The city of 700,000 inhabitants is big enough to be vibrant
and exciting, but small enough to have this wonderful, friendly
atmosphere. You will soon find out that the most important
thing for you to do to properly learn Spanish in Seville is to
talk with the locals.
Even more important than classes is that you talk and talk
and talk and talk. And the people of Seville love to talk so
you are in the right place!
Always remember that the Spanish you practise in the
classroom is not real Spanish, it is artificial Spanish, so
speaking with the locals of Seville is the real classroom.
It's because of this fact that it's often better to learn
from a home-study Spanish course, to get the basics and the
grammar, and then practise actually speaking in between
lessons. I have written a review of a good home-study Spanish
course, you can check it out here: Rocket Spanish Review
If you are intending to visit and learn Spanish in Seville
but you haven't got to know the town yet, here are a few
pointers.
Seville is a hot and atmospheric town with heavy Moorish
influence in its architecture. The River Guadalquivir stretches
down the Western side of the city - the perfect place for a
romantic stroll and a boat trip.
Be Prepared to Party
Socially, Seville has regular festivals and outdoor events
that bring the people together. 'La Marcha' - the nightlife
inSeville is awesome, and the hot nights make it easy to
stretch on the early hours. When people learn Spanish in
Seville, it's common for most of their practise to take place
after darkness falls!
Like all Spanish people, Sevillians take their nights out
slowly and relaxed, usually starting out with a beer or two and
a tapas, then heading on to a Bar de Copas. The younger crowd
often head onto the streets for a Botellon at around midnight -
this iw basically a street party where you bring your wn drink.
And then everyone can head onto a discoteca to dance until the
early hours.
It's a fun, friendly and vibrant city. And all in all
it's a great idea to learn Spanish in Seville.