Paddyy

I'm looking to do a Spanish course in either Barcelona or Malaga but can't decide who to do the course with. There are so many places offering the same ones.

Has anyone done a course or know of a good reputable company?

Cheers
Paddy

Veleta

International House are a national chain and have academies everywhere. Good, professional standards.

I used International House (CLIC) in Seville.

http://www.ihes.com/bcn/spanish/index.html

Paddyy

Ohh ok. I haven't actually come across this company. I will have a look at their website.

Do you know if they offer work placements too?

Veleta

What do you mean by work placements?????? I don't understand. International House is a language academy offering language courses and teacher training courses.

cricketman

I went to Instituto Picasso in Plaza de la Merced, Malaga.

I found the course to be good and lots of fun, plus they offer accomodation if you need it. Also in a very good location in the centre of Malaga.

I dont know what you mean by work placements either, do you want an internship with a Spanish company? If so, I've never hear of someone doing that.

Paddyy

I noticed some companies offer an intensive course followed by a work placement, where they find you a job for a certain amount of time so you can further your language skills.

jurdyr

think if we try here we be told to FO

Paddyy

pleasant

lynnxa

I know of companies which do that in the UK for students of English. One of my students went to the UK & was supposed to also get work in a holiday camp as part of the deal. When it came to it he was told he didn't fit the 'young image' they wanted.

He's a very trendy-looking 30ish with a high level of English. I think they wanted teens.

I imagine that there are companies in Spain doing the same - but with unemployment as it is I'd be surprised if any companies were actually keen to take people on in that way - even for short term paying peanuts positions.

jurdyr

sorry posted in the wrong Thread ... sorry my fualt ....

lynnxa

can't you still delete it?

rachelk

No advice on particular schools/academies, but if the choice is Málaga or Barcelona I'd say Málaga, purely because you'll have more opportunity to practice outside of class. You'll have to deal with the Andalucian accent but that's better than having to deal with another language.

Paddyy

Thanks for the advice rachel

lynnxa

Yes, I'd agree with that for sure.

Tele Addict

If you want a useful and recognised qualification afterwards you need to use the Escuela Oficial de Idiomas.