Summer language courses

The UC3M Language Center offers online summer courses in different languages and in two modalities. Choose the option that suits you best.

All levels and sub-levels from A1 though C2 are offered, provided there are enough students enrolled in the level. 

If you have previous knowledge of the language, please take the free online placement test to determine which course you can join. You will find the link of the test after submitting the enrollment form.

Dates: from June 30 to July 11, 2025

Days: Monday to Friday 

Schedule

40 hours of face-to-face lessons:

The Spanish and English courses take place at the Madrid - Puerta de Toledo campus.

The German, Italian, Portuguese and Chinese courses are held at the Getafe campus.

Autonomous work with guidance and correction from the teacher who provides correction and continuous feedback to help students progress in their language acquisition.

4 Hours daily

First session: 10:00 - 12:00

Second session: 12:30 - 14:30

Moodle (Aula Global UC3M) for access to course materials, submission of homework and assignments, and final exams.

Schedule

They are offered in German, Italian, Portuguese and Chinese languages.

The 40 hours of teaching and learning are divided as follows:

• Live lessons with the teacher and classmates.
• Live interactive forum.
• Oral practice.

4 Hours daily

First session: 10:00 - 12:00

Second session: 12:15 - 14:15

Blackboard Collaborate for live lessons.

Moodle (UC3M Global Classroom) for interactive forums and autonomous work.

• Grade for participation and progress in the online sessions: 30%
• Grade for homework, assignments and autonomous work: 30%
• Final exam grade: 40%

The exam will assess all the communicative elements of the language with a maximum of 10 points possible:

• Written expression and interaction(2 points)
• comprehension (2 points)
• Listening and audiovisual comprehension (2 points)
• Oral expression and interaction (2 points)
• Grammar and vocabulary (2 points)

In order to pass the course, the student must receive a grade of 5 in each of the three parts: participation and progress, homework, and exam.

A student may only be absent for up to 20% of the course (8 hours) for any given reason.

A student who fails to meet the attendance requirement for any reason will be allowed to take the final examination but will not receive credits.