Learn the Spanish you need to live in Madrid
From the airport to your first caña in La Latina: every lesson is set in a real Madrid situation, with a city guide that tells you where to go, what it costs and what to say.
What you'll be able to handle
- 01
Getting around
Metro lines, buses, Cercanías and taxis — and how to ask when you're lost.
- 02
Eating like a madrileño
Late lunches, later dinners, tapas, cañas and how to ask for the bill.
- 03
Settling in
Free museum hours, neighbourhoods, markets and the customs nobody explains.
A real moment you'll handle
Lost near Sol
- Ride the metro with confidence
- Order in any bar
- Find free things to do
- Handle emergencies with 112
You
Perdona, ¿dónde está el metro?
Excuse me, where's the metro?
Señora
Todo recto y a la derecha.
Straight on and to the right.
You
¿Está cerca?
Is it close?
Señora
Sí, a dos minutos.
Yes, two minutes away.
Most useful modules for you
Where you'll spend most of your time
Landing in Madrid
Llegada a Madrid
- Follow basic signs (salida, llegadas, equipaje, aseos)
- Ask where something is and understand the answer
Bars & Restaurants
Bares y restaurantes
- Order drinks and food politely
- Understand a menú del día and a menu
Getting Around
Moverte por la ciudad
- Buy and top up a transport card
- Ask which line or bus goes somewhere
Health & Emergencies
Salud y emergencias
- Explain basic symptoms with “me duele…” and “tengo…”
- Ask for medicine at a pharmacy
Questions
Is the Madrid guide included?
Yes. Places, transport, customs, free and paid activities, paperwork and emergencies — each with the Spanish you need there.
I'm only visiting for a few weeks. Is it worth it?
Yes — modules 0 to 4 alone cover the first week: airport, greetings, bars, restaurants and transport.