Intensive Course

El Rincón del Tándem

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Course description

For those students who are looking to immerse themselves deeper into the Spanish language, El Rincón del Tándem offers an Intensive Spanish course of 20 hours per week. This includes of 3 hours of general Spanish and 1 hour of Spanish culture. In this course, both your linguistic and cultural skills will be developed. Thus, obtaining a more immersive experience.

Enjoy our music, cinema, art and Spanish history!

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 55 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Afternoon session
03:30 PM - 07:30 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test before your arrival in Valencia to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 6 students
Maximum 10 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older
Average 30 years old
(24 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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Reviews

94% recommend

based on 16 reviews
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"Friendly but chaotic course"

Fred de Smit, student from Netherlands

I’m not satisfied about the course. I am not saying this because I was disappointed in my own shortcoming. But to the next reasons:

The first day I came to the school, the secretary told me that the teachers are ill (both teachers?).

The next day, the course started with two teachers each for two hours. First one was very patient and speak slowly Spanish and was helpful to translate with a little English. The next teacher was a little bit nervous and start with speaking very rapidly Spanish.

If there was coordination between the two teachers, it was not noticeable, they jumped randomly through the textbook. Therefore, it was very difficult to study at home. The third week, the first teacher was replaced with another teacher, this one taught very different and not from the textbook, study at home was not possible.

The second teacher now taught thoroughly and taught us a lot. And we finished the first textbook, I ask do we have to buy the second book? No, that was not necessary. The fourth week, the 2nd teacher was gone. Only the third teacher stays for four hours, we had to buy the second textbook. On Wednesday we had the book and the teacher starts on page ninety.

I had teaching for 40 years and I know a lot about teaching and I know this was not a good course. You will give an intensive course, then you have organized it very strict, so the pupils can study at home, and when new pupils streaming in, in middle of the course, they can look back in in the textbook.

I hope that my letter, you can stimulate to organize a good course for future students, your ideas are really nice.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
2 May 2022 - 27 May 2022
Would you recommend this school?
No
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"The school was part of my wonderful stay in Valencia."

Erica Adams, student from USA

The best parts about my 3-week experience were my instructor and my classmates. People came from different backgrounds and learning with them made for an interesting experience. And my teacher Laura was fantastic. She was able to easily excel assess where each student was and challenge them daily with interesting and fun exercises along with exercises from the textbook

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
7 Mar 2022 - 25 Mar 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"The cours was interesting and the time passed quickly."

Maximilian Baeck, student from Austria

As I said, the 20 hours, every day 4 hours were exciting and varied.

Our classroom was big enough for 7 persons. Even 10 to 12 persons would have room enough.

The teacher was nice and great in handling the laptop, which was the main medium in the lessons.

I liked talking units every day for training conversations. Every second day three was a new grammar theme and the teacher was able to explain all our problems with the Spanish grammar effectively.

There were some worksheets and I would have liked more working
sheets with the correct solutions in a written form afterwards on
the blackboard.

Writing a short text on our own once a week would have been a good idea.

The teacher and the office staff were very friendly and very helpful.
Best regards
Maximilian
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Date of study
4 Oct 2021 - 8 Oct 2021
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"A good way to discover new culture"

vincent rene-worms, student from France

My experience there was unforgettable ! I highly recommend El Rincon Del Tandem to every student who is willing to learn Spanish. The teachers are really experimented and they love to share the difference of cultures of students in their class. We learn a lot in 3 weeks. Overall, the administration is highly skilled and proposes a lot of activities to students. I personally loved the times "Charla en español", which aim is to gather students in order them to exercise Spanish, and which take place each week.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
5 Jul 2021 - 23 Jul 2021
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"FANTASTIC"

Nicolas Bazzucchi

I loved the school because I found a really good environment which makes me feel like at home. The classes were composed by few students so the teachers could work more personalized with every students and the school makes also a lot of extra activities

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Duration of study
21 weeks
Date of study
1 Mar 2021 - 31 Jul 2021
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"Friendly, informal whilst challenging. A lot of conversation - we made a lot of progress in fours weeks! Planning our return next year.."

David Westmore, student from UK

Excellent teaching and a friendly and welcoming environment. Perfect location for us - great area to be in (bars, restaurants, market etc). Facilities and social activities were all good. We met other students from different countries which made for a rich experience.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
8 Oct 2018 - 2 Nov 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Wonderful"

Mélodie Simard, student from France

I really enjoyed the classes at this school. Firstly the teachers are very friendly and make the students very comfortable. The courses are adapted to different levels. Then a lot of activities are put in place which allows to practice better.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
9 Jul 2018 - 20 Jul 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Great school with great people and teachers"

Hana Perinova, student from Czech Republic

I had very good experience with this school. The teacher was excellent and I have learnt so much in just two weeks, I wish I could stay longer.

The other students were also very nice. The only thing I would improve is that there are quite a lot students in one class, you should open more classes :)

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
2 Jul 2018 - 13 Jul 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Brilliant!!"

SUIN KIM

Learning español in el TÁNDEM was a great opportunity.
Teachers were very kind and taught very well.
The class was interesting and good because I could talk a lot.
It was good to meet students of various nationalities.

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Duration of study
17 weeks
Date of study
1 Aug 2017 - 29 Nov 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"Feels like a family"

Mattia Spagnuolo

I think that the most important thing in any kind of school is the relationship teacher-student, and at the Escuela El Tandem I felt like a friend was teaching me Spanish! I'm still in touch with the people who work there! I loved it.

Victor and Francesca always smile and do their best for the students. It like being in a big group of friends doing stuff together, not just learning Spanish the "boring-standard-way".
Moreover, the school facility is neat and clean.

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
21 Aug 2017 - 14 Sep 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"A great language course in a stimulating and friendly environment"

federico rucco

I've been to Escuela El Tandem for a month during spring 2017. I choose the intensive course because as i didn't speak any spanish i wanted to learn as much as i could in less time possible..and i had great time doing it!! first of all the school is really well located in the middle of russafa neighborhood, just behind the market. this means there are a lot of nice bars, shop and little restaurant all around. it's also very close to one of main street of valencia and to public transport. The school itself is nice and fully renewed, with every classroom bright and spacious. What i like the most has been the teachers, though. Viktor and the all team are really easy-going guys, prepared and capable not only to teach the grammar and the rules of the spanish language, but also to dip you into spanish mood and mentality. Class are divided into levels, so you share lessons with person at your same level of ability.The lessons are dynamic, alternating grammar with short games or more involving activities. People are really encouraged to communicate in spanish among them, especially in free time between lessons (maybe during almuerzo, in front of a cafè con leche y tostada - the best in town, by the way, it's just down the school

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Duration of study
4 weeks
Date of study
5 Apr 2017 - 5 May 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"I had super fun time with El Tandem!"

Erin Chung

El Tandem is super friendly to all students and help their students a lot!
It was more like being friends, this is actually I prefer to small size school when I choose language school.
Teachers are professionals and friendly, not too many students in one class and have many activities organized by school itself!
My Spanish has been increased a lot with El Tandem, and met various friends there.
Strongly recommended!

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Duration of study
49 weeks
Date of study
28 Nov 2016 - 10 Nov 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"The best way to learn and practice at the same time!"

Elisa Seno

This school is perfect from both points of view: the theoretical and the practical way to learn a language. There are different classes for different levels, and the activities and rides around the city let you practice what you study in class. I think I learnt more Spanish by hanging around the city with Victor and Francesca than just studying from any book. I'll always remember this wonderful stay in Valencia.

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Date of study
16 Jul 2017 - 22 Jul 2017
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Yes

"GREAT !"

Chiara Cavazzoni

Loved the school! Classes and teachers are great. My Spanish has improved a lot, and I'm now able to keep a conversation, asking for directions, understanding people... I even went to a Movie Theater and watched a movie in Spanish without subtitles! The School is located right in the center of the city, easily accessible by bus, car or walking. Frequently they organize events or/ and lovely excursions nearby. That way I had the opportunity to visit the city and knowing about restaurants, coffee shops, bars and meeting other people. I enjoyed the time I spent at the Escuela El Tandem. That's why I highly recommend this experience.

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Duration of study
26 weeks
Date of study
5 Jun 2017 - 8 Dec 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"A fantastic group lesson with smart, dedicated teachers who are flexible and care about the students!"

Sierra Collier

The classes are always useful, even when the subject matter ranges from weekend plans to Spanish movies to the history of fiestas. The teachers are great at giving everyone a turn and equal time to speak and practice. The classrooms are light, bright and comfortable. Communication is quick and easy and the fees are reasonable. I especially like the effort the instructors go to to organize extracurricular events and celebrate birthdays or students' last days. El Tandém has a warm, friendly atmosphere with fantastic staff!

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10 weeks
Date of study
11 Sep 2017 - 24 Nov 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"Amazing"

Simone Leone

I appreciated quite all, Francesca y Victor were amazing and Victor also an amazing professor. I loved the activities proposed by the school and its location was perfect, near the city centre and in the most popular "barrio".

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
2 Jul 2017 - 29 Jul 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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Housing

El Rincón del Tándem offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

£ 199
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, wireless internet, free internet, air conditioning, and 24/7 supervision
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 199

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

£ 230
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Valencia
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, carpet, air conditioning, heating, 24/7 supervision, and other
Distance to school: 5 - 15 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 230
El Rincón del Tándem Spanish School offers you this excellent option to learn Spanish in depth, and so that you can immerse yourself in Spanish culture to the fullest. Our team has carefully selected their host families, so you can check that the families chosen are great, you can speak Spanish at all times and try authentic homemade food. All our families are special and very welcoming.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Valencia based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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