Expanish Barcelona

One of the leading schools for Spanish as a foreign language is Expanish School, with two locations in Barcelona, Spain, and Buenos Aires, Argentina. The language centre has been operating since 2006. The company offers high-quality Spanish language courses combined with extended leisure programmes that contribute to developing essential skills, exploring a new country and its culture, and pleasant acquaintances. 

The School has an excellent reputation formed by high academic standards and outstanding achievements of teachers and students. The company implements the latest technologies, innovative teaching methods, and the best equipment. At Expanish, teachers use a communicative approach that allows students to start speaking Spanish from their first day and continue to use it constantly throughout their stay.

Location

Expanish School offers international students Spanish in one of two locations: Barcelona, Spain, and Buenos Aires, Argentina. 

Barcelona is a beautiful and charming seaside city and the natural pearl of Spain, which attracts millions of tourists with authentic culture, fabled architecture, world-class museums, and delicious cuisine. This vibrant city is situated on the coast of northeastern Spain in the community of Catalonia. Expanish has an excellent location in downtown Barcelona, in the trendy Eixample neighbourhood. It is close to all necessary amenities and within walking distance to transport links that make it easy to get to the city’s prominent landmarks.

Major sights nearby

Barcelona is the thriving Catalan capital that makes a grand impression on each tourist.  The city can be proud of outstanding buildings of the Gothic style and Art Nouveau and magnificent museums such as the UNESCO-listed Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, Casa Mila, Palace of Catalan Music, Casa Batllo, the Monastery Museum, and Catalan National Art Museum.

The greatest pleasure is strolling among the narrow streets and alleys where you can enjoy the local atmosphere. The most spectacular place in the city is the Gothic Quarter, with unique historical buildings of Roman and Medieval times.

A must-see place for football fans is Camp Nou, the home of FC Barcelona. It is the largest stadium in Europe. 

Available social and cultural programmes

Expanish provides students with an extended leisure programme to practice their language skills outside the classroom, relax, have fun, and make friends. All students can take advantage of Expanish free activity programmes to learn more about the local history and culture and participate in various sports activities. Also, students can join weekend excursions offered once per month to explore the local surroundings.

Cultural Activities:

• Visit a Flamenco show or a Flamenco class
• Visit Figueras (the Dali museum), Palau Nacional, and the Picasso Museum
• Visit La Sagrada Familia
• Visit Antoni Gaudí’s masterpieces including Parc Güell, Casa Milà, and Casa Batlló
• Visit the Castellers

Going Out:

• Make paella in an interactive cooking class.
• Enjoy Barcelona’s gastronomic scene and tapas bar culture
• Attend an outdoor concert or movie on the beach
• Develop your palate with a wine tasting experience

Excursions:

• Explore nearby Andorra or Girona
• Visit Madrid
• Hike Montserrat
• Enjoy the beaches of Spain’s Andalusia region

Sports:

• Go to an FC Barcelona match at Nou Camp stadium
• Kayak, paddleboard, surf, or kiteboard in the sea
• Play a game of beach volleyball
• Join an amateur football league