En Hispania, escuela de español We know that the best gift we receive every day is the opportunity to meet thousands and thousands of students from different countries and cultures who visit us every year. See how they come to Valencia eager to learn Spanish and live a true cultural and linguistic immersion, how they advance and increase their level of language while enjoying thousands of activities and different experiences, it is a great pleasure. For this reason, we have proposed to know and make our dear students better known by talking with them about their experience in Spain and so that they can tell us their opinion about Hispania, escuela de español.
On this occasion, we have met with Axel Bol, a studentianYou were born in Bussum, a region located 25 km from Amsterdam, Holland. Axel arrived in Valencia when he was 18 years old and has returned now that he is 26 to repeat his stay with us. She loves law and languages, has been playing tennis since she was 5 years old, loves to travel, learn about different cultures, read, go for a walk and enjoy Spanish life. Today, he has come to chat with us to tell us about his experience.
Axel, the first question is mandatory: why did you decide to start this beautiful adventure of coming to Valencia to learn Spanish?
The truth is that I had finished high school and did not know which way to go in my life. How my brother had gone to Rome to study ItalianianOr, my parents suggested that I take a year off, to think about what to do but as long as I dedicated it to learning something. I had always wanted to learn Spanish because I love Spain and I decided to come to Valencia.
I arrived disoriented about my future, lost and found a Spanish family. It was an unforgettable period for me because it made me mature very quickly. I was still a child and the people of Hispania, escuela de español he always helped me; especially Naoko who was like my older sister. And Cristina and Alicia, who were my teachers at that time, I consider my friends.
What made you want to come back to repeat this experience one more time?
My girlfriend and I have finished our careers and we wanted to enjoy ourselves a little before starting work. Also, I really wanted to repeat the experience and share it with my girlfriend. She is learning Spanish very quickly and I am remembering and improving as well. Valencia is fantastic because it has a beach and Hispania, escuela de español it is the best school in the world.
The truth is that, like you, since you came for the first time in 2011 until today, Hispania Spanish school it has undergone many changes. Now the school has grown a lot, it has more buildings, a real movie theater, it offers a great variety of activities, travels and many more news are still expected. What has been your impression after 8 years?
Yes, when I arrived it was a small school that had only one chalet, I knew everyone and everyone knew me. Now, it has grown a lot, there are more buildings, classrooms and teachers but I still feel like family. It still maintains that essence of home but with more options.
Valencia is a perfect city for a studentianbecause it offers a large number of cultural and leisure activities, has a magnificent climate, many services and is very easy to get around. What do you like the most about this city?
I love the Gardens of the river Turia; go for a walk with my girlfriend, talk about everything, read a book, have a beer or just sit and watch people go by.
And also him Boatella restaurant, which is next to the Central Market. It is a very authentic place, the waiters are very friendly and the tapas are unbeatable. You may need to wait a bit to get a table but it's definitely worth it.
And your favorite corner of Hispania, escuela de español?
Any corner of the chalet because it brings me many memories of the past. There I took my first Spanish classes, I made new friends with whom I keep in touch and it also has an incredible terrace that I like to go to sometimes to read and sunbathe.
A more personal question, how do your friends define you?
For my friends I am the studyiantea. They are already working and I am finishing my second master. It is that I love studying and if I had the opportunity, I would study my whole life.
So, since you are a studentianyou are inveterate and therefore an expert, why would you recommend Hispania, escuela de español to future studiesianSpanish tes?
Well, the truth is that I already recommend this school. In fact, I have brought 5 people from Holland so that they can live the same experience that I did.
I recommend it because in class you sit among friends, you meet people from many different cultures and you can learn the stories and customs of Africa, Asia, America and Europe while learning a new language. Also, because of the teachers, they are all great and the truth is that I have never had a teacher who made me feel uncomfortable or bored. They always take the time to explain what you do not understand, clear all doubts and make sure you are well at all times. They make you feel capable of talking, making mistakes and learning from all of it.
I think you have attended one of the activities that the school offers, what do you think?
Yes, I have participated in various activities and I really liked them. For example, we went for a boat trip in Albufera and Gabi told us all about this natural park. Then we went to eat a valenc paellaianThere is a black rice at the El Palmar restaurant with other students.ianteas and it was delicious. Also, I love knowing new things about Valencia and Gabi knows so much! Likewise, during the fallas, we walked around the city and he explained many details about the festivities. It was really fun and interesting!
Let's finish with more personal questions. What is your favorite movie?
Any Rocky Balboa movie. I love action movies and this one is about a boy who has nothing, is a loser but with effort gets the title of the best boxer in the world. I like that he never throws in the towel and shows us that it is possible to achieve our dreams.
If you weren't a lawyer, what would you be?
As a child I wanted to be an airplane pilot but now I think I could dedicate myself to anything related to writing. I love languages and I am a great reader. When I am in front of a book I not only see the story, but also the style, how well written it is, so I think that if I were not a lawyer, I would be a writer.
Thank you very much for this fantastic interview. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did and surely you have cleared the doubts of all those people who like you are thinking of taking the leap and coming with us to live a great experience. As always, you can visit the website of Hispania, escuela de español to discover all Spanish courses y activities what we offer.
Interview conducted by Rita Rodríguez Varela for Hispania, escuela de español