Spanish and Hispanic American culture in non-Spanish speaking countries.The Library offers free access to its facilities and its services are available to any user throughout Australia.

LIBRARY OPENINg HOURSMonday-Thursday: from 12pm to 2pmand from 3.30pm to 6pm

*The library is closed between 2pm to 3:30pm Friday: from 10am to 2pm

Students of the IC of Sydney are eligible to receive a free library card valid for a year!

For information regarding our library services and library card fees, visit http://sidney.cervantes.es/en/library_spanish/library_spanish.htm

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18CONTACT DETAILS

22-24 City RoadChippendale NSW 2008

www.sydney.cervantes.es ic.sydney@cervantes.es

T: (+61 2) 9274 9200F: (+61 2) 9274 9222

OPENINg HOURS:Monday-Thursday: 9:00 am – 9:00 pmFriday: 9 am – 2:30 pmSaturday: 10 am – 1 pm

PUBLIC TRANSPORT:Buses: You can get to Instituto Cervantes by alighting at the corner of City Road and Broadway or Glebe Point Road. For more information, please visit http://www.sydneybuses.nsw.gov.au

Trains: Central station and then bus to City Road

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