Practical Spanish for expats who want to feel at home
Apps teach you to say “the cat drinks milk”. You need to tell your landlord the boiler is broken. This course is built around real life in Spain — from the padrón to the pharmacy.
What you'll be able to handle
- 01
Home & landlord
Describe problems clearly and get them fixed: no hot water, Wi-Fi down, keys lost.
- 02
Healthcare
Book appointments, explain symptoms and understand the pharmacist.
- 03
Social life
Make plans, accept invitations and understand Spanish humour (a bit).
A real moment you'll handle
Calling your landlord
- Talk to your landlord
- See a doctor in Spanish
- Understand paperwork vocabulary
- Make plans with new friends
You
Hola, soy Anna, del tercero. No hay agua caliente.
Hi, it's Anna from the third floor. There's no hot water.
Casero
Vaya. Mañana viene el técnico.
Oh dear. The technician will come tomorrow.
You
¿A qué hora?
At what time?
Casero
Por la mañana, a las diez.
In the morning, at ten.
Most useful modules for you
Where you'll spend most of your time
Shopping & Daily Life
Compras y vida diaria
- Find products and ask for quantities (un kilo, medio kilo, una docena)
- Buy clothes: sizes, colours and trying things on
Home & Family
Casa y familia
- Name rooms and things at home and say what there is
- Talk about your family and other people's
Health & Emergencies
Salud y emergencias
- Explain basic symptoms with “me duele…” and “tengo…”
- Ask for medicine at a pharmacy
Paperwork & Services
Trámites y servicios
- Book and attend an appointment (“cita previa”)
- Understand the words used in official offices and forms
Questions
Does it replace a language school?
It's designed to get you functional fast. Many learners use it first, then join a class or exchange once they can hold a basic conversation.
Is the paperwork information up to date?
Each procedure shows the date it was last reviewed and links to the official source. We teach the language; officials decide the rules.