Student Interview: Long-term Internship and Spanish Classes
James is a student from the UK who joins us in Valencia for 7 months to do an Internship with an organization working with human resources and at the same time, participating in group and private Spanish classes. He's already been
Student Interview: 12 Week Spanish Student with Host Family
We interviewed a student joining us from the USA about her time in Valencia. She came for 12 weeks to follow her dream of moving to Spain and studying Spanish. During her program, she did intensive Spanish classes with 20 hours
Student Interview: 3 Month Gap Year Program
Arthur joined us from Oxford, England taking a gap trimester in Valencia after his first year at his university. He decided to take 3 months to study Spanish as well as do an internship to help him decide what professional path he will choose.
Student Interview: Sports Internship & Soccer Coaching
Vicky is originally from Leicester in the UK. She is in her third year of her Bachelors' degree studying two majors: Sports and Exercise Science and Spanish Language and Literature. She started playing soccer at a very young age and
Exploring Valencia to the Fullest: Paella, Tapas, Oceanográfico, and more!
Taking Spanish classes or doing an internship abroad is not all about just work. For most students it is also an opportunity to meet new people from all around the world. And there is no better way to make friends
Faculty Interview: 5 Week Spanish + Community Service Program
Carlos is a Spanish teacher at a University in the US who came to Valencia on a customized program as part of his students' college curriculum. He and his group were here for a 5 week long study abroad program combining Spanish classes,
Horchata and Fartons: a Local Valencian Specialty
Have you heard of Horchata (Orxata in Valencian)? If you are in Valencia you will have probably seen different stalls in the street offering this type of drink. It is, without a doubt, the most famous drink in Valencia and
Spanish Accents: Rules to Live by
If you are studying Spanish you will probably already know about accent marks (“tildes”). This is probably one of the most challenging parts of the language (along with verbs!). Did you know they can only be written over the five
How to pick up Spanish besides picking up a textbook?
Are you fed up of studying from a textbook? Do you feel the need for a different approach? There are many ways you can learn Spanish other than reading grammar books by yourself. Sometimes, learning can actually be more productive
A Historical Tour of the Old Town
Valencia’s historical center has an amazing cultural heritage and it’s worth taking a day (or two) to visit. Whenever you have a free day or afternoon to wander around the old, windy streets and spectacular monuments, you can use this