SPAIN

Nevertheless, there is no better way to learn Spanish than immersing yourself here in the country. Even if you don't completely understand what's said, hearing the daily chit-chat from Spaniards in the café is a great way to pick up the nuances in phrasing and emotion that is near impossible to acquire if you weren't in Spain. My biggest advice for learning Spanish whilst in Spain is to make Spanish friends and do some language exchanges. Having some level of the language under your belt just makes navigating Spain so much easier... The natural beauty of Spain is undeniable, but less spoken of is its regional diversity. Unlike the UK, Spain is a federal state whereby each region, or ‘Comunidad Autónoma', has autonomy over its governance and possesses its own cultural heritage. Andalucía in the south feels exotic due to strong Islamic presence centuries ago; I've been to Sevilla, the largest city in Andalusia, and it was delightful seeing the details of classic medieval and Islamic..