NEWS
September 2020
Essential English Virtual Classroom
Thanks to the success of Virtual Classroom in the Spring and Summer of 2020, we are pleased to announce that we will continue to offer this option throughout the academic year 2020-21, in addition to our Face to Face classes.
April 2020
BUSINESS AS USUAL
Classes will be taking place via the Essential English Virtual Classroom until further notice. Specific details depend on individual client agreements, but please consult us directly if you have any doubts about this.
Please remember to check your dashboard with the latest updates, including your Quarterly Progress Report as well as your link to your feedback questionnaire.
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SUMMER COURSES 2019:
We are currently organising the following summer courses in June/July 2019. Call or email us for further information.
English for Specific Purposes: June/July 2019
Golf: 10 hour course combining Golf tuition, Vocabulary and Expressions plus 3 x 9 Hole Games.
Personal Fitness: Key Vocabulary and Expressions followed by one to one and group training sessions
Historical tours of Madrid and Barcelona
Conversational English
Intensive Business Courses: June/July 2019
Weekly 12-18 hour in-company intensive courses on the following areas:
CV writing and interview technique
Presentations
Debating and meetings
Residential Intensive Courses: June/July 2019
Week-long residential courses for companies throughout June and July focusing on Business Skills and General English, in various locations around Spain. Ratio of students to teachers: 1:1; Maximum 4 students per course from the same company.
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SPECIALISED AND INTENSIVE COURSES:
CV writing and Interview Techniques
(pre-intermediate-advanced levels)
These courses are carried out by our most experienced teachers, who have a background in teaching English and coaching to high level management, as well as extensive experience in translating in Spanish business and legal sectors:
Contact us for rates.
SEPTEMBER 2019
Golf
(intermediate-advanced levels)
Courses are taught by accomplished golfers (Handicap 4 or better) and include:
Contact us for rates.
Email writing
(pre-intermediate, intermediate level)
This course combines practice via our online platform with direct email with teacher:
Contact us for rates.
CALENDAR
Course Dates and Public Holidays for 2020-21
Our courses for the 2020-21 academic year run from September/October (Monday 14, 21 or 28 September or Monday 5 October) 2020 – June (Friday 11, 18 or 25th June) 2021*.
*Exact starting and finishing dates depend on individual client agreements. If you have any doubts about this please consult us directly.
Bank holidays 2020-21
Madrid
October 12, 2020
November 9, 2020
December 8, 2020
May 15, 2021
Barcelona
September 24, 2020
October 12, 2020
December 8, 2020
June 24, 2021
Christmas Break 2020-21
Madrid
December 21, 2020 - January 10, 2021
First day of class after the break is Monday, January 11, 2021
Barcelona
December 21, 2020 - January 10, 2021
First day of class after the break is Monday, January 11, 2021
Easter Break 2021
Madrid
March 29 - April 2.
First day of class after the break is Monday, April 5, 2021
Barcelona
March 29 - April 2.
First day of class after the break is Monday, April 5, 2021
End of Term 2021
Madrid and Barcelona
June 11, 18 or 25, depending on individual client agreements.
CHECK THESE OUT
Summer 2020
Practice your English and experience top quality Culture at the same time.
With virtual entertainment platforms currently booming, why not take a break from TV series and films and try some of our pick from the top theatre companies around the world who are offering virtual access to their productions throughout 2020.
Young Writers at the Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
Time Out – Best Live Theatre Streaming Services
Events in English in Madrid
October-December 2020
Book your tickets for theatre in English at www.madridplayers.org/
Articles and Talks
English is Weird
Five Hundred Problems Most Spaniards Face when Learning English