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Since 1983 C.E.I. & Languages has converted students in a professional manner with solid formation which will help to develop brilliantly within the mark of ethics. This objective will be accomplished only with an exceptional teacher, technical methods and appropriate support with quality control. The reason administrations, organizations, enterprises and individuals, trust us and permit us to be the leading enterprise in formation. If you learn in C.E.I & Languages you can obtain the maximum benefits of your time and money. We combine language, culture and history. We offer levels in Spanish languages which fall within the framework of European Languages under this category.

Beginner A1 Upper-intermediate

B2

Elementary A2 Advanced C1

Intermediate B1 Proficiency C2

You will learn how to form fundamental grammatical and communicative structures in Spanish, such as greetings, talking about yourself, giving an opinion, conjugating verbs in the present tense, describing yourself and others and talking about likes and dislikes, among other skills.

This Spanish level is for those students who have some previous knowledge of basic Spanish structures. You will increase your

level of grammar and vocabulary and be able to express yourself functionally in various communicative contexts.

This Spanish level is designed for students who already have a general command of some of the more complex structures in the Spanish language and a good vocabulary base. You will make the leap from expressing yourself at a functional level to achieving a certain level of fluency in the language, accompanied by a greater comprehension of the Spanish way of life.

Students at the advanced level already feel comfortable communicating in social situations and speak with a certain degree of fluency. You will largely expand upon your ability to debate and express opinions in detail; to link phrases and sentences cohesively; and to converse about more specific topics outside the realm of commonplace linguistic interchanges.

This Spanish level is for students who already have a solid grasp of the Spanish language and are able to communicate effectively. You will learn to express your ideas at a more abstract level by perfecting your grammar skills and dominating idioms, as well as gain a wider knowledge of Spanish culture.

This Spanish level is for those students with a high command of the Spanish language who want to perfect all areas of linguistic proficiency in order to fully become bilingual. You will focus on refining your oral and written skills while developing a global perspective of Spanish culture in relation to your particular field of interest.

DELE is the official test in Spanish as a foreign language and stands for Spanish Diploma as a Foreign Language (Diplomas de Español como Lengua Extranjera).

The DELE Spanish language test is also internationally recognised as the official Spanish language exam for none native Spanish language speakers (like the TOEFL test is for the English language), a nice way to study Spanish in Spain.

There are three different options available at the DELE Spanish language exam depending on the level of the students who want to study Spanish in Spain.

The first level is the basic level (Nivel Inicial) which is for students with a elementary knowledge of Spanish. This level is for students who have studied Spanish language for a short period, with a basic understanding of the Spanish grammar and who understand and communicate in situations that require minimal Spanish language skills.

The second Spanish language course level is the intermediate (Nivel lntermedio) which is for students who are able to understand and speak the Spanish language in everyday situations and who have a good knowledge of the Spanish grammar.

The third level is the advanced (Nivel Superior) and is for students who have studied Spanish for a longer period and have a full understanding of the language and the Spanish culture and who are able to communicate in an advanced level in all situations.

DELE is the official test in Spanish as a foreign language…

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CEI & LANGUAGES combines different pedagogical techniques, centred on a communicative approach, in order to reach every kind of learner. Our goal is to equip you with the skills and concepts necessary to feel comfortable understanding others and making yourself understood in any Spanish-speaking environment. In order to achieve this goal, the teacher combines both theory and practice, addressing all of the linguistic and functional pragmatic aspects of the spoken language, along with key socio-cultural information essential for gaining proficiency. Grammar, reading, writing, listening, speaking and vocabulary are always integrated in order to approximate the student to an authentic communicative environment.

As a CEI & LANGUAGES student, you are also encouraged to develop intercultural competence with a combination of knowledge, skills, and attitudes that will lead you to create positive relation-ships with the society that surrounds you.

Cooperative learning is a successful teaching strategy in which small teams, each with students of different levels of ability, use a variety of learning activities to improve their understanding of a subject. Each member of a team is responsible not only for learning what is taught but also for helping teammates learn, thus creating an atmosphere of achievement. Students work through the assignment until all group members successfully understand and complete it.

Cooperative efforts result in participants striving for mutual benefit so that all group members:

Gain from each other's efforts. (Your success benefits me and my success benefits you.)

Recognize that all group members share a common fate. (We all sink or swim together here.)

Know that one's performance is mutually caused by oneself and one's team members. (We cannot do it without you.)

Feel proud and jointly celebrate when a group member is recognized for achievement.

Research has shown that cooperative learning techniques:

Promote student learning and academic achievement.

Increase student retention. Enhance student satisfaction with

their learning experience. Help students develop skills in oral

communication. Develop students' social skills. Promote student self-esteem. Help to promote positive race

relations.

The Academic Department is made up of the Academic Coordinator of Spanish and the teaching staff. All our teachers are university graduated (in philosophy, philology, history or literature) and have been specifically trained to teach Spanish as a Foreign Language. They also have a master's degree in Spanish for foreigners, which guarantees their competence as excellent educators. For a better running of the courses, the Academic Department organizes a weekly meeting in order to monitor the students' progress.

CEI & Languages combines different

pedagogical techniques, centred on a

communicative approach…

Cooperative efforts result in participants striving for

mutual benefit…

All our teachers are university

graduated…



Guadalajara is approximately 40 minutes from Madrid; you can get here by highway or turnpike. In addition, it is perfectly communicated with Madrid by buses and railroad lines.

Infantado Palace - Guadalajara Besides that good situation inside the Peninsula, the city is characterized by its tranquillity and the easy access to all its services. It is not necessary to move around a lot and it has high-quality hotels, new and adapted to everyone's needs. Guadalajara's cultural offer and complementary activities are very attractive throughout the year, with shows, theatre, exhibitions, concerts, courses… and its monuments are very interesting and full of history.

Nearby Madrid, Guadalajara is famous in history thanks to personalities such as the Marques de Santillana and outstanding Mendoza’s family, with the Infantado and Don Antonio Mendoza palaces, San

Francisco and San Ginés churches and other types of monuments, such as the Luis de Lucena chapel and the Alamin Tower which forms a very interesting tourist route in order to enjoy the unique attractions of this province.

Luis Lucena Chapel - Guadalajara

The airport Madrid- Barajas is as closed to Madrid city centre as Guadalajara city centre which makes it easy to visit the capital of Spain. Madrid is a stunning city offering visitors as many activities as you can simply imagine. Between Madrid and Guadalajara there is also an incredible town, Alcala de Henares, universally popular as one of the best writers in the word, Miguel de Cervantes, was born there. Alcala de Henares has been Humanity and National Heritage city since 1998 and is one of the most popular towns in Spain.

We cannot forget that the city has companies specialized in high-risk sports, trekking, horses, quads...

Guadalajara's cultural offer and complementary

activities are very attractive…




This is one of the most beautiful and well preserved treasures of Guadalajara. It is located approximately an hour and a half from Madrid and we can get there by car or bus.

The Doncel - Siguenza

Siguenza is an old medieval city with its cathedral, its paved streets, its hand-made shops… It is important to highlight its medieval fair, where the city gets elegant offering the whole tradition and the charm from within.

Siguenza Cathedral

Although the Parador Nacional de Turismo is the most important hotel of the province there are other possible lodgings with facilities to carry out your meetings or events as our rural houses and our special hotels, an alternative full of charm.

Parador Nacional de Turismo

The gastronomy is exquisite in the city and the surrounding area, with top-quality products which are cooked traditionally. It is very typical the matanza (slaughter) or the asado (roast)...

Nature and everything surrounding it is of special interest in the area. To go for a walk in the field or to descend a cascade is a sample of what is waiting for you.

Trillo, Cogolludo and a long etcetera of towns located in the whole country can be perfect for you if you're looking forward to surprising yourself pleasantly.

Ducal Palace - Pastrana

Each one of them has something that makes it special and characteristic: Trillo with its cascades of crystalline water that invite to take a break, Pastrana with its

Royal Hostelry, and Cogolludo with its beautiful Renaissance palace...

The rural lodgings are also unforgettable, so we are sure you will come back. Maybe now, these names don't sound familiar, but is there a reason not to dare to know us? With more than 2000 Km to walk, to ride or cycle, riverbeds, green railways, paths and cattle ways this is the largest ecotourism and cultural corridor in Europe.

Everything is waiting for you…

Siguenza is an old medieval city with

its cathedral…

Nature and everything surrounding it is of

special interest in the area.

The rural lodgings are also unforgettable, so we

are sure you will come back.





Spanish in Live Stones is a leading company in the sector which offers courses for perfectioning the Spanish language for those interested and professionals of the world of restoration of buildings and historicals monuments with live experience with the authors and the results.

Spanish in Live Stones depends on the experience of C.E.I. & Languages, company specialized in language learning and tourism.

The courses are held between Guadalajara and Siguenza

The length will be 15 days The courses will be held from the

middle of January until the end of November

We will organize a one month length special course (in September) every year

Classes of 8 students (maximum) 40 hours of Spanish language course.

Monday- Friday 4 hours per day Professional visits with a guide to

Siguenza´s workshops of masonry, foundry and carpentry

The visits to cultural heritage places will take place in Guadalajara and Siguenza.

The taxes include:

Courses and academic material Transfers to Siguenza Classes and visits to restoration and

cultural heritage








Spanish Dance: arrangement of all activity, transfer to the dance school, enrollment...

Trips to Madrid: travel

management, tickets to museums ...

Possibility of the following

workshops: Spanish cuisine. Spanish Literature... Wine tasting.

Season ticket for summer pool and indoor pool.

Welcome reception and farewell dinner with teachers.

Capea in Fuentelencina and

taurine school visit in Guadalajara.

Shall be considered the holidays

and important events in the province so that students have the opportunity to include them during their stay.

Before their arrival, the student must inform about any complementary activities in order to check availability and get information about the price.






February April May

San Matías de Tendilla’s fair

Theatre Festival Arcipreste de Hita

Medieval Marketin Tamajón. Music Week in Guadalajara.

June July Storytelling festival in

Guadalajara Medieval Market in Molina de Aragón.

Medieval Market in Hita Medieval Festival in

Siguenza.

September November

Wine fair in Mondéjar. Fescigu

(Solidarity Film Festival) Tenorio Mendocino

City Theatre Award Buero Vallejo Guadalajara.





Torija has a wide range of monumental, typical Castilian villages, which include its imposing castle, crowning the valley that leads to the city of Guadalajara, its walls and a magnificent Renaissance church. Its artistic heritage is complemented by splendid landscapes and natural environments as Ardal or Pico de la Cantera.

The quality of the old buildings has earned a declaration of a Historical Site for Brihuega. At the entrance of the village stands a roll or pillory and part of the old

wall built by the Arabs and rebuilt after the Reconquest (XIII century).

You can’t miss this charming town on your Castles route around Alcarria described by Nobel laureate Camilo José Cela.

Landscape and peasantry come together in a strong and austere environment, bathed by the passage of a young and Crystal River Tajo.

When visiting this beautiful city, you will be surprised by their ancestral homes, the Monastery of Santa Maria de Ovila founded in the late twelfth century by Alfonso VIII, the interior of the parish church of Santa

María de la Estrella, XVI century, the museum of Prometeion…

This noble town has important examples of artistic and cultural heritage which has made it possible to be declared a Historical Site. Here you can find not only the reflections written by Camilo José Cela left in their path during his trip to the Alcarria, but the adventures and misadventures of the famous Princess of Eboli, lover of luxury and controversial stories that marked the course of her destiny .

Its historic center preserves the medieval streets forming a set of great interest today declared a Historic Artistic. Some of the views we recommend are: The Conception Franciscan convent, (XVI century), the Ducal Palace (XV century), the College of San Buenaventura (XVII century), the collegiate church of Our Lady of the Assumption (thirteenth -XIV), The Teresian museum, with memories of Santa Teresa in Pastrana, paintings, sculptures, documents on Santa Teresa.



It is a beautiful example of medieval town that preserves important monuments of different periods and picturesque spots, with outstanding Romanesque religious architecture. Besides this villa has a famous appreciation for the traditional celebration during 800 years Caballada, Pentecost Sunday, designated as National Tourist Interest.

It is located very close to Aliendre River Valley. It has a variety of flora and fauna. Its monuments include the parish church of the seventeenth century.

This is a monumental villa settlement which is formed by numerous historical and steep narrow streets..

Dukes of Medina Palace (XV century - Historic Monument. Art):

Plaza Mayor (Sobreportalada) and Fountain "The Fridge" (medieval Store frozen snow)

St. Mary's Church (XVI century), José de Ribera canvas of inside)

St. Peter's Church (S. XVI) Ruins of the Monastery of San

Antonio Convent of Carmen (facade) Romanic Church of Bethlehem Castle Ruins Ermitas de San

Antón, La Soledad, San Isidro, Vírgen del Val y San Miguel.

"Picnic area of Zarzilla" ( Stone

tables and benches, barbecue and fountain)

Archaeological Site of "Lomo" Arab Bridge over the river Sorbe

(Be-wood Sorbe) Mass of Pine groves (300

hectares) Riverside Aliendre



The Natural Park Tejera Negra Beech is set by rivers Lillas and Brambles, born in the valley glacier and a representative Buitrera and exceptional beech forest, one of the southernmost of Europe, preserved thanks to its special microclimate and isolation.

This Is a Romanesque parish church. This style retains only the south wall. We highlight interesting vaults, the tower and the chapel of Montufar (seventeenth century).

Of great interest is the set of black architecture, including its church, slate and wood base. About the village are the ages of great tradition and natural beauty, which hosts the Dance of the Blessed, ten days after Corpus, declared of tourist interest.

Umbralejo is hidden in a forest of pines and some oak trees. It has approximately 70 buildings between houses, barns and other structures, the same as already used in the eighteenth century, now fully rehabilitated as lodging, dining, workshops , classrooms, storage of tools and materials, etc.

Small town surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes of outstanding botanical and fauna value

It is a small town which has the magnificent church of San Bartolomé, rural Romanesque S.XII, and declared national monument in 1965.

In Villacadima we can admire a Romanesque style parish church.

This is a typical settlement with mountain architecture; houses are built with stones from the surroundings and slate roofs.



It is also worth mentioning the surrounding area of the castle of Riba Santiuste or the historic-artistic Palazuelos ... or the unique setting of the Natural Park of Barranco del Rio Dulce.

Where?: In the north of the province of Guadalajara as part of the western foothills.

Parador Nacional de Turismo

The Doncel - Siguenza

Siguenza Cathedral





Workshops of recycling, renewable energy, natural resources, environmental gymkhanas, forest days, trips to the Alto Tajo region of Molina de Aragón and places with special cultural and landscape value, entertainment and multi-adventure, hiking, biking, climbing wall, archery…

The facilities are located in the province of Guadalajara, near the Alto Tajo Natural Park, in the countryside.

Rural hostel, fully adapted, with

capacity from 20 to 100 seats. Dining Room and Cafeteria:

capacity 120 people. Outdoor Picnic area 120 people Multipurpose Room: 200 people

(280 m²) 2 classrooms with capacity for 20

and 25 people respectively Audiovisual room for 40 people Library and games room Orchard Multi sport pitch (football,

basketball, volleyball) Pool Rope Park in height with zip lines

and Tibetan bridges, playground and games village.


Spanish and Nature Camps

Duration Classes Accomodation & Activities Price

1 week 37 hours Spanish language Full board accommodation and access to

all walking and hiking activities 410 € per person

.

Minimum group of 10 students. Consult Special rates for two weeks





We offer different accommodation options for

students to choose according to their preferences and

interests:

Independent apartments with one

or two bedrooms.

Spanish Host Families.

Hotel.



The living room with all necessary furniture, TV and a large sofa bed for two people.

Complete bathroom

The kitchen is fully equipped with appliances (washer, dryer, oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, coffee ...) and crockery.

One bedroom apartment: one bedroom with queen-size or twin beds 1.50 m 0.90 each, sofa bed (sleeps two) in the living room and bathroom.

Two bedroom apartment: one

bedroom with a bed of 1.50, another bedroom with two beds of 0.90, sofa bed in the living room (for two people) and two bathrooms.

All apartments are equipped with clean bed linen (sheets, pillows, blankets ...) and bath towels.

Cleaning (10 euros per day) and / or dry cleaning prior charge of it.

Internet service, with daily charged of 1.25 euros.

Service air conditioning, daily charged of 2.25 euros. (1hab) and 3.25 (2hab)

The buildings where the apartments are located are modern building with spacious surroundings, services such as supermarkets, restaurants, shops as well as leisure ... green areas to enjoy walks or quiet moments.

PRICE: 32€/day/up to four people

PRICE: 42€/day/up to six people

Accomodation in private apartment



General terms and conditions to fulfill by the host families.

The host family may consist of one or more members, the only requirement in this regard, adequately trained and whose rhythm of life, personal and professional reasons, would give a proper welcome to the student. The family may not be absent during the stay of the student and will help to integrate both in the family and in the culture as generously as possible.

The family must establish house rules that students must follow and respect, while the family must agree to provide the student a minimum of privacy and intimacy.

The conversations between the student and the host family must be provided in Spanish and try to motivate and encourage students to practice Spanish.

If a student is not satisfied with the treatment received by the host family, housing will be changed immediately, but the first family will receive only a proportional part of the corresponding total amount.

Interested families in joining this program must complete an entry form, which includes a questionnaire on various aspects, such as habits in the family, room for the student, distance to the city center, etc. After this, a person will visit your home to verify that it gathers the conditions and requirements necessary to accommodate the student.

Priority will be given in the selection to families who live within 15 minutes’ walk from schools.

The student must have their own room (suitable for study) and will be the only foreigner speaking the same language living in the flat and should be taken into account if they are allergic or have any intolerance to particular foods.

The family will commit to providing clean and ironed clothes but the

student should collaborate with housework as a family member.

The day of incorporation to the family, the student will be picked up in the meeting point which has been established and taken to the same starting point at the end of their stay.

Also, the student must commit to follow the house rules respecting schedules and habits of the family. If you were to make some extraordinary activity or the student is going out, they should act with coherence and always warning his family in advance.

If any damage is produced by the student, they will be responsible for the cost of repairs.

PRICE: 150€/week

Accomodation with a Spanish family



Guadalajara has a variety of comfortable hotels whose rates vary according to demand. The distance between the hotel and the center of studies also depend on each student's personal choice but the center will take the interest to find suitable nearby hotels to the requested application.

Most of the hotels are located in the historic center of Guadalajara and have Internet service, parking, hairdryer, safe-deposit box (on request) restaurant, satellite TV, room service and laundry facilities.

Accomodation in a Hotel



Intensive Spanish Courses 2013

Prices Instructions and additional information

One to One& Spanish for Professionals

Duration / Lessons1 Student in

Class

2 Student in

Class

3 Student in

Class

4 Student in

Class

1 Lesson per Week 35 € 25 € 18 € 14 €

2 Lessons per Week 70 € 50 € 36 € 28 €

3 Lessons per Week 105 € 75 € 54 € 42 €

5 Lessons per Week 175 € 125 € 90 € 70 €

10 Lessons per Week 350 € 250 € 180 € 140 €

20 Lessons per Week 700 € 500 € 360 € 280 €

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

*An extra fee (50 €) will be charged for the arrangement of the following additional activities:

Excursions to places of interest to live and see the culture, folklore and festival in medieval cities, and gastronomy. Reservation ofmealsin select restaurant Options of accommodations (singleor double, halfboard / full board)

Payment Programme cost: Course fees:

People interested in our courses must reserve on-line and also pay with a credit card through on special sales terminals.

Reservation: Pay a deposit of 200 € non-refundable. The last date for the rest of the payment will be 4 weeks before the beginning of the course. Medical Insurance. We offer a special policy for students of CEI with the company ADESLAS. The students of the European Union (UE) should provide the Health Card. Ask for information and price.

Reservations fees:

Extra fee (50 €) for all of these additional services: Accommodation Insurance Airport transfer Excursions Reservation of meals in select restaurant

Total cost:

C.EI. & Languages guarantees that all courses have been designed by professionals qualified Spanish teacher for foreigners.

Courses start on Monday When selected a course, please find the start date you require Public holidays in Guadalajara there are no classes. Maximum no. of students 8 to 10 Additional activities will be charged the first day (at the beginning of the course). In case of suspension the school won´t refund any money.

Duration /

Weeks

20 Lessons /

Week

25 Lessons /

Week

30 Lessons /

Week

1 Week 140 € 150 € 205 €

2 Week 280 € 300 € 410 €

3 Week 420 € 450 € 615 €

4 Week 560 € 600 € 820 €

5 Week 700 € 750 € 1.025 €

6 Week 840 € 900 € 1.230 €

7 Week 980 € 1.050 € 1.435 €

8 Week 1.120 € 1.200 € 1.640 €

9 Week 1.260 € 1.350 € 1.845 €

10 Week 1.400 € 1.500 € 2.050 €

11 Week 1.540 € 1.650 € 2.255 €

12 Week 1.680 € 1.800 € 2.460 €

13 Week 1.820 € 1.950 € 2.665 €

14 Week 1.960 € 2.100 € 2.870 €

15 Week 2.100 € 2.250 € 3.075 €

16 Week 2.240 € 2.400 € 3.280 €

Welcome information file including text book, note book, paper, pen etc.

Spanish courses depending on the level of the students from Monday to Friday in the mornings.

Five hours of cultural workshop to know our history and culture.

On the first day a written and oral test for all students, except for beginners.

Students are allowed to use the computer and internet room when available.

Language exchange classes with Spanish speakers.

Cultural Globalization and Environmental Issues.

In case the student has a low level or needs to improve, we give extra classes of support. Business Spanish.



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