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I messed up my study abroad | TOP TIPS on How to pick a Spanish Language School
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I messed up my study abroad | TOP TIPS on How to pick a Spanish Language School

Introduction

In this section, Ashley introduces herself and her channel. She talks about moving to Barcelona to learn Spanish and shares her experience of attending a Spanish school.

Choosing a Spanish Language School

  • Ashley shares her experience of choosing a new school after being dissatisfied with the previous one.
  • She provides tips on what to look for when choosing a Spanish language school, such as smaller class sizes.
  • Ashley emphasizes the importance of having a student visa if you plan to stay in Spain for more than three months.

First Day at New School

In this section, Ashley talks about her first day at the new school and shares some insights on what makes a good Spanish language school.

Learning Experience

  • Ashley expresses nervousness about starting at a new school but is excited about challenging herself.
  • She reflects on how much she has learned since starting at the new school compared to her previous one.
  • Ashley highlights the importance of tests in measuring progress and internalizing learning.

Types of Students

  • Ashley discusses two types of students: those who are interested in learning Spanish and those who just need it for their visa.

Finding the Right School

In this section, the speaker talks about finding the right school to learn Spanish in Spain. She emphasizes that it is important to find a school that aligns with your goals and interests.

Choosing a Long-Term School

  • The speaker recommends choosing a long-term school if you want to stay in Spain for an extended period.
  • Long-term schools focus on people staying at least a year and are more interested in teaching the language.
  • Being surrounded by students who are interested in learning the language makes a massive difference within the classroom.

Tips for Finding the Right School

  • Find a school that aligns with your reason for being in Spain.
  • Consider whether you want to attend a serious or less serious course depending on your interest level.
  • There are schools for both types of students - those interested in learning and those who just want to be in Spain.

Cultural Experiences and Excursions

In this section, the speaker talks about her experience with cultural experiences and excursions while studying Spanish in Spain. She emphasizes how these experiences have helped her learn more about Spanish culture.

Importance of Cultural Experiences

  • The speaker was looking for a school that would offer cultural experiences or excursions throughout the city.
  • Her first course offered something similar but wasn't what she was looking for.
  • Going on excursions helps her learn more about Spanish culture.

Fun Things to Do

  • Some schools offer fun things to do specifically on weekends, which is common throughout Spain.
  • The speaker enjoyed a big Fiesta to do Cal SATs, which is a cultural thing in Spain where they grill cow sauce onions and eat them with a specific sauce.

Considerations When Studying Spanish in Spain

In this section, the speaker talks about some of the challenges and expenses associated with studying Spanish in Spain.

Challenges

  • The process of studying Spanish in Spain may not be easy for everyone.
  • Some unexpected things may come up that you have to work through.

Expenses

  • Studying Spanish in Spain can be expensive.
  • Applying for a year-long Visa requires paying ahead of time for your entire schooling, insurance within the country, a lawyer, and many other documents.

Learning a New Language

In this section, the speaker talks about the benefits of learning a new language and shares their personal experience.

Benefits of Learning a New Language

  • The speaker believes that learning a new language is completely worth it.
  • They share that they have learned many things from going to different places and hope to help others avoid making the same mistakes they did.
  • The speaker encourages viewers to consider learning a new language for themselves.

Conclusion

  • The speaker concludes by thanking viewers for watching and saying goodbye.
  • Music plays as the video ends.
Video description

Moving to Spain and Picking a Spanish Language School was not an easy task. With out direction you're left to bumble through and figure things out. I made a mistake with my first Spanish school but going with one with large class sizes and few students who were serious about learning the language. People were coming and going like crazy and in a few months I had already had 5 different teachers. Now I have changed schools and have seen a WORLD of difference and believe I have the TOP TIPS on how to find THE BEST Spanish school for you. #spanish #barcelona #studyabroad ★ SUPPORT MY CHANNEL! ★ Sign up to be a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/wingingitwithash Your support allows me to share different areas and experiences in the UK with you ★ If you want a one time way to say thanks ★ Then you can BUY ME A COFFEE https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Wingitwithash DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE! ★Follow me on Instagram for behind the scenes content! @WingingitwithAsh https://www.instagram.com/wingingitwithash —————————————————————— 📸CURRENT CAMERA SETUP: Sony Camera: https://amzn.to/3KzGgyD Tripod: https://amzn.to/3tKcHVh Memory Card: https://amzn.to/33ZfVcJ 📸CURRENT EDITING SETUP: Laptop: https://amzn.to/3rC2KXk External Hard Drive: https://amzn.to/3AkELzD Headphones: https://amzn.to/3tNCs7a 🎶 Download the copyright free songs I’ve used in this episode: https://share.epidemicsound.com/wayaway —————————————————————— ❤ WHERE YOU CAN FIND ME: ❤ Instagram ►https://www.instagram.com/wingingitwithash/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/WingingItWithAsh/ ★BUSINESS ENQUIRIES: WingingitwithAsh@gmail.com == About Me == Hello! I'm Ashley, a travel enthusiast who loves to explore and share everything I learn along the way. I have traveled to over 70 countries and have made if my mission to dig into the culture, history, food, and language as much as I can. I not only want to share my passion for the world but also encourage my viewers to get out and experience it for themselves. I feel privileged to have the opportunity to inspire others to challenge their miss conceptions and step out of what makes them comfortable in hopes of trying or experience something new that may change their life forever. Be sure to subscribe to my YOUTUBE channel to catch all that I’m up to.