FAQs

In this section we hope you find the answer to your question, if you don’t, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Our Spanish courses are delivered in small group classes with a maximum 10 students, you will have plenty of opportunities to put into practice your language skills. Our tutors are native Spanish speakers and experienced teachers. Our course fees are affordable and we offer daytime and evening classes.

1.How big are the language differences between Spain and Latin-America?

This question or some variation of it comes up frequently.  While the comparison isn’t completely accurate, the differences between the Spanish of Spain and the Spanish of Latin America are something like the differences between British English and American English. People from throughout the Spanish-speaking world can communicate with other as easily as people throughout the English-speaking world can.There are differences, more so in the spoken language than in writing, but they aren’t so extreme that you can’t learn the differences as you need them.

Also, while it’s easy to think of Latin American Spanish as one entity, as textbooks and lessons often do, you should note there are differences in the Spanish of various countries in the Western Hemisphere. But again, the differences aren’t so extreme that they prevent communication.

2. I’ve been studying Spanish from a teacher who has lived in Mexico, but now I am planning a trip to Spain, Will I be understood and I will be able to understand the Spanish from Spain?

Yes, you will. If your pronunciation is reasonably good, whether your accent is Castilian or Mexican or Bolivian, you will be understood. Latin Americans watch movies from Spain, and Spaniards watch Latin American telenovelas (soap operas), so you can be assured the differences aren’t all that great. You might want to avoid slang or extreme colloquialisms, but standard educated Spanish is understood anywhere in the Spanish-speaking world.

3.Where are Mexcetera’s Spanish courses delivered?

At the moment all our Spanish classes are delivered online. We need a minimum number of students registered on a course on the same schedule to open a course, if the minimum number of students isn’t met, we (Mexcetera) reserve the right to change the venue or cancelling the course.

4.What is the maximum number of students per course?

Our courses are delivered in small group classes with a maximum of 10 students.

5.I booked my place on a course, but I won’t be able to attend, can I get a refund?

No. Deposits paid in order to book a place on a course are not refundable or transferable onto another course in the future. However, you are entitled to a refund if for any reason the course you have registered has got cancelled by us (Mexcetera)

6.I am not sure about my language level, what is the Spanish course that I should take?

If you aren’t sure about your language level,  we strongly suggest you take a Spanish Placement before you book your place on a Spanish course. Once you have submitted your placement test, we will contact you back as soon possible with our suggestion.

7.I am 17 years old and I would like to join a course for adults, is it possible?

No. you must be 18 or over to be able to join a course for adults.

8.Do you offer GCSE or A Level courses for Students sitting an exam this year?

Yes, we can provide private Spanish lessons to help you to prepare for your exam.

9.What are your rates for private lessons?

The information about our rates for private lessons is available for your review at our website at https://mexcetera.com/private-spanish-classes/