Reviews of Hablandis, Malaga, Spain
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Average Rating
4.7
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Hablandis, Malaga, Spain
Hablandis, Malaga, Spain
Based on 38 reviews of former students of Hablandis
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Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (8 ratings)
Students 18-30 years (3 ratings)
Students 31-49 years (6 ratings)
Students 50+ years (20 ratings)
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Individual Reviews
Hablandis
21. Oct. 2024
Jenny (74 years) 
Course: Intensive Course - 5 weeks
Course: Intensive Course - 5 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The quality of the teachers."
Negative aspects
"The composition of the class which changed all the time."
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"Good."
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22. Apr. 2024
Reinhard (56 years) 
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Course: Intensive Course - 1 weekOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Care, nice rooms and courtyard"
Negative aspects
"Sanitary facilities, no pool as stated on various folders."
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Accommodation
"Sandra was super nice and accommodating but this room is really very small for 2 people. Own bathroom would also have been nice."
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22. Apr. 2024
Birgit (56 years) Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Course: Intensive Course - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Location right on the beach, support, teaching"
Negative aspects
"Room allocation was bad, plumbing in the room. Outdoors, NO pool like in the folder"
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Quality of teaching / language progress
"Cristina was great as a teacher"
Accommodation
"Sandra Muinos war sehr bemüht, hat sehr gut gekocht, Zimmer 1Bett und Matratze, kein Kasten, kein Platz für Gepäck , 8 qum sind für 2 Personen zu klein...."
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16. Apr. 2024
Elke (64 years) Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Course: Intensive Course - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The teacher taught me the basics of Spanish very quickly, so that I now have a good foundation."
Negative aspects
"I was told quite late on that I would be getting private lessons."
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"Very modern and clean, Granada had more charm."
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"Very good"
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3. Apr. 2024
Lisbeth (62 years) Denmark Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"We changed teachers in the middle of the day. Their methods were different but in a good way and there was a nice thread in topic and level."
Negative aspects
"Poor chairs and very hot."
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12. Feb. 2024
Martin (53 years) Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Very nice people and very good teachers"
Negative aspects
"Rooms could use an upgrade"
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"Very nice city with many small alleys and restaurants."
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11. Feb. 2024
Marian (66 years) 
Course: Semi-Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Course: Semi-Intensive Course - 4 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"I have dealt with 3 different teachers: Isabel, Pedro and Maria. All very enthusiastic, spontaneous, cordial. Have a lot of patience and try to make things clear in every way. They also speak excellent English, sometimes it was easy to answer my question if I didn't know it in Spanish. They also know how to challenge you to not only listen, but also to talk yourself, regardless of your level."
Negative aspects
"No afternoon activities or excursions."
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City/place
"I'm not going to fill this in because the school and host family are 20 bus minutes away from Malaga. Malaga itself, a nice city and lots to do. Good bus connection with La Cala del Moral. But in January La Cala is not a nice village: restaurants and bars closed due to holidays. I didn't like it. I was there alone and it was not nice that there was nothing to do. The village further away Rincon de la Victoria is much livelier. But that was a 45-minute walk from the host family (and back again). So after lunch, sometimes until 4 p.m., that was not an option because it was dark early and often cold. As a result, you rarely take the bus to Malaga. Just practically with the school (900 to 1200 and meal time, 1430 to 1600) difficult to implement. Still, I would like to come back here, but in February or March."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"Recommended"
Accommodation
"Lourdes and MariJose tried very hard to have a chat during the meal and sometimes the meal took up to 2 hours. We didn't always eat together, but there was always one of them to eat and chat with.
If I wasn't home for lunch, my food was put in the refrigerator and I could heat it up in the microwave. I had my own space in the basement, with lounge, kitchen, bathroom, washing machine and bedroom. And its own back door. Room is cold and dark at this time of year, but I had a heater. Probably a wonderful space in summer when it is more than 25 degrees outside."
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23. Nov. 2023
Thordis (57 years) Iceland Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Small classes, good focus on the individual. Very friendly and helpful staff."
Negative aspects
"We were never offered or suggested any social activities after class."
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"I was in Cala del Moral. The town is a bit quiet. Only made it once to Malaga."
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6. Nov. 2023
Harriet (65 years) Sweden Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"I really loved my four weeks at the school. The wonderful location of the school on the beach in the nice and quiet La Cala, the pedagogy and the teachers and the good atmosphere. Everything worked perfectly for me."
Negative aspects
"The school facilities are somewhat basic and could use an update."
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23. Oct. 2023
H. M. P. - Riekske (59 years) Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Course: Intensive Course - 1 weekOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"There was plenty of room to ask questions. For me it went quite quickly. Now continue learning at home and want to return next year. I am also proud of my certificate."
Negative aspects
"N/A"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"N/A"
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Other comments
"Excellent small-scale school. You immediately feel at ease."
City/place
"I thought it was very busy compared to La Cala el Morel. I was only in Malaga for a few hours after school."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"Very good. Nice teachers."
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24. Jul. 2023
Amy 
Course: International Summer Camp - Day - 1 week
Course: International Summer Camp - Day - 1 weekOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The children had a great time and the lessons were organized in a light and interesting way"
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29. May. 2023
Justyna (40 years) Poland Course: DELE Exam Preparation - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"The school is situated right by the beach. Everyone was very helpful. The teachers are professional and make the lessons interesting. They also adjust to the needs of the students. I stayed with a Spanish family and I highly recommend the experience."
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"Don't think twice. Just go:)"
Quality of teaching / language progress
"The teacher prepared me well for the exam."
Accommodation
"I felt like at home."
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1. May. 2023
Walter (75 years) Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The teachers Maria and Pedro worked very well and with pleasure. A big thank you to everyone."
Negative aspects
"Nothing, all great"
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"Very well done. Grammar in the morning and conversation in the afternoon."
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24. Apr. 2023
Emma (16 years) Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"All great"
Negative aspects
"No afternoon activities"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Travel to cities around Málaga"
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City/place
"Very beautiful city, people very friendly"
Quality of teaching / language progress
"Everything worked out well"
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"Host family was great, everything went well there"
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8. Nov. 2022
Christina (34 years) Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Course: Intensive Course - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Top location, super nice and competent teachers, I really enjoyed it."
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Accommodation
"The hosts were very nice, however, I had asked for a smoke-free flat at the time of booking, the hosts smoked on the balcony and it still smelled strongly throughout the flat."
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7. Nov. 2022
Daniel (73 years) United States Course: Intensive Course - 8 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The high quality of their teachers most especially Pedro!"
Negative aspects
"Nothing"
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City/place
"Lovely place to visit and stay for a few weeks!"
Quality of teaching / language progress
"How marvelous my teacher Pedro is!"
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23. Feb. 2022
Susanne (60 years) Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Everything: the small group, the patient teachers, the attentive and appreciative way of dealing with each other, the attention to the individual speaking needs, the all-round service, the result."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"The Wednesday meetings at La Granja: language exchange with different native speakers (language speed dating)"
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Other comments
"Brilliant"
City/place
"Full of life"
Quality of teaching / language progress
"Super. Challenging but very effective."
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9. Nov. 2021
Ludwig (17 years) 
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Course: Intensive Course - 1 weekOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Good, competent and nice teachers and a very nice location by the beach."
Negative aspects
"The classrooms were good but maybe not the best I have seen. However, it does not detract from the teaching quality."
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Other comments
"Very nice school, would highly recommend."
City/place
"Very beautiful city that is easy to get around in. There are very beautiful landmarks to visit and a number of interesting museums. Public transport is above expectations, although it can be a little difficult to understand the system if you do not speak Spanish. Overall, the city is pretty clean, but if you go into secluded alley watch your step: people don't pick up after their dogs. Would definitely recommend Malaga."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"Good education and even though there was a bank holiday the week I had my course and I only got 4 days, I felt like I learned a lot."
Accommodation
"Well taken care of by a very nice family within a short distance from the school. Good accommodation and I am very happy."
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17. May. 2021
Tiia (57 years) Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Course: Intensive Course - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The teacher Pedro and the other male teacher whose name I cannot recall were both very good."
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"I didn't stay in Malaga."
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"The course was intense but very rewarding."
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22. Feb. 2021
Maria (32 years) Course: Evening Course: Semi-Intensive - 20 weeks
Course: Evening Course: Semi-Intensive - 20 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The best teachers in the world."
Negative aspects
"Everything was perfect."
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11. Dec. 2019
Elisabeth (71 years) Course: Semi-Intensive Course - 6 weeks
Course: Semi-Intensive Course - 6 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The friendliness and patience of the teachers, the location by the sea."
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Other comments
"It would be nice if the school had flyers for opportunities to spend free time in La Cala del Moral, e.g. guided hikes, visits to various Cuevas, sporting and cultural activities (concerts) etc."
City/place
"Malaga center - very nice, great restaurants and beautiful architecture of the houses, a lot to discover, interesting museums. Pleasant atmosphere."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"At times, the requirements were too high for me, and the basic knowledge of the other students was very different. This is not a criticism, but a personal assessment."
Accommodation
"Host family very pleasant, I felt comfortable."
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17. Oct. 2019
Carita (60 years) Finland Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Good location near the beach"
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Other comments
"Nice and friendly staff"
City/place
"La Cala del Moral is very beautiful. We didn't want to have any night life, so I don't have opinion about it. The house where we lived was peaceful, and that's the most important thing for me. For me the nights are for sleeping."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"I liked especially the private lessons, which prepared me for the SIELE exam.
There wasn't any afternoon activities for us. Perhaps they are for bigger groups, I was there with mys husband. But I didn't miss any activities either, we found our own activities."
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5. Aug. 2019
Lys (10 years) United Kingdom Course: International Summer Camp - Homestay (Half board) - 1 week
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Different nationalities."
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"I Had a great time, made new friends and my host family was super! The teachers were all goods and even did more that they were supposed to do. Thank you again for a fantastic time."
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5. Mar. 2019
Kent (62 years) Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The teachers and the service in the reception."
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30. Jul. 2018
Ciara (26 years) Ireland Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"The teachers were excellent, the classes were very small and the school itself was beautiful."
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"I miss it :( I would 100% return."
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14. May. 2018
Rita (65 years) Course: Semi-Intensive Course - 1 week
Course: Semi-Intensive Course - 1 weekOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Location"
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"I received within 1 week lessons from 4 different teachers, which didn't work really well in the follow-up."
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24. Apr. 2023
Luis (18 years) Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeksOverall rating
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"Very very nice guest-'granny'. The cleanliness could be better, but she took really good care of me and I felt comfortable with her overall."
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13. Nov. 2024
Robert (47 years) Slovakia Course: Combined Course - 2 weeks
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6. Aug. 2023
Jan Niklas Course: International Summer Camp - Day - 1 week
Course: International Summer Camp - Day - 1 weekOverall rating
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3. Aug. 2022
Yekyung (23 years) South Korea Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
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26. Jul. 2022
Svenn (49 years) Norway Course: Semi-Intensive Course - 1 week
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18. Jul. 2022
Joshua United Kingdom Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
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29. Nov. 2021
Carina Spain Course: Combined Course - 1 week
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1. Nov. 2021
Sabine (60 years) Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Course: Intensive Course - 1 weekOverall rating
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19. Jul. 2021
Maria Russia Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
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4. Feb. 2020
David Valentin (17 years) Course: 4 weeks
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28. Aug. 2019
Chris (16 years) Germany Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
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16. Apr. 2019
Ann-jasmin (36 years) Germany Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
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