SPANISH COURSES FOR
FOREIGNERS
TRAIN WITH US
At Unilang Idiomas, we offer a wide range of courses for our foreign students. We have designed general Spanish courses, courses for specific purposes, and preparation for official exams such as DELE or SIELE, in individual, semi-private, or group formats. We also provide a broad immersion experience in a Spanish-speaking environment, with excursions and cultural and sports activities. At the end of our Spanish courses, students receive a certificate of achievement stating the course duration and the level completed. We also encourage our students to officially certify their level by taking the DELE or SIELE exams.
Mini stays are courses scheduled for groups, with a minimum of 15 students, throughout the year.
This type of course, lasting 3 to 7 days, is ideal for getting to know the life and customs of our region and is aimed mainly at young school-age students as well as older adults.
Classes are held in the morning for 2 or 3 hours a day, with afternoons devoted to various cultural activities and excursions under the supervision of a guide teacher. Activities can be chosen from those proposed in the activities section of this website, and information on the economic conditions and organisation of the activities will be provided upon request from the group leader.
Programme
Classes would be taught using a personalised dossier covering both cultural and grammatical aspects. The classes would be very dynamic and participatory, placing special emphasis on the oral component of the language.
Levels
We offer six different levels (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2) structured according to the COMMON EUROPEAN FRAMEWORK OF REFERENCE FOR LANGUAGES, which guarantees a practical way of establishing an international standard and objective measurement of the level to be achieved at each stage of teaching and in the evaluation of results.
- Beginner, level A1: 60 hours of classes are taught from Monday to Friday.
Can understand and use very common everyday expressions and simple phrases aimed at meeting immediate needs. Can introduce themselves and others, and ask for and give basic personal information. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person speaks slowly and clearly. - Elementary, level A2: 90 hours of classes are taught from Monday to Friday.
Can understand phrases and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance. Can communicate in simple, routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of their background and immediate environment, as well as matters related to immediate needs. - Lower intermediate, level B1: 120 hours of classes are taught from Monday to Friday.
Can understand the main points of clear, standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise while travelling in areas where the language is used. Can produce simple, coherent texts on familiar topics or those of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions, and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. - Upper intermediate, level B2: 150 hours of classes are taught from Monday to Friday.
The difference between beginners and advanced learners on our Spanish-level scale. Can understand the main ideas of complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in their field of specialisation. Can interact with native speakers with sufficient fluency and spontaneity. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on topical issues, giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. - Advanced, level C1: 180 hours of classes are taught from Monday to Friday.
Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts and recognise implicit meaning. Can express themselves fluently and spontaneously. Can use the language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices. - Expert, level C2: 210 hours of classes are taught from Monday to Friday.
The highest of all Spanish levels. Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can reconstruct information and arguments from different spoken and written sources, and present them coherently and concisely. Can express themselves spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations.
| COURSE TYPE | Language trip | Mini stays |
|---|---|---|
| DATES | All year round | All year round |
| DURATION | 3 - 7 days | 3 - 7 days |
| CLASSES | Yes | Yes |
| ACTIVITIES | Yes | Yes |
Summer Spanish courses take place during July and August, aimed mainly at schools, universities, travel agencies, tour operators, senior centres, etc., who decide to send groups of at least 15 people, with a minimum duration of two weeks.
These courses provide all students with a general study of the Spanish language, with special emphasis on practical communicative activities, both oral and written, with classes of at least 3 hours a day in the morning, devoting afternoons to cultural and sports activities, or visiting places of tourist interest. Activities can be chosen from those proposed in the activities section of this website, and information on the economic conditions and organisation of the activities will be provided upon request from the group leader.
Programme
Classes would be taught using a personalised dossier covering both cultural and grammatical aspects. The classes would be very dynamic and participatory, placing special emphasis on the oral component of the language.
Levels
We offer six different levels (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2) structured according to the COMMON EUROPEAN FRAMEWORK OF REFERENCE FOR LANGUAGES, which guarantees a practical way of establishing an international standard and objective measurement of the level to be achieved at each stage of teaching and in the evaluation of results.
- Beginner, level A1: 60 hours of classes are taught from Monday to Friday.
Can understand and use very common everyday expressions and simple phrases aimed at meeting immediate needs. Can introduce themselves and others, and ask for and give basic personal information. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person speaks slowly and clearly. - Elementary, level A2: 90 hours of classes are taught from Monday to Friday.
Can understand phrases and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance. Can communicate in simple, routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of their background and immediate environment, as well as matters related to immediate needs. - Lower intermediate, level B1: 120 hours of classes are taught from Monday to Friday.
Can understand the main points of clear, standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise while travelling in areas where the language is used. Can produce simple, coherent texts on familiar topics or those of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions, and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. - Upper intermediate, level B2: 150 hours of classes are taught from Monday to Friday.
The difference between beginners and advanced learners on our Spanish-level scale. Can understand the main ideas of complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in their field of specialisation. Can interact with native speakers with sufficient fluency and spontaneity. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on topical issues, giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. - Advanced, level C1: 180 hours of classes are taught from Monday to Friday.
Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts and recognise implicit meaning. Can express themselves fluently and spontaneously. Can use the language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices. - Expert, level C2: 210 hours of classes are taught from Monday to Friday.
The highest of all Spanish levels. Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can reconstruct information and arguments from different spoken and written sources, and present them coherently and concisely. Can express themselves spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations.
| COURSE TYPE | Group |
|---|---|
| DATES | Summer |
| DURATION | 6 - 15 days |
| CLASSES | Yes |
| ACTIVITIES | Yes |
These courses are aimed at people who want to start or improve their general knowledge of Spanish.
The methodology is mainly conversational, with great emphasis on phonetics and adapting the ear to the language, without forgetting the written and grammatical components.
All students will have a workbook to practise the knowledge acquired in class.
Before starting the course, students will take a level test to be placed in groups according to their knowledge.
Levels
We offer six different levels (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2) structured according to the COMMON EUROPEAN FRAMEWORK OF REFERENCE FOR LANGUAGES, which guarantees a practical way of establishing an international standard and objective measurement of the level to be achieved at each stage of teaching and in the evaluation of results.
- Beginner, level A1: 60 hours of classes are taught from Monday to Friday.
Can understand and use very common everyday expressions and simple phrases aimed at meeting immediate needs. Can introduce themselves and others, and ask for and give basic personal information. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person speaks slowly and clearly. - Elementary, level A2: 90 hours of classes are taught from Monday to Friday.
Can understand phrases and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance. Can communicate in simple, routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of their background and immediate environment, as well as matters related to immediate needs. - Lower intermediate, level B1: 120 hours of classes are taught from Monday to Friday.
Can understand the main points of clear, standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise while travelling in areas where the language is used. Can produce simple, coherent texts on familiar topics or those of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions, and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. - Upper intermediate, level B2: 150 hours of classes are taught from Monday to Friday.
The difference between beginners and advanced learners on our Spanish-level scale. Can understand the main ideas of complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in their field of specialisation. Can interact with native speakers with sufficient fluency and spontaneity. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on topical issues, giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. - Advanced, level C1: 180 hours of classes are taught from Monday to Friday.
Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts and recognise implicit meaning. Can express themselves fluently and spontaneously. Can use the language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices. - Expert, level C2: 210 hours of classes are taught from Monday to Friday.
The highest of all Spanish levels. Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can reconstruct information and arguments from different spoken and written sources, and present them coherently and concisely. Can express themselves spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations.
| COURSE TYPE | Individual | Group |
|---|---|---|
| DATES | All year round | July and August |
| No. WEEKS | To choose | To choose |
| WEEKLY HOURS | From 1 hour per week | 10-20 |
| No. STUDENTS | 1 | 6 |
| ACTIVITIES | NO | NO |
This course is designed for teachers of Spanish as a foreign language who need to update, increase or consolidate their level of knowledge.
Programme
In the classes, comprehensive topics would be covered, such as: Spanish literature, language, geography and history.
During the classes, students will be able to practise the most current Spanish by reading and commenting on texts from newspapers and magazines, watching and debating television programmes or web pages, the history of Spain in its different periods, the remarkable rise of Spanish cinema in Anglo-Saxon markets, Spain within the European Union, etc.
For all of this, we use audiovisual methods and the most modern working materials.
Students may also opt for cultural and leisure activities, including visits to museums, tourist towns in the area, sports activities, etc.
Levels
We offer six different levels (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2) structured according to the COMMON EUROPEAN FRAMEWORK OF REFERENCE FOR LANGUAGES, which guarantees a practical way of establishing an international standard and objective measurement of the level to be achieved at each stage of teaching and in the evaluation of results.
- Beginner, level A1: 60 hours of classes are taught from Monday to Friday.
Can understand and use very common everyday expressions and simple phrases aimed at meeting immediate needs. Can introduce themselves and others, and ask for and give basic personal information. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person speaks slowly and clearly. - Elementary, level A2: 90 hours of classes are taught from Monday to Friday.
Can understand phrases and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance. Can communicate in simple, routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of their background and immediate environment, as well as matters related to immediate needs. - Lower intermediate, level B1: 120 hours of classes are taught from Monday to Friday.
Can understand the main points of clear, standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise while travelling in areas where the language is used. Can produce simple, coherent texts on familiar topics or those of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions, and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. - Upper intermediate, level B2: 150 hours of classes are taught from Monday to Friday.
The difference between beginners and advanced learners on our Spanish-level scale. Can understand the main ideas of complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in their field of specialisation. Can interact with native speakers with sufficient fluency and spontaneity. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on topical issues, giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. - Advanced, level C1: 180 hours of classes are taught from Monday to Friday.
Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts and recognise implicit meaning. Can express themselves fluently and spontaneously. Can use the language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices. - Expert, level C2: 210 hours of classes are taught from Monday to Friday.
The highest of all Spanish levels. Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can reconstruct information and arguments from different spoken and written sources, and present them coherently and concisely. Can express themselves spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations.
| COURSE TYPE | Individual |
|---|---|
| DATES | All year round |
| No. WEEKS | To choose |
| WEEKLY HOURS | From 1 hour per week |
| No. STUDENTS | 1 |
| ACTIVITIES | NO |
This course is aimed at people who, in addition to learning Spanish, wish to take advantage of their stay in Cantabria by living with the teacher, who, depending on their needs, helps them to integrate into the business, cultural and leisure environments of the region.
Programme
This course covers important topics such as: the history of Spain in its different periods, literature, art, religion, politics, geography, gastronomy, habitat and typical Spanish customs, all in a family environment, sharing daily life with one of our teachers.
It is mainly a conversational course, and one of the fastest ways to learn idiomatic expressions that only occur in this environment.
Levels
We offer six different levels (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2) structured according to the COMMON EUROPEAN FRAMEWORK OF REFERENCE FOR LANGUAGES, which guarantees a practical way of establishing an international standard and objective measurement of the level to be achieved at each stage of teaching and in the evaluation of results.
- Beginner, level A1: 60 hours of classes are taught from Monday to Friday.
Can understand and use very common everyday expressions and simple phrases aimed at meeting immediate needs. Can introduce themselves and others, and ask for and give basic personal information. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person speaks slowly and clearly. - Elementary, level A2: 90 hours of classes are taught from Monday to Friday.
Can understand phrases and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance. Can communicate in simple, routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of their background and immediate environment, as well as matters related to immediate needs. - Lower intermediate, level B1: 120 hours of classes are taught from Monday to Friday.
Can understand the main points of clear, standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise while travelling in areas where the language is used. Can produce simple, coherent texts on familiar topics or those of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions, and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. - Upper intermediate, level B2: 150 hours of classes are taught from Monday to Friday.
The difference between beginners and advanced learners on our Spanish-level scale. Can understand the main ideas of complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in their field of specialisation. Can interact with native speakers with sufficient fluency and spontaneity. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on topical issues, giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. - Advanced, level C1: 180 hours of classes are taught from Monday to Friday.
Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts and recognise implicit meaning. Can express themselves fluently and spontaneously. Can use the language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices. - Expert, level C2: 210 hours of classes are taught from Monday to Friday.
The highest of all Spanish levels. Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can reconstruct information and arguments from different spoken and written sources, and present them coherently and concisely. Can express themselves spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations.
| COURSE TYPE | Individual |
|---|---|
| DATES | All year round |
| AGE | Minimum 22 years old |
| No. WEEKS | 1 minimum |
| HOURS/WEEK | 30 |
| ACTIVITIES | NO |
These courses are aimed at people with prior knowledge of the subject and with real interests and needs in this area. Students are usually students or professionals with an interest in the fields of economics, business, foreign trade, marketing, etc.
Programme
The course aims to bring students and professionals closer to the business world. This course is designed so that they quickly learn the specific vocabulary of Business Spanish, developing all the skills of the Spanish language and the specific vocabulary of business.
They cover complex topics such as: business management, import and export, business lunches, foreign trade, labour relations, products, the stock market, banking, advertising, insurance, job interviews, telephone, commercial correspondence, the job market, etc.
Levels
We offer six different levels (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2) structured according to the COMMON EUROPEAN FRAMEWORK OF REFERENCE FOR LANGUAGES, which guarantees a practical way of establishing an international standard and objective measurement of the level to be achieved at each stage of teaching and in the evaluation of results.
- Beginner, level A1: 60 hours of classes are taught from Monday to Friday.
Can understand and use very common everyday expressions and simple phrases aimed at meeting immediate needs. Can introduce themselves and others, and ask for and give basic personal information. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person speaks slowly and clearly. - Elementary, level A2: 90 hours of classes are taught from Monday to Friday.
Can understand phrases and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance. Can communicate in simple, routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of their background and immediate environment, as well as matters related to immediate needs. - Lower intermediate, level B1: 120 hours of classes are taught from Monday to Friday.
Can understand the main points of clear, standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise while travelling in areas where the language is used. Can produce simple, coherent texts on familiar topics or those of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions, and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. - Upper intermediate, level B2: 150 hours of classes are taught from Monday to Friday.
The difference between beginners and advanced learners on our Spanish-level scale. Can understand the main ideas of complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in their field of specialisation. Can interact with native speakers with sufficient fluency and spontaneity. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on topical issues, giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. - Advanced, level C1: 180 hours of classes are taught from Monday to Friday.
Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts and recognise implicit meaning. Can express themselves fluently and spontaneously. Can use the language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices. - Expert, level C2: 210 hours of classes are taught from Monday to Friday.
The highest of all Spanish levels. Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can reconstruct information and arguments from different spoken and written sources, and present them coherently and concisely. Can express themselves spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations.
| COURSE TYPE | Individual |
|---|---|
| DATES | All year round |
| No. WEEKS | To choose |
| WEEKLY HOURS | From 1 hour per week |
| No. STUDENTS | 1 |
| ACTIVITIES | NO |
These courses are aimed at people who need to function mainly in the workplace, with a specific language appropriate to each type of situation.
Programme
The objectives of this course are aimed at covering the communicative needs of the student's work sector, using vocabulary specific to each topic and presenting the elementary functions we may encounter, as well as texts, documents and audiovisual material aimed at the understanding and acquisition of vocabulary related to the activity in which the student works.
Types of courses include:
- The tourism sector
- Administration
- Health services
Levels
We offer six different levels (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2) structured according to the COMMON EUROPEAN FRAMEWORK OF REFERENCE FOR LANGUAGES, which guarantees a practical way of establishing an international standard and objective measurement of the level to be achieved at each stage of teaching and in the evaluation of results.
- Beginner, level A1: 60 hours of classes are taught from Monday to Friday.
Can understand and use very common everyday expressions and simple phrases aimed at meeting immediate needs. Can introduce themselves and others, and ask for and give basic personal information. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person speaks slowly and clearly. - Elementary, level A2: 90 hours of classes are taught from Monday to Friday.
Can understand phrases and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance. Can communicate in simple, routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of their background and immediate environment, as well as matters related to immediate needs. - Lower intermediate, level B1: 120 hours of classes are taught from Monday to Friday.
Can understand the main points of clear, standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise while travelling in areas where the language is used. Can produce simple, coherent texts on familiar topics or those of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions, and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. - Upper intermediate, level B2: 150 hours of classes are taught from Monday to Friday.
The difference between beginners and advanced learners on our Spanish-level scale. Can understand the main ideas of complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in their field of specialisation. Can interact with native speakers with sufficient fluency and spontaneity. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on topical issues, giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. - Advanced, level C1: 180 hours of classes are taught from Monday to Friday.
Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts and recognise implicit meaning. Can express themselves fluently and spontaneously. Can use the language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices. - Expert, level C2: 210 hours of classes are taught from Monday to Friday.
The highest of all Spanish levels. Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can reconstruct information and arguments from different spoken and written sources, and present them coherently and concisely. Can express themselves spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations.
| COURSE TYPE | Individual |
|---|---|
| DATES | All year round |
| No. WEEKS | To choose |
| WEEKLY HOURS | From 1 hour per week |
| No. STUDENTS | 1 |
| ACTIVITIES | NO |
These courses are directed by and for professionals in the business sector.
Nowadays, one of the main problems that professionals face when dealing with the need to learn or master a language is the limited availability of time.
Unilang Idiomas, with more than 45 years of experience in the business sector, has designed total immersion courses, with which we have achieved, with optimal results, a solution to the problem of time scarcity that plagues the business world.
Programme
Spanish immersion programmes for foreigners combine academic training in the classroom with constant practice and interaction in real situations. They are designed to accelerate learning through the use of the language 24 hours a day, integrating the language, culture and daily life.
Methodology
The methodology of language immersion moves away from traditional memorisation methods and focuses on the practical use of the language:
- Communicative and Functional Approach: The aim is for students to lose their fear of speaking. Real communication (oral expression and comprehension) is prioritised over pure theoretical grammar.
- 360º Integration: Learning takes place both inside and outside the classroom. The language is used as a tool for survival and socialisation in the community.
- Contextualisation: Vocabulary and grammatical structures are taught within specific contexts (e.g. ordering food, going shopping, dealing with a bank).
- Personalised Approach: This programme has an individual "one to one" approach to adapt the pace and level to the exact needs of the student.
Levels
We offer six different levels (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2) structured according to the COMMON EUROPEAN FRAMEWORK OF REFERENCE FOR LANGUAGES, which guarantees a practical way of establishing an international standard and objective measurement of the level to be achieved at each stage of teaching and in the evaluation of results.
- Beginner, level A1: 60 hours of classes are taught from Monday to Friday.
Can understand and use very common everyday expressions and simple phrases aimed at meeting immediate needs. Can introduce themselves and others, and ask for and give basic personal information. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person speaks slowly and clearly. - Elementary, level A2: 90 hours of classes are taught from Monday to Friday.
Can understand phrases and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance. Can communicate in simple, routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of their background and immediate environment, as well as matters related to immediate needs. - Lower intermediate, level B1: 120 hours of classes are taught from Monday to Friday.
Can understand the main points of clear, standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise while travelling in areas where the language is used. Can produce simple, coherent texts on familiar topics or those of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions, and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. - Upper intermediate, level B2: 150 hours of classes are taught from Monday to Friday.
The difference between beginners and advanced learners on our Spanish-level scale. Can understand the main ideas of complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in their field of specialisation. Can interact with native speakers with sufficient fluency and spontaneity. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on topical issues, giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. - Advanced, level C1: 180 hours of classes are taught from Monday to Friday.
Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts and recognise implicit meaning. Can express themselves fluently and spontaneously. Can use the language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices. - Expert, level C2: 210 hours of classes are taught from Monday to Friday.
The highest of all Spanish levels. Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can reconstruct information and arguments from different spoken and written sources, and present them coherently and concisely. Can express themselves spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations.
| COURSE TYPE | Individual |
|---|---|
| DATES | All year round |
| DAYS | Minimum 6 |
| No. HOURS | 72 |
| No. STUDENTS | 1 |
| ACTIVITIES | NO |
These courses aim to prepare students to obtain the Diplomas of Spanish as a Foreign Language (DELE). These Diplomas are official certificates accrediting the level of competence and mastery of the Spanish language, awarded by the Instituto Cervantes on behalf of the Spanish Ministry of Education.
These exams are aimed at all those who wish to certify their level of competence and mastery of the language, as well as a greater approach to the culture of Spanish-speaking countries.
DELE exams are divided into 5 parts (reading comprehension, written expression, listening comprehension, oral expression, and grammar and vocabulary). To obtain the DELE, the qualification of "PASS" is required in each of these five parts.
The exam registration fee is not included in the price of these courses.
Levels
We offer six different levels (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2) structured according to the COMMON EUROPEAN FRAMEWORK OF REFERENCE FOR LANGUAGES, which guarantees a practical way of establishing an international standard and objective measurement of the level to be achieved at each stage of teaching and in the evaluation of results.
- Beginner, level A1: 60 hours of classes are taught from Monday to Friday.
Can understand and use very common everyday expressions and simple phrases aimed at meeting immediate needs. Can introduce themselves and others, and ask for and give basic personal information. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person speaks slowly and clearly. - Elementary, level A2: 90 hours of classes are taught from Monday to Friday.
Can understand phrases and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance. Can communicate in simple, routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of their background and immediate environment, as well as matters related to immediate needs. - Lower intermediate, level B1: 120 hours of classes are taught from Monday to Friday.
Can understand the main points of clear, standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise while travelling in areas where the language is used. Can produce simple, coherent texts on familiar topics or those of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions, and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. - Upper intermediate, level B2: 150 hours of classes are taught from Monday to Friday.
The difference between beginners and advanced learners on our Spanish-level scale. Can understand the main ideas of complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in their field of specialisation. Can interact with native speakers with sufficient fluency and spontaneity. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on topical issues, giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. - Advanced, level C1: 180 hours of classes are taught from Monday to Friday.
Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts and recognise implicit meaning. Can express themselves fluently and spontaneously. Can use the language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices. - Expert, level C2: 210 hours of classes are taught from Monday to Friday.
The highest of all Spanish levels. Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can reconstruct information and arguments from different spoken and written sources, and present them coherently and concisely. Can express themselves spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations.
| COURSE TYPE | Individual | Group |
|---|---|---|
| DATES | All year round | All year round |
| No. WEEKS | Minimum 1 | Minimum 1 |
| WEEKLY HOURS | 25 | 25 |
| No. STUDENTS | 1 | 6 |
| ACTIVITIES | NO | NO |
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ACCOMMODATION
Santander has a wide variety of hotels, from which we have selected two that are affordable and excellently located.
Hotel Faranda Alisas
The Hotel Faranda Alisas is located very close to the ferry terminal in the centre of Santander. The reception is open 24 hours and has free internet access. Santander's train and bus stations are 200 metres away.
The rooms are spacious and functional with wireless internet connection, safe, flat-screen satellite TV and telephone. They also have modern bathrooms.
Check prices and availability.
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Hostal La Mexicana
Located in the centre of Santander, 200 metres from our centre, next to the town hall, Hostal La Mexicana combines its style and décor with the most modern functionality in its facilities, creating a warm and personal atmosphere.
Check prices and availability.
BOOKING CONDITIONS
Accommodation must be booked by registration sent by email to unilang.idiomas@gmail.com. Registrations by telephone or postal mail are not accepted. This registration will only be valid after the customer receives their confirmation and the subsequent payment of the deposit stipulated in said confirmation. The remaining amount must be paid 30 days before the student's arrival. If registration is made less than 30 days before the student's arrival, the full amount will be paid at the time the registration is confirmed. No student may be accommodated unless it has been paid in full before arrival.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
In the event of accommodation cancellation by Unilang Idiomas, notice will be given as far in advance as possible and the full cost of the accommodation will be refunded using the same payment method used.
Cancellation of the accommodation by the student entails a refund of 80% of the amount paid, using the same payment method used, if requested from the date of registration up to 14 days before arrival. The remaining 20% will be used to cover management and cancellation costs.
Cancellations may be requested by email at unilang.idiomas@gmail.com. Cancellations by telephone or postal mail are not accepted. No refund will be made if the cancellation occurs outside these deadlines or if the student does not show up. Cancellations due to force majeure will be studied on a case-by-case basis (for example, illness justified by documentation) and, in the event of a refund, it will be made using the same payment method used.
From our experience, we are convinced that living with a family is the best way to understand Spanish culture and life.
The selection and monitoring of host families is carried out under the supervision of our family coordinator, with extreme care, placing great emphasis on location, cleanliness, student care, food, general well-being and family environment.
There is the possibility of accommodating students in individual or double rooms with full board or half board.
Price:
- Shared room with full board: from €40/night
- Shared room with half board: from €34/night
- Single room with full board: from €48/night
- Single room with half board: from €42/night
BOOKING CONDITIONS
Accommodation must be booked by registration sent by email to unilang.idiomas@gmail.com. Registrations by telephone or postal mail are not accepted. This registration will only be valid after the customer receives their confirmation and the subsequent payment of the deposit stipulated in said confirmation. The remaining amount must be paid 30 days before the student's arrival. If registration is made less than 30 days before the student's arrival, the full amount will be paid at the time the registration is confirmed. No student may be accommodated unless it has been paid in full before arrival.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
In the event of accommodation cancellation by Unilang Idiomas, notice will be given as far in advance as possible and the full cost of the accommodation will be refunded using the same payment method used.
Cancellation of the accommodation by the student entails a refund of 80% of the amount paid, using the same payment method used, if requested from the date of registration up to 14 days before arrival. The remaining 20% will be used to cover management and cancellation costs.
Cancellations may be requested by email at unilang.idiomas@gmail.com. Cancellations by telephone or postal mail are not accepted. No refund will be made if the cancellation occurs outside these deadlines or if the student does not show up. Cancellations due to force majeure will be studied on a case-by-case basis (for example, illness justified by documentation) and, in the event of a refund, it will be made using the same payment method used.
LOCATION
By plane - The airport is five kilometers from the center of Santander and has connections to national destinations such as Madrid and Barcelona, among others, and some European cities such as Frankfurt, London, Paris, Edinburgh, Rome, Pisa, Milan, and Dublin. For more information check www.ryanair.com/es y www.aena.es
By train - There are trains from Santander to Madrid, Barcelona, and Bilbao. Check www.renfe.es para más información.
By bus - There are many regular line buses from Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, Hendaye / Irun, and most Spanish cities. For more information, check www.alsa.es
By car - You can reach Santander from Madrid and Bilbao via a toll-free highway.
By ferry - There are two ferries that connect Santander with Plymouth and Portsmouth (UK) respectively twice a week. For more information, check www.brittanyferries.es
Santander, the hospitable and pleasant capital of Cantabria, in northern Spain, is a modern and cosmopolitan city located in one of the most beautiful bays in the world.
Located in a privileged landscape environment, it combines the urban flavor of a dynamic and commercial city with exceptionally beautiful natural spaces, with extensive green areas and beaches, highlighting the Palacio de la Magdalena, as well as places full of charm and history such as El Sardinero, Paseo Pereda, the Cathedral, or Puerto Chico.
Santander enjoys an attractive cultural atmosphere, offering the visitor an intense and varied range of leisure and sports activities, making it the ideal setting for both study and leisure.
In its vicinity, we find towns of interest that offer various attractions for visitors, notably Santillana del Mar, one of the towns of greatest historical and artistic value in Spain; the Altamira Cave, famous worldwide for its prehistoric paintings, the Cabárceno Nature Park, a spectacular zoo with animals in semi-freedom; the Picos de Europa, an impressive mountainous landscape where you can visit the beautiful town of Potes or the Soplao Cave; and the typical fishing villages of San Vicente, Comillas, Laredo, and Castro Urdiales.
Furthermore, due to its privileged location, Santander is very close to interesting and well-known cities such as Bilbao, San Sebastián, Oviedo, or Burgos, which can be visited over the weekend or even in a day trip.
USEFUL TIPS AND TOPICS OF INTEREST
Cantabria has a temperate climate throughout the year. The average temperature in the capital, Santander, is 20°C during the months of April to September, and 10°C from December to March, although in winter it often reaches about 20°C due to the south wind.
Documents.
– Valid passport, etc.
Clothing– Comfortable clothing and footwear are advised; a sweater, jeans, clothes for sports and appropriate footwear, swimsuit, and beach towel.
– Personal hygiene: Toothbrush and toothpaste, deodorant, cologne, etc.
– A small backpack, to put a lunch bag in, for both sports and cultural activities.
Money.
– Although most courses include activities and teaching materials in their price, we advise all students to bring money for their personal expenses.
The Cantabrian region is characterized as one of the quietest and safest in Spain. However, and for greater peace of mind, all Unilang Idiomas students have civil liability and medical insurance in case of any mishap.
Our teachers are highly qualified university graduates and diploma holders with experience in teaching Spanish to foreigners.
The classrooms are equipped with the most modern audiovisual equipment, and the center offers computers, a free Wi-Fi area for our students, projectors, and a library.
The school provides all the necessary material for classes, although students are recommended to bring a pen and a notebook.
At the end of the course, all students will receive a certificate issued by A.S.C.E.L.E. (Cantabrian Association for Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language) stating the number of hours taught and the level achieved. To obtain the certificate, attendance of 100% of the course will be required.
Unilang Idiomas offers its students a varied programme of cultural, sporting and leisure activities.
The activities are aimed at mini stays and summer courses, not at individual students. Some of the proposed activities and excursions are listed below, and prices are based on a group of 25 students:
EXCURSIONS
- Potes / Soplao Cave — 50 € / person (Full-day excursion)
- Santillana / Altamira / Comillas / Capricho de Gaudí — 40 € / person (Full-day excursion)
- Cabárceno (Nature park with animals in semi-freedom) — 80 € / person (Full-day excursion)
- Bilbao / Guggenheim Museum — 50 € / person (Full-day excursion)
VISITS
- City tour and tourist train — 15 € / person
- Boat trip around the bay — 10 € / person
- Visit to the local newspaper "El Diario Montañés" — 5 € / person
- Oceanographic Museum — 7 € / person
ACTIVITIES
- Chocolate with churros — 7 € / person
- Tapas workshop — 12 € / person
- Dance classes — 12 € / person
- Shopping at the shopping centre — 6 € / person
- Billiards workshop — 11 € / person
- Zip line — 29 € / person
BOOKING CONDITIONS
Registration for an activity must be sent by email to unilang.idiomas@gmail.com. Registrations by telephone or postal mail are not accepted. This registration will only be valid after the customer receives their confirmation and the subsequent payment of the deposit stipulated in said confirmation. The remaining amount must be paid 30 days before the activity takes place. If registration is made less than 30 days before the activity takes place, the full amount will be paid at the time the registration is confirmed. No student may participate in an activity unless it has been paid in full before it takes place.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
Unilang Idiomas reserves the right to modify or cancel any activity for justified reasons, such as not reaching the minimum number of participants or any other reason of force majeure (for example, weather warnings).
In the event of activity cancellation by Unilang Idiomas, notice will be given as far in advance as possible and the full cost of the activity will be refunded using the same payment method used.
Cancellation of an activity registration by the student entails a refund of 80% of the amount paid, using the same payment method used, if requested from the date of registration up to 14 days before it takes place. The remaining 20% will be used to cover management and cancellation costs.
Cancellations may be requested by email at unilang.idiomas@gmail.com. Cancellations by telephone or postal mail are not accepted. No refund will be made if the cancellation occurs outside these deadlines or if the student does not show up or does not wish to participate. Cancellations due to force majeure will be studied on a case-by-case basis (for example, illness justified by documentation) and, in the event of a refund, it will be made using the same payment method used.
Activity gallery
We have an optional pick-up service for all students who request it. This pick-up service runs from the pick-up points listed below to a point within the metropolitan area of the city of Santander.
Pick-up points:
- Santander Airport: from €40/student
- Bilbao Airport: from €120/student
- Madrid Airport: from €250/student
- Santander train station: from €20/student
- Santander bus station: from €20/student
BOOKING CONDITIONS
The pick-up service must be booked by registration sent by email to unilang.idiomas@gmail.com. Registrations by telephone or postal mail are not accepted. This registration will only be valid after the customer receives their confirmation and the subsequent payment of the deposit stipulated in said confirmation. The remaining amount must be paid 30 days before the student's arrival. If registration is made less than 30 days before the student's arrival, the full amount will be paid at the time the registration is confirmed. No student may use the pick-up service unless it has been paid in full before arrival.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
In the event of pick-up service cancellation by Unilang Idiomas, notice will be given as far in advance as possible and the full cost of the service will be refunded using the same payment method used.
Cancellation of the pick-up service by the student entails a refund of 80% of the amount paid, using the same payment method used, if requested from the date of registration up to 14 days before arrival. The remaining 20% will be used to cover management and cancellation costs.
Cancellations may be requested by email at unilang.idiomas@gmail.com. Cancellations by telephone or postal mail are not accepted. No refund will be made if the cancellation occurs outside these deadlines or if the student does not show up. Cancellations due to force majeure will be studied on a case-by-case basis (for example, illness justified by documentation) and, in the event of a refund, it will be made using the same payment method used.
PRICES
Our Spanish courses have a registration fee of €80 (except mini stays, summer courses and individual courses) which includes the teaching materials and the certificate awarded at the end of the course.
Before starting the course, students must take a test to determine their level of Spanish.
€6/hour per student
€6/hour per student
| Lessons | 1 Week | 2 Weeks | 3 Weeks | 4 Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 hrs/week | 110 Euros | 210 Euros | 310 Euros | 410 Euros |
| 15 hrs/week | 165 Euros | 320 Euros | 475 Euros | 630 Euros |
| 20 hrs/week | 220 Euros | 430 Euros | 640 Euros | 850 Euros |
1 hour/week...................................€20/hour
2 hours/week..............................€19.50/hour
3 hours/week or more......................€19/hour
€30/hour
€2,520/6 days
€30/hour
€30/hour
€2,160/6 days
| Lessons | 1 Week | 2 Weeks | 3 Weeks | 4 Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 hrs/week | 320 Euros | 630 Euros | 940 Euros | 1250 Euros |
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellation by Unilang Idiomas
Unilang Idiomas reserves the right to cancel courses that do not reach the required number of students, with at least 72 hours' notice.
In the event of course cancellation, Unilang Idiomas will offer the possibility of a full refund of the service amount using the same payment method that was used, or of keeping the credit in favour of the student. If the student opts to leave said credit on deposit as payment for future enrolments, they may do so for a maximum period of three months from the date of payment. Once this period has ended, the student will have no right to claim said amount or use it as payment for future enrolments.
Cancellation by the student
In the event that the student has to cancel their enrolment in the course, the enrolment fee may only be refunded upon submission of the relevant request by email to unilang.idiomas@gmail.com at least 72 hours before the first class of the course begins. Cancellations by telephone or postal mail are not accepted, and the enrolment fee will not be refunded if there are fewer than 72 hours until the start of the course or if it has already started.
We recommend that our students do not purchase any transport tickets until they contact the administration to confirm that the course is going ahead.
Cancellation due to force majeure
Both parties shall be exempt from liability in the event of failure to fulfil their obligations due to force majeure, understood as unavoidable, insurmountable and external unforeseen circumstances beyond their control (such as serious medical emergencies, natural disasters, visa refusal for reasons not attributable to the student or government restrictions).
- By Unilang Idiomas: If the centre is forced to definitively cancel the course due to force majeure, it undertakes to refund 100% of the amount paid by the student for the class hours not taught, without any additional penalty for either party.
- By the student: If the student is unable to start or continue the course due to force majeure, they must notify the centre in writing by email at unilang.idiomas@gmail.com and provide the corresponding official supporting documentation. In this case, the centre will refund the full amount of the classes not taken, deducting only any non-recoverable management or bank fees, if applicable.
Right of withdrawal
When the booking or enrolment is made online or remotely, the student or, where applicable, their legal representative shall have the right to withdraw from the contract within 14 calendar days, without the need for justification, in accordance with Royal Legislative Decree 1/2007, approving the General Law for the Defence of Consumers and Users.
To exercise this right, they may notify it free of charge by sending an email to unilang.idiomas@gmail.com, indicating their full name, contact details, contracted course and an unequivocal statement of their wish to withdraw.
If the student expressly requests the service to begin before the withdrawal period ends, they will be informed in advance of the corresponding legal consequences under the applicable regulations.
