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LEARN SPANISH

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BARCELONA & BUENOS AIRES

RECOMMENDED BYMORE THAN 15.000HAPPY STUDENTS

The International Association of Language Centres is an international non-profit that accredits high-quality language schools throughout the world.

IALC MEMBERSCHOOL

ALSO A MEMBER OF AND RECOMMENDED BY

AWARD-WINNING LANGUAGE SCHOOLFor 9 years in a row, we have been nominated as a Star Spanish Language School by StudyTravel Magazine. We won the award in 2012, becoming the first school in Latin America to do so.

WHO WE ARE

IMMERSION EXPERIENCE

TEACHING METHODS

SPANISH COURSES

HOUSING

BARCELONA

- The School

- Activities & Excursions

BUENOS AIRES

- The School

- Activities & Excursions

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INDEX WHO WE ARE

Expanish is a premium Spanish school with locations in Barcelona, Spain and Buenos Aires, Argentina. We offer a variety of immersion programs to students of all ages and backgrounds. Since 2006, we have been transforming the lives of students with superb academics, impactful cultural experiences and meticulous organization.

ABOUT US

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FIRST DAY

SPANISH CLASSES

PRE-DEPARTURE

WARMWELCOME

FREE TIME

Our team will make sureeach student is fully

prepared for their trip withcomplete information abouttheir program as well as tipsand recommendations, all

prior to departure.

A smooth arrival processis assured with airporttransfers, easy housing

check-ins and a welcomeactivity to meetother students.

Students will sit for a Spanish test,

participate in an new student orientation and meet their classmates.

Students will be assigned to a class of their level and begin

their language studies with others from all

over the world.

It’s not all about studying!We encourage students

to join our activities,explore their

surroundings and be social with their

new friends.

LANGUAGE IMMERSION

LEARNING SPANISH IN AND OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM

Expanish es una escuela muy buena. Los profesores son profesionales y las clases divertidas. Aprendí mucho español durante mi tiempo y me gusta que tiene mucha gente de diferentes países y culturas. Lo que más me gustó es que aprendimos sobre la cultura y no solo sobre la lengua.

AMANDA, SWEDEN

THE ARRIVAL EXPERIENCE

Students have the opportunity to live with native Spanish-speakers in homestays, shared apartments and student residences to continue practicing their language skills at home.

LIVING WITH

LOCALS

We encourage students to explore the surrounding areas by joining our weekend excursions offered about once per month.

WEEKEND

EXCURSIONS

We encourage students to only speak Spanish during coffee breaks, with our staff and while participating in activities to create a fully immersive experience.

SOLO SE

HABLA ESPAÑOL

All students can take advantage of our free activities program to learn more about local culture, make friends and practice Spanish outside the classroom.

FREE

ACTIVITIES

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TEACHING METHODS

All of our teachers are native Spanish-speakers and have up-to-date qualitfications to teach Spanish as a second language. They are passionate about their work and provide personalized attention to each student during their journey to language fluency.

THE BEST ATMOSPHERE TO ACHIEVE SPANISH LANGUAGE GOALS

OUR PROFESSORS

Our curriculum and content is derived using the

guidelines of the Instituto Cervantes, the internationally

recognized body that promotes and regulates the

education of Spanish as a foreign language.

ESTABLISH CURRICULM AND CONTENT

As part of our activity program, the schools

offer academic activities for students to learn

additional language skills in a social atmosphere

with students outside their specific class.

ACADEMICACTIVITIES

A1Student is able to understand and articulate frequently used everyday expressions as well as simple phrases designed to satisfy immediate needs.

BEGINNER

Our methodologyprompts students to start using Spanish from day one and continue to use it constantly throughout

their program.

COMMUNICATIVEAPPROACH

Cultural aspects are incorporated into

the language lessons to allow for a more

profound intercultural understanding of Spain

and Latin America.

INTERCULTURAL LEARNING

A2Student can communicate during daily tasks with simple and direct exchanges of information on issues that are well-known or habitual. Student can describe his/her past, physical surroundings, and immediate needs in simple terms.

ELEMENTARY

B1Student is able to understand the main points of basic texts in standard language; is capable of producing simple and coherent texts. Student knows how to handle most situations that may arise during a trip.

INTERMEDIATE

B2Student is able to understand the main ideas of complex texts; can produce clear and detailed texts on various topics as well as defend a point of view on general topics by indicating the pros and cons.

UPPER INTERMEDIATE

C1Student is able to understand complex texts and recognize implicit meanings. Student can make effective use of the language for social, academic and professional purposes; can produce clear, well-structured and detailed texts on complex topics.

ADVANCED

C2Student is able to easily understand practically everything he/she hears or reads; knows how to reconstruct information and arguments from various sources and present them in a coherent and summarized way.

MASTER OF PROFICIENCY

LINGUISTIC PROGRESSION

Teaching classes at Expanish is thrilling because while the students learn Spanish and get to know our country, the teachers learn about other cultures and ways of life.

PAULA, BARCELONA ACADEMIC COORDINATOR

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NUMBER OF WEEKS

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SPANISH COURSESLearn Spanish in our most popular course of 4 group lessons per day.

COURSE

INTENSIVE SPANISH 20

GENERAL SPANISH PROGRAMSHOURS PER WEEK SPANISH LEVEL

20 GROUP

Maximize learning with the most intensive group course offered.INTENSIVE SPANISH 30 30 GROUP

GROUP + PRIVATE LESSONS

DESCRIPTION

Choose the intensity and focus with private lessons from 2 to 20 hours per week.PRIVATE LESSONS 2/10/20 PRIVATE

Combine the social atmosphere of a group class with 1 or 2 hours of private lessons per day. 20 GROUP + 5/10 PRIVATE

Prepare for the DELE or SIELE exams with specialized lessons.

COURSE

SPECIAL PROGRAMSHOURS PER WEEK SPANISH LEVEL

10 PRIVATE

Incoporate specific vocabulary to master the language in real business situations.BUSINESS SPANISH 20 GROUP + 5 PRIVATE

DESCRIPTION

Incorporate Spanish for medical students and professionals as private lessons with a group course.MEDICAL SPANISH 20 GROUP + 5 PRIVATE

STUDENT ORIENTATION

COURSE CERTIFICATE

WELCOME PACK

COURSE MATERIALS

24/7 SUPPORTAVAILABLE

SPANISH LEVEL EXAM

WHAT’SINCLUDED

SPANISH COURSES STARTING ANY MONDAY, YEAR-ROUND FOR ALL LEVELS

EXAM PREPARATION

BARCELONA

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES

BUENOS AIRES

ANY LEVEL

ANY LEVEL

ANY LEVEL

ANY LEVEL

BARCELONA BUENOS AIRES

A1 OR HIGHER

A2 OR HIGHER

A2 OR HIGHER

Combine advanced Spanish grammar with other students and then focus on methodology in private lessons.SPANISH FOR TEACHERS 20 GROUP + 5 PRIVATE

Add tango to a program with group and private dance lessons each week.SPANISH & TANGO 21 GROUP + 1 PRIVATE

C1 OR HIGHER

ANY LEVEL

All students receive the following with their programs:

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SHEETS ANDTOWELS PROVIDED

WEEKLY CLEANING SERVICES

WIFI INTERNET CONNECTION

EASY ACCESS TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

ACCOMMODATION OF MINDS AND SPECIAL DIETS

CHOOSE FROM A VARIETY OF HOUSING OPTIONS TO COMPLETE THE IMMERSION EXPERIENCE

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HOMESTAY

Live with a local family sharing 2 meals a day.

STANDARD HOMESTAYROOM TYPE BATHROOM

SHARED

MEALS SPANISH IMMERSION LEVEL

HALFBOARD

HOUSING

Choose this homestay option to have your own private bathroom.

COMFORT HOMESTAY BATHROOM

PRIVATE


HALFBOARD

ROOM TYPE

SHARED APARTMENT

Share an apartment with other young students from all over the world in an independent environment.

STUDENT SHARED APARTMENT

ROOM TYPE BATHROOM

DEPENDS ON ROOM TYPE


SELF-CATERING

Connect with local life by living with a Spanish-speaking host in the city.

SHARED APARTMENT WITH HOST BATHROOM

SHARED


SELF-CATERING

ROOM TYPE

STUDENT RESIDENCE

A large student residence near green space in the north of Barcelona.

AGORAROOM TYPE BATHROOM

PRIVATE


BREAKFAST(additional meal plans

available on-site)

Live walking distance to the school in a student residence that offers bedrooms and studio apartments.

THE LOFT TOWN BATHROOM

PRIVATE

MEALS SPANISH IMMERSION LEVELROOM TYPE

Get the most social interaction and fun while living with Argentine and international students.

SAN TELMO BATHROOM

PRIVATE

MEALS SPANISH IMMERSION LEVELROOM TYPE

PRIVATE APARTMENT

Get assistance from Expanish to find an apartment in the city that fits your needs.

PRIVATE APARTMENTROOM TYPE BATHROOM MEALS SPANISH IMMERSION LEVEL

SELF-CATERINGCUSTOMIZED DETERMINED BY STUDENT

SELF-CATERING(meal plans available

on-site)

SELF-CATERING(meal plans available

on-site)

All Expanish housing has been personally visited and approved by our staff and guarantees the following:

• SINGLE • DOUBLE

• STANDARD SINGLE

• LARGE SINGLE

• DOUBLE

• LARGE SINGLE WITH PRIVATE BATHROOM

• DOUBLE WITH PRIVATE BATHROOM

• DOUBLE

• SINGLE• DOUBLE

• SINGLE STUDIO • DOUBLE STUDIO












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BARCELONAThe city is famous for its art, architecture, history and music.

BARCELONA CULTURE

CULINARY DELIGHTS

BEACH ACCESS

Food and drink is a fundamental part of Mediterranean culture and Barcelona is no exception.

Barcelona is an urban city with direct access to beaches for a sun-filled afternoon or weekend.

ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR DESTINATIONS FOR SPANISH STUDY

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THE SCHOOL

BOUTIQUE SPANISH SCHOOL IN THE EXIAMPLE NEIGHBORHOOD

NATIONALITY MIX AGE MIX

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18-24

25-29

30-39

40-49

50+

10%

32%

9%

8%

21%

20%

11% SWITZERLAND

11% USA

10% GERMANY

9% BRAZIL

9% FRANCE

8% ITALY

8% UK

6% THE NETHERLANDS

5% CANADA

3% BELGIUM

3% DENMARK

2% IRELAND

2% SWEDEN

2% AUSTRALIA

8% OTHER

UNBEATABLE LOCATION

RENOVATEDFACILITIES

9 CLASSROOMS

DISABLED ACCESS

SNACKS & BEVERAGES

STUDENT COMMON AREA

FACILITIES

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EXCURSIONS

ACTIVITIESa.m.

MONDAY

p.m.

a.m.

TUESDAY

p.m.

Spanish Class

Phonetics and Pronunciation Workshop

a.m.

SUNDAY

p.m.

Orientation Session and Spanish Class

Welcome ActivityVermouth Tasting

Architecture Walking Tour

THE EXPERIENCE OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM IS JUST AS IMPORTANT FOR AN INCREDIBLE STAY. Check out what a typical week looks like at the school:

a.m.

THURSDAY

p.m.

a.m.

FRIDAY

p.m.

a.m.

WEDNESDAY

p.m.

Food market

Afternoon at the beach!

Spanish Class Spanish Class Spanish Class

Flamenco Class

Visit to Sagrada Familia with roommate

MONTSERRATTARRAGONA CAVAS & SITGES

Park GüellGame night

Afternoon at the beach!

Arrival!

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BUENOS THE SOUTH AMERICAN

ADVENTURE STARTS HERE AIRES

Argentines love sharingtheir culture and liveswith visitors from allover the world.

ARGENTINE HOSPITALITY

LIVE LIKE A LOCAL

CULTURAL CAPITAL

Argentina’s local passions are a big part of life and all visitors must try the beef, local wine, tango and see a fútbol game.

Buenos Aires is the cultural capital of Argentina with an array of museums, cultural centers, events and festivals and has some of the best nigh life in all of Latin America.

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NATIONALITY MIX AGE MIX

5%

28%

10%

11%

25%

21%

THE SCHOOL

UNBEATABLE FACILITIES NEAR THE FAMOUS PLAZA DE MAYO

18% BRAZIL

14% SWITZERLAND

10% GERMANY

10% USA

8% UK

6% FRANCE

6% HOLLAND

4% SWEDEN

3% RUSSIA

3% AUSTRALIA

2% CANADA

2% DENMARK

2% ITALY

2% JAPAN

2% TURKEY

8% OTHERS

LUGGAGE STORAGE

STUDENT LOUNGE

DOWNTOWN LOCATION

14CLASSROOMS

DISABLED ACCESS

SNACKS & BEVERAGES

FACILITIES

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ACTIVITIESa.m.

MONDAY

p.m.

a.m.

TUESDAY

p.m.

Spanish Class

Tango Class

a.m.

SUNDAY

p.m.

Orientation Session and Spanish Class

DISCOVER ALL THERE IS TO DO IN BUENOS AIRES WITH OUR SCHOOL ACTIVITIES. Here is a sample week:

MONTSERRATTERRAGONA CAVAS & SITGES

a.m.

THURSDAY

p.m.

a.m.

FRIDAY

p.m.

a.m.

WEDNESDAY

p.m.

Wine Tasting

Spanish Class Spanish Class Spanish Class

Fútbol game with classmates!

Mate Tasting and Culture Workshop

COLONIA, URUGUAYMENDOZA IGUAZÚ FALLS

EXCURSIONS

Welcome ActivityCoffee at Cafe Tortoni

Arrival!

Barbecue with host family

Estancia dayFútbol game

Pizza night

Tango class

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BARCELONA BUENOS AIRESCarrer de Pau Claris 186, 2nd Floor0837, Barcelona, Spain

+34 932 15 55 66

25 de Mayo 257, 4th FloorC1002ABI, Buenos Aires, Argentina

+54 11 5252 3040

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