Moving to a new country can be exciting — but learning a new language while adapting to a completely different culture can feel overwhelming. That’s exactly why we created the Spanish Homestay Immersion Program (SHIP) in Barcelona (Dosrius), offering families and individuals a warm, supportive environment where Spanish is learned naturally through daily life, while…
Joining a Spanish homestay in Valencia offers international students the perfect way to learn the Spanish language. You get a chance to live with not just any host family but a certified native host teacher in one of Spain’s most vibrant cities. Surrounded by Mediterranean charm, rich local culture, and warm hosts, this homestay experience…
When Elijah Chernoff joined our Spanish homestay in Cádiz, he wasn’t just placed with a regular host homestay family, he was welcomed as a guest by a native Spanish host teacher. This difference defines our homestays program: it’s not about passive hosting, but active learning. While traditional homestay families focus on accommodation, we focus on…
When Aaron arrived in Seville on a sunny July afternoon, I knew this week would be special. At 50, he had taken a break from work in the United States to focus on one dream, to improve his Spanish in Spain. From the first day, Aaron showed great enthusiasm. He joined every conversation at home,…
Monica is a state agent from Rome, Italy, who chose Menorca for her Spanish Homestay Immersion Program (SHIP). With a strong B2 level of Spanish, she is focused on improving her skills for business, as she frequently works with Spanish-speaking clients. Passionate about learning and communication, Monica combines her professional goals with her love for…
When you’re a physical therapist, words matter as much as hands. Imagine working with Spanish-speaking patients and not finding the right phrase, it feels like something is missing, right? That’s why business Spanish for physiotherapist work is so important. And not just in a classroom, but in real life, where medical Spanish becomes part of…
Spanish A Level requires students to show strong spoken skills, accurate grammar, and cultural knowledge of the Hispanic world. Many learners prepare with past papers, mark schemes, and classroom lessons, but the real progress comes when they practise Spanish in everyday life. Today, students also have access to a wide range of digital resources, such…
It was a real pleasure to host Namrita and her lovely 10-year-old daughter, Priya, in my home in Barcelona (Dosrius). Originally from the US and currently learning Spanish, they spent a week and a half fully immersed in the language and culture, an experience filled with warmth, laughter, and discovery. This program for families is…
If you’re someone who loves to travel and dreams of speaking Spanish confidently during your adventures, you’re not alone. Many of us want more than just to ask basic Spanish phrases like “¿Dónde está el baño?” or “¿Habla inglés?”. In many Spanish-speaking countries, English speakers may be limited, so learning Spanish becomes even more important…
Some people think you have to travel to Latin America to get ready for a trip there. I say spend a week with me in Burgos first, and you’ll see how quickly your Spanish can take off. In April, my wife, Marisol, and I had the pleasure of hosting Belinda, a British traveler with big…
