Teaching Method
What do our Spanish and German lessons look like?
Our teaching method goes beyond mere grammar and translations; we emphasize imparting more than just the pronunciation of a specific region. Instead, we focus on developing comprehensive language skills by covering the four central aspects of each language:
- Speaking
- Listening
- Reading
- Grammar
As our lessons are not confined to one language variant, you will gain the ability to navigate in all countries where the language is spoken.
How is the lesson structured?
SPEAKING
Speaking is our primary focus. In the familiar and informal atmosphere of our classrooms, we encourage students to speak freely from the very first lesson, even in beginner courses. Alongside spontaneous and individually tailored exercises, we incorporate simulations …
of realistic situations such as restaurant visits, hotel bookings, trips, or visits to authorities. Through our years of experience, we’ve developed a system enabling even complete beginners to construct a few sentences after the first lesson. Additionally, we are the first Spanish school in Berlin to offer specialized conversation courses for more intensive speaking practice.
LISTENING
In our lessons, you have direct contact with our native speaker teachers. To support this, we utilize various audio materials such as songs, video clips, dialogues, and audios. This exposure helps you become accustomed to different language variations right from the start.
READING
To ensure quick text comprehension, we use various materials such as textbooks, specialized magazines for learning foreign languages, and articles adapted to the respective level. With our advanced students, we read original texts, including literary texts and newspaper articles …
Our method for quick reading comprehension trains you to understand texts by concentrating less on unknown vocabulary and more on what you already understand.
GRAMMAR
With us, everyone learns the subjunctive in Spanish or the accusative in German! Our teachers are experts in the grammar of the respective language and can provide competent assistance with complicated questions. We use the most current and efficient textbooks (e.g., Con Gusto Nuevo …
La Gramática Básica del Estudiante de Español, Spanische Übungsgrammatik, Netzwerk, Aussichten, Perspektiven) as well as teaching materials developed by ourselves.
Our lessons take place in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, and personal exchange between students and teachers is highly valued. Our international team facilitates direct contact with native speakers and people from different countries.
WHAT DO YOU GET OUTSIDE OF THE CLASSROOM?
Learning doesn’t stop after class with us! We organize numerous Latin American events and activities where you can meet new people and practice your language skills in real-life situations.
- Our Latin America get-together happens once a month.
- At our Latin parties, you can meet native Spanish speakers and exchange ideas with other students.
- We host art exhibitions, Latin food evenings, and jam sessions with Latin American musicians.
- We arrange Spanish-German tandems, and if you’re interested, we can help you book a language holiday.
All our courses prepare you for exams for official language certificates, which are taken in authorized centers in Berlin and throughout Germany.
All our courses are based on the European Framework of Reference for Languages. We offer German and Spanish courses at levels A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, and C2. Further information about the course levels and requirements can be found here.
