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Winter Intensives! July 6-17
The weather is getting colder, so it's time to learn some more Spanish to warm up our hearts.
Join us for Winter Intensives in the Melbourne CBD or cozy Northcote centre for two exciting weeks of study and practice.
We will offer Full Elementary Levels and Conversation Courses from beginner to advanced!
Rosalía - genre bending, ground breaking, breathtaking
We are in a golden age of pop music, with incredible hispanic artists at the helm.
You surely know plenty about Bad Bunny by now, and you've been bopping along to Karol G. But have you discovered Rosalía yet?
Come with us, let's talk about the intoxicating world of Rosalía!
NEW - El Patio Brunswick!
Brunswick - we're coming to you!
From Term 1, 2026, El Patio will also be running classes at Balam Balam Place - 15 Phoenix St, Brunswick! These classes are in addition to those held at our current centres in the CBD, Northcote, and Online.
A Sneak Peak of the 2026 Spanish Film Festival!
We've got the tea on the headliners for this year's festival.
Come take a sneaky peak.
I teach Spanish ... Pau!
Meet the most recent addition to the El Patio teaching team: Pau, from Argentina! Ever since she started learning English as a child, Pau has known she was destined to work with - and between - languages.
Keep reading to find out what Pau loves about teaching Australians, and to check out what's on her playlist for practising Spanish with music!
Top tips to improve your listening!
Listening comprehension is one of the main challenges when learning a new language. Each language is a unique system of sounds, and it takes time for our ears and brains to get used to distinguishing between them. The good news is, there are lots of different ways you can work on it! Read on for our top tips.
Autumn Intensives 2026! April 13-24
Join us for Autumn Intensives in the CBD, Northcote, and Online for two exciting weeks of Spanish!
These are held in-between Terms 1 & 2. You'll be able to boost your level quickly in an Elementary Level or Conversation Course.
We have something for every level!
Bad Bunny Halftime Show! The details you may have missed
What else is there to say? The world is shook - and rightfully so - from one of the most electrifying 13-minute live performances of all time!
A love letter to Puerto Rico, clearly, but the piece is so rich and layered. Let's dive in to some of the meaningful Easter eggs that may have passed you by. It went pretty quick!
I Speak Spanish...Jess!
Meet Jess, the new friendly face at our front desk in Northcote!
When she was just 15, she headed off to Costa Rica for a year-long exchange with only beginner Spanish — and before long, she was dreaming in it. From full immersion to studying in Guadalajara, her journey is proof that curiosity (and a little courage) goes a long way. Read on to hear her story and her tips for learning Spanish.
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