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Spanish courses in Madrid
Madrid, Spain's capital, is a cosmopolitan city. Its position as a centre for economics, finance, administration and services combines the most modern infrastructure with an important cultural and artistic heritage, the legacy of centuries of fascinating history.
About Madrid
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Madrid is strategically located at the geographical centre of the Iberian peninsular, 646 metres above sea level. Its old town is exemplary among major European cities, and blends harmoniously with the most modern and convenient of urban infrastructure. Madrid offers a broad range of accommodation and services along with the most advanced audiovisual and communication technology. All this, combined with the momentum of a society that is dynamic and open, and at the same time warm and welcoming, has turned this metropolis into one of the western world's great capitals.
Near to the Plaza Mayor is the so-called "aristocratic centre" of Madrid, home to the stunning Royal Palace, a 17th century monument that combines Baroque and Classical styles. Next to the palace you can find the Plaza de Oriente (square), the Opera House and the modern Almudena Cathedral, consecrated in 1993 by Pope John Paul II. This ensemble of monuments is completed by the Puerta del Sol, a square flanked by select shops, and the "Paseo del Arte", so called for its unique museums, palaces and gardens, not forgetting the unmistakable Bank of Spain building, the Palacio de las Telecomunicaciones (currently home to the Spanish Post Office) and the Cibeles and Neptuno fountains.
If there is one thing, however, that characterizes Madrid, it is the deep, contagious passion for life reflected in its friendly, welcoming people. Madrid boasts concerts, exhibitions, ballets, select theatre productions, and the latest cinematographic releases. You can sample a wide variety of the finest Spanish and international cuisine or be enchanted by its bars and taverns. These are just some of Madrid's leisure alternatives, alongside tempting shopping in the most traditional establishments and world-famous outlets stocking the finest international brands.
Madrid's happening nightlife is another major attraction. Its pubs, bars, discos and flamenco clubs have a tremendous atmosphere, while by day there are traditional verbenas (open-air dances), popular festivals or the San Isidro bullfighting festival - rated as the world's most important.
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Plaza Mayor
The Cibeles
The Royal Palace
La Puerta de Alcalá
Prado Museum
Parque del Retiro
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Reasons to learn Spanish in Madrid
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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.
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The Spanish School in Madrid
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Our Spanish school in Madrid 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.
Relax in the lounge
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After a class
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Our school is composed by thirty-eight bright and airy classrooms that occupy 1300 square meters of the school building. Our computer room offers you free internet access at any of our 20 computer stations; but, if you have your own laptop; you can simply log onto the free Wi-fi network of the school. There are also centralized heating and air conditioning throughout the
building.
Read more about the school
 Spanish courses offered in Madrid:
» Intensive (20 classes + 5 cultural classes per week)
» Intensive Business (30)
» Spanish Talk (10 group lessons and 5 one to one )
» Super Intensive (30 classes + 5 cultural classes per week)
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