Spanish Facts
Spanish also shares many similarities with French and Romanian
Spanish is a relatively inflected language, featuring 2 genders and around 50 conjugated forms per verb, but limited noun and pronoun declension
Spanish compares very well with Italian: both languages have a similar sound and do not differ very much in terms of grammar, vocabulary and morphology
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Los toros son una de las tradiciones españolas más conocidas en todo el mundo y forman una parte muy importante de su cultura.
Las corridas de toros como las conocemos hoy, nacen en el siglo XVIII, cuando la nobleza abandona el toreo a caballo y el pueblo comienza a hacerlo a pie, demostrando su valor y destreza. Al principio eran ejercicios de gimnasia. Hoy se considera como un bello espectáculo, un arte y una fiesta, donde el torero (el hombre) tiene que enfrentarse con el toro bravo (la bestia), animal fiero, símbolo de fortaleza.
Para comprender el toreo es necesario conocer su lenguaje, los componentes y las personas que participan en la corrida.
Se necesita tener una plaza de toros. Hay muchas plazas de toros en España. Una muy famosa es la Plaza de Toros de la Maestranza en Sevilla. En la plaza de toros, ocurre la corrida.
Generalmente, en una corrida tres toreros torean seis toros, dos cada torero. La corrida se divide en tres partes denominadas tercios que se marcan con un toque de clarín.
En el primer tercio se torea con el capote. En el segundo se ponen las "banderillas". Y en el tercero, el torero utiliza la muleta hasta matar al toro con la espada.
Si el torero lo hace bien, el público le premia con una o dos orejas del toro, y como máximo el rabo. El mayor honor para el torero es salir de la plaza a hombros de la multitud.
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Our native speaker qualified Spanish language teachers can train you and your colleagues at your office or home at a time to suit you. Classes can be any day of the week (even weekends) in the morning, afternoon or evening. In certain circumstances, if your home or office is not suitable, you can take your classes at the trainer's office. Course books are provided.
Or you can join a group evening class at our training centre in Palmeira Square.
These Spanish lessons are driven towards people who have a requirement to learn Spanish to bolster their work output. For novices, you will find it useful to learn basic greetings and business etiquette; and once you have become more proficient then reading and writing will come to the fore. Typical students include those concerned with import/export, those seeking work in multinational companies, international negotiations, and anyone working with international colleagues or administration. Even on our most rudimentary beginners course, students can expect to finish the course with decent telephone and e-mail Spanish, as well as a good enough grip on the language for a short trip to the country.
Book now / EnquiryThese Spanish courses are more general in nature and are targeted at students with a whole range of different needs. While all beginners level students can expect to cover Survival Spanish - required for short visits to a country where English may not be spoken and/or the intention is to make good contacts with the local population, students then generally progress in different directions depending on their needs. Typical students include those buying property overseas, spouses of overseas nationals, people about to set off on that long-awaited world trip, Spanish culture enthusiasts and those who are keen to pass a particular Spanish examination.
Book now / EnquiryThe Spanish courses are also available for 2 or more people studying together (Two-to-One Spanish Course or Small Group In-Company Spanish Course). All participants must have the same level, the same business or general language needs and be able to study at the same time in the same location. The booking must be made for all participants at the same time. Listen & Learn do not recommend group classes of more than 6-8 people although In-Company Taster Spanish Courses can be run with up to 12 people.
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Join a small group of other Beginners to get yourself going with Spanish. All the language courses are run by our qualified and enthusiastic native-speaker trainers. The course is not too long and you will gain a basic level by the end of it. Emphasis is placed on understanding and communicating familiar topics, describing everyday life events (such as being able to introduce yourself, order in a restaurant, go shopping, ask for directions, and get basic information over the phone) and socialising using a wide range of practical activities.
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