Why learn Spanish?

Spanish is one of the most demanded languages in the job market and has more than 450 million native speakers. It doesn't matter if you:

• Are you living in an American state with many Spanish speakers?
• Do you intend to travel to South America?
• Planning holidays on the Costa del Sol?
• Looking for recipes for the Spanish omelet, the tortilla?
• Wishing to understand Spanish songs?
• Are you looking for results from the Spanish football league, especially from FC Barcelona or Real Madrid?
• Or are you looking for a job in the growing Spanish world?
• Do you travel to Madrid or Barcelona?
• Do you need to translate something from English to Spanish?

There are 1000 reasons why you may be interested in the Spanish language and culture!

The Spanish language is the official language of Spain, most Latin American countries swell as Equatorial Guinea.

More than 20 countries use Spanish as a first language. The language is also used in several international organizations and its importance is growing.

Invest in your education, learn Spanish with us, and travel cheaply and locally. Hundreds of students have already traveled with Nacel. You too are welcome in the Nacel family!

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Would you like to learn how to speak Spanish?

Learning Spanish will offer you more opportunities for your future international career and open your eyes to new cultures.

Spanish or Castilian is a Romance language originally spoken in northern Spain and derives from Vulgar Latin. There are important variations in vocabulary between the regions where Spanish is spoken. The formal differences in grammar between peninsular and American Spanish are few, and someone who has learned the dialect of one area will have no trouble using formal speech in the other.

Note that, in some senses, using verbs correctly in Spanish is difficult for native English speakers. Spanish is written with the Latin alphabet.

Craving Spanish fluency? Longing for a rapid learning curve? Well, it takes a lot of dedication, and here are some tips to help you become fluent in the language:

Daily practice commitment: do you like podcasts? watching series? reading articles? Whatever it is, set aside a few minutes a day to do these activities in the language you are learning.
Real-life relevance: Learn words essential for your daily life and objectives. Planning to travel? Focus on journey-related phrases. Work ahead? Learn email and phone call phrases.
Note-taking routine: it doesn't matter if it's in your cell phone, notebook or computer, but get into the habit of writing down new words or phrases. This will help your memorization.
Utilize available resources: whether it's online classes, language apps or study groups. There are many ways to practice. See which one interests you most and get started.
Formal learning: although there are many ways to experience the language in everyday life, it is very important to set aside time to learn in a structured way.
Consistency mantra: Immersion is vital for language fluency, so choose your method and stick to it consistently.

Turbocharge your Spanish language learning with these practical tips. Imagine integrating them for a rapid language boost while living abroad, studying, and immersing yourself in the local culture. Let Nacel be your partner in this adventure!

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Which tests prove proficiency in Spanish?

Proficiency exams are used to assess a person's ability to read, write, speak, and understand the language required. Here are some of the exams listed below:

• DELE (Diplomas de Español como Lengua Extranjera): the Diplomas of Spanish as a Foreign Language issued by the Instituto Cervantes on behalf of the Spanish Ministry of Education and Science are official qualifications of skill levels and mastery of Spanish. This diploma is recognized worldwide by private companies, chambers of commerce, and public and private educational systems.
• SIELE (Servicio Internacional de Evaluación de la Lengua Española): called International Service for the Evaluation of the Spanish Language is a multi-level exam with scores from 0 to 1000 and relates the results of the tests to the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The tests are divided into reading comprehension, listening comprehension, written expression and interaction, and oral expression and interaction.

Convinced? Are you a beginner in Spanish? Then take a look at our programs designed to help you learn Spanish! We offer classes from basic to advanced Spanish. Our teachers will help you improve all four language skills: reading, speaking, writing, and listening!

If you already have an intermediate level of Spanish, don't hesitate to take Spanish exams at one of our language schools so that your skills and level can be officially recognized.

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Surviving in Spanish: Basic vocabulary and phrases

We'll give you some tips on Spanish vocabulary and phrases that can help you when you travel abroad.

Spanish greetings are well known and you can start your introduction with "Hola" (Hello), "Me llamo..." (My name is...) and end with "Adiós" (Goodbye). As well as the famous "Muchas gracias" (Thank you very much).

There are simple phrases that can be very useful when you arrive in a country:

No le entiendo (I don't understand)
¿Puede ayudarme? (Can you help me?)
¿Podría repetirlo, por favor? (Can you repeat that, please?)
¿Puede hablar despacio, por favor? (Can you speak slowly, please?)
Estoy perdido. ¿Puede ayudarme a encontrar el camino? (I'm lost. Can you help me find my way?)

And others for everyday use:

Me gustaría pedir... (I would like to ask...)
¿Cuánto cuesta? (How much does it cost?)
¿Dónde está la estación de autobús/ferrocarril/aeropuerto? (Where is the bus/train/airport station?)
¿Dónde puedo comprar un billete? (Where can I buy a ticket?)
¿Puede recomendarme un buen restaurante? (Can you recommend a good restaurant?)

These are just a few ideas to help you travel abroad. Do you like them?
And can you imagine enjoying all this in a family home? We'll tell you more about it in our content: Live in a host family abroad and discover a new country!​

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Learn Spanish now with Nacel!

Study Spanish with Nacel! We offer our students various opportunities and places to learn to speak Spanish.

Teenagers will enjoy staying with a Spanish, Mexican, Ecuadorian, Chilean, or Argentinian host family and taking Spanish lessons, or taking Spanish courses in the morning and practicing sports activities in the afternoon at our Summer Camp in Barcelona, Madrid, or Valencia. You can enjoy our Soccer Summer Camp, Watersport Summer Camp, Tennis Summer Camp, or Horse Riding Summer Camp.

You can also visit a High School in Spain, Chile, Ecuador, Argentina, or Mexico. Adults looking for an intensive and personalized program will rather choose our Home Lessons program, to advance level more quickly with our private lesson program at the teacher's home. Or visit one of our Spanish Language Schools.

Students will improve their language skills and their CVs with jobs in Spain!

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