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Old age, responding to myself. The classes I am recommending are not aimed at over 60's, but I don't think it is necessary for language learning - we don't learn differently when we are older. If you choose a language school that is taking place at a time when young students are in school, any place should be fine for adults of old ages.Hi. I went to an immersion program in Cádiz Spain which I thought was very good- Gaudi International. If you want to save money, I spent 2 months in Spanish immersion in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, at Academia Hispano American. SMA is a beautiful city -- lots of expats from the US and Canada though. Next month I am going to a different school in Mexico, Spanish Institute of Puebla, for 6 more weeks. I have heard good things about this school but won't know more until I get back. I'm not sure from Australia but from the US Mexico is way less expensive, both travel and the costs of being there. That said I love Spain. I applaud your decision to do an immersion program -- the best way to learn. And, I am excited for my next Camino in September.
I love your response and all the info - this has sparked something for me that I am definitely going to consider seriously for next year. I am going to Spanish classes in Cape Town (2/week) and whilst I am nowhere near a conversational level I have started to grasp the grammar - we have a lovely teacher and he also said teaching young people (maybe to teenage) is different to us much older folks. I am going to contact or google the school and see what can be arranged - thank you so much everyone for the great info- happy learning and buen camino too!!Hello,
Last year (April) I spent 1 month attending a Spanish language school in Alicante, They arranged for me a stay in a private apt, in the centre, with breakfast & dinner included. Was run by a woman who did homemade food. The school was intensive but perfectly managable. Great value for money. Upon arrival I was put to a test to determine level skills and put in an appropriate class ,7-10 pupils. Total cost for 1 montth ca. 1.300 Euros for school, stay and food. (!) I cannot recommend them highly enough: Professional, fun, highly educational! They have schools all over Spain as well as in other parts of the world.
I was classified as basic skill (only a little pilgrim knowledge) but learned enough in one month that I am now confident on my own. I am sure with your background knowledge you will do great.
PS: Part of the education (voluntarily/extra) was an extra hour at the end of each day, cultural, which means we walked in the city, talked, learned more about culture/sites/Spanish traditions, went to cafes for talking, all outside of the class room. Great fun and educational. I was 62 then and felt very welcomed. All age groups.
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Forgot to ask do you know the name of the school - thanksHello,
Last year (April) I spent 1 month attending a Spanish language school in Alicante, They arranged for me a stay in a private apt, in the centre, with breakfast & dinner included. Was run by a woman who did homemade food. The school was intensive but perfectly managable. Great value for money. Upon arrival I was put to a test to determine level skills and put in an appropriate class ,7-10 pupils. Total cost for 1 montth ca. 1.300 Euros for school, stay and food. (!) I cannot recommend them highly enough: Professional, fun, highly educational! They have schools all over Spain as well as in other parts of the world.
I was classified as basic skill (only a little pilgrim knowledge) but learned enough in one month that I am now confident on my own. I am sure with your background knowledge you will do great.
PS: Part of the education (voluntarily/extra) was an extra hour at the end of each day, cultural, which means we walked in the city, talked, learned more about culture/sites/Spanish traditions, went to cafes for talking, all outside of the class room. Great fun and educational. I was 62 then and felt very welcomed. All age groups.
www.enforex.com
www.enforex.comForgot to ask do you know the name of the school - thanks
oops sorry missed that!!
Hello,
Last year (April) I spent 1 month attending a Spanish language school in Alicante, They arranged for me a stay in a private apt, in the centre, with breakfast & dinner included. Was run by a woman who did homemade food. The school was intensive but perfectly managable. Great value for money. Upon arrival I was put to a test to determine level skills and put in an appropriate class ,7-10 pupils. Total cost for 1 montth ca. 1.300 Euros for school, stay and food. (!) I cannot recommend them highly enough: Professional, fun, highly educational! They have schools all over Spain as well as in other parts of the world
You are correct: 4 hours (9-13) followed by 1 hour cultural. Was easier, because not so intensive hour.Alexwalker, did you study for four hours each day followed by the cultural hour and if so did you find it difficult to maintain your focus?
5 was enough for me. But I usually went for a beer afterwards, reading through that day's notes for another 1/2-1 hour.I am wondering what others have found to be an ideal number of hours per day to concentrate effectively and still enjoy the process?
You are correct: 4 hours (9-13) followed by 1 hour cultural. Was easier, because not so intensive hour.
5 was enough for me. But I usually went for a beer afterwards, reading through that day's notes for another 1/2-1 hour.
Hi all
I have enjoyed learning Spanish over the last 5 years or so here in Oz and practising during my Caminos. Here in Oz I have a weekly lesson with a delightful young Galician teacher. We have moved from going through basic grammar to basic conversation.
She suggests I would fall into an 'intermediate' class if I was to go to Spain for a month long intensive course. While I feel reasonably confident with basic grammar, I find myself very slow with processing Spanish speech and responding quickly.
I am hoping someone on this forum has had experience of classes somewhere in Spain that cater well for older students. My partner would probably come with me and find other things to do whilst I was 'at school' although that is not certain yet.
I would be most grateful for any advice or wisdom that fellow pilgrims might care to share.
Many thanks in advance
Jen
I already speak Spanish so I never went to a school in Spain. However after completing my Camino in 2010 I went to Salamanca to live for three months. Salamanca is home to the oldest university in Spain and is a World Heritage site. It is convenient to Madrid by train and Avila is on the route to Madrid. It is alive with students from all over the world taking language courses and consequently it is a fun place to be when you are not studying.Hi all
I have enjoyed learning Spanish over the last 5 years or so here in Oz and practising during my Caminos. Here in Oz I have a weekly lesson with a delightful young Galician teacher. We have moved from going through basic grammar to basic conversation.
She suggests I would fall into an 'intermediate' class if I was to go to Spain for a month long intensive course. While I feel reasonably confident with basic grammar, I find myself very slow with processing Spanish speech and responding quickly.
I am hoping someone on this forum has had experience of classes somewhere in Spain that cater well for older students. My partner would probably come with me and find other things to do whilst I was 'at school' although that is not certain yet.
I would be most grateful for any advice or wisdom that fellow pilgrims might care to share.
Many thanks in advance
Jen
Good suggestions. However, this thread dates back to 2017. Click on the tag "language" (now at the top of this thread) to get more recent threads. I'll close this thread now.Just to add,
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