Activities for foreign students
Extracurricular activities organised by Academia Alba al Español
In keeping with the sociocultural communicative approach, our approach to the teaching-learning process of ELE is to conceive it as a set of action-oriented practices. The experience of the language through the cultural practices of the immediate context and the process of immersion of the learner in real interactions constitute a central part of the process of linguistic appropriation and mastery.
For this reason, at Alba al Español we encourage learning through extra-classroom activities which include walks around the city of Murcia, visits to museums, visits to historical monuments, interaction with foreign and local speakers, an introduction to local and national gastronomy, cultural and artistic celebrations, film screenings and literary activities.
The experiences resulting from these activities are part of the topics, linguistic structures, lexical variety and socio-cultural concerns that are formally addressed in the classroom. At the same time, the grammatical, communicative and lexical contents dealt with during the lessons form the structural basis for dealing with real interaction situations outside the classroom.
Therefore, we offer a wide range of extracurricular activities, taking into account the following aspects:
Cultural immersion
To better understand the customs, traditions and ways of life of Spanish and Murcian culture.
Spanish language practice
In real life experiences that provide an additional opportunity to practice and improve the language.
Exploring Murcia
We visit historical and touristic places, with the aim of getting to know the history of the city.
Diversity of experiences
To offer a wide range to suit the interests and preferences of our students.
Unforgettable memories and experiences
With the aim of creating lasting memories that will live on in students, even long after they finish their study programmes.
Self confidence enhancement
With the aim of making them feel more comfortable practising the language outside their comfort zone.
Academic enrichment
Seeking a deeper and more contextualised understanding of the language and culture.
Well-being
Through outdoor activities. Apart from promoting local interaction with other people, it stimulates the physical and mental health of our students.
List of activities
The complete list of extracurricular activities and the programme organised by dates and levels of language proficiency is published annually on the school’s platform.
Alba al Español does not charge for organizing these activities. The cost of museum admission, transportation, or food (as applicable) is the student’s responsibility. The dates for each activity are available from the beginning of the school year in our Calendar. Most of these activities take place from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., but the specific schedule for each one is communicated to registered students in a timely manner.
These are some of the activities of the previous years:
Dynamic tests to discover the city and to allow the student to put their knowledge into practice.
Typical Spanish breakfast “churros”
The student will have to pay the consumption.
“Tapas” day to get to know the gastronomy
The student will have to pay the consumption.
Regular activities
Attend our weekly activities to interact in Spanish while having fun: sing karaoke, participate in the conversation club, discover fascinating texts in the book club, join in board games, or enjoy a movie on our interactive screens to gain a deeper understanding of Hispanic culture.
World Literature Day
We celebrate this important date (April 23th) with reading activities and discussion panels to encourage cultural exchange.
A tour of Murcia's historic center
Visit the Cathedral, the Episcopal Palace, and Cardenal Belluga Square.
Walk through the mountains
Visit to the Fuensanta sanctuary. Panoramic views of the city.
Excursion to Monteagudo and its castle
Learn about the history of King Lobo and his Arab influence.
Walk along the Malecón
Visit the Salzillo Museum and take a boat ride on the river.
Alba al Español offers its students free guidance and accompaniment from teachers on all tours and visits. Transportation and food (which varies depending on the case and location) are the responsibility of each participant.
