Tía Tula is a modern center of Spanish teaching which offers an effective method of learning the language with the best qualified teachers in a warm and personalized atmosphere.
We focus on our students. Our team of professionals are extremely committed to meeting your individual needs and to ensure you fully integrate into the Spanish language and culture. Our objective is not only to teach you how to dominate the language, but that you gain an understanding of our habits and traditions, our way of thinking and living.
The method we have adopted is a balanced combination of classroom based exercises and extracurricular activities:
It is an intensive program using an advanced method of teaching Spanish. Work groups are kept small (10 students maximum) to ensure you gain the most out of your lessons and student participation is encouraged during the course. You will be provided with all the necessary learning material and will have access to internet, multimedia and audiovisual support.
The extracurricular activities run in parallel to complement classroom methodology. As part of the program you will enjoy excursions to the rest of Spain, enjoy free time and sport not only in the city but also in the countryside.
A personal touch. We want your stay to be unforgettable and to ensure this is achieved we take care of all the necessary arrangements and details. Your accommodation - we have an experienced and dedicated person whose task is to ensure that your safety, enjoyment and learning needs are met.
Our teachers have been selected on the basis of academic excellence, professionalism, and experience in teaching in order to guarantee the best results.
As part of their responsibilities the teachers of Tía Tula offer tutorials outside of class for those students who want to ask about any aspect of the course. What's more, the teachers meet regularly to keep track of their students' progress, because our objective is always the best quality of teaching.
Tía Tula is situated in the pedestrian historical center of Salamanca: a privileged and unbeatable location. The area is filled with students and tourists, as well as surrounded by the city's historic monuments (the Cathedrals, the House of the Shells, the Palace Anaya...), the Pontifical University and the faculties of Humanities of the University of Salamanca: Literature, Translation and Languages. The famous historic façade of the University is a few meters away and the Plaza Mayor less then a 2 minute walk down the Rúa Mayor, one of the main streets of the historical centre and where we are located.
The school's installations reflect our concept of teaching: smart, pleasant, welcoming and friendly ambiences for small groups (maximum of 10 students). The classrooms in the school have the charm of classic European style: the rooms are spacious, outward-facing and bright, with views to historical and monumental landmarks, with large windows balconies and antique wooden floors, and all combined harmoniously with the most modern audiovisual and resource infrastructure (a screening room to watch movies and documentaries, a computer room with connection to the Internet, free WiFi connection throughout the school...).
Salamanca is a small city (170.000 people) situated in the west of Spain, 200 kilometres from Madrid. In 2002, the city successfully hosted the European City of Culture and has been honoured a UNESCO World Heritage City for its rich arts. Salamanca's University is located in the heart of the historical city, it is one of the oldest in Europe and boasts world recognition. The beauty of the city and its surroundings, as well as its university atmosphere, attract students every year from all over the world. This charming and vibrant location offers students the opportunity to study in a multicultural campus amid a wealth of history and culture. Salamanca is not known as the City of Spanish in vain.
Salamanca is known as the City of Spanish for many reasons. First of all, it is located in the province of Castilla, the cradle of the original Spanish. It also has one of the oldest universities in Europe, specializing in Arts and Languages. The result is that the most correct and purest Spanish is spoken in Salamanca, attracting thousands of students each year to the city, that either come to learn or perfect their Spanish.
Due to its small size, its wonderful quality of life, and its university atmosphere, Salamanca is the ideal place to study Spanish!
Furthermore, other Spanish locations such as Barcelona, Galicia and the Basque Country have their own individual languages making Spanish only a co-official language. On the contrary, in Salamanca Spanish is the only language spoken, may it be in the streets, or in local businesses and administrations.
Salamanca offers a cultural array befitting of its prestigious reputation. Every day there are concerts, plays and film festivals of interest to the visitor, not to mention museums and exhibitions packed with heritage from the middle ages until the 20th century, from the Cathedral Museum to the Centro de Arte de Salamanca, representing the history of Spanish culture and art.
But the most interesting sights of Salamanca are its streets. Small and accessible the visitor can walk through its streets while contemplating the precious architecture in every corner. The splendor of the Spanish Renaissance has been conserved in Salamanca like no other place, and there are unique examples of Baroque Architecture as the Plaza Mayor which is one of the most beautiful squares in the world.
All this provides the background for student life infusing the city with its characteristic youthful spirit. Thousands of students, from all over the world, fill its streets every single day, as well as its bars and cafés, cinemas and theatres, museums and libraries, giving life and diversity to the Plaza Mayor and the city center. A place defined by its university atmosphere, that makes the newcomers feel welcome and fall in love with her.
Salamanca is perfectly situated, not just because of its proximity to Madrid, but also because you can travel quickly to many interesting destinations: Toledo, Segovia, Ávila, Galicia and the coast of Cantabria, Portugal, etc. What's more, its natural surrounding, the Castilian countryside, provides an opportunity for numerous leisure activities: horse riding, hiking, gastronomic trips, visits to small villages...
Salamanca provides everything a student of Spanish could possibly want.
Enter Tía Tula Spanish School through the virtual tour. Discover its fancy and comfortable facilities: the historical building, located in the heart of the city center and surrounded by astonishing monuments and landmarks, has been refurbished with state-of-the-art equipment and is entirely dedicated to Spanish teaching.
Would you like to come to Tía Tula for an intensive course to learn Spanish in Salamanca, Spain? Are you coming for a few weeks to know the city and/or to improve your proficiency level in Spanish? Are you a Spanish teacher and would like to take a formative course for ELE professors? Are you thinking of sending your teenage child to Spain for a period of time to learn Spanish? We have what you are looking for: we have a course that will suit your needs.
The accommodation is one of the most important parts of your stay. We have a team solely dedicated to finding the best families, so our students will feel at home and will make their residence a part of their experience and learning.
We also offer the most comfortable and high quality alternative accommodation (such as apartments, studios, rooms in flats, hotels and hostels) for students to choose the way they want to live in Salamanca.
SUNDAY
Arrival in Salamanca, accommodation and dinner.
MONDAY
Welcome at the school
Spanish class at Tía Tula
Lunch at the accommodation
Gamified tour of Salamanca: performed by a guide dressed in period costume and performing different tests in teams. Who will win?
Dinner at the accommodation
TUESDAY
Spanish class at Tía Tula
Lunch at the accommodation
Flamenco dance class, where students and teachers will learn to dance "rumba flamenca" with actual songs.
Dinner at the accommodation
WEDNESDAY
Spanish class at Tía Tula
Lunch at the accommodation
Traditional Spanish cooking class, where two professional chefs will teach and help you to cook a main dish, dessert and a typical Spanish drink. Are you hungry now?
Dinner at the accommodation
THURSDAY
Spanish class at Tía Tula with visit to Casa Lis museum (Art Nouveau Art Deco)
Lunch at the accommodation
Visit to the cathedrals, ascent to the towers: Ieronimus. Visit both cathedrals of Salamanca from the upper balcony, and ascent to the towers and terraces for the best views of the city.
Visit “Discovering Salamanca”: Visit the emblematic places of Salamanca, the garden of Calixto and Melibea, and the Cave of Salamanca with legends and historical facts.
Dinner at the accommodation
FRIDAY
Spanish class at Tía Tula
Lunch at the accommodation
Visit to the archaeological center Pozo de Nieve. Are you ready to discover Salamanca's past?
Dinner at the accommodation
SATURDAY
FIELD TRIP – Béjar and Candelario
Visit Béjar and its Cámara Oscura to see the city's evolution.
In Candelario, enjoy nature and visit the Museo Chacinero to learn about traditional food.
Picnic lunch packed by the accommodation
Dinner at the accommodation
SUNDAY
FIELD TRIP – Ávila and Segovia
Visit the cities of Ávila and Segovia.
In Ávila, walk up to the wall for panoramic views.
In Segovia, visit the Alcazar and stroll through the historic center.
Picnic lunch packed by the accommodation
Dinner at the accommodation
MONDAY
Spanish class at Tía Tula
Lunch at the accommodation
Visit “Discovering Salamanca Tormes River”: Walk along the banks of the river and hear stories about Salamanca and Lazarillo de Tormes.
Pedal boat ride on the river for great views of the Cathedral.
Dinner at the accommodation
TUESDAY
Spanish class at Tía Tula
Lunch at the accommodation
Photographic and cultural gymkhana: a competition with tests and questions. Which team will win?
Churros with chocolate at Manolita: enjoy the favorite Spanish snack!
Dinner at the accommodation
WEDNESDAY
Spanish class at Tía Tula
Lunch at the accommodation
Visit the University of Salamanca, one of the oldest universities in the world.
Tapas tasting: try the famous Spanish tapas!
Dinner at the accommodation
THURSDAY
Spanish class at Tía Tula with visit to Casa Lis museum (Art Nouveau Art Deco)
Lunch at the accommodation
Visit to Barrio del Oeste, Salamanca's artistic neighborhood full of murals and paintings.
Ice cream at Manolita to refresh your summer day.
Dinner at the accommodation
FRIDAY
Spanish class at Tía Tula
End of course certificate
Lunch at the accommodation
Farewell party with the tuna (traditional university musical group) and snacks.
Dinner at the accommodation
SATURDAY
Travel back to the US.
FRIDAY
Spanish class at Tía Tula
Lunch at the accommodation
Visit the Automotive Museum: If you like cars and history, you'll love this museum.
Dinner at the accommodation
SATURDAY
FIELD TRIP – Madrid
Visit Madrid by walking through the city center to see its main monuments.
Visit Reina Sofía Museum and enjoy its masterpieces.
Picnic lunch packed by the accommodation
Dinner at the accommodation
SUNDAY
FIELD TRIP – Toledo
Visit Toledo and explore its historical monuments with a Tía Tula monitor.
Enjoy a wonderful day in this charming city.
Picnic lunch packed by the accommodation
Dinner at the accommodation
MONDAY
Spanish class at Tía Tula
Lunch at the accommodation
Visit the University of Salamanca: one of the oldest universities in the world, where the foundations of the Spanish language were established.
Dinner at the accommodation
TUESDAY
Spanish class at Tía Tula
Lunch at the accommodation
Visit the Miguel de Unamuno House-Museum: explore the home of the great Spanish writer and university professor. A literary gem!
Dinner at the accommodation
WEDNESDAY
Spanish class at Tía Tula
Lunch at the accommodation
Visit the Salamanca Museum: dive into the history and culture of Salamanca.
Dinner at the accommodation
THURSDAY
Spanish class at Tía Tula
Lunch at the accommodation
Visit the Convent of San Esteban: enter this historic convent where notable figures like Napoleon once were.
Dinner at the accommodation
FRIDAY
Spanish class at Tía Tula
End of course certificate
Lunch at the accommodation
Farewell party: enjoy a joyful goodbye celebration with snacks and music from the tuna (traditional university musical group).
Dinner at the accommodation
SATURDAY
Travel back to the US.
