{"id":5087,"date":"2016-04-26T17:42:37","date_gmt":"2016-04-26T16:42:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spanishinvalladolid.com\/en\/the-language-centre\/quienes-somos\/"},"modified":"2026-03-18T14:10:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T13:10:22","slug":"the-language-center","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/spanishinvalladolid.com\/en\/the-language-center\/the-language-center\/","title":{"rendered":"The Language Center"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row top=&#8221;0&#8243; bottom=&#8221;0&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Spanish courses for foreigners at the University of Valladolid <span id=\"result_box\" class=\"\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"\">have been taught <strong>continuously for more than 65 years<\/strong><\/span><\/span>. Nowadays, Spanish lessons take place at the University Language Center, located on the Miguel campus, in a safe an easily accessible area<strong> providing an ideal setting for learning and practicing Spanish.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"164\">Spanish classes have been offered at the Language Center since 1996. This gives our center more than 30 years of experience in teaching Spanish to foreign students.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"441\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">This campus is equipped with the latest technologies for language learning. It has 22 classrooms fitted with digital whiteboards and audiovisual equipment. It also features a common room for students, as well as a library with computers available for free use and free Wi-Fi.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Language Center was opened in 1996 and is<strong> equipped with state-of-the-art technology in language learning<\/strong>: white digital boards and audiovisual equipment in its 22 classes. The Center also has a meeting room for students and a library with free-access computers and free Wi-Fi.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1458324760149{padding-top: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;4439&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;appear&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1463418167038{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;281&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;appear&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1458580337644{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;282&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;appear&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1458580353686{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Spanish courses are organized following the various reference levels set out in the <em>Cervantes Institute syllabus<\/em>: A1-A2, B1-B2 and C1. The Language Centre is currently an official examining centre for the diplomas in Spanish as a foreign language (D.E.L.E.) and the CCSE and CIELE tests.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Our programs combine language teaching with <strong>complementary activities and trips<\/strong>, which help students to become immersed in the language and culture of Spain.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">International students are in constant close contact with Spanish students who come to the Language Center to study other languages. One of our<strong> main priorities is to foster language interaction.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Students enrolled are issued with <strong>a <\/strong><strong>student card<\/strong> which provides them with access to libraries and other University of Valladolid services.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1458324781943{padding-top: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;4440&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;appear&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;284&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;appear&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1458580444109{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;283&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_rounded&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;appear&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1458580457336{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]The Language Center is managed by the Fundaci\u00f3n General, <a href=\"https:\/\/funge.uva.es\/\">FUNGE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The University of Valladolid awards ECTS credits for its courses in Spanish as a foreign language, and our credits are officially recognized by many universities worldwide.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Why choose our Center? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Studying Spanish at our Language Centre in Valladolid is the right choice.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">You will be in the heart of Spain in the centre of Castile, thus ensuring immersion in a truly Spanish atmosphere<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">You will study at a prestigious university renowned for its quality<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">We are an Accredited Center by the Instituto Cervantes<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">We have a long history of teaching Spanish language and culture<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">You will have facilities equipped with the latest\u00a0means<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">We can offer a range of courses throughout the year which are varied, flexible, and which adapt to your needs<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">You will be given personal attention in an uncrowded atmosphere which favors direct communication<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">A team of enthusiastic and highly qualified teachers are at your disposal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_wp_custommenu nav_menu=&#8221;26&#8243; el_class=&#8221;modulo-informativo&#8221;][vc_spacer][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Duration of the classes<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>All of the classes last <strong>60 minutes<\/strong>. Our <strong>normal teaching schedule<\/strong> is from <strong>9:30 to 14:00<\/strong>, except for some specific classes and for the <strong>Spanish for Erasmus<\/strong> courses (between <strong>14:30 and 16:30<\/strong>, so as to allow students to fit lessons in with their studies at the University of Valladolid).<\/p>\n<p>Occasionally, specific courses, such as those focusing on preparation for the DELE examinations, may be held at times other than those stated above, depending on the organisational needs of the Language Centre.[\/vc_column_text][vc_spacer][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Students and their origin<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Every year <strong>an average of some 1000 students <\/strong>study Spanish at the Language Centre. They are split into various groups adapted to each student\u2019s specific level.<\/p>\n<p>Our students come from such wide-ranging places as <strong>The United States, Italy, Germany, South Korea, Japan, China and Taiwan<\/strong>, to name but a few.[\/vc_column_text][vc_spacer][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Guarantee of quality<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>At the end of each course, all students are given the opportunity to fill out a <strong>voluntary satisfaction survey <\/strong>in which they voice their opinion on the Spanish courses they have taken as well as their accommodation during their stay in Valladolid.<\/p>\n<p>The results show that <strong>over 95% of our students are extremely satisfied <\/strong>with their experience and with the services and facilities provided.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row top=&#8221;0&#8243; bottom=&#8221;0&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;] The Spanish courses for foreigners at the University of Valladolid have been taught continuously for more than 65 years. 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