Byasen VGS School 17 – 23 March

We are a group from Norway and we stayed in Valencia for a week to study spanish. We have seen big fallas and the touristic hotspots. We lived with spanish families and we liked them a lot. Everyday we ate and drunk typical spanish things. We also went to the beach twice for some sunbathing, Daniel and Helle, two of our students, even went swimming in the sea. We have learned a lot of spanish during this week, and as well a lot about the spanish culture. We liked the Fallas a lot and the fireworks.

ARK ACADEMY

Un grupo de la escuela Ark Academy de Londres pasó una semana fantástica con nosotros durante clases y actividades se enriquecieron con muchas experiencias nuevas y se fueron con muchos recuerdos bonitos. Aquí puedes leer todo lo que hicimos: Por las mañanas tuvimos clases de español con un programa especial. Hicimos muchos ejercicios fuera de la clase, interactuamos con la gente de la calle, buscamos informaciones en sitios reales, primero parece que es difícil pero luego resulta muy divertido. Por las tardes tuvimos actividades y salidas culturales para conocer más la cultura y las costumbres españolas. Visitamos el Casco Antiguo, el Mercado Central, el Museo Fallero donde nos explicaron cómo son las famosas FALLAS. Además como estuvimos justo durante la Semana Santa pudimos ver una procesión en la playa, una tradición especial que no existe en muchos sitios del mundo tal y como se celebra aquí en España. Para terminar la semana fuimos al Biopark, un zoológico que parece ser un safari, no se veían rejas en todo el parque, a veces solo había un pequeño riachuelo entre nosotros y los animales 🙂      

Group Principessa

We are 3 italian girls and we came here to learn spanish. We arrived at Valencia on third of april and we lived in groups of two persons in different families. The families were very likeable and organized. Every day our families prepared us a big sandwich with water, fruit juice and chocolate. Every morning from 9:00h until 14:05h we had class at Taronja, a very good school, where the teachers are very likeables, for example Angel and Lucia. The teachers put us in 4 different groups. Every morning from 13:00h we went outside the school because we made some activities on the street. For example one day we went to the train station and asked for information about the tickets. Another day we went to the central market because we wanted to get information about the prices of the meat and menues. To be in Valencia and to go to the school alone made us feel like we´re living here. Every morning we had to walk. One day which we liked very much was sunday, because we went to the Oceanografico and the Ciudad de las Artes y de las Ciencias. This vacaitions were very cool and funny!   Names: Francesca, Alessia, Alessandra County: Italy     We are two boys and one girl and we´re from Italy. We went here for one week, because we wanted to study spanish. Between the 3 and the 9 of april we went to the spanish school Taronja. We have been in two families. Las familias eran simpáticas y muy amables. In school we had two teachers which are very likeable and they came with us visiting the city of Valencia. We liked that we had to talk in normal situations like in a market or a shop. Our teacher Angel have been the most likeable teacher of the school. It was a phenomenal experience and we want to repeat it next year.   Names: Gianluca, Marialucia, Alessandro Country: Italy       Hi at all! The experience in Valencia was phenomenal, the people are very nice and friendly. We liked the school very much, the lessons have been very funny and as well we won´t forget the teachers which came with us visiting the city. The families were very nice and lovely, they treated us very good, even though two of our classmates had to change the family. What we liked very much was the organisation of our italian school, because we could make activities and the teachers let us go out for the night. To summarize: our experience was unforgettable. We want to say thank you to our teachers from Taronja Angel and Lucia which went with us to visit the city and for giving us the opportunity to do every morning a different activity. We will recommend the city of Valencia because it´s a beautyful city and as well the school.   Names: Chiara, Anna Maria, Giulia Country: Italy       We arrived here one week ago and we really enjoyed our stay. We got to know very good teachers, which are likeable and they helped us to visit a bit of the city which is wonderful. We made activities in which we could practice speaking with different persons and at the same time we could improve our pronounciation. The families were very generous and they treated us like their own children. We will never forget this experience, which made us grow up in many aspects, for example the responsibility. We are very sad that we have to leave this beautiful country full of happy people. We spend a great week here and we want to say thank you to all the teachers and the families for everything they did for us. We hope that we can come back on our owns. Kisses and hugs to all.   Names: Giulia, Silvia, Maria Country: Italy     ¡Hola! We stayed here for one week visiting Valencia and we really liked it. Even though we didn´t do activities for the evening and we didn´t go out for partying we enjoyed our stay very much. The teachers have been very likeable and we learned a lot. We had the opportunity to get to know many persons. The families were very nice and they treated us like their own children. The family, the school and the city gave us incredible vacations! We ate a lot! 😉 See you soon! We don´t want to go back to Italy!   Names: Giulia, Lorena, Virginia Country: Italy       Hi! How are you? We went to Valencia for one week for learning spanish in an intensive course. We really liked the city even though we didn´t have much possibility to visit all of it. The lessons have been very nice and funny, thanks to our teachers Carlos and Angel. The family treated us like their own children and we liked very much to talk to them. It was a magic experience. We want to come back to  Valencia one day and as well to visit the family. Many kisses.   Names: Maria Elena, Miriana, Claudia Country: Italy       This experience at Taronja school was incredible. We never were bored, thanks to all the activities we made outside and in class. We got to know people from other countries and many likeable people, like the teachers which are very nice and polite. We really liked the trip to the Calle Colon, where we made shopping and as well the trip to the central market. We learned many things, as well about the culture of Spain, thanks to the good explanation of the teachers. One thing that we liked the most was the dinner where we were all together eating paella and drinking sangria. The experience at Taronja was very interesting, as well because it´s a different way to learn and we really liked the culture, the typical meal, the language and the happy people. We are very sad to leave the school and we will tell this experience to all our friends.   Names: Beatrice, Giada, Valeria Country: Italy     Our experience at Taronja school was marvellous. The school is very different to the school in Italy. The teachers are very likeable and handsome. With Victor we studied inside the school meanwhile we made with Patricio expriences outside the school, for example we went to the Plaza Redonda, to the central market and to many shops where we learned a lot. We think that this is a different and very good way to learn. Thanks to Taronja, now our spanish is better.   Names: Diuetta, Virginia, Ranaldi Country: Italy     We liked this experience in Taronja school very much, because we had a lot of fun. It was a good way to improve the language and to get to know to people from all over the world. As well we liked to go out on the street, because it´s a funny way to learn. We liked very much the teachers from the school, the lessons always have been interesting with them. They are very likeable and nice and they explain the things very good.   Names: Viviana, Valeria Çountry: Italy       We liked the school very much, because the lessons are very interesting and funny. We really liked the lessons in the street and the teachers which are likeable and lovely. This week we learned a lot, above all new words. As well we got to know the traditions of the city and we visited new places. This trip was very funny!   Names: Ilaria, Valeria, Andrea,Chiara Country: Italy       We liked the school and as well the teachers, because they are very funny, likeable and they know how to teach. The only thing we didn´t like that much was that we made just a few activities for the evening and just at our last day we walked around the city. But all in one it was a funny experience.   Names: Chiara, Chiara, Marta Country: Italy       We liked very much to learn spanish in this school and the activities have been very funny. As well the teachers are very likeable and they gave us the opportunity to get to know us better. We didn´t like to go out on the street for asking people.   Names: Debora, Silvia, Benedetta Country: Italy

My name is Cora and I am from Germany. I’ve been in Valencia for six months and it has been an unforgettable time! At first I was just a student at the school but after a while I started to work for Taronja. I loved working and learning and never in my life did I make so many special friends. I met many people, from whole over the world. Valencia is the perfect city in my eyes. On one side it’s not very big nor is it small but it has everything (beautiful beach, old buildings, modern part). On the otherside it is not as touristic as Barcelona or Madrid and the weather is always nice, with the sun shining. About the school I just want to say that it’s fantastic. The teachers are super nice and they always help you, the classes are very fun and the activities super cool. I promise you’ll have a phenomenal time! I don’t want to leave! I miss it already! See you again soon Cora Germany

My experience in Valencia and with Taronja has been one of the best experiences of my life. I liked it so much that I hope to return for two or three months. The teachers and students were very nice! The teachers were very kind, friendly and very interactive with the students.  The after-school activities were really fun and an opportunity to speak with the others students, who had a wide range of different ages and nationalities. Kayla U.S.A

I really enjoyed the experience in Taronja! I learned spanish by having much fun, the lessons have been very funny and interesting. Everybody was nice and I loved the activities like the welcome-paella and the cooking lessons with the great Chef Nando! 🙂 It also was very interesting being here during the Fallas and to see how the valencianos are living this celebration! I´d really like to come back to enjoy more time with people from all over the world learning spanish!! Ciao Name: Erica Country: Italy

« «Hi, my names’Jess, I’m from Berlin»   these were almost the only words I could say on my first day in Taronja school.            After four weeks I can write this text. I know it’s not «world’s literature» , but it’s a pleasure that I can share this thoughts with other people. I liked a lot the teachers, very simpathetic, and the atmosphere a little bit crazy. Furthermore the program after the regular classes was varied and funny.                 In my first month in Valencia I learned a lot about Valencia’s people, very opened and lovely, I ate the typical food like  Paella and Gazpacho and I enjoyed the good weather/hot. But the best thing is the beach. Valencia is a city with everything (history, nature and shopping opportunities, relax and parties). Of course! There are things I miss, for example the cereal bread or drinking directly from de tap. But they’re only two things compared to all the good things. So: don’t shout! I’m going to stay other 5 months in Valencia ( the beautiful city of «the arts and sciences»). I’m curious about the things that will happen.

Hi guys! I’m Anna, I’m Russian. I’ve been studying Spanish in Taronja school for four weeks. I liked very much my trip to Valencia. Valencia is a very beautiful city to spend a wonderful summer. The classes in the school have always been very interesting and useful. Ana, Alex and Victor Manuel are very nice! I think I’ve found here my favourite teachers. You won’t regret if you choose this place to learn the language and to know the Spanish culture. Here there are always lots of students from different countries and lots of parties. Here you can achieve the funniest life.

Thanks for everything! A big hug! Greetings from Russia

Buigen Gynasium, Germany

We experienced a lot of things in Valencia, but the weather wasn’t good. Such a pity! All the families were kind and it was very interesting to get to know how Spanish people live.

The food and cleanliness were good. We got to know a lot of people and made new friends. We also liked having free time because there are a lot of shops. Also, the activities were more or less good; our guide Marta was very kind and told us lots of stuff about the city. The teachers of Taronja were great, especially Victor and Carlos. Thanks for everything.

Anja, Franzi,  Lisa, Jorgo

Our week in Valencia has been quite nice, even though the weather was veryyyy bad. It rained loads and it was very cold. The activities were quite interesting, but boring at times because we were on our feet all the time. The classes were good because the subjects were interesting, and our discussions were cool too. We liked the teachers (Carlos and Maria Jose) – they are kind and relaxed.

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Lara & Carolyn

We liked Taronja School and the teachers. The activities were nice but at times a bit boring. The weather was really bad. What a shame! The families were nice and the houses and rooms were clean. The food was really good! In general we like Valencia and the week we spent there.

Jenny Brauning, Tina Straud

Valencia seems like a really pretty city… it’s just such a shame that the weather has been so bad! Even though it was raining, we’ve had a great week and learnt loads. In the classes we had long, we had deep, profound discussions. In general you could say that the activities were interesting and with if the weather was better, for sure! In conclusion, the week was a great experience.

Natalia Weber, Carina Pfeifer

First of all we would like to say that the weather wasn’t good, but we still had a great time, especially in school. The teachers were really nice and taught us with good methods. We talked about current affairs and watched a lot of videos. We did a lot of activities such as visiting museums or the city and its monuments together as a group. Our whole time here was really fun. We liked Valencia a lot.

Martine, Luisito, Sherine

The week in Valencia was nice, because we learnt a bit about the Spanish culture. But the weather was horrible; it rained almost every day and so we didn’t really feel up to doing anything and we couldn’t enjoy our trip.

We also didn’t really like that we had classes in the afternoons. But even though the weather wasn’t on our side, we had a great time.

Cardine & Anneli

  Hey! We’re from the south of Germany and we were in Valencia for a week. Taronja School was really good and we liked the classes. Our teacher were really kind and helped us a lot with our Spanish.

The majority of the activities were great. We went to the beach, to museums, to the Mercado central, and to other interesting places. We also went to some activities at night, such as karaoke, paella, and flamenco.

But unfortunately it rained a lot and it was very cold.

It was great living with a Spanish family and we got to taste typical Spanish food.

Overall the week was a unique adventure!

Lena, Sarah, Lisa, Julia, Lisa, Maya

Hey! We’re from Germany. We were in Valencia for a week. The weather wasn’t good but the families were really nice, as were the activities. Also, the school and the classes were really original and interesting. We had the chance to get to know a new and different culture. In general the week in Valencia was great and one of the best weeks of our lives. We recommend the school.

Lea Mack, Laura, Sophie renner, Mario Ekhmann, Leni Humberg, Fabian Vost

Good morning, we’re students from Germany and we have spent the last week in Valencia. We saw a large part of the city of Valencia. We liked the city but the weather wasn’t good. L To start the week, we went to have paella. So yummy! In our free time we visited the football stadium and the city. We hope that our luggage aren’t going to be too heavy – because the girls used the breaks to go shopping!

The teachers in Taronja are really kind. Now we are more confident. The families were really kind, too. It was a marvellous week. We’ll never forget this week we spent with our friends.

Thanks very much!

Manuel, Timo, Sonja, Franziska