Reviews by former students who attended a course in San Sebastian
Quality of teaching. Consistent high energy and great balance between focus areas (e.g. listening, conversation, grammar etc) and methods (role play, games, memory quizzes etc).
All around amazing experience. Wish I could have stayed longer.
14 November 2023
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Student age: 67 years
Very helpful and well organised
Like to learn more about typical Basque and Spanish customs and traditions (food, celebrations, life, etc.), like to take short out-of-town tours to neighbouring towns or districts.
18 September 2023
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 46 years
Very well organised, very sympathetic and helpful staff, from the director to the secretariat to the teachers
13 September 2023
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 64 years
The teaching method and the openhandedness of the teachers
I plan to be a student at El Aula Azul next year
11 September 2023
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 60 years
I was there for 4 weeks and really loved my experience at Aula Azul and would definitely recommend it to others. All the teachers were fantastic and staff were super lovely. Lessons were fun and interesting and covered a range of themed topics, vocabulary, grammar and I learned a lot and got lots of speaking practise in the classes which I liked. I also recommend the private classes too as it's good to work on specific things you need more practise with and get more one on one support and speaking practice. They organised lots of activities; Sidraria in the old town, Queseria visit in the country, pinxos, language exchanges while I was there in August so it was great to meet other students and I met lots of really nice and interesting people from around the world of all ages. I wasn't sure if there would be other 30-somethings there but was presently surprised by how many were there at the same time so that was a nice surprise too. Location was amazing, very central and a couple minutes walk to the main beach. Perfect for an after class dip. They even gave me the opportunity to do an exam in the middle of my course to test my level across different areas and get feedback on the things I could improve which was very helpful.
7 September 2023
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Student age: 32 years
The teachers were very competent and enthusiastic, and taught very well.
Maybe more books in the library!
21 August 2023
Course: Intensive Course 20 - 6 weeks
Student age: 66 years
Friendly and motivated teachers.
Great service regarding accommodation, lessons and activities.
Flexibility in course scheduling.
21 August 2023
Course: Spanish and Surf - 2 weeks
Student age: 41 years
Loved the teachers and teaching, location of the school was awesome, many classmates also paired their classes with surf in the afternoon and it seemed like an awesome time! Also recommend the private classes, they’re like a conversation that evolves with your level, although they are, of course, pretty tiring for the brain.
15 August 2023
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 27 years
Friendliness, quality of teaching, social contacts
18 July 2023
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 63 years
Very friendly and competent teachers and organisation, small learning groups, good range of activities and networking opportunities with other students and locals.
20 June 2023
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 54 years
The teachers and staff were welcoming and friendly. The teachers were professional and the content appropriate. The location of the school was perfect.
16 May 2023
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 57 years
The teachers are friendly and excellent
11 April 2023
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 66 years
Good lessons! Interactive and fun.
10 April 2023
Course: Intensive 20 + Gastronomic Experience - 1 week
Student age: 45 years
Teachers were attentive, the reception was great, and the methods were diversified.
20 February 2023
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 66 years
Fabulous location. Friendly staff and teachers. Quality instruction.
4 October 2022
Course: Intensive 30 - Seniors - 3 weeks
Student age: 70 years
The welcome, the dynamism and the professionalism of the teachers.
22 August 2022
Course: Intensive Course 20 - 6 weeks
Student age: 65 years
Great atmosphere lovely teachers
16 August 2022
Course: Intensive Course 20 + Surf Activity - 1 week
Student age: 36 years
Super small group and homogeneous in age
22 June 2022
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 63 years
Everyone was very nice, the classes were interactive and fun
30 May 2022
Course: Spanish and Surf - 1 week
Student age: 22 years
The teachers respond to the students individually and the subject matter is interesting.
7 December 2021
Course: Intensive Course - 5 weeks
Student age: 23 years
Q&A - Questions and answers about San Sebastian
- Is there a metro in San Sebastián?“Yes, there is a relatively modern metro called "TOPO" in San Sebastián with 2 lines, 21 stops and a route length of 29.8 KM.”Martin Zakostelecky, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 13, 2023My son and a friend would like to obtain a DELE A2 certificate. They have no knowledge of the Spanish language yet. What does the learning path look like for them?“It is important that they build basic knowledge in general Spanish courses before they can start the DELE exam preparation. The minimum level for which a DELE exam can be taken is A2. For this level you must have followed intensive Spanish lessons for about 3 months.
A DELE exam preparation course is usually around 4 weeks. So they could do the following to get DELE A2:
- 2 months Intensive Course 20 (on its own or combined with private lessons for faster progress, conversation, surfing, etc.)
- 1 month Intensive Course 20 + DELE private lessons exam preparation.”Robin R. Pietersma, LanguageCourse.Net - May 04, 2022FAQ about courses in San Sebastian
- What is the best language school for adults in San Sebastian?El Aula Azul has received the best overall rating in San Sebastian.Which Spanish school in San Sebastian has the best location?El Aula Azul, located in Calle San Martín Nº 50, Centro has been voted as the school with the best location in San Sebastian.How did students rate San Sebastian compared to other cities?Students rated San Sebastian with 4.8 stars out of 5.What is the best airport to arrive to in San Sebastian?Best airport to arrive to in San Sebastian is San Sebastián (15.7 km from city center). Alternative airports: Biarritz Pays Basque (40.4 km), Bilbao (75.7 km). See information about all arrivals and airport information for San Sebastian.What type of business Spanish courses are offered in San Sebastian?In San Sebastian the following courses are offered specifically for business Spanish: Business Spanish Private.Can the DELE course (Intensive 20 + DELE private lessons) be combined with surfing?“Unfortunately not. The individual DELE lessons and the surf course take place at the same time (around 15:00 in the afternoon). The school can maybe recommend to you a surfing school who can give classes to you later in the day, or in the weekend.”Robin R. Pietersma, Dutch Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - May 04, 2022
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