Where can I learn Spanish in Spain?
- Categories TIPS FOR LEARNING SPANISH
- Date 15 July, 2020
To learn Spanish in Spain is the best way to absorb the language. Many students come to our country to learn the language for different reasons: professional, or simply because they want to travel to Spanish-speaking countries, as well as for other curious reasons you can find in our blog post: “Why learn Spanish: the 12 most curious answers.”
One of the main reasons is the love for our culture, an open culture where people is very kind, which suits the practice of the language.
At TLCdénia: Spanish School, students fall in love with our lifestyle. We show them our culture in every class and mostly through the after class experiences we share with them.
Perhaps you´ve already taken the decision to learn Spanish and now your question is: Where can I learn Spanish in Spain. with such an amount of schools offering similar courses? We will help you into taking the right choice.
First piece of advice: choose a school with quality standards. This needs to be considered. Always think carefully before you book any Spanish course, since you are going to invest lots of time and money in it.
Do not forget to check our tips to learn Spanish!
Learn Spanish in Spain with quality assurance
It is essential that students prioritize a quality school over the price of the courses. Ensuring that the centre has a seal of quality and is recognized by an organization such as Instituto Cervantes. Meeting these conditions will ensure that learning Spanish becomes a satisfying experience.
In our case, at TLCdénia School, we´ve been teaching languages over more than 35 years. It is an accredited center by the Instituto Cervantes and we constantly work to meet their quality standards.
These are the criteria we recommend you to bear in mind when it comes to choosing where to learn Spanish in Spain:
Choose a school with a teaching programme
It is important that the chosen centre has established contents for each level. With this, your progress will be guaranteed. These contents are based on numerous years of experience teaching Spanish, that is why we know what best works for each level and student, in the case of more personalized classes.
Learn Spanish with a team of qualified teachers
When it comes to teaching a language, being native is never enough. Teachers are crucial in your progress. Your teacher will be your guide along your learning process, he will provide you with the keys to learn the language in a dynamic, natural, efficient and also fun way: if the classes are fun, you will learn Spanish faster, without even thinking about it.
Learn the language with a methodology adapted to your needs
The methodology employed by the chosen school will also determine the success of your Spanish course. At TLCdénia, as an example, we use the communicative method. Thanks to this method, the student is able to use the language on their different necessary functions in everyday situations, such as ordering in a restaurant, going to the doctor, doing the groceries… for these situations are practiced in class.
Study Spanish in a DELE and SIELE exam centre
If the Spanish school is also an exam centre of the official Spanish exams, you will also have the opportunity to obtain an official language certificate. Furthermore, this shows that it is a serious school and is always committed to the diffusion and certification of the language.
Book a course in a school that guides their students´ progress
Quality schools guide their students on their learning process, both within and outside the class. At TLCdénia students can meet the head of studies in order to consult doubts about their progress or level.
For TLCdénia, knowing the necessities of every student is very important in order to guide them through their studies and offer them an appropriate group according to their level. For that purpose, students carry out a level test before they start the course, and on the first day of class we make sure the chosen group is adequate for the student.
Learn in a school with appropriate classrooms and good teaching resources
Other signs of a quality school are well-equipped classrooms, digital resources, good Spanish guidebooks and a library for book borrowings. Materials should be useful and favour your learning process.
Go to a school with comfortable facilities
The school is a place where you will spend most of the day during your stay in Spain. Comfortable classrooms and common areas are a bonus when it comes to choose where to learn Spanish in Spain.
Choose a school with nice opinions from other students
The ones who know the best the school are the student who´ve already studied there, that´s why it´s very useful to read other student´s opinions. The most common places where you´ll find opinions are Facebook, Google or the school´s website.
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Look for a school that provides complete information about their courses
Quality isn´t only seen in class, but also when it comes to receiving accurate and clear information on behalf of the centre. When you arrive, you need to find a service that fits the information previously received.
We hope these criteria had been useful and help you to choose the right school to learn Spanish in Spain.
Happy Spanish learning experience!