Instituto Cervantes
Information about Instituto Cervantes
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: 9h-18h
- tuesday: 9h-18h
- wednesday: 9h-18h
- thursday: 9h-18h
- friday: 9h-14:30
- saturday: (closed)
Welcome to the Instituto Cervantes in Manchester, the representative center of the official Spanish government institution dedicated to promoting the Spanish language and cultures from Spanish-speaking countries worldwide. Established in 1991, the Instituto Cervantes is now present in over 103 centers across 52 countries.
At our Manchester branch, we offer a diverse range of Spanish courses designed for adults, children, and teenagers, taught by our team of highly qualified, native-speaking instructors. Classes are available both in-person and online, ensuring that everyone can find an option that suits their learning style.
In addition to language courses, we provide training programs for teachers of Spanish as a foreign language and organize official examinations such as DELE, SIELE, and the CCSE test required for Spanish citizenship. We also offer preparatory courses for GCSE and A level examinations.
The Instituto Cervantes in Manchester boasts a well-resourced on-site library and a variety of extracurricular and cultural activities designed to enhance the student experience and foster a deep appreciation of Hispanic culture. Join us for our talks, workshops, and exhibitions that celebrate the rich diversity and creativity of the Spanish-speaking world.
Our comment from StudyLanguages about Instituto Cervantes:
Instituto Cervantes in Manchester offers a vibrant and engaging atmosphere for learning Spanish. With a strong emphasis on conversational practice from the very first class, students of all levels find the courses both challenging and enjoyable. Here are some highlights:
- Personalized Learning: Small class sizes ensure that every student receives individual attention from knowledgeable and friendly instructors, fostering a supportive environment for making mistakes and building confidence.
- Highly Qualified Teachers: Many students praise the dedication and expertise of the teachers, who make classes interactive and fun while effectively blending grammar with practical usage.
- Immersive Experience: Classes are predominantly conducted in Spanish to enhance language acquisition, and a wealth of cultural activities, including film screenings and dance classes, enrich the learning experience.
- Positive Community: Students often highlight the camaraderie among classmates, creating a friendly and encouraging atmosphere that makes learning enjoyable.
While some students have expressed frustrations over the availability of resources, like required textbooks, the overall feedback indicates a strong recommendation for anyone serious about learning Spanish. With a variety of levels and courses available, Instituto Cervantes is a fantastic choice for anyone looking to improve their Spanish skills.
Instituto Cervantes: Reviews
Fantastic experience: After three years of learning via phone apps i decided to take the leap into real classes at Instituto Cervantes. The classes are small enough to feel comfortable to make mistakes whilst building your confidence to speak and generally have fun learning a new language. Antonio was a patient, knowledgeable and fun teacher who slowly builds your understanding without jumping in too far to feel lost. I will be enrolling for next season and would recommend anyone serious about learning Spanish to do the same.
Fantastic experience: Have just finished the Autumn term studying B1.1 and plan to do more courses in the future. There's a good spread of classes with different levels to choose, meaning its tailored to your level which is good and everyone is on the same page. Classes are organised and engaging. The extra conversation classes arranged by Ana and Sergio were a highlight for me.
Negative experience: Two stars for the Institue’s facilities and academic rigour. But the insistence on an ‘immersive experience” and instruction according to “modern pedagogical theory” left me struggling to understand the content and learning objectives in the classroom. The recommended textbook has no English at all, so I had to translate line by line using Google to work out what each page was about. My emails to my tutor asking for help locating homework assignments were ignored. I gave up after 6 weeks, confused, frustrated and disappointed by the experience.
Dear Alasdair, thank you very much for sharing your thoughts about your experience. We are sorry to hear that the course did not meet your expectations. The teaching methodology used at Instituto Cervantes follows approaches that have proven highly effective for the overwhelming majority of our students worldwide, and is designed to help learners start using Spanish from the very first day. We also understand that each learner has their own preferences and needs, and that certain approaches may feel more challenging for some students than for others. For this reason, we would be happy to speak with you directly and explore together which learning options might suit you best, should you wish to continue your Spanish studies with us.
Fantastic experience: Attending classes at the Cervantes accelerated my learning more than anything else I have done . The teachers are greate and the classes are fun and challenging. There is also a wealth of extra activities; I love the film screenings and live music they put on in the institute.
Fantastic experience: Great place to learn spanish and experience spanish cultural events. Professional tuition in a very friendly atmosphere.
Fantastic experience: I have completed 2 terns of courses at the Cervantes Institute in Manchester and I intend to return for more! It’s a good central location close to the tram stop and the teachers are excellent. Working with native speakers in a supportive environment and with a small group of enthusiastic learners has helped me to be more confident about speaking Spanish. If you are thinking about it, go for it!
Fantastic experience: Excellent revision course of advanced module ,enjoyed and teachers very interesting and informative
Many thanks for your lovely review, Kate. Glad to hear that the course was helpful. All the best.
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Fantastic experience: An excellent language school, after struggling to learn Spanish for many years I enrolled and was extremely pleased with the institute. Antonio my tutor was extremely knowledgeable and an excellent teacher who made lessons feel easy and engaging. Well worth the investment, I will be returning to continue studying.
Fantastic experience: Excellent courses, very well taught and fun too
Fantastic experience: Wonderful experience continuing my studies of Spanish language at Instituto Cervantes! All the teachers are excellent. Highly recommend.
Fantastic experience: I’ve been learning Spanish at Instituto Cervantes since September 2023. I have now completed all 5 of the elementary courses and hold level A2. There is no better place to learn Spanish. The centre itself is a hub of activity with a library and events to help you practice your language learning. Very little English is spoken in class unless absolutely necessary and you feel very immersed in the Spanish language and culture - learning about Spanish speaking countries across the world, not just Spain. The course is clear and easy to follow, with homework set every week. Exams are optional and not a prerequisite to doing the next stage. I’d highly recommend if you are interested in learning Spanish, improving your Spanish or if you speak Spanish and want to mix with other Spanish speakers.
Fantastic experience: I have just completed a CEFR B1.1 (intermediate]course at Instituto Cervantes de Mánchester. 30 hours , which was 12 weekly Lessons of 2.5 hours. The Teacher was a native speaker ,from Spain ,who was highly experienced in her field. Lessons were well structured ,incorporating all 4 language skills. Lessons were fun and just about the right amount of homework each week. I highly recommend Instituto Cervantes de Mánchester.
Fantastic experience: Just finished my first course with Beatriz at Instituto Cervantes. It was better than I imagined. Only 5 students, well-structured classes and lots of conversational practice. I would only rather have a few 1-hour long classes a week rather than one 3-hour long class.
Fantastic experience: I had a great experience, the lessons were engaging and teacher was super friendly!
Fantastic experience: Just finished the B2.3 course and have been taking classes at the Manchester Instituto Cervantes for three years now. All the teachers I have had made the classes interactive and put an emphasis on speaking in Spanish (from the first class). The teacher method is very robust as it makes you progress with useful vocabulary and regular grammar points without you noticing the effort. Would recommend to new students without hesitation.
Fantastic experience: I have been visiting Spanish classes at Instituto de Servantes. I so love it it, I enjoy learning this beautiful language and I met a lot of beautiful people here. Especially Great Thanks to our teacher Geraldine She is not only a wonderful professor, but a lovely person as well. She will always talk to you, help when she can Once she even took her personal time to talk to me when I needed a support . So she is a gem And as she is from Latina America we have an opportunity to learn how to say some idiomas in Spanish and Latino America (some words and expressions might be little bit different ). Also she always tries to entertain us and brings a lot of interaction for the lessons, for example when we were learning about food she brought us a national food of Venezuela to try and after we were cooking by ourselves and learning the words. And the process was such interesting and helped to learn the words quickly Also teachers (we had Ana, Elvira) and all all there are friendly, superpofessional and supportive So those who want to learn Spanish, the culture and vibes of beautiful Spain and Latino American go to Servantes! It is an amazing place
Positive experience: Completed a Winter course with Cervantes online. This was my first time with Cervantes and I have booked another one for Spring. - Placement test: written (online) and oral (phone call from one of the teachers). I was nervous about this but I felt I was placed in just the right level! - Online course: I live 1.5h away from Cervantes so the online option is very convenient. The teacher will split us into breakaway groups to discuss exercises, and with the screen sharing mode he was also able to type in notes or highlight certain passages from the textbook. I think it's done very well for online course to make it interactive. - Drawback: Sometimes even though I have been a student with Cervantes for a few months, it feels a bit isolated - like I'm not always up to date with events coming up etc. Although I do get emails every now and then. Also some cultural events clashed with my class, which is Thursday evening (all cultural events seem to take place Thu evening!). - Progress with Spanish: I combine the course with other activities: like watching Spanish films, reading Spanish stories/newspaper, and Duolingo. I find progress on grammar is a bit slow in Cervantes class, with more focus on oral conversation. I also wish that the course syllabus is paired a bit more closely to the DELE exams. Update Dec 2024: Have completed 4 courses now with Cervantes and will continue to enroll next year :) Great teachers and very good vibe in our online class!
Thank you for your review, Adeline.
We appreciate these types of detailed comments for us to improve our classes and services.
Glad you engage with your class and your teacher so far, and hope you keep progressing with your Spanish learning this new year.
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Fantastic experience: I’ve always wanted to learn Spanish and I am so interested in the Spanish culture and been thinking to join the classes at Instituto Cervantes for years. I did a level test and the service was incredible and very easy then got placed in B1.4 level. The sign up process was a breeze and the classes were very welcoming and informative. Now I have way more confidence speaking Spanish and my vocabulary bank increased so much. All thanks to Cervantes and my wonderful teacher Ana! They also do incredible cultural events including flamenco shows, dance classes, culinary events, book clubs and movie screenings. Great selection of books that will be free to borrow once you enroll. Totally recommend
Fantastic experience: Just finished my fifth course at the Institute, and I can highly recommend it! The courses helped with building up my confidence in speaking in Spanish and traveling to Spanish speaking countries. Photo from the recent trip to Guatemala!
Thank you for your review, Justyna.
We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your classes with Sonia last term and that you were able to build your Spanish knowledge from them.
Hope that you continue learning with us in 2024!
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Fantastic experience: I cannot recommend the Cervantes Institute enough. The courses are well set out and the face to face environment is friendly but informative
Fantastic experience: I have just finished by initial course at Cervantes and would wholly recommend this. The learning is well structured to support your progress. There are many opportunites to practice at every stage and lots of encouragement from the teacher and class mates. I am looking forward to the next level of class.
Fantastic experience: I love this place! After I took early retirement I decided I needed to do activities that kept my brain young, and I love learning languages. So I decided upon Spanish because I had recently visited Spain and had been frustrated by my lack of language ability. I have now completed 2 levels of Spanish and I absolutely love it. I just want to keep learning and learning! Both teachers I have had are brilliant, but best of all is the camaraderie of the learning group, students and teacher together, we all love our Wednesday mornings! It most definitely keeps my brain alive. I’ve not yet fully explored the other resources, I want to spend time in the library and rent some books and films to use at home. I also plan to come to some of the cultural sessions which look great fun. Well done Instituto Cervantes, te encanto!
Fantastic experience: I have just completed my second course at the Institute Cervantes and I could not recommend it enough. The teaching style is engaging and effective, making it easy to follow while still challenging. The atmosphere is welcoming and supportive, and just the perfect learning environment. Javier is absolutely incredible and has such a gift of teaching. While the lessons do require you to put in the work and dedicate time to homework, it’s absolutely worth the effort. I’ve seen significant progress in my Spanish skills and feel motivated to keep learning. I would highly recommend these lessons to anyone looking to learn or improve their Spanish. I’m already looking forward to signing up again in January!
Fantastic experience: Great place to learn Spanish. I recommend their courses.
Fantastic experience: I've just completed my first semester of a face-to-face course and am thoroughly enjoyed the experience. You are encouraged to speak only in Spanish during the class. It is initially daunting but it is amazing what you can pick up while you are being exposed to the language. I'm looking forward to continuing my learning at the excellent classes. Our teacher, Ana has been excellent and maintained a fun environment which is conducive to learning the language effectively.
Fantastic experience: A really great environment for learning Spanish, no matter the level. Fun, immersive, welcoming, relaxed and welcoming - I can’t over express how much I’ve enjoyed studying here since 2017. Highly recommended!
Fantastic experience: Highly reccomend Instituto de Cervantes Manchester! Really well organised course in a welcoming and friendly environment. Looking forward to joining the next level of course!
Fantastic experience: Fantastic learning environment and teacher. If you are considering attending a course I would highly recommend it.
Fantastic experience: I have thoroughly enjoyed learning Spanish and can't wait to start A2.2 in January. My teacher was great and clearly explained everything. I was encouraged and challenged both in class and in my homework, which helped me to improve and spurred me on to study more. As a result I have become much more confident in speaking, reading and writing in Spanish. I looked forward to each lesson consolidating what I had previously learnt and to learn and practise new aspects of Spanish. I have still got a way to go but I have been given a strong foundation on which to build on. Thank you!
Fantastic experience: For many years, we have been incredibly happy with everything that Instituto Cervantes in Manchester offers. We cannot recommend the school enough for anyone who wishes to learn Spanish. We'd like to say "muchas gracias" to Pablo for his guidance and management style and all of the teachers who help every student enjoy each lesson immensely!
Fantastic experience: I highly recommend el instituto for anyone who is either looking to learn Spanish from zero or improve. As a Spanish improver, i have taken one class so far, and I learned more in 12 weeks then I did taking semesters of Spanish in school and university. Sergio was a fantastic teacher, who made a really welcoming and safe learning environment. I can’t wait to start my next course and continue to improve. —Jasmine Desdune
Thank you for your review Jasmine! It´s great to hear that you learned so much, we look forward to seeing you soon.
Fantastic experience: Great Spanish courses by engaging tutors. Raul makes every lesson fun and relaxed, would highly recommend
Thank you so much for your review, we´re happy to hear you enjoyed the course!
Fantastic experience: I started with A1 course last September 2023 with our teacher Ana and the group I'm with are have enjoyed it so much we've all continued to the next courses together. Its great fun, small friendly classes, Ana is a great teacher and classes are well structured. My Spanish has improved in leaps and bounds. I'm signing up for A2:2 in September.
Thanks for the review Suzy, we´re so glad to hear that your Spanish has improved so much since starting with us. We look forward to seeing you in September.
Fantastic experience: I always enjoy learning Spanish at Instituto Cervantes and I can honestly say that my Spanish has improved a lot since I started attending the courses there. In addition, they have an amazing library so I can read in Spanish, which helps me improve it!
Fantastic experience: If you want to learn or improve your Spanish, you couldn't go anywhere better than the Instituto Cervantes. Courses are very accessible and friendly, and the quality of the teaching is superb. I have thoroughly enjoyed my Conversation classes this term and have already enrolled for more. Great place to make new friends as well!
We love to hear that you had a positive experience with us and look forward to seeing you for future courses! Thank you for the kind words.
Fantastic experience: I completed two courses at the Instituto Cervantes this year, both with the same instructor (Sonia Murillo) and the same group of students which made for a friendly and fun environment. Sonia made the classes interactive and engaging! I will continue later in September!
Thank you for leaving a review, we´re so glad you enjoyed the courses!
Fantastic experience: I have just finished the term studying A1.2 at Cervantes and plan to pick it back up in autumn as I really enjoyed it. The classes were good and Ana was such a great teacher. The only negative I have is that the library books are only available to rent for half the semester.
Thank you for your review, we look forward to seeing you again in the Autumn.
Fantastic experience: I did the A1.1 class in person and absolutely loved it! Our teacher was very skilled and made the class really fun and engaging. Totally recommend!
Thank you for your review, we´re so glad you enjoyed the course!
Fantastic experience: My time at Instituto Cervantes for both the A1 course and a Spanish crash course has been enjoyable. Despite being an absolute beginner, I felt comfortable and encouraged to participate actively in class discussions and activities. The lessons are enjoyable, and the teachers are passionate and knowledgeable. Highly recommended for anyone learning Spanish!
Fantastic experience: I have been studying with Instituto Cervantes Manchester for 1 year to date & just enrolled for the B2.3 class. I was previously studying A level Spanish however I wanted to study & complete the professional & widely accepted DELE course structure/exam route, for my future career. My Spanish language - reading, writing, speaking and listening, is progressing very well, thanks to my outstanding teachers & small class sizes. My teachers keep the class topics current, interesting & lively, with much opportunity to practice speaking in Spanish, which is excellent practical for me. Cervantes Manchester also have vibrant cultural social events, library and dedicated Spanish teachers. I highly recommend Cervantes Manchester, excellent value for money, outstanding teachers who have helped me progress in Spanish language confidently. Plus regular cultural events to enjoy. Manchester is extremely fortunate to have such an Instituto.
Fantastic experience: Great place to learn Spanish. Excellent atmosphere with dedicated teachers!
Fantastic experience: After only one course, I feel so much more confident speaking Spanish than I did before these lessons. I was nervous about classes before I started but Ana Palacios was a great teacher. She made classes fun and relaxing, yet still really productive. I would definitely recommend!
Fantastic experience: I have just completed the Elementry level 1 course here, it was excellent, the teacher was really friendly and helpful and made the classes fun and easy to understand. Would highly reccomend it, I have signed up for the elementry level 2 course in a week and cant wait. I knew a couple of workds at most before starting and now have the bug and feel more and more confident trying Spannish words and understand reading so much better. Feel like i am on the way to being fluent. Adam
Fantastic experience: I really enjoyed learning and improving my Spanish here. The classes were engaging and informative and my teacher became more of a friend than a teacher. I’d highly recommend learning Spanish here.
Positive experience: I have studied five courses here since 2022, and they have all been with Ana Palacios and a similar core group of students. The classes have been great, fun and engaging with homework, grammar and practical communication tasks. However the last two courses have been oversubscribed and instead of splitting the group, the institute has proceeded with classes of 15-16, which is a very large group for an adult class and has reduced the quality of the lessons. Most of the other Tuesday classes are groups of 4-8.
Fantastic experience: I recently attended the crash course, 12 hours over two weeks. I had zero Spanish and very apprehensive at taking part. It was a great experience. The teachers were wonderful. The atmosphere was comfortable. The teaching style was just great. I couldn’t believe how much I was able to understand in such a short time. I’m booked on the April beginners’ course and I can’t wait start again. I highly recommend the Instituto and encourage anyone who’s considering it to take the leap. It is so rewarding.
Many thanks for your lovely review, Clare. Glad to hear that you had a nice learning experience in our centre. All the best.
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Fantastic experience: Came back to Instituto early last year after a 6 year break, so I'm understandably still a bit rusty. I attended 3 courses over the calendar year 2023, looking forward to moving up to Intermediate level, starting this week. The lecturers and staff are great, now I'm retired I can devote more time to my Spanish studies.
Thank you, Paul, for your review. We hope that you enjoy the next level of your spanish studies with us this new year.
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Fantastic experience: As someone who has dabbled in and out of Spanish learning the last few years, I am so happy that I found Instituto Cervantes! I began taking evening classes for adults (16+) in late 2023 and I have already seen my Spanish level increase dramatically. I took the Elementary A.2 and now in 2024, I have moved onto A.3. The class sizes are small between 10 - 15, so we had the chance to speak a lot, and develop a relationship with classmates and the teacher as well. Our teacher (Sergio) was amazing, always making the class fun and engaging, and he moved along at a good pace. The 'instituto cervantes' is served by an excellent and well stocked library so plenty of reading material to choose from! Moreover, it also has Spanish film, dance and reading activities that take place throughout the week. So, whether you are someone who is planning a trip to Latin-America or someone who wants to learn a second language, I highly recommend this school for you! Muchos gracias a todos! Kauri Maher
Thank you, Kauri, for your kind words. We are delighted to read that you have enjoyed the classes that you have taken with us so far, and the resources available in our facilities. We hope that you keep learning and having an amazing experience with us.
¡Muchas gracias!
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Fantastic experience: Great experience taking the A2.1 course here. Teacher was very friendly and encouraging. Had a lot of fun and feel a learnt a lot in the course. Concepts are taught well and lots of opportunities to practice speaking.
Thank you for your review, Lauren.
Glad that you are enjoying the classes so far and that you are getting plenty of opportunities to practice your speaking! We hope to see you again this new year.
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Fantastic experience: A fantastic learning hub full of Spanish and joy!!!!! Love learning there
Thank you for your review, Iakovia.
We are glad to read that you are enjoying learning with us so far.
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Fantastic experience: The Instituto Cervantes in Manchester is an amazing place and well worth a visit. The staff are friendly, welcoming and helpful. The library is impressive too and easy to use. I would recommend looking at all the Spanish courses and activities on offer, as there always seems to be something going on. The Instituto Manchester Facebook page will give you a good idea and keep you updated. Highly recommended!
Thank you for your review, David.
We are happy to know your opinion about our centre, services and staff. You are right about our Facebook page, we do our best to keep everyone updated. Hopefully we will see you at one of our upcoming events!
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Fantastic experience: I've just finished B2.1 and about to start B2.2 in January. I've had an amazing experience, the classes are very interactive, the right group size and our teacher Ana Palacios is the most amazing teacher and brings such a great energy to the class! Would definitely recommend for anyone looking to start a Spanish course in Manchester :)
Thank you for your review about our Spanish classes, Elisa. We are glad to hear that you are enjoying your class with Ana and the rest of your classmates so much.
Looking forward to seeing you in B2.3 next term!
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Fantastic experience: I have completed my first Spanish course at the instituto Cervantes and have really enjoyed my time here, so I have enrolled onto the next course starting in January. I haven't studied Spanish since pre GCSE so it has been good to pick it up again and go back to basics. My teacher Maca has been brilliant and makes the course fun and interesting. It's 2 and a half hours on a Wednesday evening and I look forward to that time in the week. The class itself flies by which is a good sign that it's engaging and enjoyable. I'm hoping Maca does the next course in January because she's a great teacher. I would recommend the school to anyone looking to improve their Spanish as it's the best place to learn by far.
Thank you for your review, Ben.
We hope that you are enjoying your new course as much as the previous one!
Thank you again for recommending our school.
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Fantastic experience: Love the Spanish lessons, I met some lovely peole and Ana is fantastic teacher, next classes already booked, thinking of going all the way in terms of learning the language. I had also used it for dancing lessons in the past but stopped when pandemic kicked in and never resumed. Most important for me is the institute leverages both Spanish and Latin American interesting themes, events etc.
Thank you, Panagiotis, for your review.
We hope that you enjoy your classes this new term. It is sad that you had to leave your dance classes due to the pandemic, but hopefully you will be able to restart them soon if you choose to do so.
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Fantastic experience: Spain in Manchester - excellent language lessons - cant recommend highly enough. Have progressed from absolute beginner to finish advanced courses. If you want to learn Spanish in Manchester this is the place to come
Thank you for your kind words, Mark, we deeply appreciate hearing such rave reviews.
We hope that you are enjoying your current course with us this term.
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Fantastic experience: Absolutely fantastic course with fantastic teachers. I have always been envious of others that can speak another language and found it difficult to pluck up the courage to take part in a course. This Spanish course is excellent in making you feel at ease. The classes are small which is nice and you make friends easily, classmates of all backgrounds! My tutor Fernando lives locally and knows lots about Spain and Latin America which really sparks your interest. He always takes time to help! I have already enrolled in next terms course and plan to see out all the courses whilst travelling in between! And excellent instituto!
Thank you for your review, Lewis.
We are happy to read that you have been able to feel at ease in your class and enjoy it. Thank you for giving us your opinion about the tutor too, we are glad that you are engaging with him and his extensive knowledge!
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Fantastic experience: Thoroughly enjoyed the 10 week online course at Cervantes . I did A2.1 Elementary 4. The teacher ( Malena) was very inclusive . It was a great re- cap course as I had some knowledge but not practised past tenses for a few years. Good mix of grammar, listening , reading and various exercises . Signing up for next level !
Thank you for your review, Mel. We are glad to read that you enrolled in the right class to revise your previous knowledge.
We hope that you can continue learning with us this year!
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Fantastic experience: I have just completed my initial - elementary course at Manchester and it was great- my teacher was fabulous, so much personality and a great support. Cervantes is a lovely place and has a great atmosphere and I’m signing up for next year. Thank you
Thank you for your review, Kristie.
We are happy to read that you could get along that well with your teacher. We hope to continue such high standards this year!
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Fantastic experience: I love coming to Instituto Cervantes so much! After returning to Manchester from two years living in Latin America, I needed my Spanish-world fix, so I signed up for the upper-intermediate Spanish course and a Saturday salsa class. I have really loved both. The course was exactly what I was looking for: the perfect balance of grammar to challenge and push me to the next level, plus entertaining and informative realia. And the salsa has been so much fun and led to multiple nights out on Deansgate afterwards! I have made a lot of friends through both courses too. I am signing up for the next Spanish course and now want to try my hand at tango classes! 100% recommend el Instituto.
Thank you for your kind words, Louise.
We are happy to read that you are having such a wonderful experience with your classmates after coming back from Latin America, not only in class but out, and in our centre. Hoping to see you this year dancing tango, you will ace it!
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Fantastic experience: I have been studying at the Institute for a few years and my Spanish has progressed quite a lot. The teaching is exceptional and the classes are so enjoyable. It is great to have the opportunity to gain insight into Spanish culture and customs as all the teachers are native speakers from Spain or South America. The atmosphere is very welcoming and friendly.
Thank you for your review, Janet.
We are happy to read that your Spanish has improved in these few years, and we hope that you continue to enjoy the lessons this new year!
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Fantastic experience: Could not recommend the face to face classes more! I started from the very beginner class and can’t wait to carry on with the next module in the new year. The atmosphere is very friendly, classes are well set out and it’s really easy to find. Would definitely recommend coming here if you’re looking to learn Spanish from scratch.
Thank you for your review, Emily.
We are glad that you enjoy our face to face lessons, and that you are ready to continue learning Spanish this year with us!
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Fantastic experience: I just finished my last A2 course with Cervantes, and have enjoyed every lesson. The staff have been so helpful and challenged me every step of the way to progress my Spanish. I look forward to starting B1 in January and continue my studies and cultural engagement with Cervantes.
Thank you for your review, Haydn.
We hope that you are enjoying your B1 course so far, and that you continue engaging with the Spanish and Latin American cultural activities in our centre this new year.
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Fantastic experience: A joy to study Spanish once more, with excellent teachers and facilities.
Thank you for your review, Sarah.
We hope that you keep enjoying your studies with us in 2024!
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Fantastic experience: Best place to learn Spanish in Manchester
Thank you for your review, Adil
We hope that you enjoy learning Spanish with us.
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Fantastic experience: I'm just about to start my fourth term studying Spanish online with Instituto Cervantes Manchester. Although it isn't something the Instituto guarantee, I've had the same teacher for each term. The continuity makes a big difference, and we've had a very talented teacher who makes it fun and manages the online set-up brilliantly. I'd happily recommend Instituto Cervantes Manchester to anyone wanting to learn or improve their Spanish.
Fantastic experience: Such a great school, with lots of passionate teachers. I like the facilities, the location and the ability to choose online /in person classes.
Fantastic experience: Gracias al instituto Cervantes por promover espacios para la cultura y el arte ; hermosa actuación en el día de ayer , donde mostraban los matices y lo mistico de las culturas indígenas , de la conexión con lo sagrado y la naturaleza , la interacción de lo divino y sobrenatural. Las instalaciones son hermosas y amplias
Fantastic experience: I was very happy with my B1.1 course. Ana was so supportive, created a friendly atmosphere where students could confidently practice. I also think the course is very reasonably priced.
Fantastic experience: I have just finished A1.1, and just about to start A1.2. The Instituto Cervantes is an excellent place to learn Spanish. The staff are very welcoming and patient, also their method of teaching is fun and effective. Great value for money , worth every penny.
Fantastic experience: I have just finished my 2nd course with Instituto Cervantes, which is set in a fabulous building. Both courses been great, really engaging, and I have learnt a lot as well as increasing my confidence in speaking Spanish. I have enjoyed all the different teaching/ learning methods used in the classes and the continual chance to speak and practise. Both my teachers were excellent; full of energy, commitment, support and humour: Muchas gracias to Fernando & Ana. I look forward to continuing in September.
Fantastic experience: We have thoroughly enjoyed our first course (Inicial 1.1) at the Instituto Cervantes. The staff are all extremely friendly and helpful. The class that we attended was fun but challenging. Every week we came home knowing that our brains had been given a work out and that we had learned more Spanish!
Fantastic experience: I have been having videoconference classes for a year now with Instituto cervantes Manchester and i have enjoyed every single one of them. The teacher was always giving the attention needed to every student, the lessons were interactive and there was always something new to learn about the language and the culture. Fully recommended!
Fantastic experience: A wonderful friendly place to learn Spanish Staff are fun and encouraging which makes learning easy Courses are great value for money
Fantastic experience: I am evangelical about the Manchester Cervantes Institute! I started the first class with a nervous Hola and have been hand-held and encouraged by professional, dedicated, passionate staff up to Consolidación Superior! Interestingly we have remained mostly the same group of friends throughout the learning passage. We all learn in different ways depending upon our interests and commitments but we enjoy the challenges of learning, the exchanges about our travels & the tapas & glass or two of wine at Xmas & Easter together. It is the most professional & supportive way of learning spanish & enjoying the benefits abroad! My best compliment? A waiter at Ewuna asked me during lunch why did I leave Spain to live and work in Manchester?
Fantastic experience: I have been learning Spanish at the institute for four years. The teaching is fantastic and the classes are always interesting and fun. We are always taught in Spanish. I would highly recommend learning Spanish here.
Fantastic experience: I've completed the first 2 beginner level courses here and would say it's great value for money. My teacher was lovely and always tries to use various teaching methods so that everyone understands, and there is lots of opportunity to practice speaking in a comfortable environment. You also get free access to the library. Would definitely recommend.
Fantastic experience: I just finished the A1.1 class and have just signed up for A1.2. The classes were great and supportive. The class is taught mostly in Spanish which really helps you pick up the language faster and Ana who taught our class was very friendly and patient! I would highly recommend if you are looking to learn Spanish.
Positive experience: Level 2.1 intermediate. The class was small and our tutor created a lively environment with lots of spoken exercise. However a lot of the learning and all the homework was based on a very expensive textbook which I couldn't afford on top of the course fee. The copies in el Instituto library were out of date so not useful. Eventually, I got too self-conscious of not having it and stopped attending. I wish I had known in advance that the book was necessary so I could have based my decision to sign up on the full costs involved
Steve, thank you very much for your thoughtful review. We are very sorry that you had to cut your studies short due to the textbook. Please note that we are in the process of organising a system whereby students can arrange textbook swaps, and sales via our library in the near future, which should help to alleviate this problem.
Fantastic experience: Great school and professionally run classes in a lovely environment and building, with nice friendly, encouraging teachers - I've been attending classes on and off for a good few years, have made lots of progress and have just returned to re-start an advanced class after having lived in Madrid for 6 years (the classes at Cervantez before going were invaluable!). They also run a lot of cultural events, including showing of a variety of Spanish films on a big screen and workshops. I'd definitely recommend!
Fantastic experience: Have been a student for a year and each week brings me joy and knowledge. Teachers are delighted to learn from. I recommend doing a course: language or dance.
Fantastic experience: El profesor de mi hija hizo un curso muy ameno. Ella ha estado feliz aprendiendo y acercándose a su cultura materna. Repetimos.
Fantastic experience: Just completed a course of face-to-face lessons for A1.1 and could not have asked for a better experience. Classes were fun and engaging with plenty of opportunities to practise vocabulary in lessons and there are homework tasks to help too. The interactive element of working in pairs and having class conversations was daunting at first but quickly became one of the best parts of the lessons. The teachers are wonderful and I can’t wait to start the next course.
Fantastic experience: The best school I have found in Manchester! Classes are well organised and the teachers absolutely amazing! I couldn’t recommend this school enough. 10/10
Fantastic experience: A great place to go and learn Spanish
Fantastic experience: I've taken two online courses so far and I've just signed up for my third. Malena was my most recent teacher and she is amazing! I feel that my speaking has really improved during her course, and we have learned a lot from the textbook, but also from extra content to really improve our Spanish. The course uses a textbook but the use of extra material depends on the teacher. The institute also puts on open days and other events - I take classes online as I live 150 miles away, but I wish I lived closer so I could attend!
Fantastic experience: This is my third year of learning Spanish online at Cervantes Manchester. The quality of teaching is very high and the resources are wide-ranging. Above all, the classes are good fun and I finish each session with a buzzing mind and a smile on my face.
Fantastic experience: Absolutely brilliant Spanish lessons.. very patient tutors who really help you learn the language and are always very helpful
Fantastic experience: I thoroughly enjoyed my first course of Spanish so muy h I have signed up for the second. The lessons are very interactive and my teacher Elvira was very knowledgable and a great teacher. If your thinking of learning, this is the best place to start Spanish! I didn’t know any Spanish before starting the course and after 12 weeks feel confident for the next course in April.
Fantastic experience: This will have been my 4th course, and without it I can’t imagine that I would have been able to reach the advanced level I have been able to reach. Well structured, knowledgeable and qualified teachers, great resources including online accessible platform, and options for face to face or distance online courses. Thank you for helping more exceed my potential.
Fantastic experience: I have just finished 2 consecutive 12 week courses at Instituto Cervantes in Manchester. It was a thoroughly enjoyable experience, whilst daunting to immerse in a Spanish only speaking environment, it is very rewarding how quickly you can progress your vocabulary, writing and speaking. The teachers are exceptionally good and fun. I had José for my first semester and Ana P for my second semester, they were both brilliant! I highly recommend Instituto Cervantes to anyone wanting to learn or improve your Spanish.
Fantastic experience: Great place to learn Spanish. I've taken online and in person courses and have always been impressed with the teaching and the progress made. Would definitely recommend to anyone interested in learning Spanish, whatever the level.
Fantastic experience: Great course and very effective learning methods. Teachers are very prepared and friendly. They encourage the class to speak only spanish in order to improve and learn. Highly recommended!
Fantastic experience: I did the B2.2 course with Macarena and it was excellent. Highly recommend. Thanks Maca x
Fantastic experience: Great Spanish school
Fantastic experience: Make freedom possible. Learn another language. If Spanish is your thing this is the place to be.
Fantastic experience: Academia
Fantastic experience: Great courses and staff.
Positive experience: People don't really talk to each other here.
Fantastic experience: I’ve completed two consecutive Spanish language course at Cervantes and highly recommend the professors and facilities. I started as an absolute beginner and quickly felt relaxed and able to learn at a faster pace than I expected. This is due to the excellent tuition and understanding of the staff. I have been to Spain on holiday since and was amazed at my vocabulary and interaction skills using the spanish language. Cant recommend enough!
Fantastic experience: Just finished my first course (online) here. It's been really great to have the full immersive experience in the classes - we are given lots of time to practice speaking and discussing things in Spanish. Lots of good quality learning material (e.g. worksheets) as well!
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