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Carlos V Education Celebrates Erasmus Days 2024
At Carlos V Education, we are thrilled to participate in the Erasmus Days 2024, an initiative that celebrates the global impact of the Erasmus+ program. As proud hosts of the program, we have welcomed hundreds of Erasmus+ students from countries like Poland, the Czech Republic, France, and Germany. On October 17th, we will represent our institution in a videoconference with two prestigious French institutions: Lycée Polyvalent Jean Moulin and Lycée Professionnel Arthur Rimbaud.
Carlos V Education: New Member of the Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Florida
As part of our commitment to internationalization and the growth of our educational project, we are proud to announce that we have joined the Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Florida. This decision demonstrates our commitment to strengthening our relationships in the U.S., where interest in learning Spanish and language tourism is on the rise. The United States represents a key market for us as an organization specializing in teaching Spanish. With a growing Spanish-speaking population and increasing demand for the language in professional, academic, and cultural fields, the country has become a point of reference for those seeking to improve their Spanish language skills. Additionally, language tourism — an experience that combines language learning with cultural immersion — has sparked significant interest among American students. More and more people are choosing to travel to Spain to perfect their Spanish while enjoying our rich culture and traditions. The Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Florida, an institution with more than 40 years of history, plays a crucial role in fostering commercial relations between the two countries. Our incorporation gives us a privileged platform to establish strategic connections, access networking events, and collaborate with companies and organizations that share our vision for growth in the North American market. Through this alliance, we aim not only to enhance our visibility in the United States but also to offer unique and personalized experiences to students and professionals who wish to learn Spanish with Carlos V, either at our facilities or through immersion programs in Spain, where we offer a wide range of activities to explore different Spanish destinations. With the support of the Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Florida, we are confident that we will strengthen our presence and better adapt to the needs of a global audience. Our mission remains the same: to offer a high-quality educational experience, based on a passion for the Spanish language and the culture that surrounds it.
Experience Your Passion for Football in Spain
If you’ve ever dreamed of learning Spanish while immersing yourself in the life and culture of Spain, now is the time. Studying Spanish not only opens the doors to new personal and professional opportunities, but also connects you with a culture rich in history, art, gastronomy, and of course, football. Explore Spain Beyond the Classroom Learning a language goes beyond books and classes. With Carlos V Education, you will have the opportunity to explore Spain in a fully immersive way. Cultural visits, social and sports activities, and the chance to meet people from all over the world who, like you, are living this adventure of learning and discovery.In addition to Spanish classes, you can participate in a wide range of activities that will help you integrate into everyday Spanish life. With each conversation and interaction, your confidence in the language will grow, and what once seemed complicated will become part of your daily routine. Discover Our Football Programs In collaboration with prestigious clubs like Sevilla FC, we offer football programs that allow you to train and compete in a professional environment while improving your Spanish. It’s a perfect combination of language and sport, where you’ll learn from the best and experience football in its most authentic form. Whether you come for the language, the football, or both, Carlos V Education has the perfect program for you. Discover Spain, learn Spanish, and live an experience that will change your life!
Carlos V Education celebrates its 10th Anniversary
Ten Years of Excellence in Spanish Language Teaching and Language Tourism At Carlos V Education, a leading company in language tourism and a group of schools specialized in language teaching, we are celebrating our 10th anniversary. Throughout this decade, we have established ourselves as a benchmark in the teaching of Spanish and in the organization of cultural experiences that have impacted students from all over the world. To commemorate this important milestone, we have organized a special event in which our entire team, partners and collaborators will participate, as well as guests who have been a fundamental part of our trajectory. The event will take place at La Galería, in the Los Remedios neighborhood, on September 5. During the celebration, we will remember our achievements and project the future of our company, maintaining our commitment to offer educational experiences of excellence. We express our gratitude to all those who have been part of our history and reaffirm our mission to continue innovating in the field of language tourism and the teaching of Spanish, a language that acts as a bridge between cultures and opens doors to new opportunities around the world.
Five Reasons to Study Spanish in Malaga
If you are looking for an enriching Spanish learning experience, Malaga presents itself as the ideal destination. Bathed in sunshine for most of the year and cradled by the waters of the Mediterranean, this city is much more than a picturesque place to study Spanish; it is an immersive journey into the language, culture and natural beauty of Spain.
Getting to know Dublin with Carlos V Languages: a language immersion abroad for students (VIDEO)
Enjoying a few days of language immersion abroad is one of the most satisfying language learning experiences you can have. Getting to know Dublin (or any foreign city), living and interacting with people in a foreign language makes us strive to understand and be understood, which results in a better command of a foreign language. And accompanying it with cultural activities, leisure and fun complete the experience so that it lasts in our memory.
Learning a language with social networks: challenges and strategies for the 21st century.
Learning a language with social networks: challenges and strategies for the 21st century. Self-directed language learning has changed as a result of the use of digital technology, and there are now countless online tools and spaces with great learning potential. In 2001, a framework for assessing communicative competence in foreign languages was created: the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), which places particular emphasis on “using a language for independent communication” (Mc Dermott., 2013). Information technologies, particularly social networks, have recently had an impact on the daily lives of everyone in general and the academic community in particular (Slim & Hafedh, 2019). It is due to their numerous formats, which allow people to interact in a variety of ways, including blogs, social networks such as Facebook, Instagram, microblogs such as Twitter, wikis such as Wikipedia, video podcasts, and photo-sharing applications such as Snapchat. Apps such as YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp have significantly increased social engagement and information sharing in communities of learners and teachers. Learning a language with social media can be easy. Students are motivated by the use of educational technology because it promotes independent learning, engagement and cooperation, and can easily adapt to multiple learning styles. Language acquisition is essentially social and interactive, hence this strategy enhances learning. Social networks bring dynamic satisfaction to language learning. And when something does not seem like a laborious task, we tend to try a little harder while appearing to try a little less. You can interact with others, both native speakers and other students who are learning the same language as you. Plus, consider the fact that you can complete this task entirely from home! Electronic devices and social networks provide learners with the opportunity to engage in collaborative learning and give them the option to share resources with their peers (Gikas & Grant, 2013). The use of social networks and mobile devices has advantages and disadvantages, with the advantages being primarily found in the ease of access to course materials, videos, and the transfer of lesson plans, among other things. In general, students believe that social networks and mobile devices are the most accessible and affordable means of learning about current topics. Studies in Western countries have revealed that the use of online social networks for collaborative learning significantly affects students’ academic success and satisfaction (Zhu, 2012). According to the study by Dhanya (2016) and Namaziandost and Nasri (2019), students can improve their language skills through the variety of opportunities provided by social networks. In addition, social networks allow learners to engage in relevant and continuous dialogue on these social networking sites, which the researchers found improves language production and reduces anxiety. Because of their multimodal, multilingual, and multipurpose nature, today’s online resources and sites present learners with an almost overwhelming variety of options (Gomez-Parra, M. E., & Huertas-abril, 2020). In order to use the online resources that best suit their needs in this situation, whether in terms of level or ability, autonomous language learners must acquire a number of new skills. Digital competence, knowing how to learn, motivation, responsibility and tenacity are some of the skills that are undoubtedly important. However, turning these online materials into practical and beneficial language learning environments is a challenging task, especially when learners are completely independent (as in the case of language learning through free access websites or OER). To solve this, the autonomous learner must be digitally literate and must develop strategies for using social networks to increase their autonomy. Learning a language with social networks: tips and strategies The following tips and strategies that a self-directed learner can adopt when learning a language with social networks: Facebook YouTube Twitter Change the language in your phone settings Facebook It is an excellent environment to connect and interact with language learners if you are dedicated to getting to know them. In addition, there are multilingual general language learner groups available. You can find several groups to choose from in almost any language if you use the Facebook search box to search for language study groups. The purpose is to socialize in learning. As an English expression goes, which we translate into English: “It doesn’t matter where you hang your hat as long as you meet your new acquaintances.” Youtube For language learners, YouTube is a real treasure trove of social media. Use hashtags associated with the language you want to study to make the most of what’s on offer. These channels can be useful, for example, if you’re learning German. Looking for recommendations on where to get French videos? You’re also covered here. Not to worry! Twitter Reading tweets on Twitter in another language can be entertaining and useful for learning. There is no need to overthink things, and the appeal of casually exchanging information is present. The language learning app and program Duolingo also has a Twitter account. They share amusing tidbits about numerous languages. Change the language in your phone settings Most of us operate our phones quite intuitively and can quickly choose from several alternatives (Khan, 2022). Change the language of your device to the one you want to study. It’s simple: select [your target language] in Settings > General > Language & Region > Device Language. Even if it can be a bit more complicated, you can still use your phone in a different language if you have a fundamental understanding of how it works. Finally, to learn a language with social networks, don’t be shy. Participate in discussions by joining these channels. It’s not always simple, but keep in mind that you will probably never meet these people in person, and even if you do, they are probably too busy worrying about others’ impressions of them to worry about whether you make a mistake! Don’t be afraid to make mistakes or ask questions. You are all learning together, and the person who is correcting your mistake once made a mistake that is identical to the one you are correcting now. Remember that and enjoy
