La revolución de Robles

Isidro returns to Australia with the fascinating story of Colonel Robles, a relative who lived a truly revolutionary life.
(En español)

¿Bailamos? - A Latin dance guide!

Dance shows how cultures from different corners of the globe have come together and intertwined, each leaving its mark on the others and creating the movements and rhythms we know today.

It is definitely one of our favourite things from the Hispanic world, and makes up an important part of the Spanish-learning experience for many students and teachers here at El Patio.

So take out your dancing shoes and get ready t0 practice with this guide we've prepared for you - and, most of all, don't forget to have fun!

I Teach Spanish... Mar Almató Llonch!

Mar is a well-travelled teacher with a passion for languages - and she's quickly become a class favourite here at El Patio! Read on to find out more about Mar's story, her tips for Spanish learners, as well as a grammar activity at the end!

APRIL - easy, flexible payment for your next course!

Read on for information about our new partnership with APRIL, giving you the option of secure instalment payments at El Patio!

¡Español en vivo! Melbourne-based Latin bands

Melbourne's Latin culture scene is great! There are many places to eat, spaces to dance, festivals to go to and live music to immerse ourselves in, so that we can stay in touch with our favourite culture until we are allow to leave the island.

This time we've prepared a guide to some of the amazing bands performing around marvellous multicultural Melbourne. Check them out!

I Teach Spanish... Linda Monsalve!

Linda is a teacher who marches to the beat of her own drum - and her students love it! Read on to find out more about why Linda is one of our most treasured team members.

El Patio's 2021 Netflix Shortlist - A Series in Spanish for Every Mood!

Read on to find El Patio's top recommendations for brand-new series in Spanish that you can start watching right now on Netflix! Practising Spanish was never so entertaining!

How to access our AULA 1 PLUS additional resources!

One of El Patio's very own teachers, Beatriz, has created a range of additional videos to support Aula Internacional Plus 1 users on their Spanish journey, and complement/explain the activities in the book. Read on for instructions on how to access these resources.

New HYBRID Classes - Ultra flexible, modern and awesome!

We're now making it easier than ever to choose how you study - week to week! With our new HYBRID classes you can choose to attend the same class either Online or Face-to-Face in one of our centres.

Welcome to the 21st Century! Find out how it all works here.

"Los posesivos" and their place in the Spanish Language!

My, yours, his, hers... the posesivo (possessive) in Spanish will allow you to describe ownership and ask others questions about whether something belongs to them! Take a look at our quick grammar guide to get your posesivo skills ship-shape.

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