Spanish Facts
Spanish people refer to their language as Espanol ('espaņol') when contrasting it with languages of other countries, but call it Castilian ('castellano') if comparing it with other languages and dialects of Spain
Spanish syntax is generally Subject-Verb-Object, and usually places adjectives after nouns
Spanish is one of relatively few phonetic languages: in the official dialect, Spanish sounds exactly as it looks when you read it off the page
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Spanish Courses in Wakefield
Our Spanish speakers, fully qualified to teach their native tongue, can train you and, if need be, the rest of your group at a time that is suitable to you, at your home or place of work. Sessions can take place on the day of your choosing - even weekends - and at the time you want: whether it be morning, afternoon or evening. If circumstances arise where your home or office is not convenient, the classes can be held at your trainer's office. Resources for the course are provided for you.
Book now / EnquirySpanish 1 to 1 Business
These courses in Spanish are meant for those that feel that learning Spanish would make a change in their work. For starters, it is expedient to learn how to say hello/goodbye, as well as basic business protocol; once the basics have been mastered, reading and writing come to the fore. Students who have greatly benefitted have been involved in import/export, international negotiations and acquisitions, jobseekers in multinational companies where another language is required, and those working in the international academia and government circuits. Even on our most fundamental beginner's course, students can anticipate ending the course with basic telephone Spanish and e-mail Spanish skills for communicating, as well as survival Spanish if a short visit to the country is needed.
Book now / EnquirySpanish 1 to 1 General
These Spanish lessons fit a broader spectrum, and can be useful for those who need different things from the language. Most beginner students will have a handle of survival Spanish by the end of their course, which will provide them without enough Spanish to communicate at least at a basic level during short trips to the country, but those who require more would benefit greatly from these sessions. Typical students have been those eager to travel all over the world, those buying overseas property, those with foreign spouses, aficionados of Spanish culture and those who just wish to pass a particular Spanish exam.
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If there are 2 or more of you with the same level of Spanish, the same targets within the language, and be able to study at the same time and location, then you'll be happy to know that these Spanish courses can also be made available for Two-to-One Spanish Courses or Small Group In-Company Spanish Courses. Listen & Learn do not generally recommend classes of more than 6-8 people, although Taster courses in Spanish can run with up to 12 people. Bookings must be made for all participants at the same time.
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Wakefield
A city in West Yorkshire, Wakefield has a population of around 80,000. As a centre for cloth dealing during the medieval period, the city matured as a stalwart of glass production. Nowadays it is distinctive for its prisons, the National Coal Mining Museum for England, and its relatively large proportion of council housing. It's not all doom and gloom, though - the city plays host to many pub crawls due to large amounts of pubs in certain areas of the city; as well as an annual Rhubarb Festival!
Spanish Testimonials
"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."
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