Comunica is a scientifically-backed learning curriculum structured around the five stages of learning.
The 5 Stages of Learning
The COMUNICA method is based on the Communicative Approach and follows the five stages of learning, all of which are needed to properly assimilate a new language:
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This first stage is meant to awaken your interest and activate the linguistic knowledge that you may already have but don’t even know it. The way we achieve this is by putting you in a few situations through the use of images, videos or a brainstorming session to bring out your latent talent.
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In this stage, you will start processing linguistic information through the observation of certain written text or audio dialogue. Processing linguistic information requires you to engage in activities that will help you reflect on grammatical rules and the proper use of the language. Within the activities, you will receive an input to decode with your prior knowledge and inductive capacity.
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To ensure that you have assimilated all the grammar and vocabulary you’ve learnt, you will practice the different linguistic skills through drills and controlled exercises that focus on the form, without introducing new information. This is the stage that creates linguistic habits and memory patterns.
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This stage is essential in bringing out all the knowledge you have acquired thus far, to start producing content in oral or written form, relating it with other acquired knowledge. This is achieved with open-response communicative activities that demand creativity, through activities such as role-play, narrations, surveys, debates, problem-solving or report writing.
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This final stage enables you to complete the learning process by providing the opportunity to check and reflect on the contents learned. Educating yourself on how you learn best and empowering you to expand your own learning strategy.
Why Comunica Works:
The activities foster real communication, using adapted texts and audios from authentic materials.
Tasks are meaningful, requiring students to understand and apply language rather than just memorizing it.
It covers communication comprehensively, integrating grammar, vocabulary, and sociocultural insights.
Encourages inductive learning, where students derive grammatical rules and word meanings from context.
Mistakes are valued as being part of the learning process, promoting participation and confidence.
ALL our classes are based on the Comunica Method.
SPECIAL FEATURE
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SPECIAL FEATURE !
For our Adult Classes only (the beginner to intermediate levels - A1, A2, B1), our team of experienced teachers has developed Comunica Plus (Comunica+), an exclusive learning approach built upon the Comunica Method but enhanced with unique, proprietary materials and advanced features.
Comunica Plus
Applied to Adults Classes (A1, A2, B1 levels)
Comunica+ is based on the five stages of learning AND, in addition, it incorporates
the Flipped Classroom Approach.
What is the ”FLIPPED CLASSROOM” Approach?
With Comunica+ , you will travel through 5 Essential Steps:
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1. MIRA
This is the Presentation Stage. Each episode of our sitcom Buena Onda is a contextualized introduction to the topic, a first contact with the new grammar and vocabulary you are going to learn in this lesson.
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2. LEE Y ESCUCHA
This is the Comprehension Stage. Here you will engage with quizzes with eye-catching TEXTS and relevant AUDIOS files, where you will get all the new content for your upcoming lesson.
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3. PRACTICA
This is the Practice Stage. To ensure that you have assimilated all the grammar and vocabulary, you will practice with the final quizzes which, as well as being entertaining, will actually improve your Spanish!
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4. HABLA
This is the Transfer Stage. Once you have finished all the activities in Mira, Lee, Escucha and Practica, you are ready to have the conversation class in Habla. There, you will put into practice everything you have learnt by speaking with your classmates and teacher.
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5. RECAP
This is the Evaluation Stage. At the end of each unit, after having completed Lesson 1 and 2, there will be a recap or REVISIÓN of all the previous content, a chance to reflect on everything you studied in each unit, and to be your own examiner.
Watch this video to learn more about the Comunica+ method
Discover our unique Buena Onda Sitcom!
FAQs
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COMUNICA is a method based on the Communicative Approach that helps students quickly understand and express themselves in Spanish in real situations, improving their skills in a natural, fun and flexible way. It follows the five stages of learning, all of which are needed to properly assimilate a new language.
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COMUNICA works because:
1) it uses activities adapted from authentic material;
2) it promotes real understanding, not just memorizing and repeating;
3) it covers all the communicative components of language: it focuses not only on grammar and vocabulary but also a strong sociocultural component;
4) it promotes inductive learning;
5) it encourages participation!
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Comunica+ is the method applied. to our Beginner to Intermediate Adult classes (Levels A1, A2, B1). It is based on the COMUNICA method, but with a plus! It also incorporates the Flipped Classroom Approach, where students first study new content independently using our app's teaching materials, and then attend class to apply and practice these concepts with the teacher.
More advanced levels (B1 and above) follow the traditional Comunica Method.
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