The first advantage is obviously that Spanish is being spoken twenty four hours a day, seven days a week. Total immersion is probably the best way to learn a foreign language no matter what is might be. There is much more to language learning than just vocabulary and grammar. When you are in the Spanish speaking country, you will be able to hear the proper accent, see facial expressions and generally get a much better idea of how to use your newly developed language skills.
Spain is a beautiful country and there are plenty of places to consider living for anywhere from a few weeks to a few months. If you enjoy the hustle and bustle of the big city, Madrid should be on the top of your list. Think of it like going to New York to learn English. It is a very large city and has all of the excitement and distractions that you would expect. It is also on the expensive side, so this must be a consideration.
If you would like smaller more intimate places, Barcelona and Granada are decent choices. Both offer many schools that you can choose from.
So you may be asking yourself about how you go about finding a school that fits your needs. A web search can offer some help with this. You should try and find information on individual schools and cities. First, decide which city you would like to go to. Then find out all of the details on each school that is offered. Look for how long their courses run and if you can enter at any time of the year. Some places have set times. One other thing to check out is what other student services are offered. What are the living conditions such as whether or not you will have to live at the school or find your own living arrangements. This can add another level of stress to the whole situation.
Modern language tools such as computers and internet services are a must, and should be checked out before committing to a school in Spain.
There is an awful lot of things to think about before you decide to learn Spanish in Spain or anywhere else, but it is defiantly a good thing to do if you can.
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