I want to recommend studying Spanish at Carpe Diem ( www.carpemadrid.com ), the school that I´ve attended since getting to Madrid February 10. When thinking about different institutes to go to, there were many factors to consider. 1)the price, because I need to save money for an apartment, 2)accomodations when I arrive, 3)getting to my flat from the airport, 4)how many hours of study..etc.

They offer all levels, and the teachers are clear and really good at explaining things.

They only offer 2 1 1/2 hour classes a day that you can choose between starting at 9:30 finishing at 1pm or starting at 1:30. One of the classes is grammar and the other is conversation. You can take only one class if you want (which is what I did after the first week). I like this because you have the rest of the day to do what you want (i.e go to the Plaza´s to do homework or whatever)and you don´t spend all day at school.

They were very helpful with getting me situated, so if anyone wants to ask me any questions, feel free to email me.. lvanornam@yahoo.com

Lesley

[ 02-27-2002: Message edited by: MadridMan ]

Hi again, Lesley! I see from your profile that you're an English teacher! And you're in Madrid studying Spanish, eh? Good for you!! Good luck, have fun, and learn a lot! Maybe one day you'll become a Spanish teacher!

Saludos, MadridMan

[ 02-27-2002: Message edited by: MadridMan ]

Hello again,
Actually, I have a degree in Spanish, but after graduating I moved to South Korea to teach English (very helpful for my degree ), but it gave me an opportunity to travel here to Spain where I´ve wanted to come to for quite some time. I´ve finally made it, and have realized how much Spanish I´ve forgotten and how much that I do remember!! Oh, it´s fun though, it´s it?
Teaching Spanish has crossed my mind, but for now....it´s English grammar 101.
Lesley