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Summer Spanish Course + Homestay

Gema Cárdenas Formation

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Course description

Get outdoors and learn Spanish with me while directly experiencing the sights and spirit of the Spain. Il you are looking to develop fluency, target core skills, and truly experience through Spanish, this dynamic course is your gateway to practical use the language.
Structured classroom study will also support each theme, with themes changing weekly. Students will visit various locations, which will support the learning they complete in the classroom.
This course is suitable for students who
- are seeking an experiential programme that gives them opportunities to interact with their host city
- are looking to engage with the city and the language outside of the classroom
- are interested in learning Spanish for every day interaction with locals
- want to learn about the history and culture.

You can discover Tarragona, Sitges, Port Aventura, Barcelona, etc... with me in Spanish.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-12 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday (29 Jun - 31 Aug)
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
09:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Elementary
Pre-intermediate
Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test before your arrival in Tarragona to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 4 students
Maximum 6 students

Student age

Age range 18 years old and older
Average 20 years old
(18 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Gema Cárdenas Formation is located in a seaside resort of the Mediterranean sea named Tarragona, a few kilometers away from the prestigious funfair Port Aventura. The school's excellent location and its wide variety of courses make it an ideal location to study Spanish in the morning and invite students to practice their Spanish skills while visiting popular points of interest in and around the city.
Gema Cárdenas Formation has facilities for the accommodation. One-to-One with your Spanish teacher: you take the breakfast and the lunch together.

Year opened
2002
Number of classrooms
1

Facilities

  • Computers
  • Studying Area
  • TV Room
  • Library
  • Sports Activities
  • Free Internet
  • After-Class Seminars
  • Audio Learning
  • Eating Area
  • Cultural Trips
  • Social Activities
  • Wireless Internet

Teacher qualifications

Native Spanish speakers
All
Teachers with Spanish teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

University partners

Summer Spanish Course + Homestay has partnerships with the following universities and colleges in Spain. You can gain full or conditional acceptance into one of these institutions.

Estia
Université de Pau et du pays de l'adour

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Gema Cárdenas Formation varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 20. In the summer, the average age is 18.

Summer Spanish Course + Homestay teaches students from all over the world, including:

France
80%
Brazil
5%
Germany
5%
Italy
5%
Morocco
5%

School holidays

Summer Spanish Course + Homestay does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

School holidays
None

School location

The school is located in a quiet urbanization between vineyards and pines. The beach is only a 2 kilometers and you can take a bus from the urbanization for to go to the center city and the beach. Port Aventura is only a 20 minutes by car and Barcelona is a 45 minutes. You live with your Spanish teacher. You study Spanish with her at the morning and in the afternoon you can go to visit around (Barcelona, Port Aventura, beach, Sitges, Tarragona, Delta del Ebro, Priorat, Montsant, Penedés...).
This program is ideal for those people who want to combine study and discovery of a culture. We offer you tailor-made Spanish courses. 20 lessons per week.

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Housing

Summer Spanish Course + Homestay offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - 2-person shared room - Breakfast and dinner - 2 students must book together

Included
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast (5 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, computers, free internet, carpet, air conditioning, heating, 24/7 supervision, garden, and sports facilities
Availability: 30 Jun 2025 - 06 Sep 2025
Check-in: Sunday, after 07:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 11:00 AM
Included
Gema Cárdenas Formation offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying Spanish in Tarragona. This home is in the same school. You don't need to take public transport. Gema Cárdenas Formation offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Students must be 18 years old and older.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. The school is also not authorized to issue documents to support your visa application. If you need a visa, you have to apply for a visitor or tourist visa on your own.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Tarragona based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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