FAQ about Spanish Course

Our Spanish Courses F.A.Q

• What should I do if I can’t keep up with the rhythm of the group? You can attend tutorials (free sessions with our head of study), and if you are still struggling you can move down a level.
  
  
• Are all the courses compatible or is any combination not possible? All combinations of courses are possible.
  
  
• Do I need to have a minimum level of knowledge to take part in any of the courses??  Yes, for Commercial Spanish you should have at least a Pre-Intermediate level (A2).
  
  
• Are the classes in Spanish? Yes. First because full immersion is best for you, and secondly, as the classes are international, it would be quite incorrect to speak a language which is not Spanish, like English, which some group members might not understand.
  
  
• Should I bring a dictionary? Yes, for use at home. While you are in the school library you can use ISLA’s dictionaries.
  
  
• Is there a minimum amount of participants required for a course to take place? No, we guarantee all our courses, regardless of the amount of participants.
  
  
• Which DELE exams do you prepare for? A2, B1, B2, C1. If you are interested in the A1 or C2 course please contact us.  
  
  
• Does the course get cheaper the longer I stay? Absolutely! There are discounts built into our price lists so the longer you stay the cheaper it is.
  
  
• How can I carry on learning after class? By coming to our extra-curricular program of movies and conferences and workshops and requesting an intercambio (conversation partner).
  
  
• Do I have to come to all the classes to get a certificate? Nearly, to get an ISLA certificate you should come to at least 90% of the classes.
  
  
• How does the marking system work? The marks are the following: “aprobado” - pass, “bien” - fair, “notable” - good, “sobresaliente” - excellent.
  
  
• And what are the teacher’s criteria for awarding these marks? Teachers take into account your participation in class, your homework and the results of your weekly tests.
  
  
• Are the tests compulsory? No, not if you don’t require a certificate.
  
  
• How do you decide in which group I am in? This depends on the results of your classification test which you take on your first day here.
  
  
• If the weather is really nice, can we have our classes on a cafe terrace or in a park? Sorry, our experience is that this kind of class doesn’t work as student´s concentration is distracted