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The Arepa is a traditional flat corn cake that you can eat for breakfast, lunch and/or dinner, making it an essential food for many. It can be fried, baked, fried and baked, grilled or steamed. It can be a side...
Pame
España, principios de la década de los sesenta (Presente, Imperfecto e Indefinido). "Mujer sin nombre" es una historia sobre el desarrollo turístico en la costa del levante español y las consecuencias que tuvo en su población y paisaje. A la...
Ana Ruiz
Los Van Van's music tells the story of Cuba itself, from its conquest by the Spanish to its modern, turbulent history - all the while celebrating the vivacity, toughness and community that defines Cuba today! This year Los Van Van...
Sasha Gillies-Lekakis and Penny
In late 2015, Chris (one of our admin team) and his partner, walked el Camino de Santiago. Here he provides a brief history of the pilgrimage, recounts some of his experiences and offers some advice for those planning on undertaking...
Chris McBrearty
Always a lover of languages, it made sense Noryan would find herself sharing her own language with others. Noryan (from Venezuela), had already been teaching Spanish in Melbourne for some time before she accidentally stumbled across El Patio Northcote! We're...
Penny
La alcahueta es un homenaje a la obra de "La Celestina. Tragicomedia de Calisto y Melibea" de Fernando de Rojas (siglo XV), figura que tiene su precedente en el "Libro de buen amor" del Arcipreste de Hita (s. XIV). El...
Ana Ruiz
In this playlist, Ana takes us into the world of Andalusian Copla - a type of traditional song that was born in the early 1920s. The lyrics tell stories of relationships torn apart, impossible desires, heartbreak, jealousy and loss.
Ana Ruiz
As a supplement to your study materials, El Patio is producing a serious series of useful language sheets, covering key grammar topics and tenses in clear and straightforward language to help you as you learn.
Craig Burgess
Meet the wonderful Sardinian woman who's been making her mark at El Patio! Valeria is one of those teachers who instantly engages with everybody. From her extremely friendly good mornings, to her ability to connect with every single student -...
Penny & Valeria Palmieri
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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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We learn, teach and gather on Wurundjeri Land of the Kulin Nation. El Patio acknowledges and celebrates the stories, culture and heritage of the Traditional Owners of this land and we pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging.