The school is about a 30 minute walk from my house (or 15 minute bus ride). It is a lovely walk through the Turia Riverbed Park, but with the warm weather we're having here, the bus is the best bet.
Classes begin at 11am, lasting until 1pm. But classes here aren't your typical language class- there are no homework assignments or tests- we only practice our conversational skills. It is perfect.
Since attending classes at Hispania, I feel my Spanish skills and my confidence have immensely increased. When I first arrived, I was almost in dispair. My language skills were failing me. Those A's I earned in college courses meant nothing. Sure, I could write and read Spanish fine- but having a full-blown conversation?! No way. Trying to talk to a native speaker about had me in tears.
But after weeks of classes, I'm charging right up to people on the streets, in restaurants, at bars, with absolutely no fear. Sure, my Spanish is nowhere near perfect, but it will never be if I don't try to use it! Hispania has given me that confidence in myself to try to talk in Spanish.
My first week, the only Spanish I used is "Hablas Ingles?" Now there is no stopping me! Thank you, Hispania!
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