Language Programs in Nerja, Spain

I have had a lifelong fascination with language and currently take a private Spanish class and listen to podcasts and programming in Spanish. I consider myself an intermediate speaker and I love exercising the language part of my brain. I spent two weeks at Agualivar and only wish I had had more time. The 3 hours of class instruction by Estephania and Elisabeth, meals by Carmen and the family, mealtime conversations, homework and afternoon cooking lessons and field trips with Anna filled the day with excellent Spanish and real-world conversations. We talked about many cultural and current events as well as the inherent language lessons. It is truly an immersion experience. I laughed and dreamt in Spanish. The location is idyllic, situated on the family farm with views of the Mediterranean. The house, surroundings and my bedroom and view were awesome. The food was healthy and abundant. The fellow students were hard working. I felt at home and as if I were visiting old friends. As a note, I was in school during the big Apagón April 26th. We kept calm and carried on, not missing an opportunity to be immersed. This is an experience you can’t miss if you are serious about improving your Spanish skills.

After studying Spanish from a book for many years, I was so nervous to do a language immersion. I was not very fluent in Spanish, and I was not a seasoned traveler. Well, those fears wore off immediately when I arrived at Agualivar Spanish School and was greeted by the most beautiful family - a teaching team of two sisters and their lovely mother. First of all, the home is GRAND and surrounded by working orchards with spectacular views of the Mediterranean - charming. I had a private room and full bath with air conditioning - comfortable. Meals were fresh, locally sourced, and authentic to the region - delicious. Second, the course content and cultural immersion are SUPERIOR. Stephanie and Elizabeth are talented, fun, interesting, and engaging instructors. They utilize a wide variety of teaching strategies that chase away boredom and help students make dramatic progress in a short amount of time. In addition to morning lessons, daily afternoon excursions are well-planned, informative, and enhancing to the overall learning experience. By the end of my stay, I was finally fluent enough to travel 2 more weeks in Spain speaking only Spanish in taxis, hotels, stores, museums, and restaurants. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Agualivar Spanish School to anyone who wants to gain confidence and fluency in an amazing, private setting.