Innovative Spanish language teaching in the heart of Barcelona
We are an innovative organization, offering Spanish instruction to groups, individuals, and businesses in Barcelona and remotely using online tools.
Founded in 2001, our international staff and Spanish teachers guarantee the highest quality of service. Speakeasy provides a contemporary curriculum and highly interactive approach that has made it one of the country’s fastest-growing schools offering Spanish courses for international students.
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Accredited center
Since 2010 Speakeasy is accredited by the Instituto Cervantes, the only international accreditation exclusively focused on the teaching of Spanish as a foreign language.
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Small international groups
Learn in truly global classrooms. Our small groups bring together students from around the world, usually 5–6 nationalities per class, with a maximum of just 13 students. This diversity creates a natural immersion environment, where Spanish becomes the common language for real communication.
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Communicative immersion
Our communicative, immersive approach means your classes will be conducted entirely in Spanish, helping you think, speak, and interact naturally. Studying in Barcelona, you'll be surrounded by the language both in and out of class, accelerating your fluency and confidence in real-world settings.
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In the heart of Barcelona
Experience authentic Barcelona at Speakeasy BCN. Just a stone’s throw from Plaza Cataluña, our school is right on the edge of the Old City and directly connected with 3 Metro stations and 25 bus routes nearby. Wherever you’re staying, getting to class and exploring after couldn’t be easier.
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School facilities & services
Classrooms with interactive digital boards, free wireless connection, library for borrowing books, weekly extra-curricular activities, accommodation assistance, visa application guidance, student card with great discounts, access to digital resources for extra Spanish practice, academic guidance, and a mobile app for students.
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Activities
As a part of our Spanish courses, we offer our students an exciting activities program, mixing culture with fun activities that cater for all tastes. Practice your Spanish and connect with other international adults through local weekly activities like paddle boarding, rooftop drinks, Gaudí visits, cooking classes, Barcelona FC matches, ski trips and day trips throughout Catalonia and Spain.
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Official examination center
Speakeasy is an official examination center for both of the internationally recognized DELE and SIELE exams. We offer preparation courses for both exams which allow our students to prepare for and take the exams all in one center.
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Academic Guidance
At Speakeasy, we provide personalized academic guidance to help you reach your language-learning goals. During a session with our academic director, you will have the opportunity to discuss your progress, address any challenges, and receive tailored advice for improving your skills in Spanish.
Qualified and experienced teachers are the keys to our success
Our highly qualified and experienced teachers together with our excellent course plan are the reason why 99% of our students recommend Speakeasy. Because of this, 50% of our international students come through recommendations of other Speakeasy students and alumni.
To ensure our high level of quality Spanish classes, our teachers and services are evaluated constantly, and we pay special attention to our student’s comments and suggestions.
At Speakeasy BCN you don’t just learn the language, you live it!
Exceeded my expectations! The teachers have been very patient and engaging, the lessons are well-structured, the material is very practical to help us with day to day living (ordering food, buying groceries, asking for directions, getting to know people etc.) I find myself looking forward to classes every day. Overall, it's been a great experience!
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