Mar 25, 2019
Why Tenerife? The answer is very easy: Because it is the perfect destination for your language course. It is that simple. However just in case, you would like to have a more detailed explanation, we prepared something for you. Tenerife is an exotic island, where sunny days are normal Tenerife forms a part of the Canary Islands, an archipelago situated 100 km west of the African continent in the Atlantic Ocean. It is the biggest of the 7 main islands with a surface of 2034,38 km². Thanks to the diverse geographical and meteorological conditions, the island provides a mild and warm climate with lots of sunshine throughout the whole year. No wonder, that people like to call Tenerife “ the Island of eternal spring”. You can study at the beach after classes The great weather brings us to the next point. How does it sound to you, to do a language course with a picturesque backdrop of majestic mountain tops and where you can complete your homework at the beach afterwards? Here it is possible! Tenerife offers fascinating and amazingly beautiful landscapes. From the extinct volcano Mt. Teide in the center of the island, up to green pine and laurel forests as well as black and white beaches. It is impossible to get bored in Tenerife, as there is so much natural beauty to discover and enjoy. Tenerife, a wonderful place to learn Spanish Canarian Spanish is a variant of standard Spanish spoken in the Canary Islands and really similar to Western Andalusian and to Caribbean Spanish and other Hispanic American Spanish. Canarian Spanish is the only Spanish dialect...
Nov 14, 2017
Why is it a roller coaster? Well, because learning a language is full of ups and downs. It also makes us face our insecurities and fears. Learning Spanish is a process full of positive emotions and frustrations, the moments of clarity and total confusion. At the very beginning any foreign language seems very difficult to learn. Students often come to the first date with a new language full of fear (pretty much like any other first date) about the pronunciation and complexity of grammar. Thus we often enter the first class full of preconceptions about the language. We slowly progress through the first lessons: basic grammar, phonetics and vocabulary. In no time, we start to understand, the fears are dissipating and we regain self-confidence and security. That is when first obstacle is defeated and frustrations dissipate, we accept the logic of Spanish language. It begins to work its way into our minds, we feel that first “rush” that makes us believe that it is not as difficult as we had imagined it. Soon we find ourselves back in comfort zone and, hence, start thinking that we will be fluent in Spanish in no time. Then things start to get more complicated and more complex structures appear and make us return that the initial frustration. As a result we find ourselves in the learning pit again. Don’t we all have a false belief that the more we know, the easier it is? But how to overcome the ups and downs in the learning process? To be successful in your learning you have to count on two very important things, your...
May 5, 2017
When we decide to learn a new language, we always do it with great enthusiasm! But there is a high risk that we drop it soon. Most people who begin to learn a foreign language gradually lose interest or quit right away, but why? Common reasons – lack of time and, above all, not having chosen the most effective method of learning. You must have already researched different options of courses to learn Spanish, we have reviewed each one of the them to outline pros and cons. When choosing a course, the first thing to take into account is the time available, the money you are willing to invest and, the most important, the commitment you are willing to make to learning. The first decision to make is to start studying in your country or take the big step and study abroad. From the economic point of view it is always better to start in your country, but from an educational efficiency point of view, the best way to learn a language is linguistic immersion. Sign up for a language school in your town You decided to start learning Spanish in your country. The cheapest method is to take course in a public language school. You get several classes a week and an official degree. But it has 2 serious disadvantages: Non-native teachers: Most state schools have very good teachers, but most are non-native. It is not bad, but it is always better to hear a native teacher to work on your accent. Students who have a language in common – a temptation to use your own language in...
Dec 22, 2016
We are so excited to celebrate our first Christmas with our students. We decorated the school, we launched a great Christmas offer with big discounts, we just had a toast with our students and we wait with excitement for the Three Magi to come. But wait, do you know, why we do so? How we celebrate Christmas in Tenerife There is two important aspects about how people celebrate christmas in Tenerife: The biggest difference people from northern Europe will experience when celebrating Christmas in Tenerife is: the weather. Tenerife is the island of eternal spring and even if there is sometimes snow up on Mt. Teide, there is no comparison to colder countries. Warm and sunny days, beaches and palm trees simply do not fit too well in the typical picture of a white Christmas. However people here try to create a feastful atmosphere by decorating the streets and buildings with flashing lights and Christmas motifs. Second you must know, that the 24th of December is not the most important Christmas day for children in Tenerife. This is because in Spain it is not Santa Claus, who brings gifts to the children – it is the Three Magi on the 6th of January. Therefore Christmas Eve and Boxing Day are not so popular, as they are in other nations. However people in Tenerife and the rest of Spain still celebrate them. It is common to have a good dinner on Christmas Eve and then walk around the neighbourhood to greet and toast with all friends and acquaintances. The Boxing Day is then usually more quiet....
Dec 2, 2016
You are wondering about the best places to visit in Tenerife? We’ll show you! Local people and people, who spent sufficient time in Tenerife will confirm it – it is impossible to put all those places to visit in Tenerife on a small list. There is simply too much beauty to see, too many hidden gems to discover and too many locations for an exciting excursion. But we know, that we have to be reasonable, as you will probably only have limited time to enjoy the island’s splendor. Therefore we will show you in the following what to see in Tenerife: The 10 best places to visit in Tenerife 1) Teide Of course, what else could be named first? The volcano with a height of 3.718m is the highest mountain in Spain and it is worldwide the third highest volcano on a volcanic island. You can either enjoy the view on it by visiting the huge Teide National Park or you can even experience the Teide first hand by cable car or by climbing on top of it. The Teide is literally the center of the island and there are several ways to reach it by car and public busses. There are numerous routes for hiking and mountain biking, as well as visitors can even spend a night on the volcano at the highest accommodation in Spain, the “Refugio Altavista”. 2) Masca Gorge The Masca Gorge and the Masca village are a very popular destination for excursions and hiking trips. Situated in the volcanic formations of the Teno Massif, it offers visitors spectacular views on a impressive...
Nov 4, 2016
We tell you where to find the 8 best beaches in Tenerife for a beach-day when studying Spanish Tenerife offers its visitors a variety of more than 40 beaches on a coastline of almost 400km. You can find many different kinds of beaches, from white and black volcanic sand strips up to stony beaches and impressive rock formations. Especially the southern part, is very popular for its beautiful beaches with views on the deep blue Atlantic Ocean. Every year thousands of locals and tourists enjoy the sunny weather whilst laying in the warm sand and having a cool bath in the sea. But wait…our school is situated in the south! This means, when you study Spanish with us, some of those mentioned beaches are just a stone’s throw away from your classroom! You can literally study at the beach and enjoy mother nature in its splendid beauty together with new friends speaking Spanish. Lucky you! And if those in the south become boring, hop into your rental car or the public busses and discover other impressive beaches all around the island. Of course we will not leave you in the dark when searching for the best locations to go to after school! Here are the 8 best beaches in Tenerife you don’t want to miss during your trip: Playa La Tejita y Playa el Médano – El Médano (Tenerife south) It is almost impossible to be in the south of Tenerife and skip Montaña Roja. The majestic mountain, who received its name thanks to its reddish colour rises right beside the village of El Médano, easily visible from...
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