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British Airways Strike in March 2010

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British Airways Strike

The trade union of British Airways (BA) cabin crew has announced its intention to strike in March. This planned strike may affect our students travelling to and from the UK. Students who intend to fly to and from the UK may need to alter their travel arrangements.

A small number of flights for our UK students have already been cancelled, but all affected students have been notified and re-booked onto alternative flights with suitable transfer arrangements. If you have any concerns about your flight or wish to move your start dates, please contact your student advisor at Language International.

BA’s proposed strike dates are Sat 20, Sun 21, Mon 22, Sat 27, Sun 28, Mon 29, & Tue 30 March 2010.  BA expect to run some flights, but cancel or alter others. This situation may change, but British Airways have now suspended sales of affected flights for those days.

The latest information can be found on British Airways’ website.  This web page also has the latest details about the expected British Airways flight schedule during this period and methods for altering or cancelling tickets.

If you have booked a course with us and are affected by this British Airways strike, we ask that you inform us of any flight changes as soon as possible. While we will do everything we can to assist our students, any extra costs will be charged according to our terms and conditions, and it is particularly important that all students have adequate travel insurance to compensate for these delays and cancellations.

Last Minute Deal: FREE 2-week course for first student registered on abcCollege Intensive Spanish course in Barcelona.

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Barcelona - discount on Spanish Classes

Our partners at abcCollege in Barcelona are offering a great last minute deal on their intensive Spanish course. The first student that signs up for Intensive Spanish through Language International gets a 2-week course for FREE. The minimum course duration is 4 weeks, and the language course can be taken in all of 2010, however, subject to class availability.

Included in abcCollege’s fees are:

  • Initial test to assess the student’s proficiency
  • Teaching material (textbooks are on a loan basis)
  • Attendance Certificate
  • Free Internet access and Wi-Fi.

Barcelona is a charming metropolis situated at the Mediterranean Sea. Here is amble opportunity to enjoy the beautiful beaches, go hiking in the scenic Montserrat mountain range, or explore the city which is known for its architecture by Antoni Gaudí. The greatest artists of the 20th century have all come to Barcelona, including Picasso, Miró and Gaudí, so local museums are well-worth a visit. For those interested in history, Barcelona’s origins can be traced back to Roman times, and the city center has the largest concentration of Gothic architecture in all of Europe, leaving plenty of opportunity to explore narrow streets, charming plazas and the solemn atmosphere of historic cathedrals.

If you are thinking sending your children to learn Spanish or improve your own skills, don’t miss this great opportunity at abcCollege! But remember, it is only the first student who is eligible, so hurry. To find out more about studying Spanish in Barcelona, please contact us.

Spanish classes in Granada

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Spanish classes in Granada

Language International enters collaboration with Escuela Montalbán Granada

Language International, a leading provider of language study abroad programs, is delighted to announce our new partnership with Escuela Montalbán in Granada. The partnership will add another fascinating location to Language International’s presence in Spain to the benefit of students all over the world who wish to experience Spanish culture.

Granada is one of the most fascinating cities in southern Spain. It has a distinctive youthful atmosphere since almost 1/3 of the inhabitants are university students. Both history and nature are abundant in and around Granada. Just a 20 minute walk from the city, visitors can find the world-famous Alhambra – a Moorish fortress and palace from the 14th century. The sight is on UNESCO’s world heritage list. If more interested in nature and physical activities, then there are ample opportunities for hiking or horseback-riding in the Sierra Nevada or swimming in the Mediterranean. Granada itself also offers plenty of opportunity to explore the historical Moorish quarter of the Albaicín, Gypsie Flamenco at the Sacromonte or just to sit and enjoy tapas on one of the many charming squares of Granada.

“Language International is very thrilled by the amount of inquiries we receive every day from students who wish to go to Barcelona, Granada and Valencia to learn more about Spanish and the Spanish culture. Under this partnership with Escuela Montalbán in Granada, Language International students will have access to a wider array of Spanish language learning schools,” said Karen Ong, CEO and founder of Language International.

Margret Fortmann, Marketing Director of Escuela Montalbán, explains the importance of this partnership with Language International: “Language International offers students outstanding customer service, which has quickly been recognized by students all over the world. Language International’s focus on customer service matches our school’s philosophy perfectly, and we therefore look forward to collaborating with Language International.