caissa

I am looking at retirement in Javea - part of my plan is to take regular Spanish lessons.
Any recommendations ( or otherwise ) re the language schools in or near Javea will be most welcome.
Thanks.
Caissa

Rosemary

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Rosemary

Rosemary

Lynnxa who is a member on here has lived in Javea for 10 years and gives Spanish lessons so hopefully she will see your post and respond soon.

Rosemary

lynnxa

thanks Rosemary


Caissa - send me a PM when you have access to the facility & we can have a 'chat' about the different classes I have available

& please - anything you want to know about Jávea, just ask!

caissa

Hi Lynnxa,
Thanks for your prompt response.
Unfortunately I can't send a PM yet as I haven't posted 3 messages.
If possible,please give some general information on this public forum eg
Are your classes group / individual / both ?
Where do you hold your classes ?
If group classes - which days ?
Rough cost for individual / group lessons ?
Thanks in advance,
caissa

Rosemary

How long before you retire and make the move over to Spain? Have you found yourself somewhere to live yet or are you searching? What is it that made you pick Javea?

Rosemary

agoreira

Simply post another message, job done! I wouldn't expect the lady to discuss her charges on this forum.

lynnxa

Hi Caissa

I have lots of groups of different levels from total beginners to intermediate+ - I also do one to one or couples - or small, closed groups when my timetable permits

The group classes take place at regular times, both mornings & evenings, Mondays to Fridays

all my classes take place in the port

lynnxa

I did recently find out what another local language teacher was charging for one to one.... & I was gobsmacked


her hourly fee was so high it might go some way to explaining why I have a waiting list & she is almost begging for work


that & my good rep

agoreira

Yes, some ask crazy prices, even skype type classes where they don't even have to leave home, but I guess if they are getting regular clients, why not? I've said before, I used an excellent guy from Guatemala for a while using skype and he was cheap as chips. Here in UK we are very lucky to have the services of a near ex neighbour, a Spanish lady teacher, who is excellent and charges us a very modest amount.

lynnxa

yes, you are lucky

I actually charge more for skype lessons (when I have time to do them) & prefer to only do this with students I have met in person when they are away

it's much harder work than face to face

the teacher I mentioned isn't getting the work though - she's just over priced for the market

caissa

Thank you , Lynnxa , for replying with more details about your teaching - I found your website also which was very useful.
I hope one day soon to make contact with you in Javea and commence Spanish lessons.
Regards,
Caissa

lynnxa

looking forward to it

keep an eye on my link though, because I'm working on a more user-friendly-for-students website which should go live in a few weeks