Learning Spanish

Learning Spanish is achievable via a number of methods. Many schools and colleges offer courses at reasonable prices, or it's possible to invest in a 'teach-yourself' CD, which can be a very resasonable way to learn, if not very motivational!

Many of the Spanish sounds for certain letters and syllables are different to the English ones, but once you've got your head around that you'll have cracked it!

LenguaLuz in Jerez de la Frontera offers comprehensive language courses in a lovely setting. The lessons are given to small groups; just six members maximum. A standard, one-week course of ten lessons is €95, call 0034 956 38 39 81 for more information.

Alternatively, click here for IPA's 'Know the Lingo' guide, so you can teach yourself a few phrases.

a
ai
au
e
ei
i
ia
ie
o
oy
u
ue
uy
ü

a
ai
ow
e
ey
ee
ya
ye
o
oy
oo
we
ooy
w

the 'u' in 'hut'
the 'ai' in 'aisle'
the 'ow' in 'how'
the 'e' in 'step'
the 'ey' in 'hey'
the 'ee' in 'cheese'
the 'ya' in 'yard'
the 'ye' in 'yet'
the 'o' in 'not'
the 'oy' in 'toy'
the 'oo' in 'boo'
the 'we' in 'wet'
the 'ooy' in 'toy'
the 'w' in 'wet'