Ana Ortega the head of studies in Seville describes it as somewhere 'where flamenco, bullfights, Don Juan, Carmen, Holy Week and the April Fair can be seen and felt in the baking heat of the South. Seville is the past. The largest old quarter in Europe with the Giralda, the Torre del Oro, the Alcázar, the Cathedral...Seville is also the future, a modern city. But without a doubt, Seville's finest asset is its people, as warm and lively as anywhere else in Spain, always ready to help visitors, delighted to share their cheerfulness and local traditions.'
Speaking Spanish will allow you to communicate with almost 500 million people worldwide! It is the official language of both Spain and almost all of Latin America and is also widely spoken in places where it is not an official language. Knowing Spanish will not only make your travel to these parts more enjoyable but may well also provide you with more employment options. What’s more is that it is a growing language. The Hispanic population is increasing in size and the economy of Latin America’s is also becoming stronger. So taking a course in Sevilla to improve your Spanish won’t just be an enjoyable experience but a very useful one too!
Tourist attractions in Sevilla
Seville is full of impressive cultural sights. The Giralda which is located at the centre of the city next to the cathedral provides spectacular views of the city. Another monument well worth a visit is the Alcazar. This building reflects the Moorish past of the city. It has beautiful gardens are lovely to wander around. Another good place to enjoy the sunshine is the Plaza España which was used in one of the Star Wars films!
The river Guadalquivir runs at the south of the city. During the Feria de Abril tents line the river and people head down here to listen to traditional flamenco music, chat with their friends and enjoy the atmosphere with the party continuing until the early hours! Even at other times of the year it is nice to head down this way and see the Torre del Oro, an impressive watch tower.
Much of Seville’s charm is actually found in the atmosphere. Horse driven carts fill the streets as does the smell of orange blossom. Wandering through the smaller streets you defiantly feel the strength of the town’s history. Seville was home to a large gypsy population and was where the traditional flamenco dance originated from.
Studying Spanish is Seville will allow you to both enjoy the heat of the south and also to experience life in a city full of atmosphere and history.
