Mario Vargas Llosa with Seamus Heaney at Instituto Cervantes in Dublin

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Instituto Cervantes, the only official Spanish Government Language Centre, is a public body founded in 1991 to promote Spanish language teaching and knowledge of the cultures of Spanish-speaking countries throughout the world. It is the largest worldwide Spanish teaching organisation, with over 86 branches in five continents. Instituto Cervantes is a non-profit organisation.

10 REASONS TO STUDY AT INSTITUTO CERVANTES

1. Teachers are qualified at University 8. Free assessment tests to ensure that level. They are native Spanish students are in the class that suits speakers and have considerable their needs. experience teaching Spanish as a foreign language. They are periodically 9. Convenient location in the city centre: retrained in the most up-to-date between Trinity College and The teaching methods. Special courses are National Gallery. Pearse dart station is taught by experts in their fields. only 4 minutes’ walk and right at the bottom of Nassau street. 2. Class fees are affordable. On average one group class costs 10 euros. 10. Cultural immersion: Our cultural programme includes art exhibitions, 3. 10% discount for Instituto Cervantes film screenings, concerts, dance and Dublin former students. theatre performances, round-table discussions, conferences, and readings 4. Free membership to our library for one with acclaimed Spanish and Latin year once you enrol in a course. American writers.

5. Small groups of 5 to 15 students provide ample opportunities to practise conversation.

6. Wide class choice: morning, afternoon, evening and Saturday classes in our comfortable, wheelchair-accessible classrooms. Corporate, private, small group and individual tuition.

7. We offer a wide range of diverse courses: general, for children and teenagers; and cultural courses for those who enjoy the cinema, literature and music of the Spanish-speaking world.

10 reasons to study at Instituto Cervantes 3 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How do I enrol for a course and in which Can I use the library if I am not a student level? at the Institute? If you are a complete beginner, you can Yes. You only need the Library card if you enrol in Breakthrough 1. If you have already wish to borrow library items. learnt Spanish, no matter how little, you I want to study Spanish in Spain. Where need to do an assessment. This is an can I go? essential step to ensure that you are We recommend our accredited centres. assigned to the level which suits you best. Spanish Courses in Spain: http://eee.cervantes.es How can I register and pay for my course? You can register on line at WHY STUDY NOW? https://clicdublin.cervantes.es/en Spanish: the second mother tongue in the In person in our offices, by email or fax. world and the world’s second language in Payment methods are Visa, Mastercard, Laser, international communication! cash, cheque and Bank transfer. • Develop a skill that could help you expand What are your teachers’ qualifications? your business, get promoted or change Are they native speakers? your career. All our teachers are native Spanish speakers, fully qualified at University level and specialised • Spanish-speaking countries offer exciting in teaching Spanish as a foreign language. business opportunities.

How many students are there in a class? • Demand for Spanish has doubled in the We need 5 students to open a group and we last 10 years. do not take more than 15 enrolments for a group. • Travel with greater ease in more than 21 Spanish-speaking countries and discover Are classes in English or in Spanish? the cultural richness of the Spanish- Teaching is carried out through Spanish speaking world. from beginner’s level. • Enjoy one of the most exciting times for Can I get a certificate after I finish the Spain and Latin America in recent history. course? Spanish and Latin American entertainers, Yes, all our courses have an official filmmakers, authors and artists regularly certificate. We can issue yours on request. win the most prestigious awards in their respective fields internationally and their Do you offer specialised Spanish courses? popularity continues to increase. Yes. We also offer conversation classes, workshops with a theme (art, cinema, • Make new friends at home and abroad. literature and current affairs), business Spanish, and tailor-made courses for • Communicate with more than 500 million individuals and companies. people in the world who speak Spanish.

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4 Frequently Asked Questions/Why study now? Spanish language courses

Instituto Cervantes offers comprehensive Spanish language courses aimed at developing the students’ ability to understand, speak, read and write in Spanish.

Instituto Cervantes is proud to announce to interact with other students. Grammar that, in line with recommendations from is used as a tool to reinforce students’ the Council of Europe, a new curriculum language skills, so during the class there has been implemented for our academic will be time for both fluency and accuracy programme. practice.

The Common European Framework of The minimum age to join general courses is Reference (CEFR) provides a basis for 16 years old. the mutual recognition of language qualifications, thus facilitating educational Instituto Cervantes also organises courses and occupational mobility. for children and teenagers from 3 to 15 years old. At the end of each level, students are required to pass an exam in order to Levels proceed to the next course level. We The Common European Framework divides can issue a Certificate for each level on learners into three levels and six sub-levels. request. These Certificates are official and They describe what a learner is supposed to recognised worldwide. be able to do in reading, listening, speaking and writing at each level. These categories Communication is the main focus of the may be applied to all of the languages class. Students are encouraged to make spoken in Europe. active use of the language from day one

Spanish language courses 5 General language courses

60 hour 30 hour Diplomas CEFR Levels courses courses DELE The student can understand and use familiar everyday Breakthrough expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him/herself and others A1.1 and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/ A1.1 she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person A1.2 talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help. Level A1 The student can understand sentences and frequently-used Waystage expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, A2.1 A2.1 local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple A2.2 and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe A2.3 in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate A2.2 environment and matters in areas of immediate need. A2.4 Level A2 The student can understand the main points of clear standard Threshold communication on familiar matters regularly encountered at work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely B1.1 B1.1 to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is B1.2 spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and B1.3 events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and B1.2 explanations for opinions and plans. B1.4 Level B1 Vantage The student can understand the main ideas of complex text B2.1 on both specific and abstract topics, including technical B2.1 discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with B2.2 a degree of fluency and spontaneity that facilitates regular B2.3 interaction with native speakers without difficulty for either party. B2.2 Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and B2.4 explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. B2.5 B2.3 B2.6 Level B2 C1.1 Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and C1.1 recognise implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and C1.2 spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. C1.3 Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic C1.2 and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, C1.4 detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of C1.5 organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices. C1.3 C1.6 Level C1 Mastery Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Special Courses Can summarise information from different spoken and written Further Training courses sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Can express him/herself spontaneously, very Conferences fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning Seminars even in more complex situations. Congresses Conventions Level C2

6 General language courses Special and online courses

Galician, Basque and Catalan Spain is a nation in which various languages El número máximo de participantes es co-exist. Instituto Cervantes considers this 14. Para matricularse en este curso es to be one of Spain’s most important cultural necesario enviar una solicitud que incluya assets and encourages the learning of other una carta de presentación y currículum a official languages besides Spanish. Courses la dirección [email protected]. El 6 de in Catalan, Basque and Galician can be septiembre se hace la preselección de arranged subject to demand. candidatos que participarán en el curso.

Special courses Spanish for specific purposes Spanish for children: 6 to 16 years Spanish for children with a Spanish background: 3 to 16 years Junior and Leaving Certificate | A2 | B1 | Preparation for the DELE exams A1 | A2 | | B1 | B2 | C1 | C2 | Spanish for Business | A2 | B1 |

Skill courses Conversation | All levels | English-Spanish Translation | B2 | C1 |

Culture & Civilisation courses Introduction to Sevillanas Introduction to Tango Spanish Music: Language, Culture & History Short Stories from Spain and Latin America (I & II) | B2 | C1 | Literature and creative writing | B2 | C1 | C2 |

TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAMME - FORMACIÓN DE PROFESORES DE ELE Cursos de introducción a la metodología y didáctica del Español como Lengua Extranjera. Especialmente diseñado para licenciados en Filología, también podrán participar todos aquellos licenciados que estén interesados en iniciarse en el mundo de la docencia del español.

Special and online courses 7 Registration, dates and fees

Type of course Day slot Price Frequency Weeks Hours

Mornings €275 Once a Week 30 Evenings & Sat (am) €315 General 10 or 15 Mornings €500 Twice a Week 60 Evenings €540 Special Various times €325 30 Once a Week 10 Spanish for children Saturdays €220 20 €275 Mornings Five Sessions 2 30 Evenings €315 Per Week Intensive Mornings €500 Five Sessions 4 60 Evenings €540 Per Week

Assessment tests Students who have studied Spanish in the There is a discount of 10% for returning past, but never at Instituto Cervantes students. Payment in full is required to before, are required to take a Level test before secure a place. If you would like us to enrolling for General Spanish Language invoice your company, please provide written Courses. There are two parts to the test: authorization when you are registering. Written and oral. Level tests are free of charge and there is no need to pre-book. Registration office hours Monday to Thursday - 9 am - 7pm Written Written & oral Friday and Saturday - 9 am - 1.30 pm Days level test at level test* the Institute Please note that these hours may change 1 pm - 2 pm during the academic year. Mon-Thu 10 am - 6:30 pm 4 pm - 5 pm Telephone: (01) 631 1500 Fri 10am - 1 pm 12 am - 1 pm Fax: (01) 631 1599 *The oral part can be completed at the Institute if teachers are available or over the phone later during E-mail: [email protected] administration hours Course materials Enrolment General Spanish courses require the following • Online: https://clicdublin.cervantes.es/en textbooks; • By post, e-mail or fax, using the enrolment form that you can download A1 Aula Internacional 1 from http://dublin.cervantes.es A2 Aula Internacional 2 B1 Aula Internacional 3 You can pay by: Visa, MasterCard, Laser B2 Aula Internacional 4 card, cash, bank transfer or cheque C1 El Ventilador

8 Registration, dates and fees Attendance Textbooks are available at: Attendance is the student’s responsibility. International Books. 18 South Frederick If you are unable to attend a class, please Street, Dublin 2 - Tel: 679-9375 inform your teacher at the next session you can attend. There is no need to call Course fees do not include the textbook the office. We regret that it is not possible used in the course. to make up a missed class by attending another group’s session. Special courses include the cost of In case of extended absence we suggest materials in the price of the course. that you register in our Spanish online course (AVE) to have access to Class size and course the materials of the course. cancellations The minimum class size is five and the Students are required to pass a final maximum is fifteen. Please register early to examination in order to advance to the next ensure a place in the course that best fits level. your schedule.

Occasionally we will open a class with more students, depending on the course and needs of the Institute.

Instituto Cervantes reserves the right to cancel a course when less than five students have registered. Students registered in a cancelled course will be notified immediately. They will be offered the possibility of transferring their enrolment to another course of the same price range. If no suitable course is available, they will receive a full refund of the fee paid.

Refunds Course fees are refundable if requested in writing before the first class of the course takes place. A 10% of the total course fee will be retained as administration fee. You can e-mail or fax your cancellation request to [email protected] or fax: 01-631-1599. Unfortunately we cannot accept cancellations by phone or post. We cannot prorate classes or transfer un-used class time to another term.

REMEMBER !!! Once courses have begun, no refund requests will be processed under any circumstances. Please bear this in mind before registering.

Registration, dates and fees 9 DELE Official Certification of Spanish Language Proficiency

If you can speak Spanish, but do not have Autumn examination a certificate to prove it or if your workplace Registration: from 16th September to 18th requires a certificate of Spanish proficiency October 2013 or a Spanish language diploma that is valid Exam: 22nd and 23rd November 2013 throughout the world, you can register at Instituto Cervantes for the DELE (Diploma Spring examination de Español como Lengua Extranjera) Registration: from February to April 2014 exam issued by the Spanish Department (to be announced) for Education. The exam offers official Exam: May 2014 (to be announced) accreditation of your level in Spanish for citizens of countries in which Spanish is not You will find additional information about the the official language DELE exam at http://diplomas.cervantes.es

DELE Diploma in Spanish Framework of reference Level Diploma in Spanish Level A1 A1 Breakthrough Diploma in Spanish Level A2 A2 Waystage Diploma in Spanish Level B1 B1 Threshold Diploma in Spanish Level B2 B2 Vantage Diploma in Spanish Level C1 C1 Effective Operational Proficiency Diploma in Spanish Level C2 C2 Mastery

Examination centres in Ireland

Dublin Cork Instituto Cervantes University College Cork Lincoln House - Lincoln Place College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Science Dublin 2 Hispanic Studies Tel.: (01) 631-1500 O’Rahilly Building - Cork Fax: (01) 631-1599 Tel.: (021) 490-2240 E-mail: [email protected] Fax.: (021) 490-3264 E-mail: [email protected]

10 DELE Official Certification of Spanish Language Proficiency Dámaso Alonso Library

Dámaso Alonso Library - A Gateway to the • Cultural and literary magazines and Culture of the Spanish-Speaking World. Spanish newspapers

Instituto Cervantes Library, Biblioteca Services Dámaso Alonso, offers free public access Reference to all its facilities including a reading area, We are happy to assist users in their audiovisual equipment, computers, CD research. Requests can be made directly by players, and a photocopier. Access to the mail, fax or email. library is free of charge. It is not necessary to be a member of the library to consult Loans the library’s materials. In the reading room The majority of library materials are users may avail of multi-media equipment available for loan to members. A current for CDs or DVDs, including wireless access Instituto Cervantes’ Library card is required to internet. for loans. Students at Instituto Cervantes are entitled to free library membership for Collections one year. • Spanish and Latin American Literature plus some documents in English, Online resources Irish and in Spain’s other languages The library has an online catalogue that can (Basque, Catalan and Galician) be accessed at http://dublin.cervantes.es • Literature for children and young adults • Downloadable e-books and audiobooks E-Library • Monographs and reference works on Audiobooks, E-books, Dictionaries, Spain and Latin America: history, arts, Encyclopaedias and other electronic politics, economy and society resources. • Spanish and Latin American cinema and music

Dámaso Alonso Library 11 Cultural events

Our cultural activities offer a wide range The Embassy of the Argentinian Republic, of modern cultural creations developed in the Embassy of Chile, the Embassy of the Spain and in Latin America to cater for the Republic of Cuba, the Spanish Embassy interests of a public with very diverse taste. in Ireland, the Mexican Embassy, the With this in mind, we regularly schedule Spanish Tourist Office in Dublin, the Spanish round-table discussions, conferences, Commercial Office in Dublin, the Education talks, readings, film screenings, exhibitions, Advisory of the Spanish Embassy. concerts and events related to diverse cultural art forms such as cinema, music, For more information on our cultural photography, art, architecture, literature and programme of events, please call history. (01) 631-1533, or go to our web-site http://dublin.cervantes.es In order to provide this cultural service, If you would like to subscribe to our Instituto Cervantes has established newsletter, please email us at the following relationships with Irish cultural address: [email protected] organisations. On some occasions, we invite professionals with outstanding careers in You can find additional information about culture or in the Irish academic sphere, Instituto Cervantes at the following sites: amongst others. We also collaborate with festivals, universities and cultural General Information organizations from all over the country, http://www.cervantes.es bringing Spanish culture to the heart of these organisations. Cervantes Virtual Centre http://cvc.cervantes.es We are particularly proud of our close co-operation with many other cultural Spanish Diplomas DELE organisations. We have recently http://diplomas.cervantes.es collaborated with: Online Spanish Courses AVE • Poetry Ireland http://ave.cervantes.es • Dublin UNESCO City of Literature • Ireland Literature Exchange Spanish Courses in Spain • Bealtaine Festival http://eee.cervantes.es • EUNIC Dublin • PhotoIreland Festival Teacher Training Programmes • Temple Bar Cultural Trust http://cfp.cervantes.es • Trinity College • University College Dublin Hispanism Data Base • NUI Maynooth http://hispanismo.cervantes.es • NUI Galway • Etxepare Basque Institute Cervantes TV • The Amergin University Institute of http://cervantestv.es/ Research in Irish Studies

12 Cultural events Academic calendar 2013-2014

AUTUMN WINTER

Registration: Registration: 2nd to 30th September 2nd December to 14th February

Holidays: Holidays: Monday, 28th October (Halloween weekend) Saturday, 15th and Monday, 17th March Tuesday, 17th December to (Saint Patrick’s Day) Saturday, 4th January (Christmas Holidays)

• Once a week • Once a week

30-hour course 7th October - 16th December 30-hour course 18th January - 29th March (10 weeks) (10 weeks) (Monday courses start (3 hours per session) (3 hours per session) 13th January)

30-hour course 1st October - 3rd February 30-hour course 18th February - 23rd June (15 weeks) (15 weeks) (Monday courses start (2 hours per session) 10th February)

• Twice a week • Twice a week 60-hour course 7th October - 16th December (10 weeks) 60-hour course 18th January - 29th March (3 hours per session) (10 weeks) (Monday courses start (3 hours per session) 13th January) 60-hour course 1st October - 3rd February (15 weeks) 60-hour course 18th February - 23rd June (2 hours per session) (15 weeks) (Monday courses start 10th February) • Five times per week (intensive courses) • Five times per week (INTENSIVE COURSES) 60-hour course 1st - 29th October (4 weeks) 4th - 29th November 60-hour course 13th January - 7th February (3 hours per session) (4 weeks) 10th February - 7th March (3 hours per session) 10th March - 7th April • Spanish courses online (AVE)

With or without tutor • Spanish courses online (AVE)

With or without tutor

Academic calendar 2013 - 2014 13 Academic calendar 2013-2014

SPRING SUMMER

Registration: Registration: 3rd March to 4th April 1st May to 11th July

Holidays: Holidays: Monday, 14th to From Friday, 1st August to Sunday 31st August Monday, 21st April (Easter Holidays) inclusive. Monday, 5th May (Bank Holiday) Monday, 2nd June (Bank Holiday) GENERAL COURSES: June, July and September

• Once a week • ONCE a week

30-hour course 8th April - 23rd June 30-hour course 24th June - 29th September (10 weeks) (Monday courses start (10 weeks) (3 hours per session) 31st March) (3 hours per session)

• TWICE a week • Twice a week 60-hour course 24th June - 29th September 60-hour course 8th April - 23rd June (10 weeks) (10 weeks) (Monday courses start (3 hours session) (3 hours per session) 31st March) INTENSIVE COURSES: June, July and September

• Five times per week • Five times per week 60-hour course 2nd May - 30th May (4 weeks) 60-hour course 3rd - 30th June (3 hours session) (4 weeks) 1st - 28th July (3 hours per session) 1st - 26th September

30-hour course 3rd - 16th June • Spanish courses online (AVE) (2 weeks) 17th - 30th June (3 hours per session) 1st - 14th July With or without tutor 15th - 28th July 1st - 12th September 15th - 26th September

• Spanish courses online (AVE)

With or without tutor

14 Academic calendar 2013 - 2014 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2013 - 2014

SEPTEMBER 2013 OCTOBER 2013 NOVEMBER 2013 M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 30

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Sundays & Holidays - Instituto Cervantes Closed Autumn Spring

No Classes on these days - Office & Library Open Winter Summer

Academic calendar 2013 - 2014 15 Trinity College Dublin

Instituto Cervantes Lincoln House - Lincoln Place Dublin 2 Tel: (01) 631-1500 Fax: (01) 631-1599

E-mail: [email protected] Web site: http://dublin.cervantes.es