Spanish Language and Culture Courses in Spain

Academia Contacto, Madrid:
Academia Contacto is a high quality Spanish language school with our main location in Madrid, but we are also present in the centre of some of Spain's other wonderful cities including Barcelona, Seville, Valencia, Granada or Alicante. Academia Contacto offers you the best of Spanish language and culture in a friendly and familiar atmosphere and with reasonable prices. We offer top quality Spanish courses for reasonable prices. We offer a wide range of courses, with flexible start dates and flexible duration, as well as a cultural and social programme and selected accommodation, if required. At Academia Contacto, the quality of our services is a priority for us; therefore we put all our means at your disposal to turn your experience into a success. Satisfaction is guaranteed.

Our philosophy rests on values found in human relationships, on "intercambio" (an exchange of more than simple linguistic skills) and on top quality teaching where the student is at the centre of our preoccupations, receiving personalized attention in a friendly, warm and famliar atmosphere.

Spanish Language Courses (For all levels from beginner to advanced):
- Standard Spanish language courses
- Intensive Spanish language courses
- Individual Spanish language lessons
- Intensive Spanish language courses in preparation for the Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera (DELE) exam
- Combined city Spanish language courses

● We have schools in Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Valencia,
Granada and Alicante, situated in the historic heart of
the city.
● Our courses start almost every Monday of the year;
their duration is flexible and the group size is from 4 to 6 students.
● The classes are given by qualified, motivated and enthusiastic
teachers.
● Our students come from Europe (75%), America and
Australia (15%), Asia y Africa (10%). Their ages range
from 18-30 (70%), 30-40 (20%), to more than 40 (10%).
● Our classrooms are modern and well-equipped. Our terraces
and libraries with free internet are the favourite
meeting places.
● Even after the classes are over, the schools are still full of life
as we organize cultural and leisure activities. .
With us you are sure to feel at home!

Our committed team consists of qualified native speakers who have considerable experience in working with foreign students. They know how to pass on their motivation and their enthusiasm to their pupils, which enables the latter to immerse themselves in the Spanish language and culture in a cordial and creative atmosphere.

Accommodation:
A relaxed atmosphere in which one feels at home contributes to the success of a language and culture holiday. Through our variety of accommodation possibilities, we hope to fulfil your individual requirements and wishes. You can choose between:

Homestay / Host Family:
Living in one of our carefully selected host families is the best opportunity to experience the Spanish way of life.You will improve your knowledge of Spanish while making new friends!

Shared Flat:
Several language students share a completely furnished flat in the vicinity of the school. You have the choice between single and double rooms. The kitchen, bathroom and living room are for common use.

Apartment:
If you prefer your independence, we recommend accommodation in a centrally located individual apartment. These fully equipped small flats offer a high degree of comfort and convenience.

Hotel / Pension:
Accommodation in a hotel or pension is the best option for a shorter stay in Madrid as well as for groups. On request we will book single or double rooms in hotels or pensions of different categories in the centre.

In the city:
* Guided walk in the heart of the city
* Thematic city walks
* Convents and palaces
* Visits to exhibitions and museums
* Theatre, concert, dance events
* Spain\'s nightlife with its bars and cafés
* Visits to local companies
* Public holiday programme on days without
lessons,e.g. to see Easter processions or city festivals

In the school:
* Musical programme
* Spanish film programme
* Art exhibitions by local artists
* Wine-tasting
* Cooking workshop
* Talks and readings on social, political or historical topics on Latinoamérica.
* Literature workshop: discussing works of
Spanishand Latin American writers

Excursions:
* Half-day excursions to castles and royal palaces
* Whole day excursions (Sat. or Sun.)
* Weekend excursions
* Guided walks in the mountains

Since its early days, people have come from all regions of Spain to settle in Madrid, thereby enriching the city with their own cultural traditions. However, it was especially in the 20th century that the Spanish capital attracted people from all over the world, converting itself into an international metropolis where no one feels a stranger. Artists, writers and fashion designers have taken up residence in Madrid after finding here the inspiration necessary to their creative work.

The wide variety of cultural venues - from concert halls and opera houses to theatres and museums of world esteem - as well as the architectural splendour of past centuries ensure that tourists from all over the world keep returning to Madrid not only to explore new places but also to revisit their favourite haunts. Its large, well-kept parks, in which the Madrid inhabitant takes a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, and its sunny squares with Mediterranean charm are welcome places to stroll and relax body and soul.
Madrid is world-famous for its old cafés, cosy tapas bars and restaurants brimming over with life day and night. Visit the small, traditional shops which have preserved the atmosphere of bygone days with their nostalgic interiors!
A visit to Madrid is a must for any traveller who wishes to meet authentic Spanish culture and experience the zest for life of the Spanish people.

Madrid... exactly the right city in which to learn Spanish.