Apprenez à parler Espagnol à Calgary

Calgary is a multicultural and diverse city, with citizens who speak more than 140 languages at home in addition to English. Of these, Spanish is one of the most popular: according to the Calgary Census Metropolitan Area of 2016, almost 30,000 people speak Spanish in Calgary. So, if you would like to connect with this community on another level, broaden your professional prospects, understand what Spanish singers are saying or even travel to the countries of salsa and flamenco, then you should consider taking Spanish classes. At Language Trainers, we specialize in designing personalized courses tailored to suit your individual needs.

Why Study Spanish in Calgary

Learn Spanish for Work: Learning Spanish in Calgary can help you advance in your career. There are many companies in the city, like AirCanada, Marathon Petroleum Corporation and the University of Calgary which are always looking for bilingual English and Spanish speakers to fill in positions such as customer relations representative or program coordinator. You may also want to contact the Latino-Canadian Chamber of Commerce, a non-profit organization founded in 2009 that enhances and promotes the interest of the Latino business community through many programs and annual events. For example, their program called Women in Business provides a support network, fostering an unbiased environment in promotion of the professional and personal growth of Spanish-speaking women. Moreover, if you own a company, you may want to take advantage of some amazing advertising opportunities promoted by this Chamber and showcase your company’s brand while strengthening your reputation in the business community.

Learn Spanish for Culture & Food: Those more interested in the cultural aspect of learning a language can attend the Heritage Day Festival. This is an annual event that has been taking place since 1977 at Olympia Plaza. There, you can watch artistic perfomances, try a new dish from Cuba or Mexico, or simply soak up the sun and enjoy the music. In case you want to try out some Latino food, you may want to visit the small but vibrant Paloma Mexican Restaurant on Whitefield Avenue to get true Mexican vibes. Enjoy their tacos, burritos and daiquiris while listening to Mexican boleros. Try to order in Spanish and have some fun while practising the language! And if you feel attracted to the Mexican culture, you can contact the Calgary Mexican Canadian Cultural Society (CALMECA). Established in 1982, this non-profit institution on Bow Trail SW aims at uniting the local Mexican community to keep their culture and traditions alive. After taking some lessons with Language Trainers, you can try to read the Spanish version of their website!

Learn Spanish for Social: Joining the Calgary Spanish Language MeetUp Group can help you socialize. With more than 1500 members, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to put into practice what you learn in your Spanish lessons with Language Trainers. These people are very warm and friendly and meet at least 10 times a month at different coffee shops. If you want to know what events you can attend with friends, you can visit Hola Calgary, a site that aims at connecting all the Latino, Hispanic & Spanish-speaking Canadians through an online event calendar. For example, those who would like to dance Salsa can enjoy an excellent night every Friday on 2 Avenue. If you are more of a music-lover, then you’ll be delighted to know that the annual Chasing Summer Music Festival in Calgary always brings Latino artists, such as Paz (a musician from Argentina), who play songs in their native language. This would be an amazing opportunity for you to practise your newly-acquired listening skills!

Where to Learn Spanish in and around Calgary

Starting to learn Spanish with Language Trainers is very easy. Just send us a message and we can arrange for native Spanish tutor to go to your home or office. If you prefer, you can also meet your instructor at a public place such as the Calgary Public Library on 3 Street, or at a nice café such as Alforno Bakery and Café on 7 Street or Deville Coffee on 1 St SW.

If you are not based in Calgary but would like to take a Spanish course, send us a message. We have great instructors ready to start teaching in Balzac, Midnapore, Chestermere, Airdrie and Forest Lawn.

What are you waiting for? Let’s go, vamos! Take one of our free online Spanish level tests to test your abilities and then send us an inquiry to get started right away!