Semi-intensive 10 hour Spanish Course

Speakeasy Language School

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Course description

By investing only 2 hours every day, Monday through Friday, you would work regularly on your Spanish and would be able to feel an efficient and fast improvement.

Times:
13.30 to 15.30 - Monday to Friday
16.00 to 18.00 - Monday to Friday

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
10 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 55 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Afternoon session
01:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Afternoon session
04:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Barcelona.

Class size

Average 8 students
Maximum 10 students

Student age

Age range 18 years old and older
Average 28 years old
(26 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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Reviews

93% recommend

based on 15 reviews
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"Nice school"

Amy Renckens, student from Netherlands

Its a nice school with nice teachers. But the Building is not verder nice.

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Date of study
17 Jul 2023 - 21 Jul 2023
Would you recommend this school?
No
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"Everybody was very nice and the courses were very interesting"

Marie GAWLOWICZ, student from France

At speakeasy The courses were excellent and very appropriate at my request.
The teachers were very responsive to my needs.
Speakeasy is a well-located training centre in the centre of Barcelona.
During my stay I was able to visit a majority of famous monuments in Barcelona.
I lived in Gracia's neighbourhood, which was really pleasant and family friendly.
I really loved everything during my stay.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
17 Jun 2019 - 28 Jun 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Very usefull for my background"

Riccardo Liviero, student from Italy

All activities were appropriate for a child 5 years of age. The teacher was very nice and she taught with passion. The location of the school and other services were very appreciated by Ricardo and his family.

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
30 May 2016 - 3 Jun 2016
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"I had a nice experience here!"

Yi-Wen (Kelly) Wang, student from Spain

The location in the very center of Barcelona was really good! The teacher was very nice and passionate. The facilities weren't new, but still well-functional.

I had a level problem though in the beginning of my course so it was important to make sure of this in advance; otherwise, you may lose some money!

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
7 weeks
Date of study
5 Oct 2015 - 27 Nov 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Perfect"

Nuria Maria de Jesus Ramos, student from Angola

In my seven months of classes at the institute, I can say it was spectacular. Why? Let me start by saying that the school is very well located and has self-level teachers.

1) The teaching methodology is impeccable (note 10).
2) The teachers have a very good disposition (friendly).
3) Their language books are updated.
4) There is a privilege of exchanging with people from different cultures and with different habits.
5) Their knowledge of Spain (history, culture, customs, politics, etc.).

I can only describe the school, but those who would want to attend should have the curiosity and courage to try the language.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
29 weeks
Date of study
2 Mar 2015 - 25 Sep 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Brilliant"

Coralie

The classes are good because there are not many students and the teacher is very sympathetic and attentive to each person. Thanks to Eva for your patience and for working with us ;)

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
9 weeks
Date of study
15 Oct 2013 - 17 Dec 2013
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"An excellent school that provided me with exactly what I needed to accomplish my goals."

Matthew Lluis

The teachers were excellent. I would say not only were they very good at teaching, the three teachers that I interacted with I would characterize as being pleasant and exuberant personalities. I would also like to add that my classmates at the school were excellent as well and that I made some really good friends at (and through) Speakeasy. The location is convenient and I also like the fact that the school is located in an "active" and "entertaining" part of the city. I also participated in activities that were introduced to me through Speakeasy. Those were awesome as well because I was able to interact with other students in Barcelona (ERASMUS for example) outside of my language school. Additionally, my accommodation in Barcelona was as good as anyone could ask for as I was able to stay with an extremely kind and helpful Spanish woman. Finally, I can honestly say that my Spanish skills tangibly improved during my time in Barcelona and that I was able to lay a strong foundation for tremendous future improvement after my stay in Barcelona. I was an A+ Spanish student in college in the United States and I would state unequivocally, that my Spanish improved more in my 3 months in Barcelona than it did in an entire year of studying Spanish in college.

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Duration of study
11 weeks
Date of study
4 Nov 2013 - 24 Jan 2014
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"The method for learning Spanish is very clear and effective!"

Stéphanie Schnoebelen Grunelius

The location of the school is very practical in that it is near Catalunia Square in central Barcelona.
There are more students in the class which is good for practice and speaking. Most teachers are experienced and know the method.
The books are pretty good. If you had more grammar exercises (correct or not) that could be better.
I just started to learn Spanish, I knew nothing, and after five weeks I understand a simple conversation and I can respond to the simple, everyday life. I can write and also read a bit.
Teachers are available and when I am discouraged, they help me and give me confidence.

I plan to continue learning with the school.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
7 weeks
Date of study
2 Dec 2013 - 24 Jan 2014
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"Great value for money"

Alex Wollauz

I have a full time job and I needed to squeeze in Spanish classes afterwards. I found the perfect course from 18:30 to 21:30, which seemed like a long time after 9 hours of work but it went by really quickly.

What I enjoyed is that we did a lot of speaking, I hear so many people say, "I can understand Spanish but can't speak it," and that is due to just learning from a book, instead of learning the information and then applying it while speaking in class, which is what we did.

I also needed to go back home for a while during my class and I was able to leave and then come back to the same level when I was ready, without having to pay any fees.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
13 weeks
Date of study
2 Sep 2013 - 2 Dec 2013
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"I found SpeakEasy a convenient and comfortable learning environment that helped me improve my Spanish skills fast."

Lotte de Vos

The location is perfect, really central and I think easily reachable for everyone. The classes were pleasant and went by fast in general. I liked the fact that the teacher switches after two hours because it keeps things interesting and does not get boring. I found the teachers to be really nice, are able to explain grammar and constructs clearly. What I would have liked more is that when students speak up in class that the teacher also gives feedback on conversation and grammar mistakes, even though it is not a conversation class. I missed corrections in speaking quite often.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
8 Dec 2013 - 20 Dec 2013
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"Good language school, but it has its limitations."

Mike Mihaylov

What I like:
* good location
* small groups
* clean facilities
* friendly teachers/personnel
* flexible course start and duration

Dislikes:
* pricey, compared to other courses
* teachers do not appear to be motivated
* not all exercises that we write are checked by the teacher
* much more copied handouts are used than the textbooks we had to buy
* new students join midway through the course
* school sends new students to levels that are actually not suitable for them

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Duration of study
10 weeks
Date of study
11 Nov 2013 - 23 Jan 2014
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"Competent teachers."

Annemarie Hyllgaardhus

The teachers are very competent and have a great attitude
The classrooms are terrible. They are too small and when working in groups, you still have to share the same room, which means that the room is very noisy.
The walls between the classrooms are very thin, which means that there is a most disturbing noise from the next classroom. The tables are too small. It is not possible to bring a laptop in order to take notes, which means double work (notes by hand in the classroom, writing it in the computer at home).
Location is great near the university and Plaza Cataluña.
Facilities.The computer room was not functioning most of the time because of several errors. Many days there was no connection to the internet. Some of the computers were not functioning at all, and most of them restarted all the time, which made it impossible to work seriously on them. There was no possibility of printing.
Activities. I have noticed that the activities outside school do not have the same quality as in the spring 2013, where I attended the school too. This time, I missed cultural activities about the city Barcelona like art, architecture, and history. The movie evenings have been cancelled, and I would really have liked to see movies with other students in Speakeasy. And, earlier that was a possibility. Most activities were about drinking and having parties. The activity with Zombie Walk was advertised wrongly in Speakeasy, which meant that I waited in vane for a very long time.
The staff in the the reception was very helpful and nice.

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Duration of study
5 weeks
Date of study
30 Sep 2013 - 8 Nov 2013
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"It was not challanging for me because I already knew Spanish."

Gregory van der Linden

There was a good atmosphere and I really wanted to go every day, despite the fact it was not challenging for me! The classes were really fun, as well as the teachers. They provided good lectures with useful information that the students can apply in real life...
The location is outstanding, it is right in the centre, so good availability! The facilities are sufficient as well and you can find enough cafés around in the area for a break.
The only thing I personally missed, is the activities. I did not participated in any and I did not know Speak Easy organized activities for the students.

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Date of study
5 Sep 2013 - 5 Dec 2012
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"Great atmosphere!"

Mark Pignatelli

I took 10 weeks of intensive spanish courses and enjoyed every minute. The teachers were very helpful with different teaching styles aiding in my development. I made great strides and improvements with my spanish language skills. The school also offered fun social events which are very memorable. My only suggestions are to improve the internet speed and wifi connectivity as well as establishing a better common area for students to spend time. Otherwise it was a great experience!

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Duration of study
10 weeks
Date of study
10 Jun 2013 - 23 Aug 2013
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"Great, with a couple of growth areas"

Adam Sandford

I think that overall my experience with Speakeasy was good, especially the A2 portion.
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A few suggestions:
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1) Absolutely critical, in my opinion: Provide a bullet-pointed style outline of what the course is going to look like. This would help dramatically with helping the student set their mind properly for preparing for each day, as well as help with catch-up. I would have done quite a bit of pre-reading in alternate texts, so that the time in class would have been far more productive. i know that some teachers that have been at it for a while might not have a rock solid structure, but give us as much as you can with this.
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2) Slow down. In A1, the first instructor just would not slow down her rate of speaking, meaning that 1/2 of what she was saying was lost. In A2, both teachers were excellent - speaking slowly and using simple sentences.
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3) Perhaps give the weeks handouts all at once, again allowing us the chance to mentally prepare for the week.
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4) Change the water filter in floor 3 water fountain - it's fouled.
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5) Start with some english to spanish conversions, gradually reducing it to next to none towards the end of A2. A number of folks were lost trying to figure out what was being hurridly said in A1. Immersion's great, but don't let that concept impair quality of teaching.

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
23 Sep 2013 - 18 Oct 2013
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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Housing

Speakeasy offers the following housing types:
homestay

Individual room with breakfast and dinner

$276
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Barcelona
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, carpet, air conditioning, and heating
Distance to school: 15 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
$276
A family homestay is an excellent way to practice your Spanish and experience Spanish culture firsthand. You will have your own room with study table and closet, your own keys and access to all shared areas of the flat. The laundry and cleaning are included. Breakfast and dinner are included and you will eat most of the time with the family. All the flats have a wifi connection.

Individual room with breakfast

$285
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Barcelona
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, carpet, air conditioning, and heating
Distance to school: 15 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
$285
A family homestay is an excellent way to practice your Spanish and experience Spanish culture firsthand. You will have your own room with study table and closet, your own keys and access to all shared areas of the flat. The laundry and cleaning are included. Breakfast and dinner are included and you will eat most of the time with the family. All the flats have a wifi connection.

Individual room with breakfast, lunch and dinner

$354
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Barcelona
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, carpet, air conditioning, and heating
Distance to school: 15 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
$354
A family homestay is an excellent way to practice your Spanish and experience Spanish culture firsthand. You will have your own room with study table and closet, your own keys and access to all shared areas of the flat. The laundry and cleaning are included. Breakfast and dinner are included and you will eat most of the time with the family. All the flats have a wifi connection.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged 75 € when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Barcelona based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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