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As a linguist, you already know that the best way to learn a language is to immerse yourself in it. So, we’re not going to waste your time going on and on about why you need to take your Spanish students to Spain.
Honestly, if you’ve found your way here, you’ve probably already got one foot on the plane, right?
But you might be considering DIY-ing your trip. After all, you’re probably a really confident traveller, and you might know Spain like the back of your hand, at this point.
We know we’re biased, but we’d strongly recommend you don’t risk it. After all, when you book with us, you’ll be supported every step of the way. Let us do what we do best (plan trips), so you can get on with what you do best (teaching).
And booking with us means that you’re backed by a fully-accredited tour operator with excellent connections across Spain (and the whole world). So, if anything goes wrong (as it sometimes does in travel), we’ll have your back and you won’t be left to deal with it yourself.
Alicante's bursting with history, culture and incredible food, as well as its own spectacular beaches.
Combine the exciting city of Barcelona with the spectacular beaches of the Costa Brava.
A trip to the dynamic, exciting city of Barcelona is certain to inspire a love of all things Spanish in your students!
Where better to give students a taste of Spanish culture than the capital, Madrid?
Your students will never forget their trip to Granada, where they used their Spanish skills to discover the culture.
Immerse your linguists in the Spanish language and culture in Madrid - the country's vibrant capital.
Your trip to Granada can be a total immersion experience, with Spanish lessons and host family accommodation.
Tell us your learning objectives, curriculum and budget and we’ll do the rest.
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We generally split our Spanish tours into two types – Language Culture Trips and Language Study Tours.
Our Spanish Language Culture Trips offer an unforgettable introduction to Spain and the Spanish language and culture for your students. They’ll love hearing the music, tasting the food and speaking to the people.
They may or may not have visited before on holiday, but your trip will see them using their Spanish language skills to access deeper cultural experiences.
This is an opportunity not only to encourage their confidence in their Spanish language skills, but also to encourage their passion for the culture and for the language. You’ll certainly see engagement improve when you get back to the classroom and that will be because your students better understand the joy of learning Spanish.
As well as improving their Spanish language skills, your students will explore another culture like they’ve never had the opportunity to before.
These are unforgettable experiences that will remain with your students and will teach them the joy of discovering new cultures. You’ll spark a passion for travel and for exploring the cultures of others that will make your students better global citizens and more empathetic to people from different countries and cultures.
In short, you’ll help your students to develop their intercultural understanding and ability to forge connections with others from different cultures.
This type of tour is basically available anywhere in Spain you fancy going. Our most popular destinations include Barcelona and Madrid – both of which are packed with culture and a great variety of visits. Valencia, Granada and Seville are also great options.
Our Spanish Language Study Tours are total immersion experiences that combine cultural activities with Spanish lessons at a specialist language school. The teachers are all highly qualified native speakers and you’ll be able to discuss the lesson content with them before you travel, to make sure the trip meets your learning objectives. And when they’re not in lessons, your students will be able to enjoy a rich programme of cultural activities.
There’s simply no better way to learn a language than being totally immersed in it. Being immersed in Spanish will very quickly improve your students’ speaking and listening skills. They’ll also begin to understand the benefits of being able to communicate with people in their own language, and the joy of exploring a culture through its language.
A total immersion experience is certainly the best exam preparation you can offer your students. As well as being able to focus on tricky areas in their language lessons, the experience of using Spanish on an everyday basis and being able to understand and make themselves understood will give your students a huge boost of confidence, which will help them to perform at their best in their exams.
When you return home from your trip, you’ll be returning with a group of students who will have a greater passion for the Spanish language and culture. They may even have developed a taste for travel and discovering new cultures that will see them travel the world.
This is a trip that offers life-changing experiences for young people. For most, this will be the first time that they’ve been totally immersed in a foreign language and culture. They’ll be fully supported by you and the staff at the language school, but this will seem like an incredible adventure to them, and one that they will never forget.
In selected destinations, we also offer carefully selected host family accommodation to complete the total immersion experience (other accommodations are also available). All host families have a clean police record and are well known to the dedicated Accommodations Officer at the language school. The host families will encourage your students to practise speaking Spanish with them whenever they’re in the home, but especially during mealtimes. This is a great opportunity for students to develop their conversational Spanish skills (and confidence).
The destination choice is a little more limited for Language Study Tours – that’s just because we’re quite picky about the language schools we work with. It’s important to us that we only offer you the best options for your students. But you could do this type of trip in Salamanca, Seville, Granada, Barcelona, Malaga or Madrid.
It’s really important to say that whatever tour type you choose, your trip will be tailor made to meet your specific requirements and learning objectives.
So, if you’re not sure what’s the best option for your group, just get in touch.
05 Jan 2017
What's A Language Study Tour Really Like?
Wondering what our language study tours are really like? And what benefit do they offer your students over other options?
Ultimately, a Spanish school trip will get your students speaking Spanish and will immerse them in Spanish culture.
On your trip, students will be given plenty of opportunity to put their language skills into practice, as they explore and experience all that Spain has to offer.
Wherever you choose to go, carefully selected activities and visits will provide students with the unforgettable experience of using their language skills to explore the local culture.
Your students will have many interactions with friendly, native Spanish speakers, and these interactions will help to boost their confidence in their language skills. And, for many, it could spark a lifelong passion for the Spanish language and culture.
Throughout your time away, your students will be immersed in the Spanish culture. We’ll work closely with you to tailor-make an itinerary packed full of exciting cultural activities and visits that allow them to get a real sense of everything.
In Andalusia, for example, you can enjoy a live flamenco show. This style of music and dance has its roots in the gitano subculture of Andalusia and has been declared a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
In Barcelona, you can learn more about the art culture in Spain, including the uniquely Catalan Modernism, which is typified by the spectacular architecture of Gaudi which is such a prominent feature of the cityscape.
Wherever you choose to go, your students will enjoy local food and experience local traditions. Just as interesting will be the opportunities to experience the everyday culture of Spain, like the different structure of a Spanish working day, and the tendency to enjoy the main meal of the day at lunch, instead of during the evening.
That’s entirely up to you. Both types of trip are suitable for students of all ages and both will leave your students feeling inspired and more confident in their Spanish language skills.
Generally, we find that Spanish Culture trips are more popular with younger groups, while groups preparing for GCSEs or A Levels will often opt for the Language Study option. This is because this type of trip can be more focused on improving language skills ahead of exams, with lessons designed to meet your specific requirements.
We can arrange trips all over Spain, from Barcelona in the north to Andalusia in the south.
For a great overview of Spanish history and culture, Madrid is hard to beat. The Spanish capital is famous for its impressive art museums, spectacular architecture and a great variety of cultural experiences.
Or perhaps you’d prefer to head to Barcelona, the vibrant Catalan capital that offers a different experience of Spain, but one that will leave your students feeling excited. This beautiful city is packed full of unique architecture, incredible food and a fantastic mix of city and beach life that inspires all who come here. And if you like the city and beach vibe, but want to try somewhere a little different, Valencia is always a great choice.
If it’s rich cultural experiences you’re looking for though, you’d be hard-pressed to beat Andalusia. The historic cities of Granada, Malaga, and Seville all offer a glimpse into Spain’s history, from the Moors to the Reconquista – you’ll still see all the Muslim influence in some of the architecture. And, of course, this is where flamenco was born, so a dance lesson or flamenco show is not to be missed.
We have excellent partner language schools all over Spain, so we’re sure we’ll have a destination to suit your group.
Salamanca is always a firm favourite among our school groups. The city is highly regarded as a university city and it’s also famous for its many excellent language schools. The reason there are so many here is that Salamanca is known for its ‘pure’ accent, which can be easier for learners to understand. And, because the competition is high, the quality of teaching is unrivalled.
Or you could head to the vibrant Catalan city of Barcelona to give your students an insight into the diversity of Spain. Of course, everyone here will speak Spanish to your students, but they’ll love finding out more about the local Catalan culture too.
Or perhaps you fancy heading to southern Spain, to Andalusia? We have some fantastic language schools in Malaga, Seville and Granada.
Once your students have finished their lessons at any of these schools, they’ll be able to explore the rich history and culture here, which includes Spain’s Moorish past. Plus, of course, this is the birthplace of flamenco, so you can’t miss the opportunity to catch a show or even enjoy a dance lesson.
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