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Learn Spanish in TENERIFE

Full immersion Spanish Language courses are offered at the Don Quijote Spanish School  in the city of Puerto de la Cruz in Tenerife. The City:  Population: 38,500 (Island of Tenerife: 220,000). Location: Tenerife is the largest island of the Canary archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean.  Tenerife is called “the island of eternal spring”, the average temperature here is 27 degrees Celsius. A mountain chain runs through its centre. In the heart of this chain, there is a gigantic crater: Teide (the highest peak in Spain). It offers one of the most spectacular landscapes of the world. Tenerife has beaches with soft, clean sand that is sometimes black (from its volcanic origin) and sometimes golden. The carnival of Tenerife is a world-famous festivity and takes place all over the island but it shines with all its splendor in Puerto de la Cruz and Santa Cruz.

Puerto de la Cruz has international attractions, excellent restaurants, cafés, and other facilities which contribute to its busy air. Numerous national and international congresses and conventions are held there. The island has good communications, especially with the Spanish peninsula, by numerous sea and air links. There are flights to Tenerife every day from Madrid and several times a week from Barcelona, Bilbao, Malaga and Seville. There are also many links from this main island to the rest of the Canaries, especially between Tenerife and Gran Canaria, with regular air and ferry service every day.

Excellent location to learn Spanish all year round!

Don Quijote Spanish School Tenerife The Don Quijote Tenerife Spanish school is located in the Edificio Bélgica, a traditional Canaries building. Just 5 minutes walking from Martiánez Beach, 2 minutes from the famous ‘Lagos Martiánez’ and 10 minutes from City Hall. The Spanish school has 7 well lit classrooms, a teachers’ room, a patio, office, multimedia classrooms, and a recreation area with television, hi-fi, library and videos. Due to its magnificent location you will be just minutes from beautiful beaches and recreational opportunities.

Spanish Language Courses 2010:

(All programs: Please add USD 100.00 Lingua Service Worldwide Application fee. See Application Procedures.)

All group prices include: Spanish lessons as listed below, 24 hour emergency phone assistance, study and cultural advisor, welcome dinner, guided city tour, student card,  pick-up service at bus/train stations for Sunday arrivals (limited hours!), Spanish study materials and Spanish books, Spanish dancing and/or Spanish singing lessons, use of computer, video and library, Internet access with free e-mail services, use of tennis tennis rackets, and use of video tapes and cassettes (even use of a Walkman if you forget your own!). All Courses also include 5 FREE cultural Spanish lessons per week.

Starting dates 2010: Intermediate and advanced students may start any Monday.  Complete beginners MUST start on the dates listed below:

Holidays 2010:   1 January, 2 February, 24 February, 6 January, 1-2 April, 1 May, 30 May, 16 July, 15 August, 12 October, 1 November, 6 December, 8 December, 25 December.

Additional courses available: (please contact us for prices and details!)

• Business
• Teachers Refresher Course
• Tourism
• International management
• Intensive Business Course (Barcelona Only)
• Spanish for Life (36 week course)

Accommodations 2010:

Accommodations in Tenerife are offered in host families (single room or double room occupancy available for students traveling together) or in shared apartments.

Shared room discount for family, apartment share and residence accommodation are available for students traveling together.  Please contact us for details!

*Laundry service is included in host family pricing.

Activities

A welcome dinner is offered on the beginner starting dates and a guided city walking tour is given on those dates also. One extra cultural class is offered every day covering subjects such as Gastronomy (learn how to make a Paella), Spanish History, social issues of Spain today, etc. Spanish Dancing and singing lessons are scheduled on a regular basis (not available at Don Quijote Barcelona!). Use of the multimedia room, free e-mail, videos, walkman, music tapes and tennis rackets are included in the price of the course. For those students that are interested in meeting and talking with Spaniards and exchange program is offered (however, please be aware that about half of the conversation time is expected to be done in English). A "Cultural Adaptation" counselor is available to assist students with any problems they may have adjusting to the new cultural environment.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Prices are subject to change due to fluctuating foreign currency rates.

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