Welcome to the Casa America website
We welcome you to Centro de Estudios Norteamericano. In today's world speaking a foreign language is becoming increasingly important. It is widely recognized that a second language is most valuable and useful. A larger numbers of businesses and individuals turn their attention to us, because a second language will help you grow professionally and as an individual.

For someone who wants to learn a second language, what is the best way to learn?
Without a doubt, the best way to learn a second language is through an immersion program in a native speaking country!

We hope that besides increasing your knowledge of the English / Spanish language, the Center serves as a place where you can find out about study and exchange programs in Valencia and in the United States, and come to understand a different culture much better. Here you will always have the opportunity to interact with Americans on a personal basis in classes and center activities, celebrations, etc.

"The most important thing is that, at Casa Americana, you are the center of attention. What concerns us is to cater exclusively to your needs, interests and requirements. The teachers’ enthusiasm and the practice-orientated lessons ensure that you are immediately involved in daily life. Believe me, that is how you will learn Spanish the best and fastest way.


Alan J. Popa
Academic Director of the Casa Americana school



The Teaching Method
At Casa Americana we use an interactive method of teaching based on learning by practice. That means that grammar is covered –after all, one of the key building blocks of any language- as much as possible by using practical situations. Speaking and actively using the language is central to the continuous interaction between teacher and student. Casa Americana has refined the communicative teaching method and by constantly evaluating and applying students suggestions.

Groups and Levels
Successfully implementing the interactive method totally depends on the personal attention your teacher is able to give you. Our groups never have more than eight students on all intensive and super-intensive courses. We determine the make-up of the group according to students’ abilities. The first day of the course begins with an oral and written test.

(Although, if you know you are a beginner, you will start directly in a beginners group). We work with four levels, fixing the goals for each based on our experience and in accordance with the curriculum of the Instituto Cervantes:

1. Beginners (A1+A2+B1) Command of linguistic and cultural basics. Able to formulate and understand short sentences relating to basic necessities and forms of politness.
2. Intermediate (B2) Able to express oneself, perhaps sometimes with a little difficulty, but usually spontaneously and independently, in everyday situations.
3. Advanced (C1) Advanced communication ability, even in complicated situations.
4. Superior (C2) Clearing up minor imperfections. Refining pronunciation and intonation. Communicating, without difficulty, with people who are native Spanish speakers.
   

Study Materials and Assignments
Throughout the course you will receive all the study materials you need. Our materials have a support function. A large part of the study material is presented in the form of practical activities and exercises through which you will learn to understand and speak Spanish almost without noticing. In class, we make use of overhead projectors, video, and other audio-visual materials. You do a great part of these exercises during the lessons but, in addition, you will have to study outside the classroom. You should devote about one hour a day to this individual work. However, it is true that the more you practice the more you will learn.

Timetable
We offer classes both in the morning and the afternoon. Most morning clsses start at 9:30 am and afternoon classes are usually at 4:30, 6:30 and 8:00 pm.

• the course you have attended.
• the length of the course.
• the subjects you have taken.
• the goals and level of Spanish where you have been classified.
• the number of hours you spent in class.

If you take the internal Casa Americana examination at the end of the course then the level you have reached will be shown in the form of a grade. We also provides preparatory courses for the DELE Examination (Inicial, Básico and Superior)