Learn Spanish in Barcelona - Spanish Course in Cataluña

Learn Spanish in Barcelona with StudyGlobal. School located in downtown Barcelona right by Plaza Catalunya.

Barcelona is one of the most beautiful and exciting cities in the world. It has a huge number of attractions including a city centre which retains its medieval street plan with charming streets, busy with people and full of life; some stunning modernist architecture including several buildings by Gaudi - Spain's most famous architect; dozens of museums including one dedicated to Picasso, another to Miro and yet another to Barcelona's world famous football club! The Sagrada Família, Casa Batlló, Casa Amatller and Casa Milà are some examples of this.

There is no better to make acquaintance with Barcelona than taking a walk down La Rambla (a bustling avenue) famous for the vivid colors of its flower stalls and innumerable street artists. The old town, comprising the Gothic Quarter, the Ribera and Raval districts, and famed for its historical monuments, narrow streets and bohemian atmosphere, is the perfect place for a stroll.

Navigating through the maze of streets is essential in order to gain an understanding of the different periods in the history of Barcelona and to admire its finest monuments: traces of the Roman wall glimpsed between well-preserved Gothic buildings, the remains of the Jewish Quarter, witnesses to the industrial expansion of the 19th century and the design of the 20th. Musicians in the medieval streets provide the ideal accompaniment.

Barcelona is almost as lively at night as it is during the day and has a unique, exciting atmosphere, which provides the visitor with a truly unforgettable experience. There are two major arts festivals during the year, one in the summer and one in the autumn, as well as concerts and shows of various kinds going on all the time.

The city enjoys an almost perfect climate; making it an ideal place to be at any time of the year. It even has its own sandy beaches, which are less than 15 minutes away from the school. The city's geographical position also makes it the easiest (and cheapest) Spanish city to reach from the rest of Europe. Direct flights are also available from most cities in the world to Barcelona's prize-winning international airport.

The school's facilities include:

• 40 air-conditioned classrooms, all with natural light
• Internet Room : open to students from 10.30 to 21.00 Monday to Thursday, from 10.30 to 18.00 on Fridays, and from 9.30 to 13.00 on Saturdays, with free Internet access. The room is has 15 computers equipped with Internet Explorer for browsing the Internet, and Office 2007 for word-processing etc. Students can reserve a maximum 30-minutes a day on a computer or longer when the room is less busy. The school also offers free WIFI access for students with a suitably equipped laptop (only possible via a PC, not a Mac).
• A library and study centre
• A bar which is open all day providing hot and cold food and drinks (from 08.30 to 20.30 Monday to Friday and from 09.30 to 13.30 on Saturdays)
• A terrace where students can relax in the sunshine
• Bathroom facilities for disabled students

The teachers are all university graduates with extensive teaching experience. They have also been specifically trained to teach Spanish as a foreign language, which makes them highly effective when it comes to helping students maximize learning.

Many of our teachers also work in our Spanish teacher training department.

The teaching staff can count on academic support and on-going training under the supervision of the director of studies and with the cooperation of the teacher training department.

The optimal quality of teaching that the school offers is constantly reinforced through teachers' meetings, classroom observations and teachers' workshops.

More than 2,000 students learned Spanish on the premises last year through the various courses offered. There is plenty of opportunity for our Spanish students to meet native Spanish speakers, make friends and improve their fluency outside the classroom, in the bars or at social events, etc.

All materials that the students need to work with, are provided free of charge. This includes a Spanish grammar book which is given to students at the beginning of their course. Students who attend private classes will have course materials designed specifically to meet their particular needs.

The teaching and the course program are carefully supervised by the Director of Studies, who is also responsible for ensuring that students are placed in the appropriate levels and that their progress is satisfactory. While the atmosphere in the classroom is generally relaxed and informal, students should be prepared to work hard and participate fully.  

1 lesson = 55 minutes 

Details :

• Minimum duration : 1 week
• 20 lessons per week 
• 1 lesson = 55 minutes 
• Timetable : 09.30 to 13.30, with a 20 min. break in the middle the morning*
• Course starting date : Every Monday (except 100% beginners)
• Level : all levels from Beginner to Advanced 
• Minimum Age : 16
• Max. 10 students per class (7 - 8 students on average) 
• Student course book and materials provided
  

Details :

• Minimum duration : 1 week
• 26 lessons per week 
• 1 lesson = 55 minutes 
• Timetable : 09.30 to 13.30, (with a 20 min. break)+ 1.5 lesson from 14.30 to 16.00, Tuesday to Friday
• Course starting date : Every Monday
• Level : all levels from Lower Intermediate to Advanced 
• Minimum Age : 16
• Max. 10 students per class (7 - 8 students in average) 
• Student course book and materials provided

Details :

• Minimum duration : 1 week
• 5 lessons per week minimum as individual course (1 to 4 lessons available on request)
• 1 lesson = 55 minutes 
• Timetable : determined with the teacher
• Course starting date : Every Monday
• Level : all levels from Beginner to Very Advanced 
• Minimum Age : all ages
• Student course book and materials provided

Details :

• Duration : 4 weeks
• 20 lessons per week 
• 1 lesson = 55 minutes 
• Timetable : 09.30 to 13.30, with a 20 min. break in the middle the morning
• Course starting date : Specific Dates
• Level : Intermediate to Advanced 
• Minimum Age : 16
• Max. 10 students per class (7 - 8 students in average) 
• Student course book and materials provided

Details :

• Duration : 8 or 12 weeks (4 or 8 weeks Standard course + 4 weeks DELE Preparation course)
• 20 lessons per week 
• 1 lesson = 55 minutes 
• Timetable : 09.30 to 13.30, with a 20 min. break in the middle the morning*
• Course starting date : Specific Dates
• Level : Beginner (12 weeks course) or Elementary to Advanced 
• Minimum Age : 16
• Max. 10 students per class (7 - 8 students in average) 
• Student course book and materials provided

Details :

• Duration : 02 weeks
• 20 or 30 lessons per week 
• 1 lesson = 55 minutes 
• Timetable : 09.30 to 13.30, (with a 20 min. break) + afternoon classes for the 30 lessons option (14.30 to 16.30).
• Course starting date : Specific Dates
• Level : Intermediate to Advanced 
• Minimum Age : 18
• Max. 10 students per class (7 - 8 students in average) 
• Student course book and materials provided

Details :

• Minimum Duration : 04 weeks
• 20 or 30 lessons per week 
• 1 lesson = 55 minutes 
• Timetable : 09.30 to 13.30, (with a 20 min. break) + afternoon classes for the 30 lessons option (14.30 to 16.30).
• Course starting date : 2 or more weeks before the Business Spanish course date
• Level : Lower Intermediate to Advanced 
• Minimum Age : 18
• Max. 10 students per class (7 - 8 students in average) 
• Student course book and materials provided

Details :

• Duration : 01 week
• 30 private lessons per week 
• 1 lesson = 55 minutes 
• Timetable : 09.30 to 18.30
• Course starting date : Any Monday
• Levels : All levels from Beginner to Advanced 
• Minimum Age : 18 
• Student course book and materials provided

Details:

• Duration: 04 weeks course min. and 12 weeks internship min.
• 20 lessons per week during the course period
• 1 lesson = 55 minutes 
• Timetable : 09.30 to 13.30,(with a 20 min. break) during the course period
• Course starting date : Any Monday
• Levels : Intermediate to Advanced 
• Minimum Age : 18 
• Student course book and materials provided

Note that the school does not guarantee job placement, as this will depend on your interviews with the employment agencies. They do guarantee at least two job interviews.

An Intermediate Level of Spanish is required for this program. Participants have to be at least 18 years old.

Note: Because of certain legal restrictions, this program is only open to citizens of the European Union.

Prices :
6 weeks Standard Course + Work Placement Advice : 1,310 EUR
12 weeks Standard Course + Work Placement Advice : 2,220 EUR

Painting Ceramics workshop
This workshop consists of decorating a porcelain dragon figure (designed by Gaudi) which has previously been fired at 1200º C. The decorative mosaic technique often used by Gaudi is also explained in detail.

Glass-fusing workshop
Students will study the many marvelous possibilities of working with molten glass. Each participant will produce a plate or bowl and decorate it according to their own preferences.

Pottery workshop
Following a demonstration of the art of 'throwing' a pot on a wheel, each participant will be given the opportunity to produce a bowl, plate or jug of their own.

Sculpture workshop
This workshop focuses on how to make sculptures appear well balanced and less static than is often the case. Each participant will be then be given the opportunity to make a Picasso-style Spanish bull.

Details :

• Duration : 1-4 weeks
• 20 Spanish lessons per week + 4 Art Workshops
• 1 lesson = 55 minutes 
• Timetable : 09.30 to 13.30, (with a 20 min. break) + 4 art workshops (timetable to be determined with the teacher)
• Course starting date : Any Monday 
• Level : all levels from Lower Intermediate to Advanced 
• Minimum Age : 16
• Max. 10 students per class (7 - 8 students in average) 
• Student course book and materials provided
  

Prices
1 week Standard Course + 4 Art Workshops: 395 EUR
2 week Standard Course + 4 Art Workshops : 595 EUR
3 week Standard Course + 4 Art Workshops : 795 EUR
4 week Standard Course + 4 Art Workshops : 995 EUR

Note : It is recommended that the 4 Art Workshops take place on the same week, regardless of the number of weeks of course booked.

Pottery course
This course starts by looking at different types of clay and covers a number of techniques such as developing different forms (tiles, plates, vases,) and using a variety of glazes at different temperatures. All the materials required are included in the course fee.

Sculpture course (working with clay)
The course looks at how different forms and styles can be developed and also considers the variety of finishes that can be applied to each sculpture. All the materials required in the course are included in the fee.

Drawing and painting course
Using a variety of materials such as charcoal, water colours, oil paints or acrylics, the course focuses on such issues as how to produce light and shadow, how to develop perspective and build volume, how to paint portraits, etc. All course materials, except oil paints, are included in the course fee.

NOTE: This program is not available in August.

Details :

• Duration : 2 or 4 weeks
• 20 Spanish lessons + 24 Arts lessons per week 
• 1 lesson = 55 minutes 
• Timetable : 09.30 to 13.30, (with a 20 min. break) + 3 art classes on 8 afternoons (timetable to be determined with the teacher)
• Course starting date : Any Monday 
• Level : all levels from Lower Intermediate to Advanced 
• Minimum Age : 16
• Max. 10 students per class (7 - 8 students in average) 
• Student course book and materials provided

Details :

• Duration : 02 weeks
• 15 lessons per week 
• 1 lesson = 55 minutes 
• Timetable : 10.00 to 13.00
• Course starting date : Specific dates
• Levels : All levels from Beginner to Advanced 
• Minimum Age : 50 
• Max. 10 students per class (7 - 8 students in average) 
• Student course book and materials provided
  

Price: EUR 435 for 2 weeks (incl. Spanish course + activity program)

The course includes:

• 15 Spanish lessons per week,
• full board accommodation in host family or in a student residence, 
• airport transfer from Barcelona Airport on arrival and departure, and
  
• a varied supervised program of activities and excursions. 

Transfers from Girona and Reus airports are also available (prices on request).

Students should arrange to arrive on the Sunday before the course begins, and book departure flights for the Saturday their course finishes.

Details :

• Duration : 02 - 06 weeks
• 15 lessons per week 
• 1 lesson = 55 minutes 
• Course Timetable : 10.00 to 13.00
• Course starting date : Specific dates
• Levels : All levels from Beginner to Advanced 
• Minimum Age : 13 
• Max. 12 students per class 
• Student course book and materials provided 
• Full board accommodation in Host families, shared rooms or Student Residence, shared rooms 
• Barcelona Airport Transfer, 2 ways
• Full social program of sports and other activities including local visits and excursions 
• Local bus pass

Our partner school organizes a varied program of social activities for students.

These include a "Welcome" cocktail, visits and excursions to places of interest around Barcelona, films in Spanish, concerts by local musicians, and "exchange evenings" where students can meet and talk with some of our other students who are learning English, French or German in the school.

Students are also taken out in the evening twice a month to experience some of Barcelona's unforgettable nightlife.

Most of these activities are included in the course fee. 

The school also organizes full-day excursions to towns and places of interest outside Barcelona.

These excursions are organized twice a month during the summer months and once a month during the rest of the year.

Please note that for these full day excursions outside Barcelona we charge a supplement of €35 to help pay for the cost of the coach and guide.