El Patio Spanish Language School

Melbourne is never short of vibrant cultural experiences to help you immersive yourself in the Spanish-speaking world!

If you're looking to add a little Latin jazz flavour to your life, is bringing her Este Sentimiento show back to the club on Friday 26th June.

Joined by an all star line up consisting of Melbourne’s most dynamic jazz and Latin musicians, Cristina will interpret works by Omara Portuondo, Duke Ellington, Antônio Carlos Jobim and more.

From smoky Cuban ballad to vibrant salsa grooves, Este Sentimiento promises an unforgettable evening of passion, rhythm, and connection.

Bookings at pariscat.com.au 🐈 🎺

El Patio is proud to be sponsoring the 2026 HSBC Spanish & Latin American Film Festival 📽️

Get ready for a colourful celebration of Spanish-language cinema with a standout selection of 31 films from Spain and Latin America, including star-studded dramas, comedies, thrillers and more!

Screening at participating Palace Cinemas across Melbourne in June & July.

View the programme and book your tickets at www.spanishfilmfestival.com 🎟️

Spanish Film Festival in Australia

Say ¡Hola! to PAU from Argentina 🇦🇷, the most recent addition to our teaching team at El Patio.

Ever since she started learning English as a child, Pau has known she was destined to work with - and between - languages! Find out what Pau loves about teaching in Australia below and head over to our blog at elpatiospanish.com.au/blog to keep on reading, including Pau's playlist for practising Spanish with music!

❓ What is a loveable aspect of teaching Spanish in Australia?
One aspect I love of teaching Spanish in Australia is how interested students are in the cultural aspects of Spanish-speaking countries. We Argentinians particularly love to brag about our amazing country, so I really enjoy the questions, reactions, and curiosity about our vocabulary, traditions, food, music, and so much more.

I truly appreciate people who make the time to learn a language alongside all the responsibilities of adult life nowadays, so for me, a language classroom is always an enjoyable and welcoming place to be.

¿Qué aspecto te gusta de la enseñanza del español en Australia?
Algo que me encanta de enseñar español en Australia es el interés que los estudiantes tienen en aspectos culturales de países hispanohablantes. Nosotros, los argentinos, tenemos una cierta tendencia a presumir de nuestro increíble país, así que disfruto muchísimo las preguntas, reacciones y el interés en nuestro vocabulario, tradiciones, comida, música y muchas cosas más.

Valoro mucho que los alumnos encuentren el tiempo para aprender una lengua entre todas las responsabilidades de la vida adulta hoy en día, por lo que un aula de español siempre me resulta un lugar muy agradable de habitar.

A little Spanish escape in Hawthorn? TINTO is making it happen with PAELLA TUESDAYS!

Paella + a glass of sangria for just $30 🥘

Bookings at tintomelbourne.com.au

📷 : Tinto

Adidas has just dropped their new film for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and it's pure football nostalgia, celebrating the street football culture that shaped some of the game’s biggest stars ⚽

Available to watch on the adidas Facebook and YouTube channels, keep your eyes peeled for a serious lineup of Spanish-speaking heroes including Leo Messi, Bad Bunny and Lamine Yamal 👋

The FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off on 11 June across the USA, Canada and Mexico, so consider this your reminder to update your playlist, practise your fútbol vocabulary and get ready for some very early mornings in front of the TV!!

Who will you be cheering for?

📷: Adidas Argentina

Keen to dip your toe into the magical world of the Spanish language? Our EL CHEAPO introductory course is for you!

This 8 week course is for absolute beginners who want to see what learning Spanish at El Patio is all about. It's a one-off taster course, so there are no texts to purchase and no commitments!

We start with the basics of greetings, pronunciation, getting to know others, saying where you come from and what you do, numbers - and get talking from there.

If you're loving it, you can continue on with your studies in our Elementary 2 classes!

Visit our website to learn more about El Cheap Introductory and enrol: https://elpatiospanish.com.au/courses/introductory-bargains-15hr-x-8wk-12hr/el-cheapo-introductory

SAVE THE DATE 🗓️

The 2026 is back in Melbourne from 12 June to 5 July with an incredible selection of contemporary cinema from Spain and & Latin America!

Head over to our blog for a sneak peek of this year's headliners: https://elpatiospanish.com.au/blog/read/325/a-sneak-peak-of-the-2026-spanish-film-festival

One of the main challenges when learning a new language is listening comprehension. Each language is a unique system of sounds and it takes time for our ears and brains to get used to distinguishing between them.

The good news is, there are lots of different ways you can work on it! Head over to the El Patio blog to read our tips: https://elpatiospanish.com.au/blog/read/322/top-tips-to-improve-your-listening

🎶 👍 EL PATIO RECOMMENDS - 5 Spanish-language artists to add to your playlist right now

If you want to feel closer to Hispanic culture, music is a great place to start! The bonus? It's also a simple and enjoyable way to pick up new vocabulary, rhythms and real-life expressions.

Here are five artists we have on repeat right now!

🇪🇸 Rosalía (Spain)
Rosalía fuses traditional flamenco with experimental pop, electronic and urban influences to create something completely unique. Her music feels theatrical, expressive and deeply connected to Spanish heritage.

🇵🇷 Rauw Alejandro (Puerto Rico)
Known for his smooth vocals and futuristic sound, Rauw Alejandro blends reggaeton with R&B, electronic and dance influences. Sleek and rhythmic, it's the kind of music that naturally pulls you onto the dance floor.

🇨🇴 Karol G (Colombia)
The darling of Coachella 2026, Karol G delivers infectious reggaeton and Latin pop anthems that are made for singing at full volume! Her music captures the spirit of modern Latin culture – bold, joyful and unapologetically fun with hooks that stay with you long after the song ends.

🇵🇷 Bad Bunny
If you've been following along with our socials, you'll know we're all Bad Bunny fanatics here at El Patio! Blending reggaeton, trap and pure energy...it's the kind of music that makes you want to dance, no matter where you are + you'll pick up some fun Puerto Rican slang along the way!

🇨🇴 Feid(Colombia)
Feid brings a laid-back, melodic take on reggaeton that feels effortlessly cool. Known for a signature green aesthetic and smooth, hypnotic beats, his music blends romantic lyrics with late-night, cruisy vibes. The kind of tracks that feel just as at home on a summer drive as they do on the dance floor.