Semi-Intensive Spanish Course

Study for four to six hours a week and spend the rest of your time exploring Barcelona.

Small-Group Learning

With max. 8 students per class, instructors have time to devote to everybody (including you).

No Matriculation or Hidden Fees

We are transparent about our costs, with the listed price and final price being one and the same.

Fun, Dynamic Lessons

Communicative classes are fun, but they are also a practical way to build Spanish vocabulary fast.

Great Mix of Cultures

Languages4Life hosts students from all over the world, each with their own diverse culture to share.

Learn Spanish In Just 4 to 6 Hours A Week

With this popular semi-intensive Spanish course, you will have plenty of time to spend outside of the classroom, but that doesn’t mean you won’t get the fluency results you desire. Our highly communicative classes feature a heavy dosage of speaking and listening, as well as reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. The best part? These lessons will have you ready to hit the streets of Barcelona and start chatting with the locals.

You’ll Love Semi-Intensive Spanish if you:

Value a productive work/life/study balance.

Plan to stay in Barcelona long-term and want to boost fluency.

Want to speak Spanish in public more confidently.

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Semi-Intensive Spanish

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10 max

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4h/week

10 max

All levels

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The Languages4Life Learning Process

We follow the standard Common European Framework of References for Languages system for evaluating fluency to ensure that students study alongside those of similar abilities and nobody gets bored or left behind.

Select Your Course

Choose the program that best suits your specific needs and schedule.

Language Assessment

Take an online level test, then follow up with an on-site speaking assessment.

Small-Group Classroom Study

The fun part! Learn a language with a small group of peers with similar fluency.

Student Evaluation

Get regular progress reports from your instructor and move up a level when ready.

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Course Curriculum

All semi-intensive courses offer 4 to 6 hours of Spanish per week, but the specific topics covered vary based on your level. Consult the list below to see what you will learn.

BEGINNER

Introduce yourself and meet other people.

Describe people, objects, places, situations or weather.

Express your likes and dislikes.

Describe your family and friends.

Describe the market, clothes and shopping.

Make suggestions.

Time, dates, numbers.

Describe the seasons.

Describe transport, cities, countries.

Describe possessions.

LOWER INTERMEDIATE

Describe routines and habits.

Describe and narrate experiences and events in the past.

Discuss diet and lifestyle.

Use polite forms and give advice.

Talk about the future and plans.

Give directions and instructions.

Describe appearances.

INTERMEDIATE

Describe experiences, anecdotes, stories and tales of the past.

Express your desires and feelings.

Talk about hypothetical situations.

Discuss fictional stories.

Express and justify your opinions.

Describe emotions and give advice.

Describe and respond to the news and current events.

Describe achievements.

Discuss the environment and social issues.

UPPER INTERMEDIATE

Participate in discussions and describe your viewpoint.

Retell stories in other peoples’ words.

Express hypothetical conditions.

Give detailed and accurate explanations of preferences, descriptions, personal experiences.

Tell anecdotes.

Describe wishes and regrets.

Discuss future hopes and plans.

Discuss the arts and culture.

ADVANCED

Express yourself with ease, spontaneity and effectiveness in social, academic and professional scenarios.

Make jokes and use double meanings or irony.

Be able to understand a wide variety of discourses: literary texts, films, scholarly articles, television, etc.

Produce clear speech, fluent and well-structured with a controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.

Speculate and use vague language.

Discuss controversy.

Use language of persuasion, frustration, criticism, evaluation, negotiation.

PROFICIENT

Take part in any conversation or discussion with ease.

Be able to understand with ease virtually everything you hear or read.

Use idiomatic expressions and colloquialisms.

Express yourself fluently and accurately while conveying nuances.

Learn to overcome communication problems with discretion.

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Karen Dequatre

When I first contacted L4L about arranging a week of 1 to 1 Spanish teaching for my 2 children during a family holiday in Barcelona, I was immediately impressed by their professionalism and enthusiasm for putting together a programme. We were not disappointed. The school environment is very pleasant, and we received a warm welcome. The experienced teachers put a lot of effort into creating interesting and engaging classes (which even included an...

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Raymond Starr

¡Me encantó asistir a esa escuela, fue muy divertido aprender español con una clase pequeña haciendo muchos ejercicios y juegos divertidos para aprender mientras disfrutaba de mi tiempo! el profesor era barcelonés muy enérgico encantadora personalidad! ¡Aprendí muchas cosas de ella sobre las expresiones españolas y la cultura española! ¡Se sentía como si estuviera entre amigos! Todo el personal fue muy amable y servicial. Lo recomiendo encarecida...

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Raymond Starr

I loved attending that school was lots of fun to learn Spanish with a small class doing lots of fun exercises and games to learn while enjoying my time! the teacher was Barcelonian very energetic lovely personality! Learnt many things from her about the Spanish expressions and Spanish culture! It felt like I was among friends! all the staff was consistently nice and very helpful I highly recommend it.

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Sophia Taylor

I had an amazing time with Carolina who tailored the classes to my needs using a variety of exercises and kept things fun! I was made to feel really welcome by everyone. Can't wait to come back!

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Sam Marks

the place to learn Spanish in Barcelona! I worked with tutors online previously, but it doesn't compare to group work. I plan return when I am back in Barcelona. Gracias!

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Troy Ruemping

¡Que fantástico! I would recommend Languages4Life to anyone. The instructors tailored the course to our needs, including adapting lessons to our children (we took courses as a whole family!) and incorporating real-life practice at the most beautiful sites of Barcelona. Armed with our new vocabulary and grammar for the day, we combined sightseeing, language practice in the real world, and gathering a local's perspective on the culture and events t...

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Charles Garrett

When I first moved to Barcelona I couldn't speak any Spanish at all! During the first year I went to Languages4Life Monday to Friday (as if I were back in my college years) and not only did I learn much about the language and culture of Spain, I also loved my professors and enjoyed making friends with my diverse classmates. Today my Spanish is not perfect, but each week I'm able to speak and read with more confidence and I will continue to learn...

Chris Ciolli

This school is amazing! Cutting-edge facilities and friendly language teachers (Spanish, English, & more) located in Barcelona's city center, just a couple of blocks off iconic Passeig de Gracia. Love the combination of cheerful, streamlined decor in a historic modernista setting with traditional tile floors and moldings. This school is also on the ball about organizing language exchanges and activities around the city.

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Frequently Asked Questions

I am a complete beginner. Does the teacher speak my language?

Yes. Although our Spanish instructors conduct all courses in Spanish, they all speak some English and can assist with translations as needed. Due to our level system, you will be placed with other new learners.

Can you help me overcome my fear of speaking Spanish?

Absolutely. It is normal to be nervous, shy, or scared when speaking a new language in a new city. Our conversational teaching style is designed to give you more confidence in the classroom, but also on the streets of Barcelona (and the rest of the Spanish speaking world).

What will the classes be like?

The specific content varies based on your level, but all classes are fun, dynamic, and taught in small groups (maximum 8 students), with a focus on speaking and listening. Teachers incorporate activities from the textbook and the interactive whiteboard into all lessons.

What is the communicative approach?

The communicative approach is a teaching method that emphasises students interacting in real, ‘authentic’ scenarios in order to learn a language. Nowadays it is considered one of the most effective methods of language learning. You can read more about it here.

What does "immersion" mean?

Immersion means that from the moment you enter the classroom you will be encouraged to speak only in Spanish. You may be wondering, “how can I speak and understand Spanish if I’ve just started learning?” The answer is that our qualified and professionally trained teachers use a range of techniques in order to help a student understand, without using any translation.

Which level is best for me?

You will complete a thorough level test with one of our teachers in order to place you in the most appropriate level. This consists of an initial online test, followed by a speaking and listening test completed at the school. As soon as we have your results we will let you know which group is best for you. If you feel the level is too easy or too difficult, we can easily move you to a different one. You can start the online level test here.

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