Initial training
for ELE teachers
Initial training for ELE teachers: from zero to your first class
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What is the modality and duration of the course?
It is a theoretical-practical course of 40 hours in total (20 hours of theory and 20 hours of tutored practice). -
How many seats are available?
Places are limited in order to guarantee personalized and high quality tutoring during the practical phase. -
On what dates does the course take place?
The theory is from (to be defined). The internship is flexible between (to be defined) and (to be defined).
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What is the schedule for the workshops?
The theoretical part is from Monday to Friday, from 10:00h to 14:00h. The practical part has a flexible schedule to be agreed with your tutor. -
Do I need to have previous experience or studies?
No, you do not need previous experience or training. This course is designed for people with a vocation who are starting from scratch.
About the course
Have you always thought about teaching Spanish but don’t know where to start? This course is the direct bridge between your vocation and your first class. We provide you with the essential theory and, most importantly, real, tutored practical experience so that you develop the confidence and autonomy you need. Become an ELE teacher ready to enter the classroom successfully.
Training program
THEORETICAL PART: 20 HOURS
MONDAY
First session: Getting started. What is ELE?
Session 2: Teach the language to others! Do you express, do you understand, do you interact?
TUESDAY
First session: There are ways and ways of teaching: teaching methods.
Second session: I see grammar everywhere (I)
WEDNESDAY
First session: Professional opportunities in the world of ELE
Second session: I see grammar everywhere (II)
THURSDAY
First session: Activities with a lot of punch
Second session: One activity. A sequence. A theme. A book.
FRIDAY
First session: Fundamentals of teaching Spanish online
Session 2: Didactic sequence and lesson planning
PRACTICAL PART: 20 HOURS
At the end of the theoretical part, the participant is assigned an internship tutor who will guide and supervise him/her at all times.
The participant must complete the 20 hours distributed as follows:
- Eight 55-minute sessions (7.30 hours) of classroom observation.
- 8 hours of class preparation.
- 1 hour of tutoring.
- Four 55-minute sessions (4 hours) of tutoring.
The four tutoring sessions are flexible and will depend on the availability of the participant and his/her tutor.
Solve your doubts
What is it for?
To know how to prepare and teach Spanish classes.
To enter the Spanish teaching profession with some basic knowledge and experience that will allow you to be autonomous in teaching.
To let your potential employers know that you have received specific training and that you are prepared to enter the classroom.
Are there any prerequisites?
No. The teaching of Spanish as a foreign language in Spain is part of non-regulated education, so access to the labor market is not limited by prior academic training.
What do I get at the end of the course?
As a center accredited by the Instituto Cervantes, we issue a certificate of attendance and course completion with the number of hours completed and the contents worked on. Upon request, we can also issue a course performance report.
What are the possibilities to start working in the sector?
The Spanish language teaching industry is dynamic and there is usually quite a demand for teachers. That said, we can only speak for ourselves, La Playa Escuela de Español. We offer a job bank that we make use of quite frequently. So much so, that currently 40% of our team of Spanish teachers are excellent teachers who did the Initial Training course with us. They started with us, and they are still here. And we are very proud of them.
Do I need to know other foreign languages besides Spanish?
No. Speaking or having knowledge of other languages can certainly help you in your classes, but it is not essential. Spanish classes are taught in Spanish, with a communicative approach to teaching.
Who teaches the course?
It is taught by a selection of leading specialists in the field of Spanish as a foreign language training.
