We place great emphasis on our teaching approach. Over the years we have developed and refined a very effective methodology for teaching Spanish to foreigners, which caters to the needs of beginner level through to advanced level students. Our teaching methods and standards are applied uniformly across all six of our locations. (Quito, Otavalo, Galapagos, Amazon Jungle, Hacienda and Traveling)
Our teaching is based on a rigorous structure of 10 modules (levels), which cover all the core elements of Spanish grammar. With the aim of ensuring that each student acquires a balanced set of Spanish skills, our teaching combines written and oral grammar exercises, listening exercises and conversation.
The core of our teaching is in the form of personalized one-to-one teaching. However, group lessons of a maximum of 4 students per teacher are also offered. We strongly recommend that beginner level students start off with 2-3 weeks of individual classes to accelerate the learning process.
The two forms are further described below:
Individual classes: (one-on-one) are available from four to seven hours per day. We strive to provide a work environment that is conducive to learning and concentration. Therefore, our classrooms are individual rooms designed to minimize noise and other distractions.
Group classes: (maximum 4 students per class) are available for 4 hours per day. We strive to create a lively atmosphere, as conversation, games, etc. are woven into the teaching. Students with group lessons may choose to have a further 2 hours of individual classes in the afternoon.
Students with prior knowledge of Spanish are asked to complete a short written test or take a Skype™ video test with the school Director at the beginning of their course, which allows us to begin instruction at the appropriate level and to identify weaknesses.
At the end of each week your teacher will complete a record of your progress and the elements covered. The Academic Director will subsequently monitor the records of each student and tailor the learning process accordingly to ensure sustained progress. After completion of a course, students will receive an official diploma from ISE.
In order to keep everyone on their toes, students will usually work with a different teacher each week. If you prefer, you are welcome to continue with the same one.
A sample daily schedule for students with 4-hour individual or group lessons is provided below:
08:30 am - 10:30 am: Classes
10:30 am - 10:45 am: Break with complimentary coffee, tea, and fresh bread
10:45 am - 12:30 pm: Classes
Student COMMENTS
Estimado Eugenio,
Finalmente volví a Inglaterra. Le agradezco por haber organizado mis viajes y mis estudios con mucha paciencia. Las 6 semanas en Ecuador
fueron unas de las más interesantes de mi vida.
I can whole heartedly recommend your language school Instituto Superior de Español. The concept of learning Spanish while travelling
is superb and your organizational talent in working out individual itineraries is admirable! For some spoilt visitors from rich countries
it might be hard to fit in with an Ecuadorian family, but it gives a unique opportunity to learn more about the country than the superficial impressions usually granted to tourists.
Many thanks to you, your team and the host families for the courtesy, patience and good humor which made my trip so enjoyable!
I can also recommend the very friendly and comfortable jungle lodge and rafting or kayaking excursions who's safety standards were better
than some European organizations I have encountered.
Monika Lloyd-Burton
Poole England
monikarcadia@ntlworld.com
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