A great opportunity for all native English speakers looking to learn or further develop their Spanish language skills through teaching. Birmingham College UK and Instituto Hispanico de Murcia have teamed together to bring you a unique package which includes all you’ll need to have a rewarding and enjoyable experience hassle-free!
So, how about developing your teaching skills at Birmingham College and then spending sometime living as a local in beautiful Murcia?
This programme is a brilliant way of enjoying the Spanish lifestyle while improving your language and teaching skills.
Edward Olmos, from the University of Chester, wrote:
" I spent three months living and working in Murcia, in Centro de Estudios CEI - a local public school - and in the EUTM (Escuela Universitaria de Turismo de Murcia). Working with children and adolescents was an incredible experience for me as it was the first time I had had this opportunity. In terms of my career the experience had a positive influence on my decision making. I was made to feel welcome and appreciated by the staff, pupils and people in the city and I enjoyed my time there immensely, I would recommend it to everyone who has the opportunity."
What’s included?
4 days teacher TESOL teacher training at Birmingham College
Return flights from the UK
Various accommodation options in Murcia (bills included)
Teaching practice as a language assistant for 12 hours/week
Two week (40 lessons) Intensive Spanish course in Murcia
Weekly activities with the Instituto Hispanico
Information and support prior and during placement
Optional Spanish lessons on language, history and social science
What’s NOT included?
Visas for non-EU residents
Travel Insurance
Airport pick-up and drop-off (can be arranged at extra cost)
Our courses can be taken for periods of time different than those indicated. Please contact us for further information and don´t forget to read our general conditions on bookings & prices. Remember there is a 39 € inscription fee and 35 € course material in all courses.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity! Contact us today for more information:
Birmingham College BMI Building (C/O), 9 Margaret Street, Birmingham, B3 3BS, UK. Tel: +44 (0) 121 212 0888 Fax: +44 (0) 121 212 0666 Email:
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This is our most popular course, a standard 4 lessons per day programme of general Spanish. In the first two lessons we study different grammatical problems and their practical application. In the second two we reinforce what we have previously learnt throughout practical exercises where vocabulary and idiomatic expressions are analysed. In advanced classes there are also special lessons on Spanish culture, geography, history, ...
We don´t only use five senses in our teaching but two extra ones,
two magic ingredients, common sense and sense of humour!
Course information
Starting dates: every Monday (for true beginners, please
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Length: from 1 to 36 weeks.
Number of lessons: 20 per week.
Levels: all.
Max. in class: 10 students; minimum 2 students.
Class times: from 10 h. to 13.30 h. (subject to variation)
Our courses can be taken for periods of time different than those indicated. Please contact us for further information and don´t forget to read our general conditions on bookings & prices. Remember there is a 39 € inscription fee and 35 € course material in all courses.
This course is designed for students who wish to improve their knowledge of Spanish during a short stay in Spain. The biggest problem one will find in learning a new language is developing fluency; so, this course emphasises even more the communicative approach of our method. The course is based on the Intensive Course 20 but built on a 25 lesson per week basis. In this extra daily lesson students will be able either to revise specific issues as grammar, communication or Spanish culture themes.
We don´t only use five senses in our teaching but two extra ones, two magic ingredients, common sense and sense of humour! Course Information
Starting dates: every Monday.
Length: from 1 to 36 weeks.
Number of lessons: 25 per week.
Levels: all.
Max. in class: 10 students; minimum 2 students.
Class times: from 10 h. to 14.30 . (subject to variation)
Our courses can be taken for periods of time different than those indicated. Please contact us for further information and don´t forget to read our general conditions on bookings & prices. Remember there is a 39 € inscription fee and 35 € course material in all courses.
Take the plunge with us and come to our partner school in Cabo de Palos (30 min. drive from Murcia city) to experience and explore our wonderful Mediterranean undersea world while learning Spanish all year round.
This is an OWD (Open Water Diver) course combined with Spanish lessons. You'll have four lessons of Spanish plus two hours of diving theory and practice everyday. We collaborate with PLANETA AZUL, fully qualified, highly experienced in all water sports and Spain’s first National Geographic Dive Centre and a PADI 5* Gold Palm Resort.
All the necessary equipment will be supplied and, best of all, you don't need to have any diving experience at all! More experienced divers can choose from a breath-taking night dive, boat dives to many deep (100ft) shipwrecks, and of course dive the world-renowned Mediterranean shore sites. We have a tour that's right for you!
We offer general dive instruction programs for all levels, from beginner, which allows a first time diver to experience scuba diving, all the way through dive career preparation programmes!
To maintain your skills, and to make your diving experiences all the more enjoyable, we also offer just about any specialty course. Ask us for an adventure that suits you, one that's only your imagination away...
Another activities related to water sports, like sailing, kite surfing, wake surfing, water skiing and rowing are also offered.
Course Information
Minimum age: 16
Starting dates: every Monday, all year round
Length: 5 days
Spanish lessons: 20 per week
8 hours diving lessons
4 practice dives beach-confined waters
4 practice dives open waters
Full equipment hiring & course material
Insurance and course certification
Levels: all
Max. in class: 9 students
Class times: Spanish lessons from 10,00 h. to 13,30 h. + afternoon diving lessons
Transportation to the diving centre not included (5,10 € single bus ticket)
Our courses can be taken for periods of time different than those indicated. Please contact us for further information and don´t forget to read our general conditions on bookings & prices. Remember there is a 39 € inscription fee and 35 € course material in all courses.
Intended for those who prefer individual approach and need to rapidly acquire an in-depth knowledge of Spanish through complete individual immersion in the subject.
In an amazingly short time you'll learn what you actually need, and don´t panic, you will have two teachers focusing on different language skills.
We don´t only use five senses in our teaching but two extra ones, two magic ingredients, common sense and sense of humour!
Here is a sample 8 hour per day programme:
Grammar theory and practice
Culture
Written Spanish
Reading comprehension
Vocabulary
Oral production
Listening comprehension and phonetics
Cultural guided visits
Visits to local companies if requested
Lunch with a member of staff (not included in the course fee)
Course Information
Starting dates: every Monday.
Length: from 1 to 2 weeks.
Number of lessons: 40 h. per week.
Levels: all.
Max. in class: one to one tuition.
Class times: on request and subject to availability.
Our courses can be taken for periods of time different than those indicated. Please contact us for further information and don´t forget to read our general conditions on bookings & prices. Remember there is a 39 € inscription fee and 35 € course material in all courses.
There are many Spanish teacher training courses out there, but none has such an important, useful and handy practical component... that´s what more than 60 people which have already taken this course say, like Susana Gallego Pelegrín, who wrote: "... ha sido una experiencia muy positiva y estoy encantada de haber tomado la decisión de hacer el curso. Seguir el devenir de las clases y tener la oportunidad de impartirlas yo misma después es una gran oportunidad. Gracias por todo."
Or Emilia Colino García who recently said: "Mil gracias al Instituto Hispánico por su maravilloso curso de formación de Profesores de ELE y por darme la oportunidad de trabajar con ellos. Gracias a su confianza, he conseguido trabajo en Barcelona :) Se lo recomiendo a todo el mundo. ¡Hasta pronto, equipazo!."
This 95 hour training course has been developed by Mr José Luis Vega, Spanish as a foreign language teacher at the University of Salamanca. It is based on a 35 hour theory part - that can be taken in participants own home - and a 60 hour teaching & practice componentwith real foreign students of Spanish.
This course is addressed to both native and non-native Spanish speakers. It includes teaching practice and feedback from a personal tutor and observed teaching practice of Spanish learners.
Those students successfully completing this Introductory Training course will receive a certification from Instituto Hispánico de Murcia.
Our students come to Murcia searching for a life experience, a good small school and sun & excellent weather all year round. They come avoiding massive tourist resorts like Alicante, very big cities like Málaga or Valencia, and being spoken to in a language other than Spanish like in Barcelona... so if you are looking for that, Instituto Hispánico de Murcia is not for you, but we will be happy to recommend some other language schools.
It's tempting to keep the secret that is Murcia to ourselves, but here's a little sneak preview as to why this south-eastern Spanish city is such a hidden gem...
Our school is small and as such each student receives personal attention and the atmosphere is very friendly and welcoming - something that is sometimes less easy to achieve with larger schools.
We have been awarded a Customer Satisfaction Excellence Award in both 2010 and 2011 from one of our partners.
As fewer people go to Murcia than other, more touristy, Spanish hubs such as Barcelona and Madrid, you are unlikely to hear English or other languages during your stay - thus creating the perfect environment to really immerse yourself in the Spanish language and culture.
The weather! Sitting on the aptly named Costa Cálida, Murcia boasts 330 days of sunshine each year and is the third sunniest region in all of Spain.
The food - namely tapas, which are said to be the best in Spain. Thanks to the Murcia’s location between some of Spain’s richest arable land and the Mediterranean, producing abundant fresh, local produce, you can happily spend each evening drifting between tapas bars and sampling delights such as spiced mussels, fried squid, hake goujons, quails’ eggs, ensaladilla rusa, grilled vegetables, freshly carved ham, garlic potatoes, paella and more - all washed down, of course, with a caña (draft beer) or two!
Founded by the Moors in 825AD, Murcia is a melting pot of cultures: Arabic, Christian and Jewish. As such the people are colourful in character, exuding a religious passion that manifests itself wonderfully in Murcia’s many vibrant festivals. Whatever time of year you visit, you are likely to catch one of these: joyful Spring festivals (Fiestas de Primavera) and Easter Holy Week lead to the September fair, bullfights and a string of music festivals. As if you needed any excuse, you can be sure of ample food, drink and merriment at fiesta time.
Murcia-San Javier airport offers direct flights from many European cities. Being a smaller airport than many of those on the Spanish costas, your time at the airport may well be shorter and less stressful. And don´t forget Alicante airport is located just 1 hour away from us.
If you’re after sea and beaches, Murcia is your place. With 250km of coastline as well as 18 natural parks, fields, mountains and valleys, the region boasts beautiful natural landscape which also lends itself perfectly to outdoor pursuits and sporting activities all year round.
Murcia is a very safe city in comparison to many others. You can walk safely through the streets at any time of day – although it is of course advisable to take usual precautions as you would in any city.
Culturally, Murcia is something of an open-air museum. Alongside 15 museums you will find many art galleries and exhibition halls, and the vibrant student population (more than 35,000 split between two universities) adds even more to the city.
There is much more, but we will leave it to you to discover. We guarantee you will not get bored!
For more information about Murcia, please click here.
Lessons are 50 minutes long and taught from Monday to Friday. At the end of the course you can take an exam if you wish so, just let us know, and with the grade you obtain we will give you a Diploma accrediting your knowledge of Spanish. To take this exam you must have attended at least 90% of your classes.
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