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Spanish in Madrid
Reasons to learn Spanish in Madrid
The city:
- Population: 3.600.000
- Location: centre of Spain (in the region of the same name).
- The capital of Spain and the home of the Spanish Royal Family.
- Madrid has an international airport.
- It is a city full of contrast where the old town and its character mix perfectly with the modern architecture.
Cultural / recreational:
- Madrid has a remarkable collection of museums (the Prado, The Thyssen Museum, the Reina Sofía Museum, etc) and art galleries.
- If you need to relax, you can take a stroll or just lie on the grass in the most popular and authentic of Madrid’s parks: the Retiro (119 hectares with 15.000 trees).
- Nightlife is an essential part of the city: you can find hundreds of pubs and bars, traffic jams at 4 a.m., lights, shows… There are several parts of the city for going out, each with its own particular style.
- Madrid has over 54.000 shops, where you can find everything you want.
- In the province of Madrid, the famous Escorial monastery, where the kings of Spain are buried, is not be missed.
- Due to its ventral location, you can visit a lot of Spanish cities without travelling for hours and hours. In one hour you can be in Avila, Toledo, Segovia, and Aranjuez.
Critical comment:
- Madrid is the most cosmopolitan of cities, combining the very best features of any European city. There is a fully interactive atmosphere. Huge green areas and a continuous flow of business people and students. The nightlife is particularly lively and you can also see a lot of traditional bars. Madrid is well worth visiting and getting lost in if you enjoy a unique experience.
The Spanish School in Madrid
The Spanish in Madrid school is in the heart of the city. It is located on “Duque de Liria Street” 6, in the lively Argüelles district. The school’s building is next to the Liria Palace, which is the residence of the Duchess of Alba and one of the most important green islands of the heart of Madrid.
Besides, the school is very near the “Gran Vía”, one of the most important commercial streets of Spain that is considered also the “Spanish Broadway”; since, this zone is full of theaters. The school is also near of the famous “Plaza de Oriente”, home of the Royal Theater and the Royal Palace which are only 5 minute walk from the School. The famous “Plaza de Cibeles” and the prestigious Prado Museum are also close to the school.
There are several major public bus lines that include the location of the school in its path. There is also a metro station just across the street that provides easy and instant access to the rest of the city. In addition to its excellent location, the Spanish school shares a building with the Madrid student residence, which means that going to class is now as easy as waking up and taking an elevator to your classroom!. It is the most convenient way to learn Spanish in Madrid.
The facilities of the school in Madrid are spread in the lower 3 floors of a historic building and occupy 1,800 square meters. This building was recently renovated to provide you with the most modern amenities; nevertheless, the building conserves still the charm of its typical Madrileño architecture. The school is composed by thirty-eight bright and airy classrooms that occupy 1300 square meters of the school building. Besides, the school offers also 500 square meters of common areas, which includes a nice seating area where you can relax between classes, chat with friends or enjoying a refreshing drink or snack from one of the numerous vending machines of the school.
The computer room offers you free internet access at any of the 20 computer stations; but, if you have your own laptop; you can simply log onto the free Wi-fi network of the school. The school offers a fully equipped academic center housed in an excellent building, combining all the facilities of a modern school with the charm of the historic architecture.
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