Language school Escuela Montalbán

I spent 2 weeks learning Spanish intensively at Escuela Montalban with a mixture of group and private lessons. By the end of this time my Spanish had improved a lot thanks to the efforts of the great teachers and the resources they shared. The school also organised for me to stay with a local woman who was so kind and caring, and who really made me feel at home. I could practise what I learned in my classes with her which was a huge help. I can really recommend this school and hope to go back some day!

I spent a wonderful week here just before Christmas. All of the staff are so friendly and welcoming and the teaching really is first-class. Funny I know, but I am addicted to language school holidays so I am in a good position to make a comparison - Escuela Montalban is really great. I learnt so much during the week. Thank you!

I spent a week at Escuela Montalban. I started with practically no Spanish at all... And ended up with a much expanded knowledge of Spanish... it's amazing how much they teach in a week...

The teachers, and everyone at the school are wonderful people, they really know how to make you learn.

There's extra activities outside of the school, trips and excursions. And you can pre-book activities such as tango and cookery lessons when you book your course.

I had tango lessons. Which were fabulous.

I stayed the week in a local family home, which was welcoming and fun.

And Granada is a beautiful chilled city.

My first time learning a language overseas and I would come back here again.

Every teacher is different and complement each other, and everyone share his/her soul with students. For me this place means more than language school, part of my heart is always there. Gracias a Montalban!

The language school Escuela Montalbán in the center of Granada is a cosy and matey place. It is situated in a small building on two levels with three small class rooms each. You get to know all the staff very quickly as there are about 15 people working here and some of them are – good for them – on holiday as it is high summer time at the moment.

The first and third week I took part in regular courses with only three students plus, of course, the teacher. We had two classes per day starting with a grammar class followed by a conversation class. The school’s administation goes to great length in organizing the courses concerning the students‘ language levels. They really strive to form courses consisting of people with a similar level of Spanish in order to make the classes effective and useful. I also took private lessons during one week which I can recommend because it is super-intensive and very effective when the teacher concentrates fully on you.

As far as I am concerned, I do not only study at this school but I also do an internship under supervision of Margret Fortman who is the school’s marketing and public relations manager. Therefore I review or write texts for the school’s website. I have to admit that these texts are in English or German (I am from Berlin) as my Spanish is by far not yet good enough for professional purposes.

When I arrived I was classified level A2 in Spanish, certainly an accurate classification in theory but in daily life I felt like level zero basically. That has significantly changed in only three weeks thanks to the lessons I took and thanks to the teachers that gave them. All teachers are professional, highly motivated, kind and funny at times, too.

As I enjoy biking a lot, I bought a bike second hand and so I am exploring the city and the countryside in my spare time. The landscape has flat terrain when you go along the river Genil that flows through the city into the plains and there are of course hills and the Sierra Nevada. A mountain range that goes up to about 3000 m (9000 ft). And for all of you who like biking, too or who are into a little challenge: To the second highest peak leads a path suitable for bikes with an average gradiant of only 5 percent.

The learning gradiant is for sure higher at Escuela Montalbán.

I was 3 months at Escuela Montalbán in Granada doing an Intensive Spanish course, which included 2 classes of grammar and 2 conversation classes per day. I started from the very beginning and improved my Spanish very quickly thanks to a professionalism of the teachers and very well selected groups. In fact, I was able to communicate with other students with the same level of Spanish, which helped us learn Spanish more efficiently with a help of a teacher and have fun as well.

The staff of the Spanish school was extremely friendly and helpful, especially Paco. In the first day they helped me with my accommodation, informed me about different possibilities and important places in the city, and helped me get my debit card in a bank, which was incredibly important as well.

The accommodation was provided by the school. In the apartment I lived with 4 Spanish persons, who helped me boost my Spanish and experience Spanish culture and traditions. They were very friendly, kind and open-minded.

On the one hand, teachers were very professional and provided well-structured content. On another hand, they were very funny making a lot of jokes. Thus, they delivered a great combination of serious and funny content, which helped us feel comfortable and learn Spanish in a great atmosphere.

Another important part of learning Spanish language and culture took place outside of our classes. The school organized different social and cultural activities in the evenings and on weekends. In the first week we went to the Arabic bath, which helped me relieve stress from the first days of my adaptation to a new country. Moreover, I discovered an incredible art-form, which was born in Granada and called Flamenco. The flamenco show included very emotional and expressional music and dance. I fell in love with it and would love to experience it again. Another incredible activity was a tapa tour with the teacher Marisa, when almost all the students went out together to explore the tapas culture in different local bars. There is a tradition in Granada to give tapas for free when you order a drink.

I would definitely recommend this school to everybody, who wants to learn Spanish and discover a great culture of the beautiful Granada and Spain in general.

I went to this school forabout 3 months, and I can definitely recommend it to anyone that wants to learn Spanish but at the same time have an amazing experience!! The teachers here, are just amazing. They always find ways to keep classes interesting as well as make sure that you book progress as fast a possible. Besides the school, Granada is also just a beautiful city to spend some time in. Whether you like culture or you are more of a nightlife kind of person. Granada has it all. AND have i mentioned yet that with every drink you order here you get your meal for free !!

I had the best time during my stay in Escuela Montalban! :)

Spanish lessons were always really interesting, we had some grammar exercises every day but what I liked most was that there was a strong emphasis on the speaking part. I really liked all of the teachers that I had classes with! They used all kinds of different activities to keep us active with a lot of games for speaking Spanish which was really great because it gets you so engaged in the game that you don't realize when you speak Spanish! Hahaha :) Also, all of the classes were in Spanish, which might sound scary for some people but actually, it's the best way of learning so don't be afraid! Teachers know how to explain everything with a little bit of acting if needed ;)

If you want not only to learn Spanish but also have a nice time after classes, Escuela Montalban is a perfect choice. Every week they organize a lot of cultural activities, you can go to the cinema, see a flamenco show, go to the beach.

I would highly recommend going for a tapas tour with Marisa which usually happens every Monday evening! She is one of the teachers and she knows all the best places in Granada to go for tapas and delicious tinto de verano! :) It is a great way of getting to know other students just at the beginning of your stay and practicing Spanish! And usually, most of the students participate in this activity - it's completely free! You just pay for the drinks you order - which is around 2 euros per drink (+ free tapa)!

Well and Granada! Another great thing about Escuela Montalban is that it's located in Granada, one of the most charming cities in Spain! Really, I was in a few places in Spain but Granada made such a strong impression on me. Beautiful streets, Albaicin, Sacromonte, Alhambra - oh so many beautiful places! Also, Granada is not so big, so you can just walk almost everywhere and don't be afraid to be lost! :) Oh - just don't forget to book a ticket for Alhambra in advance - because they tend to sell out pretty quickly!