July 2023 course in Spain, Salamanca
2 hours from Madrid
150,000 inhabitants
The third oldest university in Europe, the oldest in Spain in 1218
The cradle of the Spanish language
The Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Dates and prices:
July 3-14 (If you want to go fewer days, ask us)
€690 (payment can be made in instalments)
Second person from the same family, 30% discount (483€)
2 students in the same class, 15% discount each (587€)
3 levels
A1 (completely initial, for some companions)
A2, B1-B2
What does the course include?
Includes: accommodation in a newly built residence.
Single or double rooms (couples or family) all with private shower.
The night before the course is included, total 12 nights.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner, included every day, with menus adapted to the needs of the students.
Possibility of reserving extra nights, for only 50€ with full board.
Spanish course (50 academic hours)
All materials and final diploma
Guides in activities and visits to museums.
The residence
Res. Méndez (San Claudio 13)
+34 679 12 53 38
- Individual rooms
- Private bathroom
- Enclosure closed
- Laundry
- Breakfast and lunch included
- 24h surveillance
- Cleaning once a week
- Internet
School and classes
School Colegio Maestro Ávila
- Classes from 9:30-13:45 (with a 30m break)
- 5 minutes from accommodation
- Maximum 10 students per class
- 50 academic hours in 2 weeks
- Three different levels
- Books created by teachers from the Picasso Center
- Certificate
Course Objectives
– The initial Spanish diploma from the Picasso Center accredits the student’s ability to:
The student is able to understand frequently used everyday phrases and expressions related to areas of experience that are especially relevant to him (basic information about himself and his family, shopping, places of interest, occupations, etc.).
– The intermediate Spanish diploma from the Picasso Center certifies the student’s ability to:
Understand the main points of plain texts and in standard language if they deal with issues that are familiar to them.
Get along in most of the situations that may arise during a trip through areas where the language is used.
– The advanced Spanish diploma from the Picasso Center accredits the student’s ability to:
Interact with native speakers with a sufficient degree of naturalness so that communication is carried out effortlessly.
Produce clear and detailed texts on various topics, as well as defend a point of view on general topics. Write developed texts.
Activities and events:
Tapas: Enjoy Spanish gastronomy
Swimming pool
Local Museum of Salamanca (free)
Automobile Museum (free)
Casa Lis Museum (free)
Art Center (former prison) (free)
Cathedrals and most representative monuments (free)
Visit to the Cathedral at night
Jazz concert
Boat trip on the river
Spanish cinema
Theater
Flamenco
Paella
Market: Get to know the freshest local foods (free)
Weekend trips
90km: Visit of Salamanca mountain region and “La zorra” wine house. We will explore the Salamanca mountain region and the beautiful village of Mogarraz and visit one of Salamanca’s best wineries, where we will taste local beers and wines. 60€
20km: visit to the “Iglesias” ham and sausage factory. We will learn how one of the greatest delicacies of Spanish gastronomy is prepared. Includes transport, tasting of the finest hams and sausages and wine, beer or soft drinks. 45€
60km: Zamora, or the pearl of the Romanesque period in Spain. City visit with a guide. We visit the Easter Museum (Semana Santa). We will explore the main attractions and the wonderful cathedral. 60€
30km: In Toros Bravo, we visit a bull farm where fighting bulls are bred and raised. The tour starts from the main house of the farm, and in small groups you will drive around the entire bull breeding territory. The opportunity to see the truth with bulls only a few meters away. 60€
100km: Ávila linna visiitkaardiks on täismõõtmetes keskaegne kaitsemüür nii nagu ka võimas katedraal ning keskaegne hästi säilinud ning kaunilt restaureeritud vanalinn, mis on kantud UNESCO kultuuripärandi nimekirja. 60€
Registration