The most effective method to learn Spanish in Barcelona
Speakeasy BCN is a Spanish language school located in central Barcelona. Our Spanish courses are built on a modern immersion philosophy, offering the fastest path not just to learn Spanish in Barcelona — but to speak Spanish with confidence.
Immersive Spanish courses
Over the past 30 years, studies have proven that immersing yourself in the language you’re learning leads to higher levels of fluency. Experts believe that if you’re forced to speak a foreign language to socialize or navigate day-to-day life, then you’re more motivated to learn.
At Speakeasy BCN, immersion is the foundation of our teaching methodology. In all your Spanish classes, your interactions and materials are exclusively in Spanish. Along with a small group of 8-13 students of the same ability, you quickly learn to speak Spanish with confidence – while making new friends and exploring the beautiful city of Barcelona!
How to book your course
You can book a Spanish course at Speakeasy BCN in minutes, by following five simple steps:
Choose your program: Browse our 16 Spanish courses and find one that suits your study goals, budget and timeframe.
Understand your level: Take our online Level Test to understand your current Spanish ability.
Book your course: Visit our Bookings page, enter your chosen Spanish program and study dates, and get a quote.
Get tailored advice: A Speakeasy BCN student advisor will follow up via phone or email to answer questions, explain any visa-related procedures and help you make the best choice.
Reserve your place: When you’re ready, reserve your spot by paying the course costs plus the €65 one-time registration fee through a secure payment link provided.
Accreditations
Speakeasy BCN is accredited by the Instituto Cervantes. This means our school meets rigorous legal and educational requirements on teaching Spanish as a foreign language. It also means you can get a Spanish student visa just by taking a Spanish course with us — and you can take your SIELE and DELE exams at our school, giving you official Spanish language qualifications for your resumé.
Speakeasy BCN is also part of FEDELE (The Spanish Federation of Associations of Spanish Schools for Foreigners) which only admits the best language schools in Barcelona. Joining the association means meeting high standards of linguistic and cultural immersion.
Our Spanish courses
Our language school currently offers 16 different types of Spanish courses in Barcelona. Our most popular is the 20h/ week intensive Spanish course where students move up one Spanish language level every two weeks!
All our Spanish lessons follow the unique CASA Program (Coherent and Active Spanish Assimilation). The program builds a strong foundation through the six levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) going from A1 to C2. We add 2-3 ‘mini levels’ between each of these to help you recognize your language learning progress even more.
Thanks to our small class sizes, we tailor each Spanish course for beginners, intermediate and advanced Spanish learners. All our Spanish courses have rolling admissions, so you can start learning Spanish the week you arrive in Barcelona — and if the Spanish lessons are above or below your level, you can quickly change classes.
Native Spanish teachers
The Spanish teachers at Speakeasy BCN are all highly qualified native speakers. Each of them has higher education studies in Spanish language or translation, and specific qualifications in ELE (teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language).
Affordable course prices
Speakeasy BCN is lucky that over 50% of all our Spanish students come via word-of-mouth referrals from past learners. This means we can focus our efforts on providing high-quality Spanish courses at competitive prices.
Our Spanish course prices start at just €42/ week for our Evening 4h Course. Intensive 20h Course prices start at €180/ week while our most comprehensive Combined 24h Course prices (combining group class with private classes) start at €386/ week.
Our one-time registration fee is just €65, which includes the first book you’ll need. We also offer discounts of 5% when you book a 4-7 week program, 10% on 8-11 week programs and 15% on 12+ week programs.
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Intensive Spanish Courses
Learn Spanish fast with one of our intensive Spanish courses in Barcelona (20-30h per week)
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Part-time Spanish Courses in Barcelona
Our semi-intensive Spanish courses are best for students who want to combine learning Spanish with working or studying part-time.
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Combined Spanish Courses
Enhance your Spanish language learning with one-to-one support in addition to regular group classes
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Short-term Spanish Courses
Our short-term Spanish courses help you improve your Spanish as quickly as possible (1-6 weeks)
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Custom Spanish Classes
Get a custom Spanish course tailored to your goals – culture, corporate, private & conversational options available
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Long-term Spanish Courses in Barcelona
Our long-term Spanish courses are ideal for living in Barcelona for a longer period of time (24, 36, 48 and 52 weeks) and packages include securing your student visa.
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Spanish Exam Preparation Courses
Take an exam preparation course to get official Spanish language qualifications for your résumé
About our Spanish language school
Speakeasy BCN Spanish language school is located next to the Plaça Universitat on the edge of Barcelona’s Ciutat Vella district (the Old City of Barcelona). Highlights like La Rambla, the Gothic Quarter and the Mercat de la Boqueria are within a 10-minute walking distance — while you can reach the Sagrada Familía and the Barceloneta beach in under 15 minutes by Metro!
Our school includes facilities like a library, free wifi connection, classrooms with interactive whiteboards and common areas to relax or study with friends. As a Speakeasy BCN student, you’ll get a student card which offers discounts at museums, art galleries, clubs cinemas and more throughout Barcelona.
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Student accommodation
If you’re an international language student, you’ll need a place to stay during your time in Barcelona. Speakeasy BCN’s student advisors will help you secure one of four types of accommodation:
Student residence: Our accommodation partner, Resa, gives you access to 8 affordable student residences across Barcelona.
Shared apartment: We’ll help you find a room in an apartment shared with other Speakeasy BCN students.
Private apartment: Choose from short-term, monthly and yearly stays at a private apartment that suits your budget and preferences.
Local host: Take your Spanish immersion to the next level by staying with a local family.
Student visa
Speakeasy BCN is accredited by the Instituto Cervantes, meaning you can get a Spanish student visa just by applying for one of our long-term Spanish courses. Once you have booked a course you’ll get access to a dedicated student advisor to assist with the applications from your country of residence — or from within Barcelona, if you’re already here.
International students from countries like the United States, China, Brazil, Russia, the United Kingdom and Australia can visit Spain for up to 90 days without a visa (or with a Schengen Visa). But if you’re interested in studying Spanish in Barcelona for 4 months or more, then you’ll need a student visa.
There are 9 important requirements for a successful student visa application, such as proving you have sufficient financial means to support yourself and taking out health insurance.
Student testimonials
Speakeasy BCN is one of the top-rated Spanish language schools in Barcelona, with over 1,000+ five-star reviews online. Our students’ successes with their career paths, rapid language acquisition and glowing testimonials are the driving force behind the Speakeasy BCN team.
We are rated 4,9/5 with over 1.1k reviews on Google Places, and we are 96% recommended with 219 Facebook Reviews. Watch some of our latest video reviews from Speakeasy BCN students in the YouTube Shorts below.
Day trips and activities
As an extension of our immersive teaching methodology, we offer all students new and exciting activities every single week. These trips and outings are a great way to practice your conversational Spanish, socialize with classmates outside of your Spanish classes, and see as much of Barcelona as possible.
Speakeasy BCN has two dedicated activity coordinators. There’s always a chance to catch Barcelona FC games, go paddleboarding, take a cooking class or visit a popular bar for drinks. We also organize day trips further afield to places like Valencia, Andorra and the Costa Brava.
Is Barcelona a good place to learn Spanish?
Our student advisors regularly hear this question: “Don’t they speak Catalan in Barcelona?”. Catalan is the native language of Barcelona and the Catalonia region, and it’s the language used in local schools and government.
But that won’t restrict you from learning Spanish in Barcelona. As a metropolitan city, over 60% of Barcelona residents use only Spanish as their day-to-day language. Over 98% of Barcelona’s residents are also fluent in Spanish, so you’ll never have trouble talking with locals.
5 reasons to choose Speakeasy BCN
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Great location
Experience authentic Barcelona at Speakeasy BCN language school, located on the edge of the Ciutat Vella (Old City). Reach us easily from anywhere in the city via three nearby Metro stations and 25 bus routes.
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Immersion methodology
You don’t just learn Spanish, you learn to speak Spanish with our immersion-based teaching methodology — all materials and conversations are in Spanish once you enter the classroom.
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Accredited school
Get globally recognized Spanish qualifications for your resumé. Our school is accredited with the Instituto Cervantes, and we’re an examination centre for DELE and SIELE.
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International student services
When you book a long-term Spanish course, you get professional support to secure your Spanish student visa. We’ll also help you get affordable student accommodation in Barcelona.
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Weekly activities
Practice your Spanish and make friends through weekly activities like paddleboarding, rooftop drinks, Gaudí visits, cooking classes, Barcelona FC matches, ski trips and day trips throughout Catalonia and Spain.
Frequently asked questions
Have more questions about our Spanish courses in Barcelona? See our most frequently asked questions below, or contact a student advisor for tailored advice.
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Yes! We have a range of ages at Speakeasy BCN so you will never feel out of place, whether you’ve just finished school or have decades of work experience. The average age of a student at Speakeasy BCN is 28.
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Yes! We have a very international student body at Speakeasy BCN. You can choose to take a part-time Spanish course in Barcelona while studying or working, or if you take a long-term Spanish course, we can help you get a student visa in Barcelona.
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Yes, all our teachers are native Spanish speakers. They all have a university degree, special training in ELE (Español como Lengua Extranjera) and experience teaching Spanish to foreigners.
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Yes! If you give us one weeks’ notice, you can switch to a different schedule or re-evaluate your situation and move to a different class. See an overview of our Spanish courses here.
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We don’t offer trial classes because it can be disruptive to the class dynamics, and it's important for us to maintain high-quality learning experiences for our students. However, you can enroll in a Spanish course for one week and then extend your study for as long as you like.
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Yes! We have over 15 different Spanish courses to choose from, including intensive and super-intensive study programs.
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We can help you access a room in our student residence, in a shared apartment, in a homestay or in a private apartment. Visit our student accommodation in Barcelona page to find out more.
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The first step is reserving yourself a spot on your desired Spanish course. Start the process by filling out our Bookings form. (If you’re an international student, it’s a requirement that you have paid your long-term course in full before applying for a student visa.)
If you have more questions, take a look at our complete FAQs page.
Studying Spanish at Speakeasy
Student life in Barcelona
Book your Spanish course at Speakeasy BCN
Ready to get started? Visit our Bookings page, enter your preferred Spanish programme and study dates, and get a personalized quote. A student advisor will follow up to answer questions and help you make the best choice.