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- mester@mester.com
- C/ Vázquez Coronado 5, 37002 Salamanca, Spain
In the last decade, technology has become an indispensable part of teaching for obvious reasons: it is a prominent vehicle for information and expression in our new generation and an irreplaceable instrument any workplace in which you want to pursue in the future. It also allows for individual adaptations to each type of environment for each learner to ensure that their learning continues, while instruction and experimentation allows us to easily share resources between teachers.
From the teacher’s access to technology, the common daily tasks of preparation and the passing on of information, from now on have been made present in our methods of communication, and can be used individually or in discussion groups. The teacher should choose, and overall, be creative using these devices. As opposed to what some people say, technology will not desensitize education by substituting the teacher for the device. In fact on the contrary, it will help the teacher adapt their teaching methods to the students needs in an accessible and an easy way for the students to enjoy, and also preparing themselves for their professional future.
Education is transmitted in a structured form, the culture as well as what we inherited from our ancestors, the contemporary creativity and also the combination of rules that allows us to move in a social surrounding. Without becoming familiar with these aspects, a student will not be able to adapt to their personal or professional surroundings. The culture is nor individual nor global. The culture is what differentiates us from other communities, what joins us, and what helps us learn more about the world around us. In addition, learning culture in Spanish classes will also make learning easy and dynamic with other complex aspects of the language.
The courses and studio sessions that Mester Academy offers are all to familiarize the Spanish teacher with the Spanish language and new horizons that technology brings us.
You will take into account the training, the occupation (designed for secondary and university level) and the necessities of the participants. In addition to the revision of the most problematic points of Spanish grammar, the participating teachers practice the organisation process for their classes in a dynamic way through the involvement of technology based activities. You will also pay special attention to the learning from a computer, communication and learning based tasks.
Training Course for Teachers of Spanish as a Foreign Language Every Monday from January 21st to May 31st and from September 16th to November 1st (1 to 4 weeks).
The Use of Technology and Culture in Class From June 3rd to September 13th, (except from June 24th to July 5th). This course will combine two of the parts of the “Training Course for Spanish Teachers”, which may vary from week to week, as well as contents
Teaching Spanish through an iPad (From June 24th to July 5th)
Mester organises more than 100 grants a year, lasting between one and two weeks. Only active teachers of Spanish are eligible for these scholarships. It covers all costs (except for optional fee-paying activities and travel expenses).
For the teachers who are accompanying a group (minimum of 3 students) or if a minimum of three students apply and nominate you, you will automatically be considered for a scholarship.
The application forms should be sent with:
A presentation letter, with a brief outline of your motives to apply for the scholarship.
An updated version of your curriculum vitae.
A reference from the head of your department outlining your teaching tasks.
For the teachers who are accompanying a group (minimum of 3 students) or if a minimum of three students apply and nominate you, you will automatically be considered for a scholarship.
The application forms should be sent with:
Being a language teacher is an occupation that is both satisfying and challenging. In order to transmit all necessary knowledge to our students, so that they may learn a new language, teachers must understand linguistic content as well as provide complimentary information to encourage understanding of the language in its many forms. For that reason, language schools require their teachers to update, revise and compliment their teaching methods in order to enrich the student’s learning experience.
In our programs for Spanish Language teachers, we consider it essential to integrate a concrete socio-cultural activities program, which will provide teachers with the opportunity to get to know our city in a pleasant and interactive way.
All of the activities offered to students will also be offered to teachers participating in our professional development course. Activities will be adapted, and teachers will experience Salamanca in a practical, dynamic and different way.
Coming to Spain to study Spanish provides students a new and exciting adventure. Our team´s objective is to ensure that our students feel “at home,” through our wide range of accomodation. Our housing staff members are always available to serve as intermediates, to assist with communication between our students and the hosts of their chosen accommodation, whenever necessary
Housing in the center of the city: maximum distance 20 minutes walking, from our Spanish Language school.
Room availability: From the Sunday before the course starts (at 14:00) to the Saturday after the course ends (at 10:00).
Possibility to experience different accommodation options: for students staying longer than 4 weeks.
Flexibility with special requirements, such as vegetarian diets, animal allergies etc.
General services included: electricity, gas, water and local taxes…
Possibility to stay in a hotel or guesthouse.
Staying with a Spanish host family is a good complement to the course as it will help you make the most of your stay here, give you the opportunity to experience the authentic Spanish way of life, give you a great insight into the culture and help you master Spanish more easily. We have known many of the families for years and can assure you that they all have extensive experience providing accommodation for international students.
They have been selected for their authenticity and for the personal attention they can give to our students.
The families may be host to Spanish students during term times (October to June) as well as several international students like you.
We ensure that the number of students is appropriate according to the type of housing and that there is a mix of different nationalities.
ensures that all communication is in Spanish, which, of course, is the official language within the family.
On arrival you will be given a key so as to not lose any of your independence and you can come and go as you please. You will also be able to receive telephone calls.
You can choose between an individual room or a shared room. There are half-board and full-board options available: half-board is just breakfast and either lunch or dinner, and full-board is breakfast, lunch and dinner. Laundry is included in the price quoted but ironing is not.
During the academic year, the halls of residence are occupied mainly by Spanish students but in the summer months (July, August, and September) they are used almost exclusively by international students. They are spacious rooms with shared bathrooms and communal areas equipped with a television and a video & sound system. Laundry service is also available.
If you’re looking for comfort and quality while making friends with people from all over the world, this is the ideal accommodation for you.
Travelling to Spain to study Spanish can seem like an adventure. At Mester we take special care to make our students feel at home. A team of professionals is in charge of satisfying the requirements and preferences of our students by means of a precise selection and control of the accommodation.
Mester guarantees that you will have:
If, for any reason, you’re not 100% satisfied with your accommodation we will make changes as soon as possible.
| Type of accommodation | Individual room | Double room | Accommodation and breakfast | Half board * | Full board ** | Laundry | Ironing |
| Family | * | * | * | * | * | ||
| Residence | * | * | * | * | * | ||
| Student flat | * | * | |||||
| Private apartment | * | ||||||
| * Breakfast and lunch or dinner | |||||||
| ** Breakfast, lunch and dinner | |||||||
All student flats are less than a 10-minute walk from our academy. Living with other international students creates a diverse environment and enriches their stay. Unlike homestay accommodation, you may not be able to communicate with your flatmates in Spanish.
Our student flats have several bedrooms and a fully equipped kitchen. It is a shared living space with other international students; although, each resident will have their own key and the option to choose a single or double room.
It is an economic option with few luxuries. Students who choose this form of housing will need to prepare their own meals. There is no television or phone in the flat; however, the majority of flats have the option of adding Internet or Wi-Fi. (please ask about availability).
This type of housing requires students to be responsible for cleaning and respecting their flatmates and neighbours. Therefore the student flat is only offered to those of legal age. There is no curfew or restrictions on coming and going from the flat.
Weekly cleaning of common areas is included (kitchen, bathroom(s), and hallway)
Student Flat in Salamanca pricesThese are very comfortable studio apartments for either one or two people who wish to enjoy total independence and comfort.
They are located in the city centre and always very close to the school.
They consist of one or two bedrooms, a private bathroom, a kitchen, a television, public telephones in the corridors and a weekly cleaning service.
There are no facilities for washing clothes.
This type of accommodation is ideal for those who would like to enjoy absolute independence and comfort.