Studying Spanish in Barcelona
I was thinking about taking a two-week Spanish course in Barcelona. I wanted to go to Barcelona because I didn't see it the first time I was in Spain, but I was wondering how much Catalan I'd encounter. I want to go somewhere where I will be able to immerse myself in Spanish. I have a low-intermediate knowledge of Spanish right now.
Would you recommend Barcelona for a Spanish course? Any schools you'd recommend in Barcelona or elsewhere in Spain? I'd rather not go to Madrid or Seville since I have been to both. Finally, how's the weather in Barcelona at the end of October. I've checked the historical date but there was no info on rain. |
Barcelona is almost entirely Catalan speaking. Spanish is their official second language but you won't hear it around that much. It is a great city but not a good place to study spanish. I would suggest any other areas in spain but don't know of any specific school. Do stay out catalan speaking area's if your trying to learn spanish. I think it will confuse you.
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I have twice Attended Sociedad Hispano Mundial in Granada for 2-3 week courses and hope to go back this fall. It's run by very good people and a great way to travel. Do a search and you will find it.
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Last year, I've studied Spanish with don Quijote in Salamanca. Salamanca is a great city and my Spanish really improved!
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Yes, Jack31 is right about Barcelona. I definitely would feel the need to learn Catalan as well as Spanish if I lived there.
Salamanca is a beautiful town & the number of students helps keep the prices down. You might also want to look into the Instituto Alhambra in Malaga (they also have a school in Salamanca, I think). |
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