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Here are some comments from students who took our courses in previous years:
“I found the teaching of exceptionally high standard.”
“The teaching staff are first class and they were happy to mix with the students outside class time and eat with us, which didn't happen in other summer schools I've attended.”
“All sessions focussed and engaging, and good fun.”
“The teaching staff were very experienced and were able to meet the needs of the students. It was a very supportive and enabling experience.”
“This was a highly enjoyable experience and was interesting both educationally and culturally.”
“A wonderful experience; it was exactly what I needed. I am full of admiration for the way in which your organised and conducted the course. Well done!”
“I thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience. I thought it was extremely well organised and was very impressed with the conscientiousness and care shown by all the Spanish Intensives staff. The learning opportunity was ideal and first class.”
“I felt that the pastoral care of the students was very caring and prompt to resolve any personal problems that arose in a sympathetic and friendly way.”
“Incredibly useful.”
“Very enjoyable experience. It taught me so much, especially about pronunciation and confidence to speak Spanish. […] I enjoyed every moment.”
“Excellent organization. Cannot fault a thing!”
“The course was very enjoyable and well run. It was good to have different teachers both for style and listening practice. It seemed very full and busy, which was a good thing and the time flew by - it would have been great to carry on for another week! […] Thanks for your time and effort!”
“Overall a great experience - good opportunities to revise all material of course. Excellent tutors and great students. Made it fun as well as educational.”
“Excellent. I don't see how it could have been bettered. Really glad I came. Worth every penny!”
“It increased my confidence in speaking Spanish by 100% Thank you.”
“An excellent, well planned week. Well worth it.”
“The course is excellent and the teaching is of the highest standard.” (feedback from a student who works as an Ofsted inspector).
Feedback for the beginners' course
“I was extremely happy with the course. I feel much more confident now in spoken Spanish, which was my main aim for doing the course. I thought the teaching was excellent. The tutors were very well prepared and they provided superb revision of Portales.”
“The whole course has been extremely beneficial and enjoyable. I feel much more confident about using Spanish in everyday situations. The tutors were all very helpful and patient. The one-to-one was invaluable and the course was well balanced and well thought out.”
“A must for any student wanting to consolidate their learning of Portales. Thoroughly enjoyable and educationally enriching. The staff were exceptional. Exceeded my expectations.”
Feedback for the Level 1 course
“I cannot really fault the course. It has been well run. The course contents mirror L140 en Rumbo fantastically, all tutors are keen, approachable, and good at teaching, and the overall environment you created was positive. The Colegio Mayor is really convenient and the bar and swimming pool is really appreciated.”
“The course has helped me to consolidate my learning and gave me confidence to use my Spanish. Very well put together and the tutors were excellent.”
“Very interesting, enjoyable, and a huge boost to my studies. Excellent and very friendly staff.”
“I had a fantastic time. Expectations were fully met with tutors helping you to move at the pace you were capable of, pushing where necessary but fully supportive. Very safe learning environment.”
“Excellent. Would thoroughly recommend it. A good mixture between learning, cultural activities, and enjoyment.”
“I was terrified to speak when I arrived but within a few days I talked to people in the town to ask directions, spoke to the staff, participated in talks in class! Things I thought I'd never do.”
“The objectives were clearly set out and the teaching was really excellent. My Spanish improved enormously.”
“Excellent all round. It has given me a lot of confidence to tackle ECAs and go on to level 2 OU course next year.”
Feedback for the Level 3 course
“It is an excellent course which I will recommend to others.”
“Without any doubt a first rate course!”
“Very good atmosphere. The small group and small classes made it very relaxed and friendly. Swimming pool excellent, and all the staff very helpful.”
“I have found the course to have been a wonderful experience. I have been introduced to a very interesting area of Spain and have gained the confidence that I lacked in spoken language. Thank you for sharing your knowledge of Spanish culture.”
“The course was excellently organised.”
Feedback for the Level 4 course
“I enjoyed the experience throughly. Although it was hard work at times, the tutors and the material made a wonderful job of providing an interesting and rewarding course.”
“The whole week has been a great pleasure.”
“The tutors are first rate language teachers.”
“How are you going to top it next year?”
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