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Australia's best-loved Spanish language school, now teaching in Melbourne CBD, Northcote, Brunswick, and Online. Learn Spanish socially - whoever and wherever you are.
Phil
Still thinking about the Spanish Film Festival? Same. Luckily, the credits don't have to roll just yet. We've asked the El Patio team to spill the tea on their all-time favourite Spanish-language films - the ones that you have to...
Jess
We are in a golden age of pop music, with incredible hispanic artists at the helm. You surely know plenty about Bad Bunny by now, and you've been bopping along to Karol G. But have you discovered Rosalía yet? Come...
Penny
The weather is getting colder, so it's time to learn some more Spanish to warm up our hearts. Join us for Winter Intensives in the Melbourne CBD or cozy Northcote centre for two exciting weeks of study and practice. We...
Penny
Brunswick - we're coming to you! From Term 1, 2026, El Patio will also be running classes at Balam Balam Place - 15 Phoenix St, Brunswick! These classes are in addition to those held at our current centres in the...
Phil
We've got the tea on the headliners for this year's festival. Come take a sneaky peak.
Penny
Meet the most recent addition to the El Patio teaching team: Pau, from Argentina! Ever since she started learning English as a child, Pau has known she was destined to work with - and between - languages. Keep reading to...
Pau
Listening comprehension is one of the main challenges when learning a new language. Each language is a unique system of sounds, and it takes time for our ears and brains to get used to distinguishing between them. The good news...
Phil
Join us for Autumn Intensives in the CBD, Northcote, and Online for two exciting weeks of Spanish! These are held in-between Terms 1 & 2. You'll be able to boost your level quickly in an Elementary Level or Conversation Course....
Penny
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You can't do better than this school! It's a very well organised school. They have so many levels you will find the right class for you. Great teachers, fun and just the right amount of challenge.
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After becoming frustrated at my lack of progress with their competitor, I received a recommendation for the classes at El Patio. Since enrolling I have never looked back.
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I never shut up about how much I like my classes, pretty sure my colleagues and all my friends are getting sick of hearing about it.
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After finding another company frustrating and unenthusiastic, El Patio has reinvigorated my excitement for learning Spanish...
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The teachers are welcoming and seem to love what they do, which brings passion to each class. The homework and resources are highly organised and professional. I would highly recommend El Patio Spanish
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As a retired teacher, I know good teaching when I see it, and the teachers at El Patio are absolutely wonderful - caring, professional and fun.
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