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{"id":3571,"date":"2012-07-26T13:47:33","date_gmt":"2012-07-26T11:47:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.funcarele.com\/our-methodology\/"},"modified":"2025-07-03T16:12:59","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T14:12:59","slug":"our-methodology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.funcarele.com\/en\/about-us\/our-methodology\/","title":{"rendered":"Our methodology"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-14776a0074535f04b\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-14776a0074535f04b uvc-8250 \" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-14776a0074535f04b h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:30px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:40px;\"}' ><h2 style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:10px;\">Our methodology<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-14776a0074535f04b .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:20px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:30px;\"}'  style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#8b2131;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;\"><\/p>\n<h5>We have designed our courses to suit all levels following\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/cvc.cervantes.es\/ensenanza\/biblioteca_ele\/plan_curricular\/default.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>the curriculum plan (Plan Curricular)\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><strong>of the Cervantes Institute and the<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/cvc.cervantes.es\/ensenanza\/biblioteca_ele\/marco\/cvc_mer.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><\/div><\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Our method is\u00a0<strong>communicative, practical and flexible<\/strong>. From the very first day, our classes are held in Spanish and all of our study material is in Spanish. This way you will learn to communicate in an effective manner in an everyday environment.<\/p>\n<p>Our classes are\u00a0<strong>interactive, entertaining, yet serious at the same time<\/strong>. You will study all aspects of the language: grammar, vocabulary, culture and functionality, but above all, you will be speaking continuously from the first day in class.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"238\"><strong data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"108\">Communicative approach:<\/strong> We prioritize interaction in Spanish from day one, fostering oral expression and listening comprehension in real-life contexts.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"551\"><strong data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"285\">Learning through practical situations:<\/strong> Our classes are designed around practical scenarios and activities that simulate everyday experiences, allowing students to apply the language immediately. Grammar is integrated into communication, avoiding the memorization of rules without practical application.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"750\"><strong data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"589\">Updated and varied materials:<\/strong> We use reference textbooks, audiovisual resources, current articles, and digital tools to provide a rich learning experience tailored to each student&#8217;s needs.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"997\"><strong data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"791\">Flexibility and personalization:<\/strong> We are flexible and strive to adapt to our students&#8217; learning needs and preferences. During the enrollment process, we gather information about their preferred learning styles to better accommodate them.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1240\"><strong data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1025\">Cultural immersion:<\/strong> We believe that language learning goes hand in hand with culture, so we incorporate cultural content, events, and extracurricular activities that connect students with the diversity of the Spanish-speaking world.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1412\"><strong data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1271\">Continuous assessment:<\/strong> We conduct personalized progress tracking through periodic tests, self-assessments, and teacher observations, ensuring steady development.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<div id=\"ult-carousel-5763592036a0074535f2f6\" class=\"ult-carousel-wrapper   ult_horizontal\" data-gutter=\"15\" data-rtl=\"false\" ><div class=\"ult-carousel-19880755946a0074535f12e \" >[vc_single_image image=&#8221;21022&#8243; 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This exam is free of charge and will take place outside of class hours.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Would you like to find out your level of Spanish?\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScfdHn665zFdND-X__Sd7W60ScpMv1GY_BnoiJk8kh43KHVBw\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-12676a0074535f42a\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-12676a0074535f42a uvc-1836 \" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-12676a0074535f42a h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:20px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:30px;\"}' ><h2 style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#8b2131;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:30px;\">Students are divided into six levels:<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"smile_icon_list_wrap ult_info_list_container ult-adjust-bottom-margin  \"><ul class=\"smile_icon_list left circle with_bg\"><li class=\"icon_list_item\" style=\" font-size:42px;\"><div class=\"icon_list_icon\" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"font-size:14px;border-width:1px;border-style:none;background:#962435;color:#ffffff;border-color:#333333;\"><i class=\"Defaults-check\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"icon_description\" id=\"Info-list-wrap-5016\" style=\"font-size:14px;\"><h3 class=\"ult-responsive info-list-heading\"  data-ultimate-target='#Info-list-wrap-5016 h3'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:18px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:28px;\"}'  style=\"font-weight:bold;\">Basic User<\/h3><div class=\"icon_description_text ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='#Info-list-wrap-5016 .icon_description_text'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:15px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:25px;\"}'  style=\"\"><ul>\n<li>Level A1: Breakthrough or beginner<\/li>\n<li>Level A2: Waystage or elementary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"icon_list_connector\"  style=\"border: none !important;\"><\/div><\/li><li class=\"icon_list_item\" style=\" font-size:42px;\"><div class=\"icon_list_icon\" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"font-size:14px;border-width:1px;border-style:none;background:#962435;color:#ffffff;border-color:#333333;\"><i class=\"Defaults-check\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"icon_description\" id=\"Info-list-wrap-3739\" style=\"font-size:14px;\"><h3 class=\"ult-responsive info-list-heading\"  data-ultimate-target='#Info-list-wrap-3739 h3'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:18px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:28px;\"}'  style=\"font-weight:bold;\">Independent User<\/h3><div class=\"icon_description_text ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='#Info-list-wrap-3739 .icon_description_text'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:15px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:25px;\"}'  style=\"\"><ul>\n<li>Level B1: Threshold or intermediate<\/li>\n<li>Level B2: Vantage or upper intermediate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"icon_list_connector\"  style=\"border: none !important;\"><\/div><\/li><li class=\"icon_list_item\" style=\" font-size:42px;\"><div class=\"icon_list_icon\" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"font-size:14px;border-width:1px;border-style:none;background:#962435;color:#ffffff;border-color:#333333;\"><i class=\"Defaults-check\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"icon_description\" id=\"Info-list-wrap-9158\" style=\"font-size:14px;\"><h3 class=\"ult-responsive info-list-heading\"  data-ultimate-target='#Info-list-wrap-9158 h3'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:18px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:28px;\"}'  style=\"font-weight:bold;\">Competent User<\/h3><div class=\"icon_description_text ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='#Info-list-wrap-9158 .icon_description_text'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:15px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:25px;\"}'  style=\"\"><ul>\n<li>Level C1: Effective Operational Proficiency or advanced<\/li>\n<li>Level C2:\u00a0Mastery or proficiency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"icon_list_connector\"  style=\"border: none !important;\"><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1544789848262{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #fafafa !important;border-radius: 4px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1544790335272{padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;7585&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-22866a0074535f92d\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-22866a0074535f92d uvc-623 \" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-22866a0074535f92d h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:30px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:40px;\"}' ><h2 style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#999999;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:35px;\">Basic user<\/h2><\/div><\/div>[vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-57016a0074535f97b\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-57016a0074535f97b uvc-9109 \" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-57016a0074535f97b h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:20px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:30px;\"}' ><h2 style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#8b2131;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:10px;\">A1: Beginner<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-57016a0074535f97b .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:20px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:30px;\"}'  style=\"font-weight:normal;color:#000000;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:30px;\"><\/p>\n<h4><strong>N\u00ba of hours A2: 60<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>A1.1: 30h and A1.2: 30h<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him\/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he\/she lives, people he\/she knows and things he\/she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.funcarele.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CONTENIDOS-DEL-CURSO-A1.1.docx.pdf\">A1.1 course contents<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.funcarele.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CONTENIDOS-DEL-CURSO-A1.2.docx.pdf\">A1.2 course contents<\/a><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-33006a0074535f9d2\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-33006a0074535f9d2 uvc-5190 \" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-33006a0074535f9d2 h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:20px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:30px;\"}' ><h2 style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#8b2131;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:10px;\">A2: Elementary<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-33006a0074535f9d2 .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:20px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:30px;\"}'  style=\"font-weight:normal;color:#000000;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:30px;\"><\/p>\n<h4><strong>N\u00ba of hours A2: 90<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>A2.1: 45h and A2.2: 45h<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.\u00a0 Can describe in simple terms aspects of his\/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.funcarele.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CONTENIDOS-DEL-CURSO-A2.1.docx.pdf\">A2.1 course contents<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.funcarele.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CONTENIDOS-DEL-CURSO-A2.2.docx.pdf\">A2.2 course contents<\/a><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1544789848262{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;background-color: #fafafa !important;border-radius: 4px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1544790335272{padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-97856a0074535fa17\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-97856a0074535fa17 uvc-4721 \" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-97856a0074535fa17 h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:30px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:40px;\"}' ><h2 style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#999999;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:35px;\">Independent user<\/h2><\/div><\/div>[vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-6196a0074535fa58\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-6196a0074535fa58 uvc-3691 \" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-6196a0074535fa58 h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:20px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:30px;\"}' ><h2 style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#8b2131;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:10px;\">B1: Intermediate<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-6196a0074535fa58 .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:20px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:30px;\"}'  style=\"font-weight:normal;color:#000000;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:30px;\"><\/p>\n<h4><strong>N\u00ba of hours B1: 120<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>B1.1:60h and B1.2: 60h<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken.\u00a0 Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes &amp; ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.funcarele.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CONTENIDOS-DEL-CURSO-B1.1.docx.pdf\">B1.1 course contents<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.funcarele.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CONTENIDOS-DEL-CURSO-B1.2.docx.pdf\">B1.2 course contents<\/a><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-32296a0074535fa98\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-32296a0074535fa98 uvc-6385 \" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-32296a0074535fa98 h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:20px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:30px;\"}' ><h2 style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#8b2131;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:10px;\">B2 Upper intermediate<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-32296a0074535fa98 .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:20px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:30px;\"}'  style=\"font-weight:normal;color:#000000;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:30px;\"><\/p>\n<h4><strong>N\u00ba of hours B2: 140<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>B2.1: 70h and B2.2: 70h<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his\/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. 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