Academic CalendarJanuary-June 2018

in Albuquerque

WelCome to the best place to learn spanish

Why study spanish?Communicate with more than 450 million people in the world who speak Spanish.Develop a skill that could help expand your business, get promoted or enhance your career.Spanish is the most important language after English for international communication.

Why study at instituto Cervantes albuquerque?Instituto Cervantes is a nonprofit organization founded by the Spanish government to promote the teaching, use and study of the Spanish language and to contribute to the advancement of Spanish, Hispanic and Latin American cultures throughout the world.Instituto Cervantes is located in five continents and has more than 90 centers in more than 43 different countries around the world.We offer courses for adults, children, corporations, professionals, teachers, etc.; also complement our classes with cultural enrichment courses of the Spanish speaking.We are located at the National Hispanic Cultural Center.Our experienced teachers are highly qualified in Spanish as a foreign language. They are from different Spanish speaking countries which gives our students the opportunity to familiarize themselves with different Spanish accents.Our small classes of 6 to 12 students provide ample opportunities to practice Spanish.

Cultural aCtivitiesIn addition to our language courses, Instituto Cervantes is involved in promoting the Spanish Culture from more than 20 Spanish speaking countries. We partner with public and private institutions, companies and organisms from Spain and other countries. Be part of our community and help us out to maintain our heritage.

#somos Cervantes: patronage and sponsorship programSupport Instituto Cervantes Albuquerque and consider making a tax-deductible donation.As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, Instituto Cervantes depends on the generosity of valued individuals like you.Don’t wait! You can make your donation today by check (payable to Instituto Cervantes or via credit card by calling (505) 724 – 4777.Your donation is very important to the success of our mission and we thank you for your generosity.We offer a meeting place for specialists from various fields. We continually invite researchers and writers to debates, discussions and seminars on literature, linguistics, art, cinema, history and much more.

to attend an eventMost of our cultural activities are held at Instituto Cervantes and in most of them are free-of-charge, but it is advisable to reserve a seat, due to the popularity of the events and the number of seats is limited. To reserve a seat and receive our cultural program, please call on (505) 724-4777 or send an email to adxabq@cervantes.es.

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general spanish CoursesIt’s never too late to learn Spanish! Whether for your own personal enrichment or for professional reasons, Instituto Cervantes is the place to learn Spanish. We offer a wide variety of courses at all levels with convenient schedules, affordable prices, state of the art facilities and effective teaching methods to get you speaking Spanish from day one!

A1

A1.1 30 Hrs 30 Hrs 30 Hrs 30 Hrs 30 HrsA2.1 B1.1 B2.1 C1.1A1.2 30 Hrs 30 Hrs 30 Hrs 30 Hrs 30 Hrs

30 Hrs 30 Hrs 30 Hrs

30 Hrs 30 Hrs 30 Hrs 30 Hrs

30 Hrs 30 Hrs 30 Hrs

30 Hrs

A2.2 B1.2 B2.2 C1.2A2.3 B1.3 B2.3 C1.3

B1.4 B2.4 C1.4B1.5 B2.5 C1.5

C1.6

A2 B1 B2 C1

beginners: a1.1 - a1.2This level is for students with no prior knowledge, or a very basic knowledge, of Spanish. Students will understand and use familiar expressions, communicate basic phrases used in everyday situations, introduce themselves and others, and ask or answer simple questions.

advanCed beginners: a2.1 - a2.2 – a2.3Understand and employ full sentences and frequently used expressions in personal, shopping, local environment, and employment contexts. Learn to describe routine tasks. Describe your background, immediate environment and current situation in simple terms.

A1

B2

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A2

B1 intermediate: b1.1 – b1.2 – b1.3 – b1.4 – b1.5Learn to formulate simple, connected sentences on familiar or interesting topics. Understand and employ descriptions of commonplace situations at work, school or leisure. Describe experiences, events, hopes, and ambitions, or briefly give reasons for opinions and plans. Students will be able to communicate at a basic level while traveling in a Spanish speaking country.

advanCed: b2.1 – b2.2 – b2.3 – b2.4 – b2.5Understand the main abstract and concrete ideas in complex texts. Interact fluently and spontaneously with native speakers, without strain for either party. Write clear, detailed essays on a wide range of subjects, and explain your point of view in detail.

superior: C1.1 – C1.2 – C1.3 – C1.4 – C1.5 – C1.6Recognize nuance and subtext in a wide range of texts. Express yourself fluently and spontaneously. Use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic, and professional purposes. Write clear, well-structured essays on complex subjects, showing controlled use of grammatical patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.

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aCademiC Calendar First semester

January 20 marCh 26

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B2.5B2.4

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M & W 6:00pm 8:00pm

M & W 6:00pm 8:00pm

M & W 1:30pm 3:30pm

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T & Th 6:00pm 8:00pm

M & W 12:00pm 2:00pm

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M & W 12:00pm 2:00pm

T & Th 6:00pm 8:00pm

T & Th 4:00pm 6:00pm

T & Th 9:00pm 11:00pm

M & W 6:00pm 8:00pm

T & Th 4:00pm 6:00pm

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T & Th 10:00am 12:00pm

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M & W 6:00pm 8:00pm

M & W 6:00pm 8:00pm

S 12:30am 3:30pm

F 5:00am 8:00pm

S 12:30am 3:30pm

S 9:00am 12:00pm

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F 9:00am 12:00pm

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F 9:00am 12:00pm

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T & Th 6:00pm 8:00pm

T & Th 10:00am 12:00pm

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M & W 10:00am 12:00pm

M & W 6:00pm 8:00pm

M & W 10:00am 12:00pm

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M & W 4:00pm 6:00pm

M & W 10:00am 12:00pm

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M & W 4:00pm 6:00pm

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Superior LeveL

B1.1T & Th 6:00pm 8:00pm

S 9:00am 12:00pm

B1.1

B1.2T & Th 4:00pm 6:00pm

S 12:30pm 3:30pm

B1.2

B1.3T & Th 9:00am 11:00am

F 5:00pm 8:00pm

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B1.4

B1.5

M & W 6:00pm 8:00pm

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T & Th 4:00pm 6:00pm

S 12:30pm 3:30pm

B1.5

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2018

Spring april 2 / June 11

Winter

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speCial CoursesAp SpAniSh LAnguAge And cuLTure prepArATion courSe

eL ArTe deL FLAMenco:

LA grAMáTicA en Su uSo: (grAMMAr courSe)

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converSATion courSeS

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This course will be taught in the target language and you will have the opportunity to practice the followings skills: Spoken and Written Interpersonal Communication, Audiovisual Interpretive Communication and Spoken and Written Presentational Communication. In order to achieve these goals, we will provide you with strategies, resources, and activities for learning an effective AP Spanish world language and culture aspects, promoting both fluency and accuracy in language use and not to overemphasize grammatical accuracy at the expense of communication.

We will explore in depth all the keys and characteristics that define the musical art of flamenco. The lessons are in English enriched with Spanish vocabulary to emphasize its foundations and to appreciate the language with which the flamenco songs are expressed.

If you want to improve your Spanish you should think in this course. The knowledge of the grammar in order to use it correctly when speaking the language. It is based on specific items or topics that tend to prove complicated for intermediate and advanced students. The goal of the course is to learn grammar through authentic uses of the language in order to reinforce the theoretical and practical knowledge of the language.

In the case that you want to know more about the Hispanic culture, you will enjoy this course. The cinema is one of our most cultural values. There you can analyze the different styles around our history and coun-tries. To many people, it was the only way to express our thoughts.

An intensive course is ideal for people who want to make rapid progress in a short time. Our goal is to help students use the language in different contexts using appropriate vocabulary, verb conjugations and sentence structure. You will acquire more confidence in using your Spanish, enhance your fluency and expand your vocabulary. Classes cover all aspects of learning the Spanish language (oral and written communication, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation).

Spanish for Corporations (Classes can take place at your own business address)Reach new business opportunities in the Spanish and Latin-American markets.Motivate your employees’ performance and enhance their expertise.Acquire specialized business vocabulary and oral and writing skills.Learn the importance of cultural nuances in negotiations.Courses are customized according to your business’ requirements, number of employees and their Spanish proficiency level.

deceMBer 18Th – 22nd MArch 26Th – 30Th B1/ B2

B1/B2 B1/B2

MonThLy

ALL LeveLS

15 hourS / $195 20 hourS / $252.8

12 hourS. / $151.68 12 hourS. / $151.68

8 hourS / 101.12$

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SpAniSh For MedicAL perSonneL

SpAniSh For hoTeL MAnAgeMenT

SpAniSh For hoMeSchooLerS

From essential phrases to specialized terminology each medical Spanish class is tailored to your needs. We offer classes customized for physicians, specialists, residents, medical students, physicians assistants (PAs), hospital and office nurses, nurse practitioners (NPs), hospital managers, medical assistants, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, midwives...

The course aims primarily to give the student a good grounding in Spanish language, given that this is essential to the development of good communication skills. Students will learn to how to hold their own in any situation where good communication is required, with a special focus on the tourist industry. Activities all involve as much tourism terminology as possible, in order to familiarize students with the kind of lexis they will encounter on a day-to-day basis.

Instituto Cervantes is offering a wide range of Spanish classes for homeschoolers based on their age and knowledge level. Students will be taking an exciting journey into the Spanish language and culture. They will be learning and practicing Spanish through diverse activities such as songs, games, crafts, dance, drama, and art. These activities will be based on the student’s age group. At the same time, students will be learning about the Hispanic cultures and traditions of the multiple Spanish speaking countries.This class is taught by a native speaker, who has several years of professional experience teaching children Spanish as a second language.

SpAniSh onLine

Instituto Cervantes offers the possibility of learning Spanish on line, at your pace and with no fixed schedule. AVE Global offers a complete program from beginning to advance with test samples and more than 10.000 exercises and interactive activities. Learners can learn by themselves or with the help of an online tutor.

speCial Courses

children have a natural ability to easily learn a foreign language.research shows that children who learn a second language have a higher rate of success in their education and their subsequent adult careers. Spanish is already the second international business language and the third most used language on the internet. The importance of Spanish in the united States will only continue to grow. Speaking Spanish provides students that competitive edge they will need for future college admission and job placement in our emerging global economy.

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SpAniSh cLASS For hoMeSchooLerS

MoMMy And Me cLASS

AFTerSchooL SpAniSh cLASS

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SpAniSh For hoMeSchooLerS STudenTS LeArn BeST When They Are hAving Fun

SuMMer cAMp: “AvenTurAS en eSpAñoL”MoMMy And Me

AFTer SchooL progrAM

Instituto Cervantes is offering a wide range of Spanish classes for homeschoolers based on their age and knowledge level. Students will be taking an exciting journey into the Spanish language and culture. They will be learning and practicing Spanish through diverse activities such as songs, games, crafts, dance, drama, and art. These activities will be based on the student’s age group. At the same time, students will be learning about the Hispanic cultures and traditions of the multiple Spanish speaking countries.This class is taught by a native speaker, who has several years of professional experience teaching children Spanish as a second language.

Classes are taught completely in Spanish and introduce new vocabulary weekly. We strive to immerse our students in a Spanish speaking environment and will use guides and drawings when teaching new vocabulary. We also offer the possibility of having access to Spanish course on-line ¡HOLA AMIGOS!, a revolutionary new educational tool to teach children Spanish. This course is designed to adapt to the unique learning style and individual pace of your child. Through games and stories, children learn Spanish by assimilating vocabulary and fundamental concepts of grammar – and practice them in guided activities – on your computer at home or school.

Instituto Cervantes and the National Hispanic Cultural Center team up again to offer a fun, intensive Spanish language and cultural experience tailored for children aged 6-11.From 9am to 3pm, children will be involved in a variety of classroom and outdoor activities including games, songs, arts, crafts, theatre, dance and much more! Camp Dates: July 9th - July 27th, 2018Time: 9am - 3pm. (Before and aftercare camp available)Registration begins: March 1st, 2018.

Would you like your child to learn a second language? Don’t wait until he or she is older.Start exposing your child to a second language now and take advantage of the cognitive skills your child will develop. Your child will learn by listening, seeing, touching, imitating, and practicing. The class is taught with songs and games to make it fun and engaging, whilst also maximizing learning. Mommy & Me is designed for moms or dads that would like to help their children to naturally develop a second language. It is never too early to start exposing your child to a new language. This class welcomes children from 1 to 4 years old, accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Instituto Cervantes is pleased to introduce its new Spanish class for children. Curriculum adaptable to different ages and group sizes.Wide variety of materials.Role-Playing reinforces practical conversations.Meets ACTFL and CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference) standards.

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SpAniSh iMMerSion TripS For SchooL groupS (ALL yeAr round)

Mornings: (9.00 am - 12.00 pm) Spanish Language & Culture immersion classes designed according to the needs, linguistic competence and curriculum of each group. Spanish Language Arts Modules: (Literature, History, Culture, Social Studies, Arts, Linguistics, Native-American Studies).Afternoons: (1.00 pm - 5.00 pm) New Mexican Interactive Cultural Workshops in Spanish’ different topics on New Mexican and Hispanic Culture: Dance, Music,History and Traditions, Food, Arts Nature, Legends, Cinema, etc.Cultural guided visits in Spanish: Albuquerque’s Old Town, Santa Fe, Palace of the Governors, Indian Pueblos, Rio Grande, Sandia Peak.

deLe

The Diplomas DELE are official qualifications certifying the degree of competence and mastery of Spanish, granted by Instituto Cervantes on behalf of the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport of Spain. The DELE examination provides for all the different variants of the Spanish language. The DELE examinations have been designed following the guidelines of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) of the Council of Europe, which ensures a practical way of establishing a standard, international and objective measurement of the level that should be reached at each teaching stage, and in evaluating results.

exAMinATion dATeS And price 2018

diplomas and CertiFiCations

A1 A2

C1B1

$105 $110

$165 $130

A1 Schoolers

$105

A2/B1 Schoolers

C2B2

$130

$180$150

The prices for taking a DELE exam vary depending on the exam you wish to take. We always try to offer special discounts for our students.

FeBruAry Friday 9th - Levels A2 - Register before January 10th.

ApriL Friday 6th - Levels A1, A2, B1, B2 and C1 - Register before February 14th.

MAy Friday 18th - Levels A1 Scholar, A2/B1 Scholar - Register before March 28th. Saturday 19th - Levels A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2 - Register before March 28th.

JuLyFriday 13th - Levels A2, B1, B2 and C1 - Register before May 23th.

SepTeMBerFriday 14th - Levels A2 - Register before August 1st.

ocToBerFriday 5th - Levels A2, B1 and B2 - Register before August 22nd.

noveMBerFriday 9th - Levels A1 Scholar, A2/B1 Scholar - Register before October 3rd.Saturday 10th - Levels A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2 - Register before October 3rd.

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contact us for more information. new courses are coming soon!acabq@cervantes.es / Tel. +1 505 724 4777

ccSe

The most relevant information on the CCSE tests (Constitutional and Socio-Cultural Knowledge of Spain). Passing this exam has become a mandatory requirement for all people wishing to obtain the Spanish nationality.

dATeS oF ccSe exAMS And regiSTrATion periodS

SieLe

SIELE is the International Assessment Service for the Spanish Language), promoted by Instituto Cervantes (IC), Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Universidad de Salamanca (USAL) and Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA). SIELE certifies degree of proficiency for the Spanish language with four tests: Reading comprehension, listening comprehension, written expression and interaction and Oral expression and interaction, and takes as reference the levels established by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) from the European Council (A1, A2, B1, B2 and C1). SIELE is digital, flexible, agile, international and of a high qualityMore information about SIELE Certificate at the official site https://siele.org/en/home/ (in Spanish, English and Portuguese) Register at https://siele.org/elige-certificado/ (in Spanish, English and Portuguese) and get your SIELE Certificate.

The CCSE exams are held the last Thursday of each month, except in the months of August and December, when there will be no call. In addition, candidates will have two different schedules, so that they can choose the one that best suit their needs, at 18:00 or at 20:00.

January 25th

DATE

February 22nd

March 22nd

April 26th

May 31st

June 28th

July 26th

September 27th

A1 & A2

LEVELS

October 25th

B1 & B2

November 29th

A2/B1

C1 & C2

from September 11 2017 to January 4, 2018

RegiStRAtion peRiod

from September 11 2017 to February 1, 2018

from September 11 2017 to March 1, 2018

from September 11 2017 to April 5, 2018

from September 11 2017 to May 10, 2018

from September 11 2017 to June 7, 2018

from September 11 2017 to July 5, 2018

from September 11 2017 to September 6, 2018

January 28th, 2018

RegiSteR BeFoRe

February 25th, 2018

nov, 5th, 2017

november 26th, 2017

March 25th, 2018

May 27th, 2018

Feb. 5th to 23rd, 2018

dAteS

March 5th to 23rd, 2018

nov. 13th to dec. 1st, 2017

dec. 4th to 23rd, 2017

April 2nd to 21st, 2018

June 6th to 22nd, 2018

from September 11 2017 to october 4, 2018

from September 11 2017 to november 8, 2018

TrAining WorkShopS And courSeS For TeAcherS oF SpAniSh

Accreditation Courses for Examiners Would you like to know more about the DELE exams in order to be able to help your students? Would you like to have a better understanding of the exam’s format and criteria that are used to evaluate the oral section? In addition, if you would like to obtain accreditation to be a DELE examiner, perhaps the following courses will be of your interest.AimsTo familiarize yourself with the different levels of the Instituto Cervantes curriculum and the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). To gain an insight into the behind-the-scenes workings of the test, to learn to use the grading system of the oral test and to be able to prepare and examine students of different levels

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instituto cervantes Albuquerque at The national hispanic cultural center

1701 4th Street SW Albuquerque, nM 87102