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SPECIAL PROGRAMS SPANISH AND HEALTH 2-3 Week Program Intermediate Spanish Every Monday
The Spanish and Health program is an instructive and dynamic program aimed at meeting student´s needs who are interested in learning specific Spanish related to the health field while simultaneously advancing in their general Spanish ability. During this course, health professionals will develop their comprehension and communication skills in order to prepare themselves for actual real-life situations that can occur in their vocational environment. They will learn basic medical Spanish vocabulary, grammatical structures and general functions in order to familiarize themselves with specific social and health system Spanish.
In addition to the intensive language classes, students in the Spanish and Health program will partake in the following activities:
• Meet with a Health Colleague. Elebaires can put you in touch with a medical professional from your same field.
• Outing to a medical centre: There will be two or three visits to medical centres in the city. The day and time of the visits depend on the availability of the personnel of each centre that will be visited.
• Language partner: Take advantage of this free language exchange service in order to converse with local Argentines in Buenos Aires.
• Accommodation: Students will live in a home stay with a local Argentine family in order to achieve true cultural and linguistic immersion while in Argentina and to have as much opportunity to practice Spanish as possible.
• Internship: The school can coordinate an internship placement in one of the city´s medical centres. The minimum time commitment for an internship is 4 weeks.
The only prerequisite for this program is that when commencing the program, students should have an intermediate level of Spanish. If students wish to take this program, Elebaires can coordinate a program for students to accomplish an intermediate level prior to the Spanish and Health program.
CLASS HOURS AND DURATION ALTERNATIVES:
A) Super Intensive Spanish Course: 2 to 3 weeks
During the Intensive Group Course, (20 hours per week) one will obtain a deeper and broader understanding of Spanish in general. Afterwards, one will be able to add ten additional classes (10 hours) per week of individual lessons for doctors and health professionals (or more classes depending on the student´s needs).
B) Individual Customized Content Course: 2 to 3 weeks
The Intensive Individual Customized Content Course (20 hours per week) includes private classes with grammar complemented by a more intense study of the language including professional themes, with very specific contents in order to obtain one´s goal of reaching an advanced Spanish level.
CLASS SIZE:
This will depend on whether there are other students partaking in this class with you. We have the option of focusing this program for individuals and groups. Our classes have a maximum limit of seven students.
COURSES INCLUDE:
1. Meet with a Health Colleague. Elebaires can put you in touch with a medical professional from your same field.
2. Outting to a medical center: There will be two or three visits to medical centers in the city. The day and time of the visits depend on the availability of the personnel of each center that will be visited.
3. Specific materials (textbooks, photocopies, well as interactive materials)
4. Free placement test upon arrival
5. Cultural and social activities / programs
6. Attendance Certificate
7. Attendance Certificate
8. Discounts for Dinner and Tango shows
9. Discounts for outings: camp day, polo and football matches etc.
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
A range of accommodation options can be organized for you during you stay. The school offers housing in host-families, shared student apartments, student residences, and hostels. For further information, see our Accommodation page.
PRICES
Prices are dependent on the amount of time you enrol with discounts available on long-term enrolments. For more specific information, see our Pricing page or contact us directly.
If you have any doubts concerning which Spanish course to take, please contact us and we can advise you further on the Spanish program that will best meet your needs.
