Spanish Facts
With a population of around 106 million people, Mexico is the most populated Spanish-speaking country in the world
Spanish is a relatively inflected language, featuring 2 genders and around 50 conjugated forms per verb, but limited noun and pronoun declension
Spanish compares very well with Italian: both languages have a similar sound and do not differ very much in terms of grammar, vocabulary and morphology
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Our native speaker qualified Spanish language teachers can train you and your colleagues at your office or home at a time to suit you. Classes can be any day of the week (even weekends) in the morning, afternoon or evening. In certain circumstances, if your home or office is not suitable, you can take your classes at the trainer's office. Course books are provided.
Book now / EnquiryThese Spanish courses are intended for people who really need to learn Spanish to help make that difference in their work. For beginners, it will be useful to learn greetings and basic business etiquette, at higher levels reading and then writing become more important. Typical students include those involved in import/export, international negotiations and acquisitions, jobseekers in multinational companies where an additional language is required, and those working with international colleagues, academia and government. Even on our most basic course for Beginners, students should expect to end the course with basic Telephone Spanish and e-mail Spanish skills for communications as well as Survival Spanish required for short visits to a country.
Book now / EnquiryThese Spanish courses are more general in nature and are targeted at students with a whole range of different needs. While all beginners level students can expect to cover Survival Spanish - required for short visits to a country where English may not be spoken and/or the intention is to make good contacts with the local population, students then generally progress in different directions depending on their needs. Typical students include those buying property overseas, spouses of overseas nationals, people about to set off on that long-awaited world trip, Spanish culture enthusiasts and those who are keen to pass a particular Spanish examination.
Book now / EnquiryThe Spanish courses are also available for 2 or more people studying together (Two-to-One Spanish Course or Small Group In-Company Spanish Course). All participants must have the same level, the same business or general language needs and be able to study at the same time in the same location. The booking must be made for all participants at the same time. Listen & Learn do not recommend group classes of more than 6-8 people although In-Company Taster Spanish Courses can be run with up to 12 people.
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Sheffield
Sheffield is a major city in the north of England, with a population of over 520,000. Sheffield became internationally famed in the 19th century for its steel production, and a major industrial centre during the Industrial Revolution. After the collapse of the coal industry, Sheffield has reinvented itself as a sporting and technology city, as well as a major retail centre. Home to the world's first ever football club, Sheffield F.C., as well as hosting the World Snooker Championships and the English Squash Open, Sheffield's sporting ties reverberate around the city. It has also been the home of many well-known bands and musicians.
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"I have been very happy to learn Spanish with Paloma. She makes the lessons interesting and relevant to my needs. A mixture of teaching/learning styles keeps the lessons varied, and is happy to vary the pace as required. She is always well prepared and punctual for the classes, and also flexible for my changing schedule."