"Spanish as a Foreign Language Teaching Resources” course
Obtain an advanced training and your own qualification
Expert Course for the Teaching of Spanish as a foreign language
Our expert course is designed to offer highly specialized training in a short period of time. This program allows professionals to acquire advanced knowledge and specific competencies in the teaching of Spanish.
The diploma awarded at the end of the course is an academic degree issued and endorsed by our educational institution and the Universidad Europea del Atlántico, both of which guarantee that participants have fulfilled the requirements and objectives of the study program.
Degree
Own Degree
Course Hours
250 Hours of Classroom Training
University Credits
25 ECTS European University of the Atlantic
Location
Seville
Internship
Teaching Internships
Pre-registration and Reservation
400,00 €
Course Price
1590,00 €
Course information
Academic Load
The expert course has an academic load of 25 ECTS endorsed by the Universidad Europea del Atlántico, ensuring a complete and rigorous training that combines theory, practice and continuous evaluation. The course load for students is 250 hours of classroom training and 375 hours of independent work.
Who is this course for?
- University graduates, preferably in the area of humanities, who wish to teach Spanish as a foreign language.
- Spanish teachers, for active foreigners who want to update their methodology and are interested in continuous improvement in the field of teaching.
Essential requirements for access to the course
- In order to access these Expert studies, it is necessary to hold an official university degree or to have completed three years of university degrees. In the case of graduates from other countries, it must be verified that the degree provided is equivalent to the corresponding official Spanish degree and that it entitles the holder to access postgraduate studies in the issuing country.
- The admission body will be the Academic Committee of these Expert studies, formed by staff of the European University of the Atlantic. The Academic Committee will be responsible for establishing the scale to evaluate the adequacy of the academic record and the accredited professional career of the applicants. The University will analyze each case and will agree on the adoption of the access or, on the contrary, the denial of the same.
- Candidates whose mother tongue is not Spanish must prove their knowledge of the language by means of an official qualification of at least C1 level of Spanish.
Why choose our Expert Course?
- Intensive Specialization: Obtain specific and advanced knowledge in teaching Spanish in less time than a traditional degree program.
- Recognized Degree: Upon completion of the course, you will receive your own degree that certifies your specialization and is highly valued by employers.
- Flexibility and Convenience: Our course is designed to fit your schedule, allowing you to study at your own pace without compromising your current responsibilities.
- ECTS Recognition: Upon successful completion of the expert course, you will receive 25 credits recognized by the European University of the Atlantic.
Career opportunities: Where can you work with this degree?
With the qualification of our expert course, you will be able to access various job opportunities in the field of teaching Spanish as a foreign language, such as:
- ELE teacher in academies, schools, universities and training centers both in Spain and abroad.
- Designer of didactic material, creating specific educational resources for the teaching of Spanish.
- Coordinator of ELE programs in educational and cultural institutions.
- Pedagogical advisor in educational organizations and publishing houses specialized in Spanish teaching materials.
- Researcher in applied linguistics and language didactics, participating in projects and studies related to ELE teaching.
Thematic Plan
Our expert course includes a comprehensive thematic plan that covers the most relevant and current topics in the field of Spanish language teaching. This program is composed of modules that combine theory and practice to ensure a comprehensive and applied understanding of the contents.
Course Content
Module 1: Fundamentals of ELE teaching (40h)
- 1.1. Introduction to ELE Teaching
- 1.2. Theories and pedagogical approaches
- 1.3. Class planning
- 1.4. Evaluation and feedback
- 1.5. Didactic materials and resources
- 1.6. Cultural and sociolinguistic approach
- 1.7. Language skills
- 1.8. Adaptation to different contexts
- 1.9. Planning a Spanish as a foreign language class
Module 2: Grammar and lexis, how to teach them (20h)
- 2.1. Basic fundamentals
- 2.2. Verbs and present tense
- 2.3. Contrasting past tenses
- 2.4. Future and conditional
- 2.5. Grammar at advanced levels
- 2.6. Specific vocabulary
Module 3: Communication skills (35h)
- 3.1. Fundamentals of effective communication
- 3.2. Oral communication skills
- 3.3. Written communication skills
- 3.4. Auditory communication skills
- 3.5. Reading comprehension skills
- 3.6. Neurolinguistic programming in the ELE classroom
- 3.7. Culture and communication in Spanish as a foreign language
Module 4: Teaching methodology (20h)
- 4.1 Pedagogical approaches
- 4.2. Planning a class
- 4.3. Designing activities
- 4.4. Designing didactic materials
Module 5: Culture and civilization (20h)
- 5.1. Introduction and Latin America
- 5.2. Spain and other cultural aspects
Module 6: Teaching in different contexts (25h)
- 6.1. Teaching Spanish as a foreign language for children
- 6.2. Teaching Spanish as a foreign language to teenagers
- 6.3. Teaching Spanish as a foreign language for adults
- 6.4. Business Spanish
- 6.5. Spanish for specific purposes
Module 7: ICTs and digital resources (10h)
- 7.1. New technologies
- 7.2. Platforms that facilitate the teaching of foreign languages
- 7.3. Use of multimedia resources in the Spanish as a foreign language classroom.
- 7.4. Tools for online teaching: teaching and evaluation
Module 8: Teaching practice and evaluation (80h)
- The course offers teaching internships in Spain and the possibility of carrying them out in other countries, allowing students to apply the knowledge acquired in real and diverse contexts. These internships can be carried out in Spanish teaching centers, including our own centers and other schools, universities, language academies and international educational institutions that offer Spanish as a foreign language programs. The activity consists of classroom observation through the assignment of a tutor to guide the participant (a teacher with teaching experience and who meets the characteristics of experience and training to tutor students).
Academic Calendar
The course is offered in two periods throughout the academic year, with two starting dates: one in September, which runs through February, and another in January, which ends in June. This structure allows students to choose the time that best suits their schedule, providing flexibility and continuous learning opportunities throughout the year. The date of the internship will be agreed with the center after the end of the course.
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Enrollment Deadline
From March 2025 until 20 places are filled per year
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1st call 2025
September - February
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2nd Call 2025
January - June
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