Intensive Course

Sprachcaffe Malaga

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Course description

Ideal for students who want to learn the language more intensively. The additional lessons give one the opportunity to focus further on various aspects and contexts of the language - and still have time for the afternoon leisure activities!

With the Intensive Course, more emphasis is placed on learning, thus leaving less free time for extra curricular activities. Six daily lessons help you to make effective progress in a much shorter time.

The six lessons that you will have each day are as follows:
• 2 lessons - grammar and general vocabulary exercises
• 2 lessons - conversation
• 2 lessons - reading, understanding texts, listening, writing

The course structure may vary depending on the individual teachers and students. The topics may refer to current articles from local newspapers and magazines. We work with texts that match the students' language skills. This way, the texts and topics can be discussed actively by the group.

*There is a possibility of a textbook rental for €10/week. A €30 refundable deposit will be charged at the time of a rental.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday (except for beginners)
Classes per week
30 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
09:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Malaga.

Class size

Maximum 10 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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Reviews

80% recommend

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"Cosy small school"

Masami Kitageerlings, student from Netherlands

The school is small and cosy, but there was street renovation going on the front and I couldn't say it was the best environment to learn. Teachers were kind and helpful. But I was put in a class way higher than my level, only on the base of a web test. I struggled and I've learnt a lot, but I still miss basic grammar to properly speak in Spanish.
The school didn't organize any activity, but reception staff was helpful to find me a group of language exchange.
My housing wasn't optimal either. It was a 20 minutes up the hill from the school. It was a nice big house equipped with good facilities, but my room was the only room downstairs surrounded by three walls of kitchen, living room and dining room, and underneath two bathrooms. I could hear every noise other students made.
And when I checked with a staff in advance whether they provide towels and I was told yes, however there was no towels for the first night. At the school I asked the reception staff and she kindly found me two towels.
Moreover I understood already that Friday was a national holiday when booking. So I got 80% of what I paid for the intensive Spanish course. Honestly speaking I think that we should get money back on that day.

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
4 Dec 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
Would you recommend this school?
No
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"It’s was an amazing experience, and I definitely recommend!"

Keela McKinney, student from UK

I went to Malaga plus for 4 weeks and did the normal course everyday. It was very helpful for my oral skills and having a small group definitely helped me learn a lot more that I would’ve in a normal classroom. The teacher was extremely helpful and had a great understanding of what method of teaching worked best. It was also a great opportunity to meet people from all over Europe and learn about different languages!

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
25 Jul 2022 - 19 Aug 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"The teachers are very good, the classes are varied and the people are very open!"

Carina Meier, student from Germany

I had only booked an intensive course for one week, without accommodation.

Before I arrived, I was supposed to do a language course, which then classified me at level B1. Unfortunately, on the first day I was sent to a course with the level A1. Accordingly, I was quite underchallenged. On the second day I changed the course (also on the teacher's recommendation) and got into an A2 course. There, too, I was somewhat underchallenged, so I asked for a new course again. On Wednesday I finally got into a B1+ course, which challenged me well and where I finally learned something new. The last three days were really good and the lessons much better. I found it quite a pity that it took so long, but that can't be changed. That is also the only reason why I can only give the language school 4 stars.

In general, all the teachers I had were very nice and some of them spoke good English and a little German. Communication there was generally preferred in Spanish, but it was well understandable for all.

The building is just outside of Malaga and very quiet because it is on a side street that is not frequented by cars. Every classroom has a good fan or air conditioning, which is really important in the region. The only criticism here is that the classrooms are very, very cramped.

Some classes work with a book that is lent by the teacher, but the emphasis is on speaking, especially in the lower levels. At the end of the day, there is usually a game played to consolidate the knowledge of the day. This was also always good and appropriate.

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Date of study
25 Jul 2022 - 29 Jul 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"It was a great experience because of the friendly staff and students, the excellent teaching, the welcoming local host accommodation and the wonderful culture and climate of Malaga."

Cheryl Marshall, student from UK

The classes were small and allowed lots of participation. I was initially put in a class which was a little slow for my level but I was moved to a more advanced class later in the week. The professors were very good. They spoke in Spanish all the time and explained clearly so that I could understand. I really enjoyed Professor Angeles. She made the classes very interesting and amusing. I especially enjoyed my afternoon classes with her and one other student - lots of opportunity to speak Spanish!
The Location of the school is very convenient. The house is beautiful with white walls and sunshine, the garden is pretty with shade and smell of jasmine.
The coffee machine is ok but it would be nice to have a few more healthy snacks available to eat.
The apartment where I stayed was very conveniently located for the school and the bus route. The host was welcoming and spoke to me in Spanish. Her house was extremely clean. My room and bed were comfortable. The shower worked well. The meals were excellent. i enjoyed the local fish and meat dishes which she cooked. There was always fruit to eat as well. The host was happy to let me come and go as I pleased. I ate my meal at 2.30pm after school which suited me so I could go into Malaga or to the beach.
At the school Jose was so friendly and good at organising activities and I enjoyed the evening we went to the flamenco with him. He looked after everyone very well.
I would really like to come back to Malaga and this language school

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Date of study
3 Sep 2018 - 7 Sep 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"I improved my level a lot"

Rasmya Hadji Salim, student from France

The school was very great, professional and very welcoming. They gave a lot of information and they were very helpful. The school is close to the beach and in a place where there are many restaurants, shops, a bank, and bus. The teachers were very professional, friendly and they cared a lot about the students. The courses were very interesting also, and I had the chance to level up during my time there. The different activities were very great and allowed me to discover the city, as well as other cities.

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
4 May 2015 - 29 May 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
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Housing

Sprachcaffe Malaga offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Double room - Half Board

220 €
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Malaga
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, and telephone
Distance to school: 10 - 30 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
220 €
Single or double rooms available with half board . Bathroom is shared with the host family.

Services: Rooms are cleaned once a week. Bed linen provided, students are requested to provide their own towels. Check-in time: 14:00 - 24:00.

Distance to school: Most of the families are within walking distance of the school, others are max. 30 minutes on foot or only two bus stops away.
Distance to supermarket: 5 - 10 minutes.
Distance to the beach: All families are within walking distance (5-30 min.) of the beach.

Key deposit: Depends on the family's house rule; generally no deposit.

Homestay - Single Room - Half Board

260 €
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Malaga
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, and telephone
Distance to school: 10 - 30 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
260 €
Single or double rooms available with half board . Bathroom is shared with the host family.

Services: Rooms are cleaned once a week. Bed linen provided, students are requested to provide their own towels. Check-in time: 14:00 - 24:00.

Distance to school: Most of the families are within walking distance of the school, others are max. 30 minutes on foot or only two bus stops away.
Distance to supermarket: 5 - 10 minutes.
Distance to the beach: All families are within walking distance (5-30 min.) of the beach.

Key deposit: Depends on the family's house rule; generally no deposit.
apartment

Standard Apartment - Double room - No Meals

150 €
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Malaga
Housing type: Shared apartment
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen and laundry
Distance to school: 2 - 15 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
150 €
Self-catering apartment with 2-5 bedrooms, shared kitchen and bathroom. Ideal for the budget-conscious student. Facilities also include a washing machine and an iron. Single and double rooms available.

Services: Cleaning service once a week, students are asked to take care of the day-to-day cleaning. Bed linen provided, students are requested to provide their own towels. Check-in time: 14:00 - 24:00.

Distance to school: 2 - 15 minute walk; on rare occasions they might be up to 20 minutes away.
Distance to supermarket: Within walking distance.
Distance to the beach: Within walking distance.

Key deposit: None

Standard Apartment - Single Room - No Meals

210 €
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Malaga
Housing type: Shared apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen and laundry
Distance to school: 2 - 15 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
210 €
Self-catering apartment with 2-5 bedrooms, shared kitchen and bathroom. Ideal for the budget-conscious student. Facilities also include a washing machine and an iron. Single and double rooms available.

Services: Cleaning service once a week, students are asked to take care of the day-to-day cleaning. Bed linen provided, students are requested to provide their own towels. Check-in time: 14:00 - 24:00.

Distance to school: 2 - 15 minute walk; on rare occasions they might be up to 20 minutes away.
Distance to supermarket: Within walking distance.
Distance to the beach: Within walking distance.

Key deposit: None

Studio - Double Room - No Meals

270 €
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Malaga
Housing type: Private apartment
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, telephone, and air conditioning
Distance to school: 2 - 15 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
270 €
Self-catering apartment with kitchenette and bathroom for private use. Studios are usually located close to the beach and can have a balcony, patio or sea view, as well as air-conditioning. Single and double rooms available.

Services: Cleaning service once a week, students are asked to take care of the day-to-day cleaning. Bed linen provided, students are requested to provide their own towels. Check-in time: 14:00 - 24:00.

Distance to school: 2 - 15 minute walk.
Distance to supermarket: Within walking distance.
Distance to the beach: Within walking distance.

Key deposit: None

Residence - Double room - Breakfast

280 €
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Malaga
Housing type: Apartment
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Distance to school: 10 - 15 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 10:00 AM
Check-out: Saturday, before 11:00 PM
280 €
Our residence is located on University campus. Rooms offer basic furnishment.

Facilities
double rooms
Private or Shared bathroom
Airconditioning
Study area

Distance
Distance to city center: approx. 20 mins. by public transport
Distance to school: 10-15 mins by foot
Distance to popular sights like monuments, parks: approx. 20 mins by public transport

Services
Cleaning: Students are asked to take care of the day-to-day cleaning. Bed-linen and towels are provided.
Internet: Free WiFi
Laundry: Free washing available once a week
Airconditioning: AC available

Check-in: from 10:00 - 23:00
Check-out: before 10:00
Key deposit: 75 Euro, payable on the first day of lessons.

Residence - Single Room - Breakfast

350 €
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Malaga
Housing type: Apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Distance to school: 10 - 15 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 10:00 AM
Check-out: Saturday, before 11:00 PM
350 €
Our residence is located on University campus. Rooms offer basic furnishment.

Facilities
Single rooms
Private or Shared bathroom
Airconditioning
Study area

Distance
Distance to city center: approx. 20 mins. by public transport
Distance to school: 10-15 mins by foot
Distance to popular sights like monuments, parks: approx. 20 mins by public transport

Services
Cleaning: Students are asked to take care of the day-to-day cleaning. Bed-linen and towels are provided.
Internet: Free WiFi
Laundry: Free washing available once a week
Airconditioning: AC available

Check-in: from 10:00 - 23:00
Check-out: before 10:00
Key deposit: 75 Euro, payable on the first day of lessons.

Studio - Single Room - No Meals

430 €
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Malaga
Housing type: Private apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, telephone, and air conditioning
Distance to school: 2 - 15 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
430 €
Self-catering apartment with kitchenette and bathroom for private use. Studios are usually located close to the beach and can have a balcony, patio or sea view, as well as air-conditioning. Single and double rooms available.

Services: Cleaning service once a week, students are asked to take care of the day-to-day cleaning. Bed linen provided, students are requested to provide their own towels. Check-in time: 14:00 - 24:00.

Distance to school: 2 - 15 minute walk.
Distance to supermarket: Within walking distance.
Distance to the beach: Within walking distance.

Key deposit: None
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Malaga based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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