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      • An Interview with Mari Carmen Timor: TLCdénia School Director

      An Interview with Mari Carmen Timor: TLCdénia School Director

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      • Date 12 December, 2020
      TLCdénia School of Spanish director the director next to the Christmas tree

      Mari Carmen Timor is the founder and director of the TLCdénia Spanish School located in Dénia (Alicante, Spain). She gives a brief insight into her role as President of FEDELE for 6 years and on the challenges facing the Spanish teaching sector and her school.

      How have your years been as president of FEDELE? What are your thoughts on this time?

      First of all, I would like to explain that FEDELE is the Spanish Federation of Associations of Schools of Spanish for Foreigners. It is made up of seven associations, which in their entirety include a hundred schools which teach Spanish as a foreign language and that promote travel to learn Spanish in Spain.

      The main goal of FEDELE has been to promote the quality and professional status of companies within the Teaching of Spanish in Spain – our common purpose being to ‘offer a quality linguistic and cultural immersion experience to students from all over the world’.

      The centres that make up this federation are all accredited by the Cervantes Institute and we receive students from all over the world, especially from Europe, the US and Asia, who visit Spain to learn Spanish thanks to a ‘cultural immersion’. During my time as president (2014-2020), my priority has been to work together with the management team to improve the processes of both the federation and the schools and their dialogue with all authorities, public and private institutions at the national and international level to develop a safe and professional industry throughout the value chain of tourism services.

      Something of which I am especially proud is the improvement in the training of our Spanish teachers towards digitization – during this time of global emergency we have been able to carry out strategies that have served to sustain teaching activity and overcome many of the obstacles that the crisis of COVID19 has presented. One of our biggest accomplishments was the week of November 23 to 27 with the beginning of our new digital event La Semana Digital del Español – a great opportunity for Spanish centres, students and teachers from many parts of the world who will be able to make contact with our schools and continue with the learning process through the varied offer of courses available to them.

      For the students it has been a great opportunity to learn Spanish without having to come to Spain thanks to the great variety of language and cultural training provided by the Spanish schools. If you missed the event, you can watch it here: Click here to watch La Semana Digital del Español on Youtube

      For teachers, it has been an opportunity to learn new teaching techniques to improve their Spanish classes.

      What challenges do Spanish schools have now?

      Students wanting to learn Spanish will have the opportunity to travel to Spain again. We are going to continue promoting these trips because it is important to be able to live and appreciate the culture available in host cities. In the meantime we have new and innovative digital tools to complement face-to-face teaching.

      Thanks to the training of our teachers, we can help students learn Spanish before coming to Spain and also after their trip, with online Spanish classes in their country.

      The pandemic has made it clear how important it is to work together with all authorities, prescribers, universities, destinations and municipalities.

      Now more than ever, schools, as well as host communities, need to build trust and offer safety to students and workers. We must guarantee that we have a well-structured management and framework with a guarantee throughout the value chain: transport, accommodation and recreational activities.

      Language tourism is a subsector that is going to recover quickly because it is a mature sector and because the use of Spanish globally has a good projection with the increase in the Spanish-speaking population and the high number of existing students.

      Why do you recommend learning Spanish?

      Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world as a native language with 486 million natives, after Mandarin Chinese with 959 million. It is undoubtedly a very attractive language for students as it improves their professional training and their job prospects in Spain and Latin America and in their countries of origin. Studying Spanish in Spain ensures full linguistic and cultural immersion.

      Where do you recommend studying Spanish in Spain?

      I would recommend studying Spanish in Spain in a quality-guaranteed school like the ones who form our membership in FEDELE. It is a way of ensuring not only good teaching, but also the services they obtain at the centre and the experience that they will have at the destination. This combined package ensures successful learning.

      What is it about Spain that is so attractive to foreign students?

      Spain offers a very diverse range of experiences which vary dependent on the regions you visit. Its emblematic cities, the history and culture that is evident on every corner and its hospitable people that make visitors feel so welcome. Spain is a country of contrasts with a good climate and gastronomy that is difficult to match.

      Why do students choose Denia as a destination to learn Spanish in Spain?

      I am sure that the students who visit us always want to return and in fact many return to the school several times in their lives. When we ask them the reasons why they come to Dénia, they usually say that it is a very pleasant and safe city, surrounded by nature and with very welcoming people with whom to practice Spanish. Our host families as well as the teachers and staff at the school become your friends and you never feel alone.

      In addition, we have a wonderful environment, nature, extensive beaches, and we enjoy internationally recognized gastronomy at a good price.

      How is the TLCdénia school faring in this time of pandemic?

      During the quarantine in Spain, the entire team and students who were at the school suffered greatly. Although we differentiated ourselves by being an innovative school and we already had the offer of online classes and state-of-the-art blackboards, we had to get to work and train very quickly to be able to serve all students from our homes.

      During the time we were closed we offered very dynamic free workshops on the Spanish language and culture to make the time at home with the students more enjoyable.

      What measures is TLCdénia taking to take care of the health of its students?

      TLCdénia maintains strict sanitary measures required by the FEDELE protocol (Spanish Federation of Schools of Spanish as a Foreign Language) following the specifications of the ICTE (Institute for Spanish Tourist Quality) that has created sanitary quality standards to avoid contagion among staff, host families and students.

      Hygiene is essential and for this reason, all the students and staff of the centre wash their hands with hydroalcoholic gel at the entrance and exit, a disinfection of the classes is carried out after each session and the school remains ventilated. All of us wear masks in the centre and each group takes breaks at different times to enable social distancing. In addition, we have facilities with windows and a well-equipped roof terrace with great natural ventilation.

      Students feel calm and safe, in addition to the fact that in our city there are few cases of contagion. We do everything we can to ensure everyone’s health.

      At school we strictly follow the safety measures and guidelines in regard to distancing and hygiene without any problems. All the students who visit us feel comfortable and safe as they continue with their classes. Some are even extending their course.

      What does TLCdénia expect for 2021?

      We hope that in 2021 we will again receive students of Spanish from all over the world. We are working to improve our intensive Spanish programs for adults, the total immersion program in summer for juniors and the Spanish programme for families.

      We really want to contribute all the value we have and make sure that students not only learn Spanish in Spain in 2021, but also have an experience that they will remember for a lifetime.

      We believe that 2021 will be a better year and that, thanks to the new vaccine, students will travel safely.

      In addition, in 2021 we will have renewed online Spanish classes, with new tools and content that will make the lessons much more interesting.

      Do you want to give a message to your students?

      I would like to thank all the students who have counted on TLCdénia to learn Spanish in Spain, especially those who, in 2020, have continued with us despite the circumstances.

      I want to send a message of encouragement to everyone and say that the year 2021 will surely bring us very good times.

      I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy 2021. It will be a different Christmas and that is why we hope you enjoy them with health and that you take good care of yourself.

      I encourage you to come and study Spanish in Spain and live this wonderful experience!

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      22:18 04 Mar 20
      My daughter has studied at TLC Denia many times, she loves it here. Santos and Patrica really care for the children... and look after them exceptionally well. I have been so happy with my daughters learning here, that last summer I joined her. Although I found learning anew language difficult it was great fun and everyone was so helpful. I highly recommend TLCread more
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      15:41 27 Feb 20
      I attended the school in 2017, only for a week, which was just too short. Having said that I got a lot out of that... week as there were only 7 in our class, standard of teaching was high and the pizza making evening was great fun.read more
      Anatoly Kondratenko
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      15:10 22 Feb 20
      We have a home in Jávea and my level of Spanish was always OK for me until I encountered the need to negotiate with... companies in Spain and Latin America. This was the moment I first discovered TLC. Since then, every summer I spend several weeks (Mon - Fri) in the class where I choose the topics to learn as needed for my industry. My kids attend group classes. The entire family is now Spanish speaking! Except my lovely wife. :) I will have to place her in beginners class one day. What I like about the guys: they do their work openheartedly, accept you as a friend or family member. Their social programs are amazing in variety and content. And not too costly as they have good roots in Dénia.read more
      Virve Roosimägi
      Virve Roosimägi
      11:18 21 Feb 20
      The best language scool in Costa Blanca! I will definitely continue to study there, great teachers and good programs.
      Camilla Haugrud
      Camilla Haugrud
      10:42 21 Feb 20
      This is a really good school. I was there for only two weeks, but learned so much and got so much more used to the... sounds of the language. There were also a lot of fun activities to do, making the learning even more fun. The teachers fit their methods to what level each student was in, even in the set groups. I highly reccommend studying here! Visit the site for more information, it's worth it.read more
      Leigh Morant
      Leigh Morant
      19:30 20 Feb 20
      My (then 12 and 14 year old) children and I studied Spanish at TLC Denia for 2 weeks in July of 2018. I took the adult... 20 hour/week class and they did the junior/teenage summer program where they studied in the classroom and in the late afternoon they would go exploring with 2 monitors. Because of the age of my daughter (12 at the time) I was not required to but I did chose to tagalong on many of these excursions. We stayed with a host family. Overall this was a wonderful experience and we are repeating it again this summer. This is a very good school and it continues to improve with time. I am excited to see the new classrooms and courtyard they’ve added recently. We love Denia. It is the perfect summer seaside town...safe, small, friendly, and there is no need for a car. Everything is walkable or accessible by public buses. One thing to note language-wise is that most local people speak Valencian among themselves, not Castilian Spanish, but you will be learning Castilian Spanish at TLC. All levels of Spanish are offered. Be sure to speak up to your instructor if you feel the level is not quite right. I was moved up a level after my first week and I probably should have said something sooner. We chose to live with a family for the purpose of practicing Spanish. This was a great experience. Our Spanish mom was a wonderful host and we had many great conversations. We are looki Nd forward to staying with her again! I would recommend half board for adults so that you get out and explore the local cuisine...which is not to be missed! There are many incredibly exciting sites for the teenagers to explore with their program and they will create memories to last a lifetime. Don’t expect them to be overly supervised or coddled. I would NOT send teens who have special needs or ADHD on this program alone. They need to be somewhat self-advocating and street smart to navigate their way to and from school. They must also at times navigate the social nuances of interaction with the other teenage students from other countries that may be quite different than their own. TLC Denia has a special program in a very special place. I know of no other programs where an entire family if all ages and levels can be on vacation together and also learning Spanish.read more
      Nils Kaehler
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      21:50 23 Jan 20
      What a fantastic language school, I enjoyed 2 years of Spanish at the TLC and it was the first time I really liked to... go to school... great staff, great location, the best way to learn Spanish and have a great time!!read more
      Eric Quinones
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      14:00 20 Dec 19
      I took my 9 year-old daughter for Spanish language courses. She is a heritage speaker but needs a lot of... reinforcement. TLC Denia did a great job. The course was right for her skill level and her teacher was both fun and demanding. We also did the sailing component and, after some initial misgivings, my daughter really embraced it and wants to do it again. We recommend TLC Denia with great enthusiasm. One more thing: Denia is one gem of a town!read more
      N Jamieson
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      15:56 23 Jul 19
      Accredited by the Instituto Cervantes, TLCdenia is a great option if you are looking for a Spanish-language school... outside the big urban centres. The team is very friendly and professional, both in terms of the teaching and support outside the classroom. The centre itself is very modern (with good aircon) and the teachers make use of different media to make the learning experience more engaging. Denia itself is quite laid back and has a large selection of restaurants. Attended in July 2019.read more
      Lawrence Horwitz
      Lawrence Horwitz
      03:41 24 Aug 18
      This family run school has people who genuinely care about the program and its mission. Two generations work together... to make this school a well-run school - excellent teachers, outstanding administrators, and tons of personal care and attention. A real gem.read more
      Courtney Horwitz
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      02:33 24 Aug 18
      I can't say enough good things about TLCDenia. Maria, Santos, Alex, all of the staff and all of the teachers are... excellent. First, the teaching was superb. My husband, 5 year old daughter, and I all attended the family language camp for two weeks. Our Spanish improved and we had so much fun learning. The class my husband and I were in was relaxed, lots of fun conversations with classmates and the teachers but also serious about teaching. The teachers were all very skilled and pleasant to be with. My 5 year old was in the younger kids camp and she loved it. The teachers were young and energetic and they went on fun adventures around town each afternoon. The school's facilities are excellent-comfortable, good wifi, air conditioning, etc. And they are located right in the center of town. But TLC Denia offers so much more than language classes. Every afternoon/evening there was an activity organized by the school that we could participate in, for free! We all went to a salsa dancing lesson one afternoon. We went to the fish market and learned about the fish auction another afternoon, we went to a paella cooking demo and of course eating at the owner's mothers' house. All of the kids went swimming while we drank sangria and learned how to make paella, we went to the public market and then went out for tapas. During all of these activities, our TLCDenia guide spoke to us in Spanish. These afternoon and evening excursions really added to our experience. And there is more, we rented an apartment on the beach through TLCDenia. It was less expensive than anything I found on airbnb. And it was terrific. It was across the street from the beach and in front of a pool. We were in the water, everyday! We had a little outdoor patio overlooking the pool, where we ate dinner. The apartment was clean, nicely furnished and had every amenity we could desire-including beach chairs, floats for the water, a stocked kitchen, washer and dryer, dishwasher, etc. And there is still more, TLCDenia is run by a family and they make you feel like you are part of their family. They took loving care of us while we were in Denia. We had our 2 year old son with us as well. TLCDenia found a daycare for him to go to while we were at our Spanish language class. They told us what bus to take from the apartment to school and at what time to catch it so we'd have time to drop off our 2 year old and get to class on time. They showed us around the apartment when we arrived, they drove us back to our apartment after the paella cooking demo as it was a long walk for our children. And I'm still not done, I would be remiss if I didn't mention how magical the city of Denia is. It has everything you could want in a vacation city, a bustling harbor that brings in fresh fish to the restaurants and fish market, beautiful, endless beaches, mountains with a castle on top, and in the middle of all of this is a quaint town with many pedestrian only streets and delicious restaurants. You should buy your ticket today to fly to Denia and go to TLC Denia language school. You won't be disappointed. Thank you Maria, Santos and Alex for everything!read more
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      12:35 10 Nov 15
      TLCdénia is a family-run boutique Spanish school, an ideal place to learn the language and have a great experience.... Teachers are very nice and highly qualified. Personalized attention, cleanness and flexibility are some of the characteristics of the school.read more
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