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The New King of Pop: Who is Bad Bunny?
Bad Bunny is the biggest pop star in the world right now, but until he was announced as the headline act at the 2026 NFL Super Bowl earlier this week, most Australians had probably never heard of him. So, who is Bad Bunny? And why all the fuss?
I teach Spanish ... Noelia!
Say ¡Hola! to our new Spanish teacher from sunny Málaga! Her journey into teaching started by chance, when helping friends learn Spanish turned into a full-blown passion for sharing her language and culture. With a Masters under her belt and plenty of classroom experience, she's all about making Spanish lively, practical, and full of real-world flavour.
Keep reading to find out how she discovered her calling, what she loves most about Aussie students, and her clever tips for sneaking Spanish into your everyday routine.
Spring Intensives! September 29 - October 3
Spring clean your Spanish! Workshops and Intensive Courses available in the 1-Week break between Terms 3&4. Verb Workshops, Full Elementary Levels, Spanish for Travel and Beginner Conversation - there's something for everyone!
Proverbial Truths - Spanish Wisdom for Language Learning
Every language has it's nuggets of wisdom - those bite-sized proverbs that pack a punch of truth, wit and life lessons. In Spanish, they say: decir refranes es decir verdades - 'to speak proverbs is to speak truth'. When it comes to learning Spanish, who wouldn't want a little truth and wisdom on their side? Let's dip into a treasure chest of Spanish proberbs, built through generations, and see what timeless advice there is for language learners.
I learn Spanish ... Anna!
Meet Anna, our lovely receptionist in our Melbourne CBD centre. Her interest in the Spanish language was sparked by her love of salsa dancing and both passions have taken her around the world! Read on to hear about Anna's travels and her tips for your Spanish practice!
Which class to choose! A guide.
There's lots to choose from! Use this guide and timetable to determine the best course for you!
El Patio's guide to the 2025 Spanish Film Festival!
The Spanish Film Festival is back in Melbourne in June/July and features the best cinema from Spain and Latin America.
Córdoba's Patio Festival: A Blooming Celebration
At El Patio, we believe patios are utterly enchanting! More than just charming courtyards, they are the heart of a Spanish home—a serene, open-air space that fosters connection, conversation, and a sense of community. In traditional Spanish culture, a patio is an enclosed, open-to-the-sky courtyard within a building, serving as a communal gathering place that brings people together.
And nowhere are they more celebrated than in Córdoba, Spain. Every May these patios burst into bloom with the Fiesta de los Patios—a UNESCO-listed celebration of flowers, culture, and community spirit.
I Teach Spanish ... Daniela!
Meet Daniela, one of El Patio's incredible teachers from Colombia! With a love of language, writing, reading and even grammar (very importantly) Daniela's classes reflect her love of teaching, sharing cultures and the power of learning a language in bringing people from all walks of life together. Daniela understands the importance of communication and practice when learning a language and she implements this in her classes with her fun, interesting and dynamic teaching style. As a student of languages herself, she has lots of useful study tips to help you along the way and even videos that she makes!
Daniela's love of teaching began at an early age. Now that love has brought her all the way across the world to El Patio and we are so happy and lucky to have her!
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El Patio Tote Bag
What's cooler than a tote bag? A tote bag filled with your Spanish books - duh! But seriously, these bags are strong, made from natural canvas and built to last. Perfect size for your textbooks…
