Jose´s Academy

Hello, Welcome to Jose´s Academy.

Hi there, my name is José Chaves. I am a Translator Specialist certified by Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, and Universidad Antonio de Nebrija. I also hold a certificate as an ELE Teacher from International House Costa Rica Instituto Britanico and Instituto Cervantes from Spain. These studies plus many years of experience allow me to understand your language deeply. +

My thought is that you cannot teach foreigners to speak your language if you do not know theirs. And this is where regular Spanish Teachers and Spanish schools are mistaking.

With conversational Spanish activities you will:

Requirements

LEVES

A1: BEGINNER

Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases. Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

A2: ELEMENTARY

Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need. We cover Level A1 and A2 in a total of 80 lessons of spoken Spanish + activities in Jaco Beach.

B1: INTERMEDIATE

Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise while traveling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics that are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.

B2: UPPER INTERMEDIATE

Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialization. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. b We cover Level B1and B2 in a total of 80 lessons of spoken Spanish + activities in Jaco Beach.

C1: PROFICIENCY OR ADVANCED

Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognize implicit meaning. Can express ideas fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organizational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.

C2: MASTERY OR PROFICIENCY

Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarize information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in the most complex situations.

PRICES

Expertise in interpreting and translation:

-Casino games Translator

-Sports betting

-Web Developer and Designer