Spanish Language Experience: Special Carnival Edition
Live Spanish at the biggest party in Tenerife
A unique experience that only happens once a year.
Can you imagine learning Spanish while experiencing one of the most spectacular carnivals in the world?
Welcome to our Special Carnival Edition, an extraordinary immersive course offered only during the most magical week of the year in Tenerife: the week of the Gala de Elección de la Reina del Carnaval de Santa Cruz (Queen of Carnival Gala).
Perfect timing: from learning to celebration
Our course is perfectly timed to finish just as Carnival Friday begins. That means you’ll enjoy a full week of linguistic and cultural immersion that culminates when the entire city transforms into one big party. It’s no coincidence—it’s the ideal preparation to experience the carnival like a true tinerfeño.
Exclusive access to the heart of Santa Cruz Carnival
Behind the magic
Enjoy the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go backstage at the Gala de Elección de la Reina del Carnaval. Imagine practicing your Spanish while witnessing the preparations for one of the most dazzling shows in the world. You’ll be able to chat with designers, makeup artists, and participants—absorbing not only the language but also the specific vocabulary of carnival, fashion, and performance.
An unforgettable night
As the grand finale, you’ll attend the Gala itself—the highlight of the carnival—where the Queen is crowned in what is considered the most important carnival in the world after Rio de Janeiro. This will be your most spectacular “graduation”: understanding every word, every emotion, and every cultural nuance of this unique celebration.
A journey through history: San Cristóbal de La Laguna
We’ll visit San Cristóbal de La Laguna, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where every stone tells a story in Spanish. You’ll explore historic buildings that are key to understanding not only the Canary Islands but also Spain as a whole.
You’ll discover something fascinating: La Laguna’s original street plan was used as a model for founding cities throughout the Spanish Empire in Latin America. As you walk its streets, you’ll be stepping on the urban DNA of cities like Lima, Mexico City, and Havana. It’s Spanish with a continental historical perspective.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife: the city’s heartbeat
Mercado de Nuestra Señora de África
We’ll explore the Central Market—a vibrant hub where Spanish mingles with aromas, colors, and flavors. Here, you’ll practice the most authentic Spanish: the language of daily shopping, bargaining, culinary recommendations, and those spontaneous conversations that only happen between fruit stands and fresh fish counters.
Contemporary art at TEA
A must-stop at the TEA (Tenerife Espacio de las Artes), an international reference in contemporary art. You’ll expand your vocabulary into the fields of art, criticism, and cutting-edge cultural expression—because Spanish is also innovation and creativity.
The soul of the carnival
We’ll close at the Museo del Carnaval de Santa Cruz de Tenerife, where you’ll feel the true heartbeat of this celebration. Here, you’ll understand why Carnival is not just a festivity for the people of Tenerife—it’s their way of life, their identity, their joyful and creative approach to the world.
Active learning at its best
As in all our Spanish Language Experiences, we use an active learning methodology where every conversation, every visit, and every moment is an opportunity to learn Spanish naturally and in context. But this special edition offers something extra: the excitement and energy of carnival take learning to extraordinary levels.
A once-a-year experience
This special course is offered only once a year, during that magical week when the entire island lives and breathes carnival. It’s your chance to combine intensive Spanish learning with an absolutely unique cultural immersion.
Are you ready to learn Spanish at the biggest party in Tenerife?
⚠️ Very limited spots available. Reserve your place now for this once-a-year experience.