Why learn Spanish?
Learning a language contributes to the cultural enrichment of every person and a language can be useful in many occupational or social situations. Spanish is the official language in twenty-one countries and is the second most spoken language in the world. Speaking Spanish allows one to be in contact with millions of people, in Europe or in America, and this opens doors professionally and commercially.Professional aspects aside, learning Spanish can provide cultural advantages such as being better able to appreciate Spanish and Hispanic art, the impressive world of painting, architecture and literature and to be in touch with and converse with the Spanish and Hispanic people in their own language.
What is Spanish Works, Inc. role in arranging a Study Program?
- Guidance in obtaining a visa.
- Guidance in choice of housing: homestay, apartment, residence, etc.
- If a problem with classes or housing arises, contact Spanish Works and the problem is usually resolved within 24 hours.
- If college credits are to be transferred to your college/university, Spanish Works will furnish your college with a transcript from the school.
- Help with receiving credits from U.S. universities for study abroad.
- General orientation is given before student leaves for study abroad.
- Work with student to determine courses as well as course levels.
- Arrange for cell phone access abroad before departure from U.S.
- From 9 am to 4 pm PST a member of the Spanish Works team will answer your call: 305.942.5757/707.431.1655
Housing
Many housing options are available. You may select a homestay with a family and opt only for breakfast, two meals or three meals a day. There are also student rooms which are very basic and have a bath for every two or three rooms and a kitchen on the same living level. There are hotels for those students who would like to have cleaning services. There are also residences which are like dorm rooms at the universities in the States. You may choose a single room or a double room, living with a roommate. If you have any special housing needs or dietary restrictions, they can be arranged as well.Travel
Although Spanish Works, Inc. is not a travel agency per se, we can make travel suggestions in order to coordinate your flights with your school schedules. Spanish Works, Inc. can also recommend various travel agencies but is not responsible for flight difficulties if there are any.What kind of Spanish program fits your needs?
Since there are many programs in the 49 countries listed on the website, you will have to decide what kind of Spanish program fits your needs.
The programs include Intensive, Super-Intensive, one-to-one (one teacher, one student). Basically, in these aforementioned programs, there are three components: conversation, grammar and culture with the emphasis being on conversation.
However, for those students who want to study international law, translation, trade and commerce, and Spanish for business, there are many schools that excel in these areas. There are also internships available for students who have studied for four weeks and would like to intern in corporations, hospitals and schools.
Art, music, and literature courses in Spain and in Latin-America are offered to all students.
Special teaching seminars for Spanish teachers and professors are offered several times a year.
Courses in oenology and cooking are very popular.
The 50+ can enjoy tailor-made Spanish classes with interesting excursions during weekends and at the end of the course.
Courses for bilingual students who would like to improve their writing skills in the target language are also offered.
So there is a study program for everyone. What you have to decide is which program is best for you. One of Spanish Works’ team members can help you choose such a program.
Please e-mail dorothy@spanishworksinc.com or call 707.431.1655 /305.942.5757 for information.
