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Bmackx · Joined: 22 Aug 2006 Posts: 7

I've been lookin at all the Spanish courses available and of course they all sound great on their websites, but I was wonderin does anyone have any idea which is the best ,or have any great experiences in one? I'm goin in August before I go to teach so any help would be appreciated!

El_Che · Joined: 13 Feb 2007 Posts: 34 Location: Spain

i can recommend babylon idiomas in valencia.

great teachers, good social nights out, and of course, valencia is a great city. it's not cheap, about 500 euros for a month, but the training is intensive (20 hours a week), and fun too.

Jetgirly · Joined: 17 Jul 2004 Posts: 741

You might be interested in the courses run at International House Barcelona. You know how TEFL courses need practice students? They run a Spanish Teacher Training program and need practice Spanish students. I believe it's about EUR 35 for a month's worth of three-hour daily lessons. The only restriction is that you actually have to go to every class- I think they make take a deposit at the beginning and charge you extra for missed classes (because, obviously, if the practice students don't show up the teachers don't learn how to teach). Check their website.

Bmackx · Joined: 22 Aug 2006 Posts: 7

Thanks for the replies but I was thinkin' more about Madrid

Jetgirly · Joined: 17 Jul 2004 Posts: 741

That might be the kind of information you include in your original question... it saves everyone else some time.

wildchild · Joined: 14 Nov 2005 Posts: 519 Location: Puebla 2009 - 2010

For a low cost class, I would try one of the government funded social centers which normally services immigrant populations. Such places usually offer computer literacy classes, language classes, et cetera.

Bmackx · Joined: 22 Aug 2006 Posts: 7

apoligies for not includin it originally but sometimes people make mistakes

FemaleNomad · Joined: 17 Mar 2007 Posts: 58 Location: Poland

Hi-
I did a Spanish course at Don Quijote Madrid. Not only did I have a beautiful apartment that they arranged for me but the school and teachers were great. I think their website is www.donquijote.com and you can even talk to someone live during their regular business hours. You can also get a quote online. If you have any other questions, let me know.

Bmackx · Joined: 22 Aug 2006 Posts: 7

Thanks, they had made my websearch shortlist and they seemed cool so I guess I'll give them a whirl! Cheers

workingnomad · Joined: 26 Sep 2005 Posts: 106 Location: SE Asia

Bmackx · Joined: 22 Aug 2006 Posts: 7

I was thinkin more about Madrid but I was still undecided. Sorry if I wasted your valuable typing time but if you have time to keep criticising someone you don't know over what is pretty much a moot point, well then I guess your time aint so valuable. You never know someone else might find all your pearls of wisdom valuable. Please go and get a life