The trip to Valencia began at the airport in Vienna. The flight went very well and without problems. When we arrived in Valencia our temporal Valencian mothers welcomed us. On that day we visited the old town. There are many different styles such as the Roman, Gothic and also Moderno. We especially like the Miguelete tower. On Monday we went to the beach, but it was a pity that we could not swim. After that we drank a horchata and for dinner we ate paella. The next day we went to the market and bought some Valencian specialities such as Turron. On Tuesday we walked around the city and the parks in the ‘City of Arts and Sciences’. There we went to the Science Museum and saw the exhibition which was very interesting and fascinating. It was worth it. On Friday we visited the Oceanográfico, which is also located in the ‘City of Arts and Sciences’. There we enjoyed the variety of sea animals such as sharks, jellyfish, seals and other fish. The climax was the dolphin show in which dolphins were doing awesome tricks.

Tamara, Christian y Dominik

  Hi I’m Lisa! I am American but I live in Switzerland, Geneva. This is my first visit in Valencia and I like it a lot. The city is very beautiful and has many different things to see and enjoy, for example the ‘silk market’ and ‘the city of arts and sciences’. The contrast between the old and the new parts of the city is very interesting for me and I have taken many photos to share with my family and friends. I was at Taronja School only for one week, but I like the Spanish classes and activities. The Spanish school is really different from others. I think the staff of Taronja School puts a lot of effort to arrange whole experiences for students. The teachers are young and hip, and classes are also modern and fun.

It is the first time I’m in Valencia and I have to say that this city has delighted me. From a cultural point of view it has a lot to offer, because I found many museums and historical sites to visit. On the other hand, Valencia is a city that surely also offers the possibility to have fun and relax. The beach for example is very nice and for me it was a place where I could relax and get away from the movement of the city center. And that only 10 minutes away by metro! (in fact, if you are in the city center, you could never tell that Valencia is a city of the sea!). As for my experience, with Taronja School I am very very pleased and satisfied: I learned a lot, I could improve my grammar and also my expressive abilities. Through the many discussions we’ve always had in Spanish class I have learned a lot of new words and expressions. Talking with my classmates and discuss current issues with them has for me been, the best thing to practice Spanish (because I got in touch with people coming from all over the world and with who I shared the Spanish language as a fact we had in comun) and also to enrich my vocabulary. However, for me, Valencia has not been represented only by the Spanish school and the culture, but also by the family I lived with during these weeks. I got along very well with my new Spanish family and their three wonderful children, indeed there house, but for me it has almost been a home. Unfortunately my experience here is going to end tomorrow, but I already want to come back to Valencia to enjoy more this wonderful city has to offer me and of course I would also love to return toTaronja School because I can always improve my Spanish level.Thank you all, thank you all very much!

  Hello! My name is Robert. I’m from Germany and I live in Berlin which is a very interesting city. I’m 33 years old. I am a teacher at a school of arts in Berlin. In Valencia I am a student at Taronja School and my teachers are Sara, Maria Jose and Carlos (very good!). My hobbies are drawing and painting. In Valencia I like the art museums: IVAM, MUVIM, Benlliure Museum (a very nice house!). I also like the beach. I’m learning Spanish at Taronja School because I’m interested in getting to know Spain and understand its culture and also my girlfriend. My girlfriend is a Spanish teacher in Berlin.

  My name is Barry and I am from Holland. I’m 25 years old. I have been studying Spanish since 3 weeks. I like Taronja very much: the teachers, the students and also the activities.

I am learning Spanish because I want to travel through South America next year. I want to go to Argentina, Chile, Peru and Bolivia. I have learnt a lot here in 3 weeks and in the future I want to keep on studying Spanish.

  Hi all! My name is Nico and I’m French. Although I come from the city of Dijon, which is very far away from the ocean, I am very, very passionate about the marine world. That is why I studied the subject at university. After some working experiences, I came to Valencia to improve my Spanish at Taronja School for 4 weeks and susequently I’m going to begin an internship at the Oceanográfico, the largest aquarium in Europe, lasting three months by the European program Leonardo Da Vinci. But what I like most is that I do get a lot of time to enjoy the Valencian life and get to know its culture and of course its nightlife due to this quite long stay…

Hello! I’m Jenny, teacher and head teacher at TARONJA. I’m from Valencia (although according to my name it does not seem like it). I love black chocolate Crêpe and shrimps …, lol, so if you ever want to invite me over, you know what I like. In my spare time I like to paint and take care of the plants on my terrace. I live with a cat named Neko and the cat is the cutest and the best in the whole world (cuter than the one from Carlos). I enjoy coming to work every day and especially sharing awesome moments with my colleagues at Taronja. The truth is I’m specialized in new technologies for language teaching and I have been hired to revolutionize the Spanish school. WELCOME!

  My name is Sandra, I’m from Germany and I am 24 years old. I loved my time at Taronja School and also at Taronja Home. People were very friendly and I think I learned a lot of Spanish. The city of Valencia is wonderful and there are many activities to do. Five stars ^ ^ Too bad I have to go but I hope to return one day 🙂 See you soon! xxx

  I’m Kitty. I have studied Spanish at Taronja for two weeks. I study Spanish since two weeks. I really like Valencia. Valencia is a very nice and interesting city. The beach is also very nice. I love to buy things here because in Spain they are cheaper and nicer than in HK. I love to eat paella with seafood and drink Sangria.

My name is Marianne and I am from Germany, near Munich. I’m 22 years old and I study international economy in Innsbruck, Austria. * I like Valencia a lot, because it is a very green city with the Turia and a lot more things to do. The best is ‘the City of Arts and Sciences’, the historic center with the cathedral and of course the beach and the sun. Taronja is a very good Spanish school because all the Spanish teachers are friendly and competent. I have learned a lot here and I really liked that the Spanish classes were small, and that I could meet many different people. There are many activities at night particularly the «Tapas Tour» is very good. I enjoyed my holiday in Valencia and at Taronja Spanish School and hopefully I can return sometime. * I learn Spanish for my studies and because I think it is a very beautiful language.  

I’m Marco from Hamburg, Germany. This summer was the second time at Taronja School. Last year in summer I also spent three weeks at Taronja. I liked it so much and so I decided this year to come back to the Spanish School. I loved it again a lot. When you’re studying at Taronja School you have the chance to meet new people from all around the world. You’re also doing many activities together with your teachers. The Taronja School teachers are very friendly. They will always help you with language problems. They are good in explaining and it is very easy to keep up them in the Spanish classes. I also loved the activities. Taronja always organizes evening activities such as parties, tapas tours or visits of different places. These activities are perfect to meet other people and also to spend time with your teachers who are also often participating at the activities. To conclude I only need one sentence: This is the best option to spend time in Spain and improve your Spanish. Thank you very much for these all in all great 6 weeks!

Hallo! My name is Frédérique and I’m from Paris. I’m a documentary filmmaker (film and radio) and I translate books from English into French. Last winter I was in Valencia for a few days to visit a protagonist of my last film. I spottet him in Paris and he is living here in Valencia. One day I was walking alone in the neighborhood of Cabanyal, near the beach, and I liked it so much that at the end of the visit I sat on a bench and cried. In this moment, I decided to return to Valencia to live here for a few months and learn more Spanish meanwhile. Then, I searched for a Spanish school in the internet and I found Taronja. Well, now that this experience is about to end, I can say that I was right on both counts. At Taronja School I learned a lot – also how to cook paella! – and I didn’t only get to know excellent teachers but also friends. And with Cabanyal, I discovered a neighborhood so interesting I wouldn’t have thought before. Many thanks to everyone and see you soon, because it is certain that the adventure only had begun…