We have adopted the moderate communicative methodology of teaching Spanish as a foreign language. This is inserted into an immersion system, i.e. instruction is completely in Spanish. We believe that in order to teach a foreign language it is necessary to use examples that are concrete, real, varied, motivating and placed in context. They must be practical so the students can interact in any type of every day situation.
The teachers place the students in different situations with activities that make them practice message-production abilities (oral and written expression) and reception abilities (audio and reading comprehension). Through samples of real Spanish the students progressively learn the rules of grammar which are later confirmed and corrected by the teacher. We also emphasize student practice over memorization of grammar.
Our classes are based on the “didactic unit”. This unit incorporates the pragmatic abilities (different acts of speech such as greetings or asking for directions), grammar, vocabulary, phonology and cultural references, all of them integrated as a unit. We present the grammar rules and some systematization exercises within the same topic of the unit in a manner that integrates them into the class.
On the other hand we consider that culture and language are linked and are impossible to separate. This is especially true in a language course that follows a communicative methodology due to the importance of situational and cultural context and interaction. Culture influences and determines the way people use a language. At Escuela Fronteras we encourage the students not only to practice the language but also to immerse themselves in the local culture, both Chilean and Latin American.
Benno Seeholzer
Land: Switzerland
Alter: 26
Mag: Radfahren, Surfen
Lieblingsort: Ich habe viele Orte am Meer gesehen und das Schönste für mich ist einfach der Strand in Chile.
Zitat: Chile bietet sehr viele Orte der Natur: Berge, Meer Wüste – das Beste was mir je passieren konnte
Cindy Morgin Canadian Le temps que j'ai passé à la Escuela Fronteras fait partie de mes meilleurs souvenirs de voyage. L'ambiance est joviale et relaxe, il y a de nombreuses activités super diversifiées qui nous font apprécier la culture chilienne et l'équipe est amicale, enjouée et professionnelle. J'ai non seulement amélioré de façon notable mon espagnol, j'ai surtout fait des rencontres qui ont marqué ma vie et découvert une culture. Muchas Gracias a todos mis amigos de la Escuela Fronteras por 6 semanas de felicidad!
We have adopted the moderate communicative methodology of teaching Spanish as a foreign language. This is inserted into an immersion system, i.e. instruction is completely in Spanish. 
Cindy Morgin Canadian
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