Expanish

Program Reviews

Miranda
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

My experience at Expanish Málaga

I recently did a week of intensive classes at Expanish school in Malaga and it was absolutely fantastic. It has helped me gain confidence in my Spanish abilities and helped me to prepare for my final year of university as a Spanish degree student. The classes are very well prepared and improve your Spanish overall while keeping it engaging and fun. I stayed in a homestay, and everything was perfect. The food was delicious, and the conversation allowed me to practice more Spanish outside of the classroom, and my host last was so lovely.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
If staying in Malaga, bring swimwear and enjoy the beach!
Pros
  • Amazing teachers
  • Practice all aspects of the language
  • Friendly people
Cons
  • None
Response from Expanish

Thank you so much, Miranda, for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that your week of intensive classes in Málaga gave you confidence in your Spanish and helped you prepare for your final year of university. It’s fantastic to know that you found the lessons engaging and effective, and that your homestay experience was just as enriching—with delicious meals, meaningful conversations, and a lovely host to support your learning outside the classroom.
We’re so glad your time with us was both enjoyable and productive, and we wish you all the best in your final year of studies. ¡Mucha suerte, and we hope to welcome you back again soon!

Maya
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Incredible experience!

I spent two weeks in Málaga at Expanish and I have to say that these two weeks were absolutely wonderful!

• The booking process was easy to manage with the great advice of the helpful and polite staff who explained everything really well
• At Expanish Málaga, all the staff were absolutely friendly as well. The atmosphere at the school was super nice - Right from the moment I entered Expanish Málaga, I just felt so so so welcome there
• The Spanish lessons and school activities were great as well! I learned a lot and got to meet so many amazing people
• During my stay in Málaga, I stayed at a student residence. The room was clean and had everything that I needed during these two weeks.

Overall, it was an incredible experience - maybe one of the best travel experiences I've had so far! I'll never forget that! ¡Muchas gracias!

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
I'd stay a little longer than two weeks, maybe three weeks or more!
Pros
  • Getting in touch with people from around the globe
  • Improving Spanish
  • Getting to know a knew city / new places you've never been to before
Response from Expanish

Thank you so much, Maya, for your wonderful words! We’re thrilled to hear that your two weeks in Málaga were such a memorable experience and that everything—from the booking process to the classes, activities, and accommodation—met your expectations.
It makes us especially happy to know that you felt so welcome from the moment you arrived and that our team’s support helped make your stay smooth and enjoyable. We’re also delighted that you learned a lot, made new friends, and created lasting memories both at the school and in the city.
We’re honored that you consider your time with Expanish one of your best travel experiences, and we hope it’s just the beginning of many more Spanish-learning adventures. ¡Muchas gracias y hasta pronto!

Jake
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Expanish - Barcelona

Genuinely the best experience and was more than I could've ever imagined. In three months Expanish got me from an A2 level to a B2. The teachers teach in such a effective way and I can not thank the school enough for everything! The ONLY problem I had was with the student housing. There is no communication when someone new will arrive to your flat and I felt the school had brushed off multiple complaints many of my flatmates and I had sent in about a few things. Overall, an amazing and unforgettable experience that you will not regret at all!

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Go to as many as the weekly activities and tours as you can. Every Monday morning they provide free coffee and snacks, first come first serve. Also attendance is very important, missing a day WILL set you back.
Pros
  • Amazing public transport
  • Great friendships and connections
  • Pure joy
Cons
  • Leaving
  • Student housing - shared flat
Response from Expanish

Thank you so much for your review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a great experience with our courses and teachers, and that you progressed from A2 to B2 in just three months — that’s an amazing achievement!
We’re sorry to hear that your student housing experience wasn’t as smooth as it could have been. We understand how important communication and comfort are when settling in, and we appreciate your feedback as it helps us improve this part of our service.
We’re so glad that overall your time with Expanish was unforgettable, and we hope to welcome you back in the future! ¡Un abrazo!

Sofía
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Expanish

My experience with Expanish was great! I stayed two weeks at the school and I learned a lot! I really enjoyed all the afternoon activities that Isa was in charge of. She is a very open and kind person and creates an environment where you feel safe and can have fun! <3 I also really liked the different programs that were offered!

I would definitely recommend the school and especially participating in the activities to anyone! It was really a very memorable experience, and I would do it again in a heartbeat!

Response from Expanish

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We’re thrilled to hear that your two weeks at Expanish were so rewarding and that you enjoyed both the classes and our activity program. Isa will be so happy to know her dedication made you feel welcome, safe, and inspired to have fun while practicing your Spanish.

It’s also wonderful to hear that you found our variety of programs enriching and that the activities helped make your stay even more memorable. Knowing you’d do it all again in a heartbeat means the world to us!

We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you back at Expanish soon for more learning and adventures. ¡Hasta la próxima!

Catharina
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Expanish

Ich hatte sehr viel Spaß bei Expanish um Spanisch zu lernen. Allerdings hatte ich das inklusivpaket gebucht mit Spanish in de City und fande dies ein wenig unnötig, da ich dort nicht mehr wirklich viel dazu gelernt habe. Außerdem hatte ich in der 3. Woche die Lehrerin Monica.

Mit ihr war der ganze Kurs nicht so zufrieden da sie uns nicht wirklich viel neues beigebracht hat und an 3 Tagen über Klamotten geredet hat. Als Beispiel. Aber alles in einem würde ich es sofort wieder buchen. Vielen Dank!!

In English:
I had a lot of fun learning Spanish at Expanish. However, I booked the inclusive package with Spanish in the City and found it a bit unnecessary, as I didn't really learn much there. Also, I had a teacher named Monica in the third week.

I wasn't very happy with the whole course because she didn't really teach us much new and spent three days talking about clothes, for example. But all in all, I would book it again in a heartbeat. Thank you so much!!

Response from Expanish

Dear Catharina: Thank you very much for sharing your experience at Expanish with us. It's very important for us to know how you feel because it helps us improve and do everything possible to ensure your experience at the school is the best it can be.

Spanish in the City classes are seen as classes outside the classroom. While you get to know the city and its aspects, you also practice communicating in Spanish, learning new vocabulary, etc. This is a complement to in-class classes, and the goal is to continue learning but from a more communicative and interactive perspective. Unit four of the book aims to introduce and practice communication skills related to shopping, asking prices, and discussing preferences, in addition to learning the necessary grammatical structures and vocabulary related to clothing and colors. Each unit typically lasts two to three days, depending on the pace of the group, etc. We wanted to explain this so you can better understand the dynamics and objectives of our classes, so you can understand their structure and development. Even so, we greatly appreciate the feedback, and we'll take it into account for future classes and see if we need to spend less time on this content. Thank you very much for choosing Expanish to study Spanish, and we hope to see you again in the future! ¡Un abrazo!

Sarah
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Review

I love the environment in Expanish created by the people working there, everyone was very sweet and welcoming, they were very approachable and kind! I loved coming to expanish after class to eat or do homework and watching TSITP is definitely a core memory! My Spanish professor Rosana was the sweetest person ever, truly a beautiful person! Jio was very sweet and lovely and I always liked seeing her and Julia was also so sweet and funnn! Gabriel was always so nice, always with a smile very sweet! Everybody was lovely overall!

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
It
Pros
  • New people
  • Fun experiences
  • Nice trips
Cons
  • homestay parents getting our feedback
Response from Expanish

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you felt so welcomed and comfortable at Expanish — creating that warm and supportive environment is exactly what we strive for. It’s wonderful to know that our spaces became a place where you could study, relax, and make great memories (TSITP included 😉).

Rosana, Jio, Julia, and Gabriel will be so happy to read your message — your appreciation truly means a lot to them and to the whole team. We’re grateful you chose to share your experience with us, and we hope to welcome you back soon for more Spanish learning and fun moments together.

¡Un abrazo grande y hasta pronto!

Amanda
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

One week

I only participated for a week in the language course but enjoyed the small class environment and found the content relevant. It was just a shame that i had some severe migraines that week and could not focus as well as I wanted to. The teachers were knowledgable and the students all friendly. A great campus with helpful staff and fun activities planned throughout the week for newcomers. I had a great time overall and would recommend to other students looking to learn Spanish on site and improve.

Response from Expanish

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the small class environment, found the content relevant, and appreciated our teachers, staff, and activities. We’re truly sorry to hear that you had to deal with migraines during your course week—it’s never easy to focus when you’re not feeling your best.

We’re glad you were still able to connect with your classmates and enjoy the campus atmosphere. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope you’ll have the chance to return in the future for a longer stay and an even better experience.

¡Te esperamos de nuevo en Expanish!

Kathleen
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

I really liked this school

I was in the 30+ program, and it really made a positive difference. My classmates were friendly, and we were all at the same level. I didn't feel like I had to compete (maybe that's just me). Unfortunately, the barrio of Barcelona where I was staying was having its summer week long celebration, so for one whole week there was loud music right outside my window. I slept through it for the most part. On the other hand, at 1:45 one morning, I was awoken by some female singer with an amazing voice! I wish I could have found out who she was.

I would like to return to this school again.

What was your funniest moment?
Some of the mistakes I made in class were very funny to the other students. I enjoyed making them laugh.
Pros
  • Friendly staff, very good teachers.
  • Interesting architecture of the building where the classes are held.
  • We actually finished the book, and I was only there two weeks.
Cons
  • Can't think of any.
Marc
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Great experience

I stayed 3 weeks and had a great teacher, and the organization was perfect. The size, table, and acoustics of the schoolroom were not comfortable. The standard would be U-shaped. The exploration of the city in the afternoon was disappointing because I felt that the teachers had no interest/skin in the game and the exercises were dull and not interactive. The co-working space on the top was great. The open activities during the week were fun and a good way to learn about people and the city. The Asado was riquissimo :)

What would you improve about this program?
The room, I don’t think its suitable for classes.
Pros
  • Teacher Mariana
  • Gabriels management
  • Staff at the desk
Cons
  • Start earlier at 9am
  • Have a whatsapp group for the class
  • Put conversation class later in the day
Response from Expanish

Thank you very much for taking the time to share such detailed feedback about your experience. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your teacher, found the organization of the school to be strong, and appreciated our co-working space, open activities, and the asado.

We also value your constructive comments. Regarding the classrooms, we understand that the layout and furniture may not be the most comfortable; while our current facilities set some limits, we will continue to look for ways to make the learning environment as pleasant as possible.

We truly appreciate your feedback on the Español por la Ciudad activities. We are currently reviewing these activities with our academic team to make them more interactive and engaging, and to ensure teachers feel more involved in each outing.

Once again, thank you for your review and for highlighting both the strengths and the areas where we can improve. We’re happy you had an overall positive experience and hope to welcome you back in the future!

Katelyn
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Family

Truly the staff at the Malaga school is amazing. I was supported and learned so much from them. They are so kind and helpful. I cannot wait until I can go back for more classes. It really does feel like a family and the staff/teachers want to be there. The teachers are very good at what they do. They always have activiteis or games to help make the material more fun. They also have great activites every week to get to know the city and to learn about the culture. I love the variety and it makes it easier to get to know the students in the school.

What was your funniest moment?
In one class we were working on descriptions and we had to draw each other. It turned out to be hilarious.
Response from Expanish

Thank you very much for your comments, Katelyn! We loved having you as our student, and we are really happy to know you've enjoyed your time with us! Hope we get to welcome you again someday! ¡Un fuerte abrazo!