My name is Laura and I am a Finnish journalist. I work a lot but I also like to study, for example, Spanish. In my country it is very cold in the summer, so I love the sun in Valencia. I also like the coffee shops, bars and the small streets of the city. Taronja school is very good and fun and the teachers are very friendly and competent.

My name is Keven. I’m from Germany. My hobbies are football, tennis and seeing my friends. I love the beach and the town of Valencia. The city is very beautiful. I love the teachers and the classes at the school, especially Sara.

Hello, my name is Eireen from Switzerland, near the city of Basel and I’m 21 years old. More precisely I live in a village with many cows and goats. Now I’m in a gap year and work and travel. I love all languages but Spanish is the best of all, of course. I was at the Spanish school for two months and mostly learned Spanish but I also learned to cook with Chef Nando and to eat lots of paella and finally that my nickname Nini has a strange meaning in Spain: a person who neither studyies nor works. Okay, why not. I liked the schools teachers and the Spanish classes were varied and fun. I also like traveling, playing the violin, swimming and partying. In Valencia you can do everything! Valencia is a very beautiful city and has a good and relaxed athmosphere.

Hello! I am Martina from Austria. I’m studying Spanish because it is a very nice language, important and I also need it for college. I was at Taronja for 2 weeks this year but also spent a few weeks at Taronja in Valencia, last year. I went to Taronja because I liked it a lot. There are always things to do and that is very important. You can meet people from all parts of the world. This time, unfortunately, I could not go to the Tapas tour or international dinner because I’m working, but I had been last year and know that the activities are great. What I liked the most was the «Bous al Carrer» Picassent and therefore, would recommend that to each student. I can’t think of a better language school. In the future, I would like to work in Spain for a year to study Spanish translation and enjoy the life. I couldn’t have hoped to have formed better friendships with the students and the teachers. Finally, my time at Taronja was unforgettable. Kisses to all www.spanishcoursespain-valencia.com

My name is Maxi, I am one of the directors of Taronja Spanish School: along with Eva and Fernando. I was born in Valencia, and from the beginning on my parents thought they had a little angel. I studied Spanish Philology and fate led my steps to this wonderful Spanish school. I enjoy reading, writing (I have a book published with friends) and playing the guitar. I have a son, Maximilian V, who is better looking, smarter and nicer than I am. And, of course, he is also an angel. I am married to Carla, who is prettier, smarter and nicer than I am…Well, I have a book and a son but what is missing is planting a tree: no, I have planted many orange trees (which is the emblem tree of Valencia). So I can depart from this world peacefully, but I hope not before many, many years have gone by, so I’m going to be Maxi for a little while more 🙂 We’re waiting here for you!  

Tomorrow, I’ll be going back to my house and I’m quite sad because the school is going to leave my heart. The people I’ve met are nice. The teachers are very good and understanding. They are always available and always have a smile on their face. They are very prepared and organised, when working and are always helpful with problems. My stay at Taronja has been amazing, and it seemed like a big family. There was always a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. But most importantly …The daily structure! Aside from there always being parties there were many activities and you could get to know many students from all over the world. I learned a lot and I improved my Spanish. I would have liked to have had more time for grammatical classes, cultural, traditional, proverbs and Spanish “slang” classes. I would advise the world to study and enjoy life at Taronja in Valencia. I have not really found any faults. It is very organised, it has great workers and they are all beautiful – A superb, atmospheric and faultless school. And as they say in Spain, “¡He estado de puta madre!” : D Thank you all: Chef Nando, Maxi, Martha, Sam, Alex, Victor, Mariajo, Sadaf, Tobias, Cisco, Kim and all of the other people that form a part of Taronja.   www.spanishcoursespain-valencia.com

I had a good time in Valencia. I stayed there for two weeks, and I have seen many places, as the bullring square, the shopping streets, the ‘Las Arenas’ beach and a nightclub. In addition, I studied at Taronja School and I learned very much, I think my Spanish has improved a lot and also the teachers are very nice and funny, and therefore I liked to study here. When I was in Valencia, there was the Eurocup and I always went to watch the games. The atmosphere was very good, but I also thought the Spanish were crazy – always drinking and being drunk but I loved Spain very much.  

I chose Valencia due for its beaches, cuisine and climate and above all because of my favorite dish: the black paella. Since Chef.Nando cooks the best paella in the world there was no better choice than Taronja. I fell in love with Valencia at first sight. I loved the color of the sky here. By the way, my best friend in this town was «google maps», who was always with me when I was lost. During the first week I took a new way to school every day. But I liked it a lot because I could see more of the city. I have been here at Taronja for four weeks and tomorrow will be my last day. Time flies! I experienced many unforgettable moments. The Spanish classes and teachers were fun. I learned through music, cuisine and other activities. What I liked most were the parties. (I have to emphasize that the night of San Juan was magical! ❤) Well, if I have time and money, I will come back in March for Fallas or/and in June to see the Profra. Adela dance. See you! A hug for everyone. Up, down, center, inside! (spanish toast)

Hello. My name is Dario and I am a Spanish teacher at Taronja School. I’m from Benimaclet, a district in the north of Valencia. Now I live in London, where I work as a Spanish and French teacher. But in summer I always come back to Taronja because I love working in an international environment. I have a degree in Philosophy from the University of Valencia and I have a masters degree in Language Teaching at Sheffield Hallam University (UK). I’m passionate about music. I’m a singer and sometimes I give concerts in Valencia to animate the staff. I also love swimming and philosophy (especially the one at the bar). The photo shows me drinking orange juice (in Valencian «suc de taronja»). I guess you know that Valencias oranges are the best in the world for its sweet flavor and carnose texture. In my Spanish classes I try to make people have fun, and above that to learn a good deal. So, if you come to my Spanish classes …Get ready because you are going to work hard! Taronja rocks!

I am a student from Hong Kong. It’s the first time I went to Spain. I think Valencia is a very ancient and quiet city. Life here is more relaxed than in Hong Kong. I have lived with a very nice family. Because they do not speak English I can practice my Spanish. I like the Spanish school because they offer many activities and it is very interesting here. I enjoy my Spanish studies here a lot!

Taronja School staff is very friendly, pleasant and fun. In the Spanish class were many students, but I was here in summer and everybody got mixed up. I think Spanish is very interesting. Teachers talk to students after their work. I like the many activities during the week. Every day was an activity-for example paella party, beach party, garden party… I also really like the free classes – the culture class. Fernando’s best cuisine. I love it. I want to visit Valencia again. 🙂

  Hi, I’m Sergio! I teach Spanish at Taronja School since 2008. I studied Spanish Philology at the University of Valencia. I studied also the CAP (the studies to be a teacher). A language is something you can learn in a creative and fun way. Through music, songs, movies and not only by studying grammar. I love teaching my language to students from other cultures. It’s rewarding. To share culture with others always makes you develop as a person. Spanish is not a difficult language. It is only a language that needs motivation, passion and effort. Everyone can learn it and also at any age. For me music is very important and one day a week I take the guitar to school to sing with the students, so vocabulary can be learned in a different and more fun way. So if you come to Taronja, you will have fun studying.