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Recommendation to Learn Spanish in Cordoba or Sevilla?

Posted by (Canada) on

In September, I would like to spend a week or two in southern Spain and enroll in a school to learn Spanish. I want to meet people, improve my lower-intermediate Spanish and see the place. I am thinking of Cordoba or Sevilla. Can anyone recommend a school? I am interested in culture, history, art, walking, enjoying the atmosphere of the place, and might also like to visit nearby towns.

Some of the things that might make a difference: I'm 50, so would like something with some people who aren't just in their 20's if possible (say, around 35-65 approximately). Granada isn't an option as I don't want to be in the mountains (I live in the mountains). (Malaga could be a possibility, too, but I'm more interested in art, history and culture than the beach.) People say Cordoba is wonderful, but is there enough to do there for a week?

Is there somewhere else in the south that anyone would recommend? Thanks so much!

Posted by
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A friend of our daughters enjoyed this school https://www.donquijote.org/learn-spanish-spain/seville/. I can not speak to the age cohort. I suspect it is younger. As for Sevilla vs. Cordoba for a week, Sevilla wins hands down. Vibrant city with much to see and do. Cordoba worth a day absolutely to see the Mezquita, a do not miss.

Posted by
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Here is the link to the schools in Sevilla certified by the Cervantes Institute:

http://eee.cervantes.es/en/listadosMapa.asp?ccaa=1&prov=41

You can link to the schools and take a look at the photos of the student body to get an idea of the age range. Most likely, the younger students will be back home in September. Idiomas Carlos V offers 50+ classes.
However, some 20 year olds can be interesting. I have taken 3 semesters of Spanish at my local university. Only one undergrad was not interested in talking to me (I'm old enough to be their grandmother). All the others in class were very nice. There were common topics to talk about.

I think you might have to accept the fact that some students will be younger than you, but don't let that be a factor in choosing your school. Focus more on the quality of teachers. You're there to learn Spanish. It doesn't matter who else in in the room. Besides, it's only for 1-2 weeks. You can survive that.

Posted by
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Alan and Michelle, your replies are so very helpful! Thank you. Thanks for the advice, Michelle, about age. It actually changed my view! I won't go forthe 50+ group now. And the schools in Sevilla look great! Thanks again.

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