ELE OBJECTIVE B1

ELE course to reach level B1

For those students who already know a bit of Spanish and want to improve

Academia Puerta Real offers an ELE course to reach B1, aimed at students with a basic knowledge of Spanish and who want to reach a deeper understanding of the language.

When you finish this course, you will have reached B1 level of Spanish.

It consists of modules 5, 6 and 7.

120 hours course

20 hours per week.

5 classes a week of 4 hours each

In the intensive modality, Monday to Friday. From 9:00 to 11:00 and from 11:30 to 13:30 (with a break from 11:00 to 11:30).

B1 LEVEL

Aimed at students with a basic knowledge of Spanish. With our course, students will be able to reach B1 level.

Modality

Intensive (face to face and online).
Semi-intensive (face to face and online).

15 students maximum.

Price: 1049 €

Booking: 150€ (which will be deducted from final price).

To obtain the Certificate of achievement of the course, it’s necessary to attend at least 80% of the classes.

More information

What is included?

20 weekly hours
A textbook (as a loan) and additional learning materials.
Continuous assessment
Access to the platform for recorded classes, additional teaching material and exercises.
Puerta Real Library: free book lending service.

What is NOT included?

SIELE exam. Once the course is done, the student will be able to certify his Spanish level by paying the registration fee to SIELE GLOBAL. See SIELE services.
DELE Certification. See DELE exam dates.
Legal advice for obtaining the STUDENT VISA through our specialist immigration lawyer Rocío Valero.
Museum admission fees and personal consumption in excursions and extracurricular activities. (more information in the section Trips and extracurricular activities at the bottom of the page).

Registration procedure

1. To sign up for this course, it is advisable that you complete the “level test. Likewise, it is essential that you consult our registration procedure and refund policy.

2. The reservation of the course is only done electronically, so you will have to Access -SIGN UP NOW!Where you must fill in the registration form to be able to pay by credit/debit card.

3. The amount of the reservation is 150 €, this amount that will be deducted from the final price of the course.

4- For the remaining payment of the course, we offer the following options:

– By Bank transfer:

Entity: BANCO SANTANDER
Beneficiary: CENTRO DE FORMACIÓN ACERA DEL DARRO SLU
Account number: ES88 0075 3167 8606 0505 1859
SWIFT/BIC code: BSCHESMMXXX BSCHESMMXXX

In this case, you must send the proof of payment to info@academiapuertareal.es

– At Academia Puerta Real, by paying in cash, as long as the amount does not exceed €999 or by credit/debit card.

5. Once the reservation form and payment have been received, we will send you a confirmation email, as well as the corresponding receipt.

6. Approximately one week before the start of the course, you will receive a confirmation with the exact schedule of the classes.

7. The remaining amount must be paid at the beginning of the course.

IMPORTANT for students who need STUDENT VISA:
They must have paid the total amount of the course, before their appointment with the corresponding consulate. In this case, Academia Puerta Real will issue the following documentation so that the student can manage its processing:

Letter of Invitation
Tuition
Syllabus
Payment letter
Acceptance letter
If necessary: Certificate of accommodation and/or Certificate of delay.

To do this, students must provide a copy of their current passport.

In the event of a visa refusal, a copy of the original refusal will be required for any refund (see refund policy).

Cancellation and Refunds policy

The Academia Puerta Real cancellation conditions are as follows:

All course reservation cancellations must be based on fully justified reasons.
The notice of cancellation must be received at least 15 days before the start of the course and in writing (e-mail or letter). Academia Puerta Real has to confirm the receipt. The date of receipt will be taken into account and not the date of the sending.
All courses will be held on the scheduled dates as long as there is a minimum of four confirmed students. Otherwise, the student will be offered a refund of the amount paid and, if desired, the option to enroll in another course with a different start date and time.
In the event of cancellation of the course due to the impossibility of the centre to carry it out or other causes of force majeure, natural catastrophes, physical or personal risk to the student both for the reception of the classes or their travel (cataclysms, state of war, national alarm, etc.) the student will have the right to request a full refund of the amount paid or to change the date of the course.

Study Plan and Methodology for Objective B1

Methodology of Spanish classes

During the classes, all linguistic skills are worked on (oral and reading comprehension and oral and written expression). In addition to grammatical content, cultural and historical aspects of Spanish culture are also taught to achieve better linguistic immersion in our country. Apart from the classes, activities are carried out outside the classroom so that students can test their knowledge in real situations. The evaluation of the students is carried out continuously through the performance of different activities and tests. In addition, the teacher performs a personal and private track through our platform.

Study plan of the Spanish course

In accordance with the objectives set by the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) with the aim of achieving the learning of Spanish, the study plan is based on achieving a communicative and immersive dynamic, adapting to the needs of our students.

Both didactic material in paper format and other resources in electronic format are used

The use of our platform and the interactive screens that all our classrooms have, allow us to access new technologies in order to innovate in the field of education, its impact on students being very enriching and positive.

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Trips and extracurricular activities

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Since we believe that to learn a language it is not only important to study grammar, at Academia Puerta Real we promote language learning and cultural immersion through extraordinary activities that are normally carried out outside of the classroom.

– Free activities:

Competitive tests to discover the city and put Spanish into practice.
Typical breakfast with “churros”. In this case, the student must pay only for the consumption.
Tapas day to get to know our gastronomy. This activity is free, in this case the student must pay only for consumption.
Movie day (usually once a week). Students will be able to watch films and documentaries in Spanish on the interactive screens of our center in order to learn about Spanish and Latin American culture.
World literature day celebration, language exchanges.

– Activities that are not free, although they may be included in some courses:

Guided tours of the two most important neighborhoods in Granada: the Albaicín and the Sacromonte. Both were declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco in 1984.
Visit to the Alhambra and Generalife with a Spanish guide.
Visit to the museum of the Inquisition.
Visit to the Science Park, museum, BioDome and planetarium.

These are our Spanish teachers

At Academia Puerta Real we have a team of professional native teachers who are passionate about teaching. They have many years of experience helping our students to improve their Spanish.

Director

Jonathan Contreras

With over 15 years of experience in providing educational services and leading teams (academic and administrative), he is responsible for organizing everything so that Puerta Real al Español students have the best educational tools to achieve their goals.
He is ready to help you make your stay a unique experience.

“True evolution begins with your education.”

Our director loves the world of motorsports, music, literature, and travel.

Head of the International Student Department

Omar Chriaa

With over 5 years of experience advising on educational services, he is in charge of contacting and facilitating the arrival of each international student in Granada. His support in managing the necessary documentation for the validation of studies and obtaining visas provides timely follow-up so that our students can fully enjoy the experience of living and studying in Spain.

Omar is ready to assist you in Spanish, Arabic, French, and English.

Spanish as a Foreign Language (ELE) Academic Coordinator

Rebeca Ferreiro

With over 7 years of experience coordinating ELE academic teams and programs in Mexico, the USA, and Spain, more than 14 years as an ELE teacher, and 25 years as a professor of language, literature, and film, she is responsible for supporting you in your educational process.

• Bachelor's degree in Hispanic Literature, Master's degree in Communication, and PhD in Political Science (with a focus on Communication).
• Courses and training sessions in team coordination, transformation of our center using the SACIC framework, ELE teaching methodology, use of AI in the ELE classroom, design and adaptation of materials for the ELE classroom, teaching in hybrid models, and pedagogical mediation.
• Teaching experience at CEFR levels A1 to C2, in courses for specific purposes and as a DELE exam preparation instructor in various contexts (immersion, foreign language, heritage speakers, business, and political settings) for children, adolescents, and adults in Mexico, the United States, and Spain. Advisor for university theses in Spanish as a Foreign Language (ELE) for students in Beijing, China.
• DELE examiner at levels A1 to C2 for adults; levels A2/B1 and B2/C1 for school children.
• Trainer of Spanish as a Foreign Language teachers in the Diploma Program in Teaching Spanish as a Second Language at the University of Guadalajara.
• Experience in the design of Spanish as a Foreign Language educational materials, assessment materials, and programs for teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language and Spanish as a Second Language (from basic to university level) in various countries, as well as the coordination and co-design of the Diploma Program on 20th-Century Mexican Women Writers at the University of Guadalajara Foundation/USA.

Rebeca is ready to support you in Spanish and English.

Head of Studies for Spanish as a Foreign Language (ELE)

Ester García

With over 3 years of experience teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language, she is responsible for welcoming you and supporting you in your daily life at the academy.

• Graduate in Translation and Interpreting, with a Master's degree in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language and a Master's degree in Compulsory Secondary Education and Baccalaureate, Vocational Training, and Language Teaching.
• Courses and training sessions in ELE teaching methodology, the use of AI in the ELE classroom, and as a SIELE exam preparation instructor.
• Teaching experience at levels A1 to B2 of the CEFR and as a DELE exam preparation instructor in various contexts (immersion, foreign language) for teenagers and adults in France and Spain.
• DELE examiner for levels A1 to C2 for adults.
• Experience teaching Spanish to immigrants. • Experience in designing educational materials, assessment materials, and the specific-purpose Spanish for Business program at Academia Puerta Real al Español.
• Speaker at events in the Spanish as a Foreign Language (ELE) sector.

Ester is ready to support you in Spanish, French, Italian, and English.

ELE Teacher

Selma Bargach

With over 3 years of experience teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language, she will help you achieve your Spanish learning goals.

• Graduate in Translation and Interpreting, with a Master's degree in Conference Interpreting.
• Courses and training sessions in Spanish as a Foreign Language teaching methodology and communicative grammar in the Spanish as a Foreign Language classroom.
• Teaching experience at levels A1 to C1 of the CEFR and as a DELE exam preparation tutor in various contexts (immersion, foreign language, heritage speakers) for teenagers and adults in Morocco and Spain.
• DELE examiner for levels B1 and B2 for adults. As an Arabic speaker, she facilitates linguistic and cultural mediation for students of that language background by adapting materials and activities.

Selma is ready to communicate with you in Spanish (although you can also speak to her in English, French, and Arabic).

ELE Teacher

Pilar Luque

With over 5 years of experience teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language (ELE) and over 2 years as a language and literature teacher, she will help you achieve your Spanish learning goals.

• Graduate in Modern Languages and Literatures, with a Master's degree in Hispanic Studies, specializing in Teaching Spanish as a First/Second Language.
• Courses and training sessions in Spanish as a Foreign Language (ELE) methodology, music, social media, interaction, the use of AI in the ELE classroom, and the meaning of speaking and learning a language (according to the IC).
• Teaching experience at levels A1 to C1 of the CEFR and as a DELE exam preparation instructor in various contexts (immersion, foreign language, and business) for teenagers and adults in Italy and Spain.
• DELE examiner for levels A1 to C2 for adults; A1/A2 and B1 for school children.
• Teaching experience in Spanish Language and Literature for PCE students, as well as working as a conversation assistant at the secondary level in Italy.
• Experience in designing assessment materials for the Spanish as a Foreign Language (ELE) program at Puerta Real al Español.

Pilar is ready to communicate with you in Spanish (although you can also speak with her in English, Italian, and Portuguese).

ELE Teacher

Pilar Martínez

With over 2 years of experience teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language and over 5 years as a language and literature teacher, she will help you achieve your Spanish learning goals.

• Graduate in Classical Philology, with a Master's degree in Secondary Education Teaching, Vocational Training, and Language Teaching. Specialization in Language and Literature, Latin, and Greek.
• Courses and training sessions in ELE teaching methodology and classroom management.
• Teaching experience at levels A1 to B2 of the CEFR in an immersion context for teenagers and adults in Spain. • Extensive teaching experience in Spanish Language and Literature for PCE students, as well as experience as a conversation assistant at the secondary level in Italy.
• Experience in designing assessment materials for the Spanish as a Foreign Language (ELE) program at Puerta Real al Español.

Pilar is ready to communicate with you in Spanish (although you can also speak to her in English).

ELE Teacher

Laura García

With over 5 years of experience teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language, she will help you achieve your Spanish learning goals.

• Graduate in Primary Education with a specialization in Special Education, with a Master's degree in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language.
• Courses and training sessions in Spanish as a Foreign Language teaching methodology, communicative grammar, and the use of AI in the Spanish as a Foreign Language classroom.
• Teaching experience at levels A1 to C2 of the CEFR, as a DELE preparation instructor, and in courses for specific purposes in various contexts (immersion and foreign language) for teenagers and adults in Italy and Spain.
• DELE examiner for levels A1 to C2 for adults; A1/A2, B1 for school children.
• Experience in the design of educational materials, assessment materials, and in the design of the Spanish Culture program for Academia Puerta Real al Español.
• Speaker at events in the Spanish as a Foreign Language sector.

Laura is ready to communicate with you in Spanish (although you can also speak with her in English and Italian).

ELE Teacher

Andrea Rubio

With over 5 years of experience teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language, she will help you achieve your Spanish learning goals.

• Graduate in Philosophy, with a Master's in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language and a Master's in Secondary Education Teaching.
• Courses and training sessions in Spanish as a Foreign Language teaching methodology, the use of AI in the Spanish as a Foreign Language classroom, SIELE exam preparation, and addressing student diversity.
• Teaching experience at levels A1 to C1 of the CEFR in various contexts (immersion and foreign language) for children, teenagers, and adults in England and Spain.
• DELE examiner for levels A1 and A2 for adults.
• Experience in philosophical education for children and in secondary school language and philosophy classes.

Andrea is ready to communicate with you in Spanish (although you can also speak to her in English).

ELE Administration

Fatine Mouji

Always with a smile and ready to guide you in the best way, she is in charge of advising you about the conditions of our courses, helping you with your registration process, and providing you with timely information during your time at the academy.

Fatine is ready to communicate with you in Spanish, Arabic, English, and French.

ELE Administration

María Herrero

Always ready to listen and provide the necessary support, she is responsible for advising you about our course conditions, helping you with your registration process, and providing you with timely information during your time at the academy.

María is ready to communicate with you in Spanish, Greek, English, and French.

ELE Support

Irene Ruiz

With over three years of experience teaching History to both Spanish and international students, Irene organizes extracurricular activities that promote linguistic and cultural exchange. She fosters the full integration of our students into the city of Granada through conversation clubs, reading clubs, board game afternoons, and scheduled excursions, making life in Spain a fun and meaningful experience.

Irene is ready to communicate with you in both Spanish and English.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions

Are the teachers native? What training do they have?

The teaching staff at Academia Puerta Real are university graduates, native speakers or with an accredited C2 degree in Spanish and have extensive experience as teachers of Spanish as a foreign language.

What levels of Spanish does Academia Puerta Real offer?

From A1 to C1 (common European framework of reference for language levels). To find out more about what your level is in Spanish, we recommend that you do the “level test”.

What is the minimum age to enroll?

Students must be at least 14 years old to enroll in our center.

Can I change the level if I don't feel comfortable in the one I have enrolled in?

Although we recommend that you perform the “level test” before signing up, at the beginning of each course the teacher will check if your level is suitable for the course in which you have enrolled.

However, whether the classes are too easy or difficult for you, you can ask your teacher to change groups.

Will I be able to obtain my Spanish level certificate at the end of the course?

When finished your course at Puerta Real Academy you will receive a Certificate of Achievement. In addition, you can choose to take the SIELE GLOBAL exam at our center or take one of our DELE Preparation courses to take it at one of the official exam centers and certify your level of Spanish.

Go to SIELE Services for more information.

Learn about DELE Preparation courses.

For how long can I access the platform to see the recorded classes and access the teaching material?

Once the course is finished, you will have access to the platform during the two weeks following the end of the course.

Is it necessary to pay tuition to enroll?

No, our Spanish courses for foreigners do not have additional registration fees.

By enrolling in one of our courses, you will pay a reservation; but this will be deducted from the final price of the course.

When will I receive my final schedule?

10 days before the start of the course, we will contact you via email to inform you of the schedule of your group in the shift previously chosen by you at the time of enrolment.

Can I extend my stay for studies?

Yes, but it is essential that to extend your stay you start with the procedures 60 days before your STUDENT VISA expires. For this, you can count on the legal advice of Rocío Valero, our lawyer specializing in immigration, whose services are included in the courses that so indicate.

Can the center offer me help to find accommodation?

Academia Puerta Real collaborates with high-quality student residences and professional real estate agencies.

If requested, all the information related to the accommodation will be provided and, if necessary, the contract will be managed with it to issue the corresponding accommodation certificate, if necessary.

How far is the academy from the accommodation?

Depending on your choice, most of the accommodations offered by the real estate agencies or residences with which we work offer locations close to the location of our center.

Academia Puerta Real is located in the center of Granada, in a situation very well connected by public transport.

Is it possible for me and my friend to stay together in the same room or share an apartment?

Yes, we are in contact with residences that offer shared rooms, as well as the possibility for the real estate offer to rent an apartment. Ideally, in this case, you tell us as soon as possible.

Can I change my accommodation if I am not satisfied?

Yes, as long as we can offer you other options.

Can I choose accommodation without booking the course?

No, our procedures related to accommodation are solely and exclusively for our students.

Can I smoke in my accommodation?

No, smoking is not allowed in the rooms or common areas. It is allowed to do it on the balconies / terraces.

How far in advance should I enroll in the course?

Due to the high demand for Spanish courses, the ideal is to enroll at least one month in advance, as long as you do not need a STUDENT VISA in this case, the ideal is to do so three months before.

I want to study with you in a course that lasts more than 3 months. Will I receive the necessary documentation to process my STUDENT VISA?

Yes, Academia Puerta Real will issue the following documentation so that the student can manage its processing:

Letter of Invitation
Tuition
Curriculum
Payment letter
acceptance letter
If necessary: Certificate of accommodation and/or Certificate of delay.

To do this, students must provide a copy of their current passport.

In addition, in the courses that so indicate, legal advice to obtain the STUDENT VISA is included in the price.

What happens if my visa application has been rejected and I cannot start the course?

Those students who, despite complying with the documentation and other necessary requirements to obtain the student VISA, have been denied it, may request a refund by sending a copy of the letter of refusal.

The amount of the refund will be subtracted from the days that have elapsed since the beginning of the course, period in which the student will be able to receive their classes online.

No refunds will be granted to students who do not present the official rejection letter from the embassy or consulate.
When a refund is granted, bank charges related to transfers, exchange fees and express mail charges will be deducted from the refundable total due.

For more information access the “Cancellation and refunds policy” of each course.

ELE OBJECTIVE B1