Discovering a City, Finding a Culture

Nowadays, it is widespread to see more and more people focusing on their work-life balance and choosing jobs that allow them to travel more, relax more, and, in other words, live more. In the last few years, this way of thinking has spread worldwide, and as a result, companies have changed their methodologies and decided to implement hybrid and even full remote job positions. This new trend has settled down in society and opened the door to new working and life possibilities.

Since big and small companies are offering more flexibility in their working protocols, we can now be anywhere, no matter where the offices of our companies are based. Maybe you can be in California working for someone from Argentina or travel to Japan and keep working with your team from Spain. Isn’t that great?

This new era provides us more freedom in our lifestyle and, at the same time, allows us to apply for a broader range of companies and industries. Even though geography does not seem to be a job limitation anymore, language continues to be a huge obstacle for those who have not yet dared to learn a second language.

We are pretty sure that while you were reading this, the Spanish language came immediately to your mind. If that was the case, in Expanish we have the best proposal for you: language tourism. If you are ready to start learning a language, you have to remember the places you want to visit, the companies you are considering applying to, and the cultures you would love to discover.

📌 What is language tourism?

Language tourism is a beautiful and very effective way to learn Spanish and get to know the culture of the people who speak it. If you choose this methodology, you can study the language, understand people from different parts of the world who are also studying, visit new places and be part of the local traditions. If you become a language tourist, you will not only see a picture of a “paella” in your book, but you will taste it (probably more than once).

As you may know, Spain is one of the most popular Spanish-speaking countries. Many people choose a Spanish language school Madrid due to the city’s cultural richness, comprehensive gastronomic options, diverse landscapes, and, of course, people’s warmth.

To have a successful learning process, you must think carefully about the type of class that suits you better: do you want an online course? Will you take a 20 lessons course, or are you willing to take a long-term program? Do you prefer group classes, or are you looking for a private tutor? All the possibilities are there to make this challenging decision a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Once you sort out the kind, of course, you want to take and have taken care of all the academic aspects, it is time to think of the after-class plans. There is a saying that goes, “when in Rome, do as the Romans do”; luckily, that phrase applies to any kind of city and any type of people, so get ready to do as the “madrileños” do. While you are in Spain, learning one of the most spoken languages in one of the most popular places to understand it, save some time to live like a local, enjoy as a tourist, go around the best neighborhoods in Madrid and blend with the charm of the city. If you do not know where to start, we will guide you with some helpful information about emblematic places that you should not miss for anything in the world.

• Barrios de Sol y Huertas: this place goes from Puerta del Sol y Huertas to Paseo del Prado. This is one of the most touristic areas of the city since it has beautiful cafes and bars and a very active nightlife.

• La latina: this neighborhood is made up of narrow streets, tall buildings, and ancient squares. Moreover, in La Latina, you will also be able to enjoy the Spanish spirit by going to the Sunday markets called Rastro.

• Lavapiés: Lavapiés is a multicultural area that used to be a Jewish neighborhood, and now it gathers people from African, Arabic, and Romany cultures. Here, you will find street artists and be part of multicultural events.

• Malasaña: in the exciting neighborhood called Malasaña, there are gothic, hippie, and hipster subcultures, and their styles are reflected in the stores, restaurants, and bars. Go to Malasaña and live a mixture of modern culture.

• Madrid de Los Austrias-Opera: this place is located at the historical center where you can find Plaza Mayor and Palacio Real. In this wonderful area, you can see the most beautiful architecture, which goes back to when the Habsburg family reigned in Spain. If you visit Madrid de Los Austrias Opera, do not forget to have dinner at El Botín restaurant and have a walk through Sabatini gardens.

As you can see, learning Spanish in Madrid will enrich you both linguistically and culturally. During your stay, you will be part of a fantastic city which makes you travel to the most important historical events of the world, shows you the beauty of new cultures and invites you to finish the day having fun in a bar while enjoying some “tapas”. Open to this challenging experience, learn a new language, develop new social skills, discover new parts of the world and become the empathetic and versatile any company will love to have in its team.

Do not hesitate a second; this is your chance to learn more than a language and stand out from the crowd. The world is open to you; are you available to it? ¡Vamos ya!