No more language barriers
Learn Spanish & English in Amsterdam
Fun lessons and interactive language classes in a central location school.
Professional teachers
Real-life Approach
Learn to speak and communicate, not just theory.
Expert Teachers
The best & most qualified.
House exams and certificates
after the completion of each level.
Why Choose Us?
Benefits of Learning with us
We are internationals ourselves, and know the struggle of needing to communicate in a non-familiar environment.
We will help you not only because it’s our job, but because building intercultural and multilingual bridges is our passion.
Our teachers are qualified and certified to teach, after a lifetime of preparation.
Plus, we make sure you have a great time while learning!
Still not convinced? We are in the most beautiful area of Amsterdam (near Leidseplein), and we have classes with a canal view while having coffee and cookies.
- International team
- Passionate professionals
- Certified teachers
- No boring classes! You come to have fun
- Lower fees than other school
- Central location in Amsterdam
- Complimentary coffee, tea and cookies.
In group or solo learning?
Beginner or Advanced?
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About Understanding Languages
What do we offer?
- Unique Approach: our innovative teaching methods prioritize practical communication and real-life usage. You come to class to speak!
- Technological tools infused to the face-to-face and online classes. Learn with the latest educative trends.
- Rapid Progress: since our classes are communicative, you will see progress in no time.
- Personalized Courses: we prepare you for general, business, academic, or exam success with tailor-made learning curriculums.
- Competitive price for better value: as a small academy, we don't pay intermediary or agency fees.
- Certified Teachers: learn from experienced, qualified instructors and tutors dedicated to your success.
Your Language Success Awaits!
Start Communicating without Barriers
Te ayudamos a comunicarte sin barreras,
ya sea con amigos y familiares o en un nuevo país,
para trabajar, viajar o simplemente para alimentar tu curiosidad.
Tu conocimiento del idioma está a solo unos clics de distancia.
Human Teachers
We believe education needs to be human. All our classes are delivered in real-time by human teachers, not machines.
Technology Assisted Learning
But we don’t ignore all the technological benefits: you get a lot of video content and self-checking activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Classes can be:
- Online
- At location: Keizersgracht 520H, 1017 EK Amsterdam, NL
- In the office of your company (for companies only).
Yes, of course!
We offer 3 kind of courses:
- Regular: classes are once a week in a group of between 4 and 12 other participants.
-4 week course, twice a week: €210
-8 week course, once a week: €210
-12 week course, once a week: €315 - Intensive: there is a total of 20 hours of class spread in one week, normally from Monday to Friday. Price is €520 per person, in a group of between 4 and 12 other participants.
- Private or semiprivate: if you book a single class (not part of a package), each hour of class is €75 and you can take it by yourself or with up to two other people.
If you book a package of 12 hours at location (Keizersgracht 520H, 1017EK Amsterdam) the final price is €840.-
If you book a package of 12 hours online the final price is €720.-
Too expensive? You can ask for online classes with teachers abroad. The packe of 12 hours is €360.
For courses that are spread over 2 months or more, instalments are possible.
Yes, of course.
We provide in-company trainings on the following topics:
- English as a foreign or second language
- Spanish as a foreign or second language
- Interculturality
- Soft Skills
- ICT tools
All teachers are qualified and passionate about teaching.
Programs and organization are in charge of Cecilia Iris Baldo, MA in Education and PhD Candidate in Linguistics.
Many factors influence this: your previous knowledge on the subject matter or similar ones, your motivation, the amount and quality of the time you devote to the self-study, and real-life practice.
You can get a personalised answer on this by booking an appointment here.
According to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, there are 6 levels:
- A1: beginners
- A2: pre-intermediate
- B1: intermediate
- B2: upper-intermediate
- C1: advanced
- C2: proficient
We have split the first four levels in three sublevels, and that makes a total of 12 levels from the start until you complete level B2. Level B2 is enough to work in an international environment and be fully independent in English.
Yes, We cover them in our courses “Exam Preparation”, where you can prepare for Cambridge Exams, IELTS or TOEFL for English; or DELE, CELU or SIELE for Spanish.
We work with Waiting Lists.
For group courses, we start as soon as we reach the minimum number of participants.
For private or semi-private sessions, we can book your first class today amd start when you want.
You can register here to a language course.
You can either pay at the moment of the registration with iDeal or debit or credit card or in cash before the start of the first class.
For courses that are spread over 8 or 12 weeks, instalments are possible.
Only for some courses. Ask us!
Of course! Send us an email to info@understanding-academy.com with the details you want to be included on the invoice, and we will send it straight to your company.
If you cannot attend to one class, you will receive a summary and are entitled to have a phone call about your questions.
If you are travelling or sick at home, the teacher cannot connect you through videocall, but another participant of the course may. You need to speak to them and, if everyone else feels comfortable, you can have the class from home.
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