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2 November 2025
Cultural Curiosities - an El Patio Conversation Course!
Join El Patio teacher Patricio for a captivating introduction to Latin American culture - from food to artists and much more!
Join Patricio for a fascinating introduction to Latin American culture. Learn about wonderful places, fabulous foods, fantastic artists and incredible diversity - all while practising basic Spanish conversation!
Suitable for students in levels Elementary 2 - Elementary 4
Mondays 7.15-8.45pm in Melbourne CBD, 4 x 1.5-hour classes, starting November 17 ($209)
Sound like the Hispanic culture fix you need? Enrol now!
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Not sure which course is right for you? We’ve got you – answer a few questions to find the right class for you. Select the option that’s closest to your level of experience.
What's your experience with learning Spanish?
None, I'm brand new to Spanish
We heart absolute beginners. No matter the reason for wanting to learn, we have a class style for you.
A little, I can speak some
Let’s build on those fundamentals! Progressing focuses on increasing grammar and vocabulary while building your speaking confidence.
Experienced, keen to improve
Here’s where you learn to become fluent and begin to build natural interactions.
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