How to become a Spanish teacher
Becoming a Spanish teacher is a rewarding journey that opens doors to a fulfilling career. Whether you’re a language enthusiast or someone looking for a meaningful profession, this guide will walk you through the educational and certification routes to help you achieve your goal of becoming a proficient Spanish teacher. Educational Routes for Aspiring Spanish […]
What’s the best way to learn Spanish? Different options up to you.
So, you’ve decided that you want to learn a new language and you’ve landed on Spanish, the fourth most widely spoken language in the world. It’s an exciting time, as learning a new language is one of the most exciting and rewarding activities you can do. But, what is the best way to learn Spanish? […]
What are the Spanish levels? All you need to know
Are you considering learning Spanish in Madrid and wondering about the different Spanish levels? At International House Madrid, we offer a range of courses catering to various proficiency levels, from beginners to advanced learners. Let’s delve into the intricacies of each level, helping you make an informed decision on your Spanish language journey and help […]
International House Madrid is celebrating Book Day (I)
International House Madrid is celebrating Book Day (I)
International House Madrid is celebrating Book Day (II)
International House Madrid is celebrating Book Day (II)
IH Book Week – Book Recommendations – Day 3
IH Book Week – Book Recommendations – Day 3
International House Madrid is celebrating Book Week
Students in our centres, schools and companies will enjoy lessons on topics related to reading and they are invited to participate in a book exchange between students and teachers in our centres (look out for the boxes in receptions!).
Madrid, the city that never sleeps
The city boasts more than 350 museums, including numerous art galleries, exhibitions and fairs.
SPAIN’S TOP 10 – National Heritage Hotels – Paradores
Before I go into the top 10 national heritage Hotels of Spain, I thought it might be interesting to know a little background on this wonderful initiative. It was in 1910 that the government entrusted Marqués de la Vega Inclán the project of creating a hotel network, practically non-existent in the country at the time, which would provide accommodation for tourists and improve Spain’s international image.
IH Madrid commercialises Web page
The new web page of IH Madrid ( www.ihmadrid.com) has more to it than meets the eye. Behind the web site is a whole commercial power engine which changes the web from an online catalogue of courses to a sales funnel that draws visitors into a managed buying process.
More than just talk
International House Madrid have entered into an exciting partnership with the English Speaking Union (ESU) ( www.esu.org ) in an ambitious project the Madrid government to provide training in Debating and Public Speaking within their bilingual schools in the next academic year (as well as several other institutions including business schools and Universities), showcasing these with the intention of growing over the next few years to cover not only Madrid but the rest of Spain.
San Fermin – The Running of the Bulls

The Encierro is the event at the heart of the San Fermines and makes the fiesta a spectacle that would be unimaginable in any other place in the world.