Congratulations! You can now say you have an advanced level of Spanish

This is a huge achievement and not something that happens over night. You should be extremely proud of yourself and all the hard work that you have put into your passion for learning Spanish. Your C1/2 level is well deserved. At this level, you are more than able to have a decent conversation with someone [...]

Why do people want to learn a foreign language

So, English teenagers rank lowest when it comes to studying a second-language. Is that really a surprise though considering how widely spoken English is? There are many reasons why people want to learn a foreign language, whether you start to learn in school or once you’re an adult. First and foremost, you want [...]

5 things you need to stop saying to someone who is learning a language

So, once you say you can speak another language, this seems to be the green light for all your friends and family to think you know everything and anything about that language. You know this isn’t true. You don’t even know everything about your own language. People don’t seem to realise how much hard work [...]

More than just a holiday in Spain

When you come to do a Spanish course with us here at La Playa Escuela de Español, you are not just going to learn Spanish. We are located right by the beach in La Cala del Moral, making this the perfect language holiday you will ever have! We have various Spanish courses available for all [...]

We are now Instituto Cervantes Accredited Center!

With only five years of existence, La Playa Escuela de Español has obtained accreditation from Instituto Cervantes for the Spanish courses that we organize during the whole year. From 1 July 2016 the Spanish courses offered by La Playa Escuela de Español and the certificates of assistance and progress that we issue have the guarantee of [...]

So you´ve just started to learn Spanish? Here is how we help.

So you´ve decided to learn Spanish, and why not? However, everyone has to start somewhere so this is where we come in. We understand that learning a language is a process. It contains many different factors that will eventually all come together allowing you to use these skills in the real world. Whether you would [...]

Now you´re improving, and so is your level.

Okay, so you started learning Spanish, you loved it, so you carried on. Now that you have the basics mastered, you can move onto the B1/2 level; you now have an intermediate level of Spanish. This is a very difficult thing to do so you should be proud of yourself. At this level, you feel [...]

How learning a language helps with your native language

When you learn a language, you learn new words, new phrases, new everything. By learning a language, it changes the way your brain works but this is obviously for the better. There are many benefits to learning a language, for example, you change how you give meanings to words and phrases, as you know different [...]

Why Málaga and La Cala are the coolest places to hang out and learn Spanish

La Playa Escuela de Español is located in a lovely seaside town, La Cala del Moral, just 15 minutes from Málaga. Not only are we located in this beautiful town, we are practically on the beach. With days and days of sunshine to enjoy, it makes for the perfect location to have a language school. [...]