When it comes to choosing the most suitable Spanish language package in Spain, it can be either a straightforward task, or it can be really difficult and it all boils down to what knowledge you already have at your fingertips. If you’re learning from scratch, one of the first fears with trying to book a successful course is the language itself. Will the phone calls I make be met with a foreign voice? How many times am I likely to hang up in frustration? Which part of Spain will offer …CONTINUE READING

Everyone speaks English in Torremolinos – right? So, you’re thinking about opening a bar in Spain? You’ve found a gap in the market and you have your eye on a property. So far so good, but have you thought about learning the language? It’s true, you may be able to get by in English if your bar is in a tourist area, but you will soon find that the success of your new business will rely on establishing good working relationships with locals, who may not be able to speak …CONTINUE READING

Everything started when I stumbled upon the scholarship offer of UniSpain searching for a Spanish course in Spain over the Internet. I was so ecstatic since I thought I would fit perfectly to their description for the candidates, so I wrote down an essay explaining all the things I had done to learn Spanish. I never lost hope through the competition even though I knew so many people apart from me would apply as well, and my motivation within the votes of my friends helped me acquire the scholarship to …CONTINUE READING

I was so fortunate to be one of only 2 scholarship recipients for the 2014 Unispain Summer Scholarship. As this was a blessing to me, I decided before coming that I would take this trip for everything I could get out of it- and I certainly did. From the first night, and every night following, I went to watch the sunset. My new friends and I would get a watermelon and a bottle of wine and walk out to sit on the wave breakers protruding into the ocean in El …CONTINUE READING

I can still remember my first Spanish lesson in Spain. After months of evening classes, books, cds, and flashcards, I decided that a truly immersive experience was what would give my Spanish the push it so desperately needed. I was in Valencia, where I’d decided to move for a couple of years fresh out of university. In that first lesson, my teacher said something along the lines of “I’m Maria, and I’m your teacher”. At least, I think that’s what she said, because at the time I had no idea! …CONTINUE READING

Here at UniSpain, we love the film Ocho Apellidos Vascos! It is one of those movies you’ll want to see again… and again, and again. This rip-roaringly fast and funny comedy took Spain by storm this year. Many critics were surprised—after all, it was supposed to be just a low budget, national rom-com. But as mouth-to-mouth recommendations spread and more and more people flocked to see it, the movie turned into a landslide box office hit. Why? What is it about Ocho Apellidos Vascos? Well, here are some very good …CONTINUE READING

Want a last-minute summer deal on a Spanish course in Spain? Maybe you’ve been searching the web already? If so, you’ll have noticed it’s difficult to find any summer language course deals in Spain right now. This is because 80% of the yearly foreign students studying Spanish in Spain come here in the summer. But, there are a few tricks you can try to get a cheaper deal… How to find a cheap summer Spanish course in Spain In general, Spanish courses cost the same all year round – in …CONTINUE READING

If you want to learn Spanish at a Spanish University, you may be wondering what that will be like. Is the quality of tuition good? Will there be many people in each class? Is it easy to make friends, or get involved in activities? What about finding accommodation? In this article, we’ll try to give you an all-round idea of Spanish courses at Spain’s public universities. Who can study at a Spanish University? The great news is, almost anybody can take a Spanish university language course, as long as you …CONTINUE READING

If you’re a mature student thinking of combining language learning with an exciting trip abroad, Spain offers many excellent Spanish language immersion courses aimed at students in their 50’s and beyond. Below you’ll find five excellent 50+ Spanish courses in Spain that also include cultural and social activities designed for mature learners. Located in four major cultural cities – Madrid, Seville, Malaga and Barcelona – we’ve also included some useful information about each one, to help you choose the right destination. 1. DESTINATION: MADRID Madrid Sampere 50+ Course   The …CONTINUE READING

If you start studying Spanish language at beginner level, how long will it take for you to become fluent? Well, it’s hard to give an exact timeframe, but you can work out an approximate answer for yourself by using the checklist below. The factors you’ll need to consider are: 1. How difficult is Spanish compared to other languages? 2. How often do you study? 3. How well do you study? 4. How motivated are you? 5. How much immersion learning are you engaging in? Let’s consider each of these points …CONTINUE READING