Expanish

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¡Hola Joanna! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to our teaching team. We hope to welcome you back soon to keep learning and exploring together. ¡Un fuerte abrazo!

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¡Hola, Dana! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you had such an amazing time on our 50+ study abroad program in Málaga. Thank you for recommending us. That means a lot to our whole team, and we'll be sure to share your kind words with our instructors. We hope to see you back in Málaga soon for another adventure. ¡Un abrazo y hasta pronto!

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Dear Giulia, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us! We’re glad to hear that you were happy with the teaching and room quality, and that you found the food quality and variety adequate. Regarding the extracurricular activities, we’d just like to clarify that the programme you participated in is a closed programme, which means that the activities and excursions are planned in advance and cannot be individually chosen by participants. That said, we completely understand your point about being so close to Málaga city centre and the opportunities this offers. We’ll definitely take this feedback into consideration when planning future editions of the programme, particularly when looking at how we can provide a little more flexibility while still maintaining the structure and supervision of the programme. Thanks again for your feedback — it’s really helpful for us as we continue improving! ¡Un abrazo!

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¡Hola, James! Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you felt welcome and included by our teachers and enjoyed the activities. We’re also glad you liked the accommodation, and we’re sorry that the food didn’t meet your expectations. We really appreciate your feedback and will take it into account as we continue improving the programme. We hope you had a wonderful time in Málaga and took home some great memories! ¡Un abrazo!

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Dear Henryk, thank you so much for sharing such an honest and heartfelt review! We’re really happy to hear that you had such a fun and memorable four weeks. That’s exactly what we hope our students take away from their experience! We’re sorry that the food didn’t live up to your expectations. We know how important food is when you’re spending several weeks away from home, so we really appreciate your honest feedback. We’ll definitely take your comments into account when looking at how we can improve the programme and the overall student experience. Most importantly, we’re delighted that you look back on your time in Málaga with joy. Thank you for being part of our camp — it was a pleasure having you with us!

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¡Hola Nyrie! Thank you so much for your comments :) We're so glad you made lots of great friends during your time with us — those connections are often what people remember most! It's wonderful to hear the accommodation and food were a hit, and that you enjoyed the variety of activities we put together. We're also really pleased that our staff came across as lovely and supportive, and that our Spanish teachers made such a positive impression — we'll be sure to pass along your kind words to the team! Thank you again for sharing your experience! We hope to see you back at Expanish again soon! ¡Un abrazo!

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Dear Alexander, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding Leonid’s recent Summer Camp experience. We are sorry to hear that the program did not meet his expectations and, of course, we take your comments very seriously. We are particularly sorry to hear that Leonid did not feel that he benefited sufficiently from the academic component of the program. We would have very much appreciated the opportunity for Leonid to share his concerns with our onsite team during the program. Our staff are always available and happy to listen to students’ concerns, answer questions, and help address any issues they may be experiencing while they are with us. In fact, the support provided by our onsite team has been rated 9.7/10 in our student feedback. While we are pleased that this has been the experience for the majority of our students, we are genuinely sorry that Leonid did not feel the same way. Had we been aware that he was feeling dissatisfied with the academic experience, we would have addressed the situation as soon as possible and done our best to support him. Regarding the use of English, we fully understand your expectations around creating an immersive Spanish-speaking environment. This is indeed one of the main objectives of our Summer Camp, and we continuously encourage students to communicate in Spanish whenever possible. At the same time, as the camp brings together students from different backgrounds and levels, we cannot completely prevent them from using English when communicating with one another, particularly during their free time. We appreciate you sharing your concerns regarding the organization, educational component, and overall value of the experience. We will take your feedback into consideration and review these points with our Summer Camp team as we continue to evaluate and improve our programs. We are sorry that Leonid’s experience did not correspond to what you had hoped for, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Saludos cordiales.

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Thank you so much for taking the time to share such thoughtful feedback about Ayla’s experience. We’re really happy to hear that she had a good time, made new friends and enjoyed her stay with us in Málaga. We really appreciate you highlighting these points. We agree that encouraging students to speak more Spanish with each other is an important part of the experience, and we’ll look at ways to reinforce this. We’re also sorry that Ayla found the vegetarian options limited on some occasions. We’ll definitely share this with our team so we can make sure there are more varied and enjoyable choices for vegetarian students. We’re also sorry about the confusion regarding the textbook. We’ll look into what happened, as the materials should have been provided as part of the programme. Thanks again for your honest feedback. It’s genuinely helpful to us, and we’ll take your comments on board as we continue working to make the experience even better for our students.

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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re really glad to hear that your son had an overall positive experience and enjoyed the programme and the people he met. We’re sorry to hear that he wasn’t happy with the food and, especially, that he felt unwell towards the end of his stay. We understand how disappointing that must have been, particularly during his last few days. We take our students’ feedback about meals seriously and will certainly share your comments with our catering team as we look for ways to improve the quality and variety of the food. Thank you again for your honest feedback and for trusting us with your son’s experience in Málaga!

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¡Hola, familia Pham! Thank you so much for sharing this — it truly warms our hearts! We know how big a step it is to send your kids all the way from the USA to Madrid on their own, so hearing that your initial worries turned into peace of mind because everything felt organized and easy means so much to us. We're so happy they've come home with so many fun stories, and especially that they built such special friendships with campers from all over the world — that international connection is really at the heart of what we hope every camper experiences at Expanish. And knowing they'd tell anyone it was "the best summer ever" is the best compliment we could ask for! Thank you for trusting us with your kids for these 4 weeks. We hope to welcome Mya, Maia, and Nam Hoang back for another unforgettable summer soon! ¡Un fuerte abrazo!

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Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! It means a lot to know that you’ve chosen to spend your summers with Expanish over the years. We’re really happy to hear that you’ve enjoyed meeting new people, making friends and creating great memories with us. We also appreciate your comment about the activities feeling a little young for you this time. As our students grow, their interests and expectations change too, so your feedback is really valuable as we continue developing the programme. Thank you for being part of the Expanish family for another summer — we hope to see you again! :) ¡Un fuerte abrazo!

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¡Hola Sofía! ¡Qué lindo leer esto! Thank you so much for such a warm review — we're thrilled to hear you had the best time with us! :) It means a lot to know our staff's kindness and generosity really came through, and that you enjoyed the activities and found the Spanish classes both helpful and fun. Hearing that everyone at camp made you feel welcome, and that the whole process felt easy from start to finish, is exactly what we hope for every student. Thank you again for sharing your experience! We'd love to have you back with us again soon! ¡Un fuerte abrazo!

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¡Hola, Marie! Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us and for your 5-star rating! We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay in Barcelona, liked our school, and, most importantly, made some great memories and new friends along the way. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and feedback with us. Your comments help us continue improving and providing the best possible experience for our students. We’re glad to hear that, overall, you enjoyed the experience and felt that it was worthwhile. We hope to see you again at Expanish in the future! ¡Un abrazo!

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¡Hola, Carissa! Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that Axel and Arthur had such a great time with us in Málaga! What you shared about their progress back at school made our day. Skipping two levels straight into Spanish 3 Honors is a huge accomplishment, and it's great to know the camp is already making the final AP year feel easier. We'll be sure to pass your kind words along to our teachers and camp staff. They put so much heart into the speaking workshops, field trips, and activities, and knowing the boys keep thanking you for letting them come means a lot to the whole team. We'd love to welcome Axel and Arthur back to Málaga anytime. ¡Un fuerte abrazo para los tres!

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¡Hola, Kate! What a lovely review — thank you! :) We're so happy this was your best summer and full of great memories! It's wonderful to hear Katrina, Axel, and Fernanda made the week so fun and special — we'll be sure to pass along your thanks to them. So glad the activities were well organized and that our staff added that extra spark to it all! Thanks so much for choosing Expanish — hope to see you again soon! ¡Un fuerte abrazo!

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¡Hola, Abigail! Thank you so much for such a thoughtful review! :) We're so glad you had a wonderful time and even wished you could stay longer — that's the best compliment! We really appreciate you sharing the note about the age gap in the group; it's great feedback for us, and we're glad you still found your people, both in and outside the program. It's also fantastic to hear our staff made things fun while being so helpful, and that the fully immersive Spanish lessons helped your skills grow so quickly — that immersion really pays off! Thanks for choosing Expanish and we hope to see you again soon! ¡Un fuerte abrazo!

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¡Hola, Jordi! Thank you so much for your comments! We're thrilled you improved your Spanish grammar, speech, and understanding while having such a great time doing it — that's the perfect combo! It sounds like the activities, excursions, and free time gave you the chance to really connect with new people, and that's what summer camp is all about. So glad you had this experience with us — hope to see you back soon! ¡Un fuerte abrazo!

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¡Hola, Sofia! What a beautiful review to read — thank you! :) We're so happy your two weeks in Barcelona turned into one of the best experiences of your life! It's wonderful that you learned so much thanks to our teachers and all the trips along the way, and even better that you made friends who shared it all with you. Hearing that your host family made you feel so at home too just makes this even more special. Thank you for already recommending us to your friends — that truly means so much to us. We hope to welcome you back to Expanish soon! ¡Un fuerte abrazo!

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¡Hola, Teodor! Thank you for sharing this with us! :) We're so glad the program let you dive into the city, culture, and language all at once — and it's wonderful to hear your host family and teacher made such a positive impact on your experience. We're happy the activities added to that too, and we hear you on wanting more people your age around — we'll keep working on bringing in a wider crowd! Thanks again for choosing Expanish — hope to see you again soon! ¡Un fuerte abrazo!