Career and personal progression, reasons to learn Spanish in Barcelona, Spain

I have always had a passion for language learning and my first steps into the world of Spanish language and culture convinced me that Spanish was the language that I wanted to gain a more rounded knowledge of. Bilingualism is a major advantage for many roles in Europe and I am focused on being linguistically prepared for a potential career move into the European architecture and/or construction sectors. I was becoming increasingly aware that in order to take up such an opportunity I needed to increase my level of speaking fluency in order to engage fully both in day-to-day conversation and in the more technical dialogue required for professional interaction. It was for both these reasons that I chose the Spanish Homestay Immersion Programme (SHIP) in Barcelona with Mónica as it provided me with the opportunity to focus my learning into technical areas and immerse me into a completely Spanish speaking environment.

Spanish Express also has an excellent online program that complements the immersion program. For a year, Mónica provided me with a bespoke programme focused on the technical vocabulary required for construction professionals, as well as assistance with my CV and job interview preparation. We then met face-to-face in Spain, where I spent two weeks improving not only my Spanish but also the way to do business in Spain, culture, gastronomy, art, and much more. This programme is highly recommended for people who want to advance in their careers by learning Spanish.

I am also a very keen cyclist and Monica’s home in Dosrius is ideally located with plenty of gravel trails from the doorstep with access to explore the Natural Park of Montnegre y el Corredor.