Special Courses and Thematic Workshops

Special Courses and Thematic Workshops

If you want to delve deeper into a specific aspect of the Spanish language, such as its grammar or spelling, or into a specific communicative activity such as oral interaction, written expression, or reading comprehension, prepare your exams with expert examiners to obtain the DELE diplomas, learn in detail about some aspect of Hispanic culture, such as its cinema, its literature, or its music, we await you at the Instituto Cervantes in Los Angeles.

To register, write to us at cursos.losangeles@cervantes.org

Summer Schedule

Courses in June

Basic Spanish for Travelers

Duration: 15 hours

Description: This course is aimed at people who intend to spend their holidays in a Spanish-speaking country and want to have basic Spanish knowledge to get by in the environment (restaurant, shop, accommodation, transport, etc.)

Price: $375

Enrollment: From May 19th to June 9th.

MODALITY

LEVEL

DAY

SCHEDULE

COURSE DATES

Online

A1.1 - A1.2

Tuesday and Thursday

From 09:00 to 12:00

From June 10th to 26th

 

Courses in July

Basic Spanish for Travelers

Duration: 15 hours

Description: This course will prepare you to live an authentic experience when you are on vacation in a Spanish-speaking country. You will immerse yourself in the practical Spanish you need to confidently navigate every moment: from ordering delicious dishes in a local restaurant to finding the perfect accommodation, getting around easily on transportation, and enjoying every purchase in stores.

Price: $375

Enrollment: From May 19th to July 14th.

MODALITY

LEVEL

DAY

SCHEDULE

COURSE DATES

Online

A1.1 - A1.2

Monday to Friday
(every day, 1:30 h)

From 09:30 to 11:00

From July 16th to 29th

Online

A1.1 - A1.2

Monday to Friday
(3 days a week, 3 h)

From 17:00 to 20:00

From July 16th to 25th

 

Last Call! Prepare for your Adventure in Spain

Duration: 20 hours

Description: This course is the gateway to Spain for university students who are going on an exchange there and want to navigate confidently from the very first moment. Throughout the sessions, everyday situations they will experience upon arrival will be addressed: from getting around on public transport to ordering in a shop or enjoying a bar, as well as navigating the university or even the doctor's office. In addition, essential sociocultural aspects will be covered that will make their adaptation to the country much easier and more enriching.

Price: $500

Enrollment: From May 19th to July 14th.

MODALITY

LEVEL

DAY

SCHEDULE

COURSE DATES

Online

A1.1 - A1.2

Monday to Friday
(every day, 1:30 h)

From 12:00 to 14:00

From July 16th to 29th

Online

A1.1 - A1.2

Monday to Friday
(2 days a week, 3 h)

From 15:00 to 17:00

From July 17th to 31st

 

Start Speaking Fluently (Conversation)

Duration: 14 hours

Description: This course offers a safe space for students with a high beginner level of Spanish who want to start speaking more confidently. In each session, we will explore a different topic, providing the opportunity to use and consolidate the vocabulary and structures typical of the A2 level, as well as incorporate key expressions to make the conversation flow more naturally.

Price: $350

Enrollment: From May 19th to July 14th.

MODALITY

LEVEL

DAY

SCHEDULE

COURSE DATES

Online

A2

Wednesday

From 17:00 to 19:00

From July 16th to August 27th

 

Hispanic Passport: Traveling Through the World of Spanish (Conversation)

Duration: 14 hours

Description: This course invites students to explore the variety of the Hispanic world through Spanish, its culture, and its expressions. In each class, a different country will be explored: we will learn about its people, customs, accent, typical expressions, gastronomy, music, and much more. We will work with videos, real texts, and communicative activities that will allow you to expand your vocabulary, improve your comprehension, and express yourself more fluently in Spanish.

Price: $350

Enrollment: From May 19th to July 14th.

MODALITY

LEVEL

DAY

SCHEDULE

COURSE DATES

Online

From B1

Tuesday

From 17:00 to 19:00

From July 15th to August 26th

 

Between Lines and Brushes: Spanish Through Art

Duration: 14 hours

Description: In this special Spanish course for adults, the world of painting in the Hispanic sphere will be explored as a starting point to practice oral expression, enrich vocabulary, and discover new ways of seeing and speaking. Each session will focus on a painter or a significant work of art in Spanish: from great classical masters such as Goya or Sorolla to more contemporary artists. We will work with images, texts, videos, and communicative dynamics that invite you to observe, interpret, debate, and express yourself more fluently in Spanish.

Price: $350

Enrollment: From May 19th to July 14th.

MODALITY

LEVEL

DAY

SCHEDULE

COURSE DATES

Online

From B2

Thursday

From 17:00 to 19:00

From July 17th to August 28th

 

Courses in August

Last Call! Prepare for your Adventure in Spain

Duration: 20 hours

Description: This course is the gateway to Spain for university students who are going on an exchange there and want to navigate confidently from the very first moment. Throughout the sessions, everyday situations they will experience upon arrival will be addressed: from getting around on public transport to ordering in a shop or enjoying a bar, as well as navigating the university or even the doctor's office. In addition, essential sociocultural aspects will be covered that will make their adaptation to the country much easier and more enriching.

Price: $500

Enrollment: From May 19th to August 6th.

MODALITY

LEVEL

DAY

SCHEDULE

COURSE DATES

Online

A1.1 - A1.2

Monday to Friday
(every day, 1:30 h)

From 12:00 to 14:00

From August 11th to 22nd

Online

A1.1 - A1.2

Monday to Friday
(2 days a week, 3 h)

From 15:00 to 17:00

From August 12th to 26th

If you have any questions, write to us at cursos.losangeles@cervantes.org

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