Immersive Spanish courses in Barcelona, rated 5 stars by 1,000+ students

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:

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.

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.

While Catalan is widely spoken in Barcelona, it’s important to remember that Spain is a multilingual country. Other regions also have their own co-official languages: Galician in Galicia, Basque (Euskera) in the Basque Country, and Valencian in the Valencia region. These languages reflect the rich cultural diversity of Spain. However, Spanish is the official language of the entire country and is spoken by the vast majority of the population. No matter where you are in Spain, Spanish is the common thread that connects all regions and people.

So, even in a bilingual city like Barcelona, you'll find countless opportunities to practice and improve your Spanish every day.

5 reasons to choose Speakeasy BCN

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.