We are compiling a list of our members' favourite website for "Learning Spanish"...June 2008: We are only just starting this section. Help us if you can by suggesting additional useful pages for learning Spanish.

It is still very much "work in progress" so keep on checking our progress...and of course, please email us your suggestions, comments and anything else for us to include!!
 

We have divided our "Learning Spanish" section into 3 basic levels: Click on your level for a list of useful links for your level!
.. Beginner,
...Intermediate and
...Advanced.

FREE Spanish Lessons : Free Spanish classes (English, Catalan and French too) given by volunteer native speakers. Classes usually last 90 minutes. The following classes are available in Barcelona:
- Mondays at 11am in Drassanes' civic centre, Carrer Nou de la Rambla, 43 (Raval)
Telèfon 93 441 22 80
- Thursdays at 2pm to 3:30pm at the USOC, Calle Sant Rafael, 38-42. Tel: 93 329 81 11
- Saturdays at 11:30am in Drassanes' civic centre, Carrer Nou de la Rambla, 43 (Raval)
Telèfon 93 441 22 80
Contact: Classes run by Aprenem La Garriga email Aprenem. Coordinator: Verònica del Valle Maldonado. Mobile: 639 528 506
 
Picture Dictionary: Click on one of the 17 categories and see the Spanish equivalent to the image shown.
 
Spanish for Specific Purpose:
Spanish for work: Yet another BBC production.
Crosswords : Themed interactive crosswords about Health, Real estate, Cuisine, Sports and more...


Learning Spanish in Spain DATABASE: Spanish in Spain is a database created by the Instituto Cervantes containing information on over 1700 Spanish courses for foreigners at almost 360 teaching centres in around 100 towns.

It provides specialised information on types of courses, prices, accomomodation, registration dates and so on. It also includes information on towns, their location and access, and the tourist and cultural resources in the area.
 
Spanish as a foreign language - note this section is work in progress!
Many of our foreign members are studying Spanish. Below is a list of some of the more popular schools and reputations...completely impartial...based on students' comments:
 
Don Quijote despite its reputation...there are mixed reports. It is centrally located and enjoys the reputation of a big international network...but...wlll...not all students are impressed. Many have reported a lack of personal touch and lower than expected teaching standards. No complaints, just not all that impressed.
Enforex although not all that well known to locals, Enforex is an important international network of language schools. Members who have attended have been very happy with it.
IH Barcelona (International House). Many members (both Spanish and English speaking) who attended this IH were happy with the results,although it really comes down to the teacher.
Speak Easy : Despite its name, many of our members have attended this school and feedback is very positive. Some weaker students of English speaking countries felt the pace was too fast, although our Scandinavian members loved it and their improvement was spectacular.
 
 
 
 
DELE official certificate by "Instituto Cervantes": the official website of the Diplomas in Spanish as a Foreign Language (DELE) of the Instituto Cervantes. Here you will find up-to-date information about our assessment and certification system and about the exams.
Spanish idioms & sayings: A very extensive sight with Spanish expressions and their English translations
PODCAST: Slow Spain podcast : Slow Spain produces podcasts for advanced learners of Spanish
Audio: Notes in Spanish : Teach-yourself-Spanish podcast for beginner, intermediate and advanced students
Dictionnaries: Word Reference dictionnaries available in a number of languages
Embarrassing moments whilst learning Spanish