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1. guatemala/spm07/proyecto_ling_mu.html
<title>Course Content</title>
<text>No language other than Spanish is used. The courses are designed to begin with mini-dialogues as a total system for learning grammar, vocabulary, and survival skills. Some experts believe Guatemala is an excellent country in which to learn Spanish because the speech and writing have fewer adopted English words and slang. Course work focuses on daily life, and assignments might include reading the local paper, listening to the news, or discussing politics, local entertainment, or current events. Textbooks used include: Amsco Primer Libro, Segundo Libro, Third Year Spanish, Cómo Se Dice, Español en Guatemala. Students change teachers every week and may request to keep the same teacher a second week, but no longer. One must change teachers after two consecutive weeks. Each student is given a brief oral exam by their teacher to determine their strengths and weaknesses. Flexibility is paramount. Students can pick the areas they wish to emphasize - such as conversation, comprehension, writing, etc. At the end of the course, students interested in having their Spanish competency evaluated may choose to take a half-hour interview, the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) style exam to determine Spanish competency. PLFM is certified by the FSI to administer the exam. Students may also request to take a written exam. </text>
<title>Length of Program/Study Schedule</title>
<text>This is determined by each student, from one to twelve weeks. We do suggest a minimum of six weeks for intermediates; beginners usually study a minimum of eight to twelve weeks. A minimum of two weeks is required during the months of June, July, and August. Classes are held Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 2 - 5 p.m., except official holidays. The seven hour schedules includes two 30-minute breaks, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. </text> <title>Class Structure</title>
<text>Students and teachers work one-on-one. This allows each student to work at his individual level. </text> <title>Teachers</title>
<text>To ensure quality, all Spanish teachers are native Guatemalans who have taken courses in education. All the teachers receive 100 hours of intensive training in teaching Spanish as a second language, and the training is updated every six months. </text> <title>Academic Credit</title>
<text>Documentation of study can be provided by request. Based upon this record, colleges or universities may grant credit directly to their currently enrolled students. The school is a Guatemala accredited institution. </text>
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