Diplomacy · Embassies and international bodies
Spanish for diplomats
For ambassadors, consuls, attachés and embassy staff posted to Madrid. Formal register, protocol and conversation, with complete discretion.
- Programme
- 20 one-to-one hours + 2 lunches
- Where
- Gran Vía 40 or your embassy
- Price
- €2,350, fixed
- Confidentiality
- In writing
What we work on
The register of diplomacy
Precision, courtesy and nuance. What you need to represent your country in Spanish with ease.
Notes and correspondence01 / 06
«… tiene el honor de dirigirse a ese Ministerio…»
“… has the honour to address the Ministry…”
Opening and closing formulas, forms of address and style.
Speeches and statements02 / 06
«Es para mí un honor estar hoy con ustedes.»
“It is an honour for me to be with you today.”
Preparing, rehearsing and delivering with confidence.
Meetings with counterparts03 / 06
«Lo trasladaré a mi gobierno con mucho gusto.»
“I shall be glad to convey this to my government.”
Proposing, qualifying and leaving a door open.
Receptions and events04 / 06
«Excelentísimo señor, permítame presentarle a…»
“Your Excellency, allow me to introduce…”
Forms of address, introductions and brief conversation.
Bilateral relations05 / 06
«memorando de entendimiento», «comisión mixta»
“memorandum of understanding”, “joint commission”
The vocabulary of trade, cooperation, culture and consular affairs.
At table and after06 / 06
«¿Me permite que le sirva un poco más?»
“May I serve you a little more?”
What is said — and what is not — at an official meal.
How it works
Twenty hours and two lunches
A fixed programme that combines lessons with real practice outside the classroom.
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Level test and goals
We talk about your post, your diary and the situations that await you in Madrid.
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20 one-to-one hours
Correspondence, speeches, meetings and protocol, with material from your field.
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2 working lunches
In Madrid restaurants, to practise conversation and table etiquette. Meal included.
Price
A fixed price
No enrolment fee and no extra costs. For additional guests at the lunches, please ask us.
Diplomatic programme
€2,350 fixed price
- 20 hours of one-to-one lessons
- 2 practice lunches or dinners with your teacher (meal included for you and the teacher)
- Correspondence and protocol materials
- Written confidentiality undertaking
- Lessons at Gran Vía 40 or at your embassy (Madrid, no travel charge)
If your first language is Arabic
Delegations from the Arab world
We prepare glossaries and contrastive materials for staff at the embassies of Arab countries, respecting the courtesy codes of both cultures. Your teacher has full command of both languages.
See Spanish for Arabic speakersBefore you start
Frequently asked questions
Are the lessons confidential?
Yes. We sign a confidentiality undertaking. We do not share details of attendance, position or diary.
Can the teacher come to the embassy?
Yes, within the Madrid area and with no travel charge. The embassy only needs a quiet room.
What if my diary changes?
You can move any lesson with 24 hours’ notice. We understand that official diaries change.
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Shall we start?
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