If you spend a lot of time in a country, it is always an advantage to be able to communicate in the language of the country. For those of you who regularly rent a holiday home in Spain or travel here on a charter and are thinking about spending longer periods of time in the country, language courses in Spanish can be a good idea to improve your language skills. Mastering the basics of the language and the most everyday conversations is part of the experience of Spain and a way to get closer to the Spaniards' own traditions and culture. It also opens up the possibility of conversing with those who do not speak English themselves.

Language courses are organized all over Spain

One of the most inspiring ways to learn Spanish is to do it in Spain. There are a large number of language schools throughout the country and several along the Costa del Sol all of which offer Spanish courses for foreigners, from beginner to advanced level. These language courses can be booked with or without accommodation, depending on your plans. The vast majority of schools are conveniently located centrally in the various destinations, making it easy to get to by local transport, bike or car.

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Language studies abroad are often seen as reserved for young people, but these language courses are aimed at adults (16 or 18 minimum age limit) and seniors and are studied with others of a similar age from all over the world. If you have young people at home, a language trip to Spain where accommodation, activities and a leader are included is the best idea, and is also most desirable for the young people themselves as they get a taste of freedom while learning the language. For those studying at post-secondary level, courses of more than 13 weeks can be granted a student loan from CSN.
If you would rather study in a bustling city, Madrid and Barcelona obvious choices, but also Seville, Pamplona and Granada offers several courses each. Along costa del sol you can choose between language courses in Vejér, Marbella, Málaga, Nerja and Benalmádena. Higher up along the coast there is a choice between Alicante and Valencia, while both Majorca and Ibiza also has language schools for those looking to study combined with partying. [caption id="attachment_1943" align="alignright" width="225"] A language trip to Marbella offers plenty of sun and swimming[/caption] The vast majority of language courses are offered year-round and are very flexible in length, between one or two weeks and up to 48 weeks. A standard course includes around 4 hours of study per day, while an intensive course means more lessons per week. These can often be combined with private lessons or theme courses in everything from cooking to salsa dancing or Spanish culture. It is well worth comparing different language schools and their specialties before booking. Adult and evening courses in all their glory, we speak from experience when we say that the very best way to learn Spanish is to take a language trip to Spain, which also provides a deeper insight into the country's culture. Have you also been on a language trip to Spain? How did you experience studying on site? Please leave a comment below.