Let's face it. Learning Spanish can be like taking medicine: good for you but aycaramba, is it painful! To sweeten the pill, many schools now combinestudying with another fun activity so why not make your next Spanish holiday a great learning experience? Here are our top choices:
If you enjoy golf, then this course could be the perfect primer for retirement on the costa, combining hours on the greens with time in the classroom. It's based in Marbella and costs around £460pp for one week and includes accommodation with a host family. www.cactuslanguage.com, 01273 725200.
Combine learning to cook with learning to speak Spanish. Lessons are certain to be finger-lickin’ good as you learn to cook tapas and tap out tenses in Malaga, with plenty of after-class practice! Prices start at £469 for two weeks. www.cactuslanguage.com, 01273 725 200