Spanish courses in Barcelona for expats and professionals

Spanish courses in Barcelona for expats and professionals

At coLanguage, we train thousands of international professionals who live and work in Barcelona. With over 10,000 learners and a 4.8/5 rating, we help expats integrate smoothly, companies support their international teams, and professionals improve Spanish for daily life, work and DELE exam preparation. Our method combines private live classes with a university-backed learning portal so you always know what to study next.

Spanish for work, daily life and integration in Barcelona

• Workplace Spanish: speak with colleagues, clients, suppliers and partners.
• Spanish for daily life: housing, medical appointments, supermarkets, schools and bureaucracy.
• Barcelona integration: Your teacher knows Barcelona well and will provide you with practical insights to help you integrate smoothly.
• Exam preparation: CEFR-aligned paths for DELE A1–C2.

Preparing for the DELE exam?

Our course materials not only train you for practical everyday situations, but also provide all the writing, speaking, and listening exercises you need to prepare for official exams such as the DELE or similar certifications. Together with your teacher, you will practice real-life scenarios while simultaneously learning the vocabulary and grammar required to obtain an official language certificate.

Spanish for university & medical school admission in Barcelona

If you need a language certificate to access university programmes in Barcelona—especially in medicine, nursing, biomedical sciences or psychology—we help you prepare efficiently.

We support applicants to the city’s most popular institutions, including:

• Universitat de Barcelona (UB)
• Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)
• Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF)
• UIC Barcelona
• And many more!

Our courses and private classes prepare you for the linguistic entrance requirements most foreign students face, such as DELE, SIELE, CCSE, university-specific admission tests, and the most common Spanish exams required for expats, professionals and international teams. You will train with targeted medical and academic vocabulary, mock exams and personalised feedback to ensure you meet the level required for your programme.

Find a teacher to train teams (in-company) or private classes at your workplace in Barcelona

We provide on-site Spanish classes across all major areas of Barcelona:

• Eixample
• 22@ / Sant Martí
• Poblenou
• Sarrià–Sant Gervasi
• Gràcia
• Les Corts
• Sants
• Hospitalet
• Badalona

Request a price quote, transportation costs are calculated per extra kilometer. We operate maximum 20km from the centre.

Learn practical skills and manage daily situations

Our courses help you master the practical communication skills expats in Barcelona need most:

• Daily life: rent a flat, talk to your landlord, plan appointments, handle supermarkets and pharmacies.
• Understand fast, natural Spanish in supermarkets, transport, healthcare and office settings.
• Professional communication: phone calls, emails, meetings, proposals, negotiations and presentations.
• Build confidence in social situations with neighbours, colleagues, parents at school and local communities.
• Handle administrative procedures such as empadronamiento, NIE, insurance and rentals.
• Healthcare & emergencies: describe symptoms, use insurance, speak to doctors.
• Family & education: interact with schools, teachers and local services.
• Business Spanish: manage contracts, sales cycles, team communication and leadership.
• And much more!

Our teachers personalizes course materials to your interest and goals.

Course options and learning paths

We offer several predetermined learning paths and course options, available through our course portal.

Choose a learning path tailored to your goals and sector:

• A1 Beginner – survival Spanish for daily life.
• A2 Elementary – routines, simple conversations and essential bureaucracy.
• B1 Intermediate – everyday fluency for work and social life.
• B2 Upper-intermediate – confident communication in professional settings.
• Business Spanish – meetings, emails, negotiation and workplace communication.
• Medical Spanish – for healthcare professionals (doctors, nurses, physiotherapists).
• Nursing Spanish – patient communication, symptoms, procedures and emergencies.
• Dentistry Spanish – treatments, patient guidance and medical terminology.
• Legal & Law Spanish – contracts, compliance and formal documentation.
• ....

Each path includes CEFR-aligned content, real scenarios from Barcelona, and personalised guidance from your teacher.

Blended learning: learn whenever you want, always know what to study next

Our university-backed method combines private classes with an interactive learning portal based on real videos, audio, podcasts and documents adapted to your level.

• Private live classes with a mentor-teacher.
• Real content for natives: newspapers, podcasts, emails, local texts.
• Instant corrections for writing and speaking tasks.
• Monthly learning plan adapted to your speed, goals and weak points.
• Difficulty tracking: the system adapts automatically as you progress.

You learn through a flexible mix of guided self-study on our learning portal—complete with exercises and personalised corrections—and private conversation classes with your teacher. You can progress at your own pace or choose to cover all content directly with your teacher if you have limited time for self-study. You decide the frequency, intensity and learning rhythm that works best for you.

Learn Spanish for your job, with vocabulary matching your profession.

Our courses are built for higher-educated learners and adapted to the local job market:

• Tech & startups (22@, Eixample): client communication, product demos, agile meetings.
• Healthcare (Sarrià–Sant Gervasi, Hospital Clínic): patient interactions, medical terminology.
• Business & consulting: proposals, negotiation, reporting, professional writing.
• Logistics & industry (Zona Franca, Hospitalet): operations, safety, coordination.
• Education & research: academic communication, parent–teacher meetings.
• Daily life & family: housing, schools, healthcare, social life.

Training where you need it: in-company, online or blended

We teach individuals and teams across Barcelona, including:

• In-company training for teams or individuals.
• We come to your coworking such as OneCowork, Aticco, WeWork and others.
• Hybrid learning: switch easily between online and on-site if you are travelling.
• Small-team
• (up to 5 participants) – split the cost with colleagues.

Your teacher is your mentor with a monthly learning plan

• Speaking – real conversations based on your job and life.
• Listening – audio designed for Spanish natives.
• Reading – emails, documents, articles and local content.
• Writing – weekly corrections with detailed feedback.

Case studies from Barcelona

Case study 1: tech team in 22@ (Poblenou)

Challenge: an international team needed Spanish for client demos and coordination with local partners.

Solution: a 3-month blended programme using their real emails, sprint notes and support tickets.

Results:

• Improved lead qualification and smoother communication during demos.
• Team members handled Spanish client calls after 8–10 weeks.

Review: “We finally felt able to speak confidently during customer calls.” — Alex M., Product Lead (4.7/5)

Case study 2: healthcare staff in Sarrià–Sant Gervasi

Challenge: doctors and nurses needed better Spanish for patient communication.

Solution: weekly in-hospital sessions + self-study modules using real patient scenarios.

Results:

• Clearer patient communication and fewer misunderstandings.
• Higher satisfaction in patient feedback surveys.

Review: “The real hospital dialogues were incredibly helpful.” — Laura V. (5/5)

Why professionals in Barcelona choose coLanguage

• Applied learning: based on your real work and daily life.
• Flexible formats: online, in-company or blended.
• HR dashboards: attendance, progress and monthly reporting.
• Clear structure: CEFR-based paths from A1 to C2.
• Fast progress: private classes + guided self-study.

Pricing, subsidies and reimbursement

• From 33 to 120 EUR/month depending on your plan.
• Employee learning budgets – ask your employer to subsidize the course.
• Company training budget (formación continua) accepted.
• Invoices for HR with attendance and progress reports.

How to get started – for individual learners

1. Share your goals and schedule.
2. Receive a transparent price proposal.
3. Get matched with a teacher experienced with expats in Barcelona.
4. Start your blended learning path with monthly guidance.

How to get started – for companies & HR

1. Tell us your team’s needs: roles, levels and format.
2. Receive a tailored in-company offer.
3. Activate HR access for progress and attendance tracking.
4. Launch your training programme with monthly reporting.

FAQ – Spanish courses in Barcelona

1. Can my employer pay for the course?
   Yes — many companies in Barcelona reimburse Spanish courses as part of employee development.
2. Do you offer in-company classes?
   Yes — across all Barcelona districts and coworking hubs.
3. How flexible is the schedule?
   Very flexible. Blended learning ensures progress even during busy weeks.
4. Do you prepare for DELE?
   Yes — structured DELE preparation A1–C2.
5. What is included in the price?
   Live classes, portal access, corrections, CEFR paths and monthly plans.