Sprachcaffe Malaga
Pasaje Antonio Barceló Madueño 5, Málaga, Spain
Sprachcaffe Malaga
The teaching approach is based on longer-term language objectives. The course can also include examination preparation for DELE - Diploma de Español Como Lengua Extranjera - which is issued by the Ministry of Education in Spain and is one of the main examinations open to foreign learners of Spanish. The exam tests the students' ability to read, write, speak and understand the Spanish language.We recommend a minimum duration of eight weeks.
*There is a possibility of a textbook rental for €10/week. A €30 refundable deposit will be charged at the time of a rental.
*Exam fee not included
Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar
You can choose from the following class times:
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Maximum | 10 students |
Age range | 18 years old and older |
Sprachcaffe/Languages PLUS only teaches a language in the country in which it is spoken. That makes the country, city and its people an important part of the learning concept. You will study in a relaxed way, without having to fear making mistakes - in fact it is much like having a discussion in a "caffe linguistico". Hence the name of this organisation, created with the word play of "Sprach" meaning language and communication and "Caffe", the atmosphere we aim to create at all of our schools around the world.
The advantage for you: Our courses broaden your horizons by exposing you to students from all over the world. The locations of all schools were selected not only for positive teaching purposes, but also for their attractive surroundings that are ideal for leisure and cultural activities. Therefore, for each language, you can choose between the electrifying atmosphere of large modern cities or the peace and charm of smaller cities and provincial towns.
The school is made up of 2 buildings which are joined together. The buildings are typical Andalusian villas, situated in a pedestrian street, just one minute away from the beach. First building includes: classrooms, reception, offices, patio (where coffee, juice, sandwiches are sold) and terrace where classes are held occasionally. Second building is a residence: rooms, common area, kitchen and terrace.
The nationality and age mix at Sprachcaffe Malaga varies over different time periods, courses and levels.
teaches students from all over the world, including:
does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
The school is made up of 3 separate buildings, which are less than 25 metres apart. The buildings are typically Andalusian mansions, situated in a traffic free lane, only one minute away from the beach. First building: classrooms, offices, patio where classes are held occasionally Second building: classrooms, reception, kiosk (where soda, juice, sandwiches are sold), computer room, roof terrace where classes are held occasionally Third building: classrooms, patio where classes are held occasionally.
Classrooms: 13 air-conditioned classrooms.
The school is small and cosy, but there was street renovation going on the front and I couldn't say it was the best environment to learn. Teachers were kind and helpful. But I was put in a class way higher than my level, only on the base of a web test. I struggled and I've learnt a lot, but I still miss basic grammar to properly speak in Spanish.
The school didn't organize any activity, but reception staff was helpful to find me a group of language exchange.
My housing wasn't optimal either. It was a 20 minutes up the hill from the school. It was a nice big house equipped with good facilities, but my room was the only room downstairs surrounded by three walls of kitchen, living room and dining room, and underneath two bathrooms. I could hear every noise other students made.
And when I checked with a staff in advance whether they provide towels and I was told yes, however there was no towels for the first night. At the school I asked the reception staff and she kindly found me two towels.
Moreover I understood already that Friday was a national holiday when booking. So I got 80% of what I paid for the intensive Spanish course. Honestly speaking I think that we should get money back on that day.
I went to Malaga plus for 4 weeks and did the normal course everyday. It was very helpful for my oral skills and having a small group definitely helped me learn a lot more that I would’ve in a normal classroom. The teacher was extremely helpful and had a great understanding of what method of teaching worked best. It was also a great opportunity to meet people from all over Europe and learn about different languages!
Show details » Read more...I had only booked an intensive course for one week, without accommodation.
Before I arrived, I was supposed to do a language course, which then classified me at level B1. Unfortunately, on the first day I was sent to a course with the level A1. Accordingly, I was quite underchallenged. On the second day I changed the course (also on the teacher's recommendation) and got into an A2 course. There, too, I was somewhat underchallenged, so I asked for a new course again. On Wednesday I finally got into a B1+ course, which challenged me well and where I finally learned something new. The last three days were really good and the lessons much better. I found it quite a pity that it took so long, but that can't be changed. That is also the only reason why I can only give the language school 4 stars.
In general, all the teachers I had were very nice and some of them spoke good English and a little German. Communication there was generally preferred in Spanish, but it was well understandable for all.
The building is just outside of Malaga and very quiet because it is on a side street that is not frequented by cars. Every classroom has a good fan or air conditioning, which is really important in the region. The only criticism here is that the classrooms are very, very cramped.
Some classes work with a book that is lent by the teacher, but the emphasis is on speaking, especially in the lower levels. At the end of the day, there is usually a game played to consolidate the knowledge of the day. This was also always good and appropriate.
The classes were small and allowed lots of participation. I was initially put in a class which was a little slow for my level but I was moved to a more advanced class later in the week. The professors were very good. They spoke in Spanish all the time and explained clearly so that I could understand. I really enjoyed Professor Angeles. She made the classes very interesting and amusing. I especially enjoyed my afternoon classes with her and one other student - lots of opportunity to speak Spanish!
The Location of the school is very convenient. The house is beautiful with white walls and sunshine, the garden is pretty with shade and smell of jasmine.
The coffee machine is ok but it would be nice to have a few more healthy snacks available to eat.
The apartment where I stayed was very conveniently located for the school and the bus route. The host was welcoming and spoke to me in Spanish. Her house was extremely clean. My room and bed were comfortable. The shower worked well. The meals were excellent. i enjoyed the local fish and meat dishes which she cooked. There was always fruit to eat as well. The host was happy to let me come and go as I pleased. I ate my meal at 2.30pm after school which suited me so I could go into Malaga or to the beach.
At the school Jose was so friendly and good at organising activities and I enjoyed the evening we went to the flamenco with him. He looked after everyone very well.
I would really like to come back to Malaga and this language school
The school was very great, professional and very welcoming. They gave a lot of information and they were very helpful. The school is close to the beach and in a place where there are many restaurants, shops, a bank, and bus. The teachers were very professional, friendly and they cared a lot about the students. The courses were very interesting also, and I had the chance to level up during my time there. The different activities were very great and allowed me to discover the city, as well as other cities.
Show details » Read more...Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying Spanish in Malaga. These homes are often between 10 - 30 minutes away from the school by public transport. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about homestay housing
It is possible to live in a rented apartment during your study in Malaga, but this tends to be more expensive. Sprachcaffe Malaga provides some assistance with apartment rentals or you can rent an apartment on your own. Learn more about apartment housing
We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.
Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.
Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Malaga based on your budget, schedule and preferences.
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