Spain
Living and Learning in Sevilla: Independent Stay and Language Study
Program No. 21885RJ
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Living and Learning in Sevilla: Independent Stay and Language Study
Living and Learning in Sevilla: Independent Stay and Language Study
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Participant Reviews
Based on 29 Reviews
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The Living and Learning in Seville was a fantastic experience for me. There is more to learn about myself and others
— Review left November 9, 2025
This is an excellent program. Even though we thoroughly reviewed the program description and materials, we were pleasantly surprised at everything that was provided. We would do it again - and we have even asked for a follow-up program because we enjoyed it so much.
— Review left November 4, 2025
This was a wonderful adventure, full of challenge and reward. I very much enjoyed meeting so many interesting people with their different perspectives on life and travel. I loved the walkability of Seville, and feeling like a local as I did my grocery shopping and recycling. The teachers and lecturers were fantastic— very knowledgeable, approachable, and with obvious pride in their community and culture. My intercambio was so kind and patient—showing me all around Sevilla and sharing the history of this area while helping me improve my speaking skills. Our outings, both local and to different cities, added a great deal to my understanding of this delightful country, its people, and its language. With all the activity involved, it became obvious early on that Road Scholar was serious when describing the physical requirements needed to fully participate in the program. I don’t think I walked less than 15,000 steps in any given day! I will definitely be making a return visit to Spain!
— Review left October 29, 2025
Great experience! Our group was a very pleasant mix of people with different experiences and levels of language learning. I’ve been on many road, scholar trips, and this ranks as one of the best. Know that there is a lot of walking on cobblestone streets. But the streets are safe and there are some options for getting around.
— Review left October 29, 2025
Living and Learning in Sevilla has been a wonderful experience. The program was very well organized, and every activity helped me learn more about Spanish language and culture. The teachers were supportive, patient, and made each class enjoyable. I met great people and discovered so much about Seville’s history, traditions, and daily life.
Our local expert leader, Leticia, was truly exceptional — always supportive, patient, and dedicated. She consistently went above and beyond to help each of us, making the experience even more meaningful and memorable.
I only wish there were more Living and Learning Spanish programs in other cities, like Valencia — I would definitely sign up!
— Review left October 28, 2025
Learning Spanish language, history and culture over six weeks has been a fantastic experience. It’s an experience that requires good health and strong legs. Luckily it worked for me and my wife.
— Review left October 26, 2025
This was our first experience travelling with Road Scholar and we couldn't have been more pleased. Living and Learning in Sevilla is an outstanding program with convenient apartments, outstanding Spanish instruction, comprehensive lectures and field trips around Sevilla and weekend excursions to Granada and Madrid. This trip is certainly worth the investment if you are looking for this kind of adventure.
— Review left April 18, 2025
An excellent Road Scholar experience, living in a beautiful city and learning Spanish and history, what more could I ask. Be prepared to be challenged. When is the last time you spent 3 hours in class with gentle homework to do 3 or 4 times a week? Are you prepared to walk, walk, and walk some more? A plus is culture classes including trips to Granada, Italica, and Madrid plus a tour of Seville's mercado de Triana. No rest for us after that tour; a walk took us to Chef Leo's cooking class-18 people cooking and then enjoying the paella we made. I'm ready to go back though next time I'll save time and energy to venture beyond the parts of Seville where we lived and studied to areas where fewer people speak English.
Eighty-two year old grandmother whose family cheered her on, "an inspiration for the grandchildren."
— Review left December 29, 2024
This was a magical six weeks. The time flew by and I'm so glad I participated!
— Review left November 2, 2024
Living and Learning in Sevilla was an unforgettable experience. The Spanish people, my fellow travelers, the instructors, leaders and guides all added to my experience. I highly recommend this trip to anyone interested in Andalusia and its place in Spanish history.
— Review left October 29, 2024
The six weeks of the program flew by. I learned a lot more than I thought. The leader, teachers and all the staff were phenomenal. They made the trip great. They inspired me to go further in Spanish since I returned. I have a new respect for Spain and it's place in history.
— Review left October 28, 2024
An excellent program. Deeply immersive and thoroughly engaging.
— Review left October 27, 2024
This program was everything I had hoped it would be. The apartment was conveniently located in the historic district of Sevilla and nearly everything I wanted to see was within a 30 minute walk. The weekday classes in Spanish were excellent with compatible and enthusiastic instruction. Sevilla has so many historic treasures hidden behind plain exteriors and tucked away in surprising spots. Drivers on the single lane cobblestone streets were generally pleasant and patient with us pedestrians as we made our way to class, to meals or exploring. Food, wine, beer, and most restaurants were inexpensive. So many shoe stores! If all the cafes, churches, ice cream places and shoe stores were to disappear, Sevilla would be a ghost town! I only wish there was a Living and Learning in Sevilla 2.0 with different weekend trips and excursions... I would definitely return. I am hopeful that there may be a similar version of this program in the northern aspect of Spain... I would definitely go!
— Review left July 4, 2024
This is a great program if you want to learn more about Andalusia Spain and its culture and history. It is hard work, but well worth it if you are prepared to be open minded and have a sense of adventure and exploration. My husband and I are so glad we did it and would sign up today if there was another program in Spain. You are well supported, but have a ton of opportunities to make this your adventure.
— Review left June 29, 2024
I fulfilled a dream for six weeks living in the beautiful city of Sevilla. I learned and I was challenged. Instructors, Guides and Leaders were knowledgable and interesting. I felt safe to live independently there. My love for Spain only deepened with this experience.
— Review left June 25, 2024
Getting to spend six weeks in Sevilla was a wonderful experience, more than I had hoped for! The other program participants really enhanced the program.
— Review left April 14, 2023
This program is an experience of a lifetime. Everything about it exceeded my expectations!
— Review left April 11, 2023
An enjoyable and rewarding experience in a delightful city.
— Review left April 3, 2023
An exciting six week adventure of (as titled) Living and Learning in Sevilla. The fifteen classmates of our group "came, saw, and conquered more than just basic Spanish; we made local friends and explored the city's landmarks and cuisine! Learning a new language in your late 50s to early 80s (as our group was distributed) was challenging but the support of the other group members really enhanced the process. It was an adventure we won't forget.
— Review left April 3, 2023
If there is a better way to start learning a language, I have not found it yet. This RS immersion program was the best!
The program presented so many opportunities for learning outside of the classroom, weekend trips to other cities (the hotels were VERY nice!) and cultural experiences that went far beyond any I had during shorter trips to or through a country.
As always, the group leader was Top Notch! Silvia was brilliant, energetic, exceptionally kind and organized...And just a great human being! Our Spanish instructor had an excellent command of English, a love of her country and its language only a Nacido Sevillano could possess, and the patience of a saint. Of course I'm not fluent in Spanish after only six weeks of instruction, but I have a good foundation on which to build (which I intend to do).
Lastly, the group who shared this journey with me was the absolute BEST. Whether it will be in Spanish or English, in the US (or Canada, PW) or again in Spain, I look forward to speaking with them and/or getting together for years to come.
— Review left August 4, 2022
Living and learning is the only way to go if you want to learn a language and discover another part of the world.
— Review left June 27, 2022
This is a good way to start to learn or improve your Spanish while having a lot of new and interesting experiences.
— Review left April 5, 2022
This was one of the best trips that I have taken in my life. It was extremely well organized, with a nice balance of scheduled activities and free time. The group leader, Covadonga Hortal, has the perfect skills and personality for her job, and the Spanish language teachers were wonderful. I highly recommend this trip to anyone who is interested in Spanish language and culture.
— Review left November 19, 2021
What a wonderful experience! The program was fun, educational and life changing. Our group leader, Covadonga Hortal, was the best tour guide I've ever had. She knew about the history, art, architecture and current events of the area in great detail, and was more than generous with her time and knowledge. I feel like this program opened up a new world for me.
— Review left November 9, 2021
Seville is a wonderful, charming place, and the program makes it possible to live in a lovely apartment right in the heart of the old city. The program is well run and a nice mix of cultural talks or experiences, language classes, and free time. The program director, Sofia Cruz, was superb. There are many cafes and restaurants to enjoy either near the apartment or near the school, and of course it's fun to purchase food locally and cook in the apartment. There is a fair amount of walking on uneven pavements and cobblestones, but it is certainly reasonable for almost all persons. The language classes are intensive (and long: 10 am to 1:30 pm, with a half hour break). What I remember most fondly is the fragrance of the orange blossoms all around the city. It's a great winter get-away for those of us from cold places. Our particular program was cut short by the coronavirus shutdown in Spain and the US, but I would certainly like to experience this program again in Seville another time.
— Review left April 7, 2020
Woww!!!!
— Review left March 13, 2020
I absolutely loved this program, if you are having any doubts, don't worry, just go ( but I would study spanish prior so that one has a good foundation, since the language classes dive right in and get you speaking spanish immediately)
RS does any amazing job on all levels; from the guides, to accommodations, to food, to transportation, to experiences
— Review left November 18, 2019
This trip was exceptional. The group leader was prepared and worked hard to keep everyone happy. Saville was a beautiful city and its culture was astonishing. The food was hit or miss with the tapas being a bit of a disappointment. In the nicer restaurants they were terrific but the smaller restaurant you were better off ordering a meal. The apartment was livable but the kitchen was not equipped for anything but fried food and cold lunches. It was centrally located . The description of gthe program said it was walking 2-3 miles a day but it actually was much more like 4-6 and some days more. ALL IN ALL A WONDERFUL TRIP.
— Review left May 6, 2019
This was a wonderful trip of a lifetime in a beautiful place with great people who love to learn and travel.
— Review left May 1, 2019