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Autumn Intensives 2025! April 14-23
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!
Make Your Spanish Goals Stick: Turning Resolutions into Habits
Tired of your New Year's resolutions fizzling out? Learn how to turn your Spanish goals into lasting habits with five simple steps. From breaking goals into bite-sized actions to making learning fun, this article will help you build a routine that sticks—no willpower required. Let's make 2025 the year you finally speak Spanish!
Move to the Beat: Salsa's Origins and Styles
Salsa is the most popular partner dance in the world - but how much do you know about it? Keep reading to discover the origins and styles of salsa music and dance.
Iconic Festivals of Latin America!
New Year's may have come and gone, but the fiesta doesn't stop! Latin America is brimming with festivals throughout the year, offering incredible music, delicious food, and fascinating cultural insights. Read on to find out about five iconic festivals of Latin America!
Summer Intensives 2025! January 13-24
Join us for our Summer Intensives in 2025 (January 13-24) - an exciting two weeks of Spanish study in Northcote, Melbourne CBD and Online! This is a chance to boost your level in a way that would normally take months. Along with our first three Elementary levels (Elementary 1, 2, and 3), we offer FULL 15-hour Conversation Courses where you can improve your speaking confidence, as well as shorter conversation and travel courses!
Join Curiosidades Culturales, a New El Patio Conversation Course!
Join El Patio teacher Patricio for a captivating introduction to Latin American culture - from food to artists and much more!
I Teach Spanish ... Antonella!
Meet Antonella, one of our amazing teachers from Argentina! With a background in script-writing and the performing arts, Antonella brings playfulness and energy to every session. This combination of traits, coupled with a communicative and grammatical approach to teaching Spanish, mean that each student takes away plenty of new knowledge after class!
Find out how Antonella got started with teaching, her recommendations for learners of Spanish, as well as a chance to read some of her awesome script-writing!
A New CBD Centre from Term 4 starting October 7!
From Term 4 (October 7), El Patio CBD will be moving to a gorgeous new centre in Druid's House, 1/407 Swanston St, Melbourne CBD (opposite RMIT Library and approximately 400 meters from our current centre). We can't wait for you to see it!
I Teach Spanish ... Patricio!
Meet Patricio, one of El Patio's wonderful teachers from Chile! A lover of travel, Patricio realised his profession could take him around the world. His teaching style prioritises practicality and interaction - and big doses of laughter which is often heard coming from under the door of his classes!
Read on to find out how he got started teaching Spanish, what he likes about it and his tips for students on getting the most out of class.
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Easy! Surprise your Spanish-learning friends, family or colleagues with a Gift Voucher. A voucher may be for a full course or to go toward a course fee or even for texts. Once you have purchased…
