Why learn Spanish in Bilbao?

When it comes to curating the best possible experience during your own journey with Spanish, picking the ideal location for where to go in the Spanish-speaking world becomes the critical question. And when it comes to picking the best possible location, there is no city better placed to meet all your educational and personal needs than Bilbao. Situated in the Basque country in the northeast of Spain, Bilbao boasts striking views of every type, from its scenic views of the Bay of Biscay, through to its beautiful countryside and city sights.

For learning Spanish, you may be wondering if a city so proudly Basque could be the place to learn Spanish. The city, however, is home to immense linguistic diversity, and while many locals will certainly attempt Basque when speaking with you, there is no shortage of perfect Spanish to be found in the city.

In terms of culture, nowhere is better. Bilbao is host to a vast variety of museums and art galleries centred on every topic under the sun, from its Museo Vasco focused on local Basque history to the World-famous Guggenheim Museum, renowned home of Modern Art. You will never run out of things to do here.

When it comes to your learning experience itself, what is left to be desired from the language teaching of the Instituto Hemingway, whose unmatched range of options catered to your needs are indispensable to your journey Spanish competency. Their innovative approach, built from years of experience teaching the Spanish language to any and all with a desire to learn, is perfect for giving you the skills necessary for success in learning.

With students from every corner of the world, united in their desire to learn, through the Instituto Hemingway you will be surrounded by a community of learners able to come together and help one another in the classroom, and beyond. As part of the experience of studying with the Instituto Hemingway you will have the opportunity to partake in their free cultural evening activities throughout the duration of your course.

Whether you are sampling wines and cheeses or scaling the heights of Mount Artxanda for its panoramic views of Bilbao, the Guggenheim and the Nervión River, you will never want to miss these unique and rewarding experiences. The Instituto Hemingway offer teaching, no matter what ability you already have.

With its own devised courses matched to each CEFR level, from A1 upwards, you are welcome here whether as a complete beginner with no knowledge of the language, or an experienced learner ready to take the next step forwards and invest in yourself to improve.

Bilbao is a historic city, with a long history and a lively atmosphere, whose climate, neither scorching desert heat nor freezing Baltic cold, will suit any and all who come in search of improving their linguistic ability. Situated on the historic pilgrimage, the Camino de Santiago, there are as many historic artefacts and buildings here as there are reasons and journeys to get here. So, what are you waiting for?