From Cork to the Heart of Spain
¡Hola! I’m Emma from Cork, and a few months ago, I decided to follow my dream of studying Spanish in Madrid with Hola Spain. I wanted to go beyond grammar books and live the language every day — and Madrid was the perfect place for that. From my first café con leche near Plaza Mayor to evening walks through Retiro Park, I knew I’d chosen the right city.
Dynamic Spanish Classes in Madrid
My classes were full of energy — we learned through conversation, laughter, and real-life experiences. I studied at Escuela Cervantes Madrid, a friendly and modern language school located near Gran Vía. From the first day, our teachers made everything interactive — no boring grammar drills, just speaking, playing, and learning by doing.
The lessons were designed to make us live the language. We went on mini field trips to local markets, interviewed locals for homework, and practiced ordering food in real restaurants. Every day, I felt my Spanish improving, especially when ordering churros or chatting confidently with my classmates and neighbors.
Learning Spanish in Madrid isn’t just about vocabulary — it’s about connecting with people, understanding the culture, and feeling part of the city.
Living with a Spanish Host Family
I stayed with a warm host family in the Malasaña neighborhood, one of Madrid’s most authentic areas. Every dinner was a mix of language lessons and cultural exchange. They taught me how to cook tortilla de patatas, explained local traditions, and laughed at my first attempts to use Spanish idioms.
They helped me understand what family life in Spain truly feels like and made me feel like one of their own.
It turned my stay into something much more than a study trip — it became home.
Unforgettable Moments Studying in Madrid
Weekends were pure magic. I explored Madrid’s museums, danced flamenco, and joined the trips to Toledo and Segovia. My favorite moment? Watching the sunset from the Templo de Debod while chatting in Spanish with new friends from around the world. This month in Madrid with Hola Spain changed the way I see the language — and myself.
Hola Spain made everything easy — from choosing the school to arranging my host family. What I loved most was how personal everything felt. They really cared about making my experience meaningful, and that’s exactly what it was.