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Australia's best-loved Spanish language school, now teaching in Melbourne CBD, Northcote, Brunswick, and Online. Learn Spanish socially - whoever and wherever you are.

Cultural Curiosities - an El Patio Conversation Course!

Join El Patio teacher Patricio for a captivating introduction to Latin American culture - from food to artists and much more!

Our team's favourite Spanish-language films of all time!

Still thinking about the Spanish Film Festival? Same. Luckily, the credits don't have to roll just yet.

We've asked the El Patio team to spill the tea on their all-time favourite Spanish-language films - the ones that you have to see at least once in your life. We've even done the hard work of tracking down where you can stream or rent each one.

Pop the popcorn and press play.

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!

The rumours are true: El Patio Brunswick is getting a home of its own!

From Term 4 2026 (Oct 5) our Brunswick classes will move into a colourful new centre at 573 Sydney Road, complete with three vibrant classrooms and plenty of Hispanic charm. Take a sneak peek at what's changing and find out everything you need to know about the move.

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!

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.

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