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Our teachers are our greatest asset. International House Valladolid employs highly
qualified, experienced professionals. All of the teachers attend weekly seminars to
share knowledge, experience and techniques, as well as keeping up to date with the
latest pedagogical developments in our profession.
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Our teaching methods are focused on communication. This hands-on, interactive
and personalised approach ensures that you will understand and speak Spanish from
the very first day.
Our method places special emphasis on the development of language skills in the
form of oral and written communication, while continuing to pay attention to the
theoretical aspects of the Spanish language.
Our final aim is for you, the student, to speak Spanish both fluently and correctly.
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Resources, Evaluation, and Certification |
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The teachers are always the most valued resource and are available for
consultation outside of class hours. They can prepare additional study
materials, or there are graded readers and other self-access materials
for student use. Regular evaluation and preparation for official exams
are integral parts of the courses offered (see tables on the next page).
All students will receive certificates stating the number of hours completed
and the level achieved with a detailed progress report on the backside.
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IH VALLADOLID
- SPANISH LANGUAGE LEVEL COMPARATION
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CEF
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DELE
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INSTITUTO
CERVANTES
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IH
VALLADOLID
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DESCRIPTION
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A1
Acceso
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0
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Inicial
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Principiante
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The IH Valladolid
Academic Framework conteins general courses
description. Curriculum statements, sample
syllabus and explanations about evaluation
procedures.
The IH Valladolid
Levels correspond to the Common European
Framework as well as the four levels and
three exams given by the Instituto Cervantes.
All documentation
is available for consultation and has passed
through various quality assurance programs.
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A2
Plataforma
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1
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Intermedio
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Elemental
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B1
Umbral
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2
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Diploma
Basico
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Intermedio
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Repaso
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B2
Avanzado
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3
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Avanzado
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Intermedio
Alto
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C1
Dominio Eficaz
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4
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Diploma
Avanzado
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Avanzado
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C2
Maestria
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5
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Diploma
Superior
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Superior
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Superior
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Key
to Abbreviations
1. CEF
Common European Framework (Council
of Europe)
2. ALTE Association of Language Tasters
in Europe
3. DELE Diploma de Español
como Lengua Extranjera
4. IH Valladolid Level system following
the IH Valladolid
Academic Framework
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Level Testing
All students would be required to
take a placement test before beginning
the course. Records will be kept of
weekly evaluations throughout the
year a finally will take place upon
the completion of each level. All
forms of evaluation are standarized
according to the IH Valladolid Academic
Framework, with equivalencies reflected
in the above chat.
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COMMON EUROPEAN LEVELS
Proficient
User |
C2 |
Can
understand with ease virtually everything heard
or read. Can summarise information from different
spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments
and accounts in a coherent presentation. Can express
him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely,
differentiating finer shades of meaning even in
more complex situations. |
| C1 |
Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise
implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously
without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language
flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes.
Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects,
showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and
cohesive devices.
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Independent
User |
B2 |
Can understand the main ideas of complex text on
both concrete and abstract topics, including technical
discussions in his/her field of specialization.
Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity
that makes regular interaction with native speakers
quite possible without strain for either party.
Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range
of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical
issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of
various options. |
| B1 |
Can understand the main points of clear standard
input on familiar matters regulary encountered in
work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations
likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where
the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected
text on topics which are familiar or of personal
interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams,
hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and
explanations for opinions and plans. |
Basic
User |
A2 |
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. Can describe in simple terms aspects of
his/her background, immediate environment and matters
in areas of immediate need. |
| A1 |
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 shere 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. |
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