About the family and accommodation...

“Antonio and Ana are very interested in making their guests feel welcomed, comfortable and wanted. They love to help you practice your Spanish as well and Ana is a great cook…..I hope to keep in contact with this family. I will remember their loving demeanour!”

“Very nice family and very helpful. Felt really comfortable there.”

About the teaching staff..

“My teacher was always willing to answer my questions….I feel that I learned a lot from her about the culture and language. I also felt I could talk to her on a personal level which made me feel comfortable.”

“I am very happy with how well planned all our trips are. It was beyond my expectations.”

And in Spanish...

“Yo aprendí más en una clase por seis semanas que diez años en mi escuela en los Estados Unidos.”

“Sonia (homestay mother) es muy amable y siempre nos habla para aprender el español mejor. Tenemos todas las comodidades y nos sentimos en casa. Mi familia de Sevilla es maravillosa.”

Q: What have you learned from your experience in Spain?

A: “Spain has taught me to share, to wait, and to be patient.” K. Dasilva

“Besides expanding my knowledge of the Spanish language, I´ve learned how to function out of my comfort zone – and love it.” E. Miller

“So far, I´ve learned a lot of Spanish, and for the first time, I can hold a conversation. Also I´ve become much more open to the world outside the U.S. “ R. Abrams

“I´ve learned so many things that I couldn´t possibly write them all down!” D. Eads

Q: What will your favourite memory be from this trip?

A: “My favourite memory from the trip will be Seville; this city has something “magical” that really got to me”. K. Dasilva

“While it´s difficult to pick out just one, I´d have to say exploring the Gaudi buildings in Barcelona. “ E. Miller

“…the last night in Madrid, when most of the group and all of the professors went out to dance at a salsa club together; I had a good time that night.”

R. Abrams

Q: When asked back home, how will you describe Spain in general, Madrid and Seville?

A: “Wonderful country offering different “cultures” and great architecture. Spain, a must-take trip!” K. Dasilva

“ Madrid is very fast paced, kind of like New York. However, it is more beautiful. There is so much to do and see in Madrid. Seville is more laid back. The temperature is similar to Florida. Seville is very small, so you can walk almost everywhere. “ R. Goldman

“I loved the convenience of Madrid, but, despite the heat, I like Seville more, for its beauty and laid-back lifestyle.”

E. Miller

Q: What is your favourite Spanish food?

A: “Tortilla de patatas”. D. Eads, R. Goldman, B. Langford
“Gazpacho” E. Miller
“Croquetas” M. Joseph
“Jamón Ibérico”  C. Alkhal

Q: What is the biggest difference, in your opinión, between your life in the U.S. and here?

A: “Unfortunately Americans don´t take “siestas”! E. Miller

“Food! I have never seen so much ham in my life”. R. Goldman

“Air Conditioning!” R. Abrams

“Public transport and walking more (Spain) vs. cars (U.S.)” D. Eads

Q: How was your homestay?

A: “Very nice family and very helpful. Felt comfortable there.”

“My homestay mother is really friendly and always helps us learn Spanish better. We are very comfortable and feel at home. My family in Seville is wonderful.”

Q: And your teachers?

A: “My teacher has been the most effective teacher I´ve ever had. She´s excited to teach, always answers your questions and gives homework that´s related t the material covered in class. I wish I could take her back to the United States with me!”

“My teacher is excellent and I´m going to miss her a lot!”
“Best Spanish teacher ever”

“Excellent teacher!”

Q: Anything else you´d like to comment on?

A: “I am very happy with how well planned all our trips are. It was beyond my expectations.” C. Alkhal

“My experience in Spain has been very fun. I have learned a lot.” A. Moody

“This experience has met any expectation I had. ¡Viva España!”

B. Langford