Language stay in Spain in english with Patrick in Málaga

Immersion with Patrick

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€ in total 85.14 €/day all included

Patrick is one of our Super Hosts. This badge is awarded to the highest-rated families who have received
more than three consecutive 5-star reviews. It guarantees high-quality hosting, recognized by our travelers.

Patrick and Maria have been living in this beautiful part of Spain for the past six years. Patrick is Irish and has worked with R.T.E. Irish television and has directed numerous stage shows. He is a native English speaker and has worked in schools in Ireland teaching drama and English. He now teaches English in a Spanish college in Malaga. Patrick, a qualified English teacher, specializes in working with students who are undertaking English examinations for University entry such as IELTS or who need to upgrade their English language abilities as they enter University life. You will live in a totally English-speaking environment - total immersion - with an English teacher to help you and give you formal lessons structured to your needs. Patrick also specializes in Business English and Job interview preparation in English. Very experienced and interesting while being a fun teacher for younger students. Maria is Scottish, and she and Patrick have two grown-up sons - one a TV director in London and the other a police officer in Scotland. Before moving to Spain, we have been hosting English language students from different countries in our home in Ireland for the past ten years, and we have vast experience in looking after students living away from their home. You are now welcome to our home with your own room and bathroom, large gardens, and a private swimming pool. Plus, there is a 7-kilometer-long, safe beach two minutes from our house and also two minutes to the train station that connects you to the airport (15 mins.) and Malaga City (40 mins.) with its great shopping and entertainment. You will have access to 83 American and British TV channels - for purposes of listening to different English accents.

Carefully selected families

Families wishing to host with Linguifamily must first create a detailed listing, with photos, a description of their living environment, and the activities they offer. We then verify the identity and criminal records of each family member and conduct a one-hour video interview to ensure their profile perfectly matches our expectations.

Each Linguifamily host family has committed to respecting our Quality Charter. Only the most serious, welcoming, and caring families are accepted and listed on our platform.

Secure payments

Linguifamily acts as a trusted third party for payments. Our payment interface, hosted by Société Générale, guarantees the confidentiality of your banking data and the security of each transaction.

We will ask you to pay a 30% deposit by credit card at the time of booking. The remaining balance will be due 6 weeks before the start of the stay, payable by credit card, Chèques Vacances, or bank transfer.

Book with confidence

Free cancellation up to 48 hours after payment. If the host family needs to cancel the stay (due to family or health issues), our team will offer you other host families that match your criteria, or you will be fully refunded.

We also offer coverage through Axa Travel Assistance insurance, which covers costs such as repatriation or cancellation in case of urgent medical or family emergencies.

24/7 assistance

A question, an unexpected situation, or a need on-site? Our team is available 24/7 to support you continuously, before, during, and after your stay.

Problems are very rare, but in case of any issues, we intervene quickly to find a solution with the host family or, if necessary, offer you an alternative.

Train or flight travel not included

The journey to your host family (plane, train, or bus) is at your expense... and that's good news! It allows you to freely choose your travel dates based on the most affordable prices and the schedules that suit you.

However, your host family may offer to pick you up from the train station or airport (either for free or as an optional service).

Severine Reims, France

Jul 21, 2025

Stay of 3 weeks

Jules was welcomed by Maria and Patrick like a family member. Maria was very attentive throughout the stay and her cooking is extraordinary. Patrick was an excellent teacher and the stay went very well in an excellent atmosphere with sincere bonds that were created. I thank them again for this wonderful English experience under the sun of Malaga!

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Amy

Sep 24, 2021

It is my pleasure to recommend Patrick D. I had the privilege of working with Patrick when he worked as a language assistant at the San Estanislau school in Malaga, though our academy. From the start, we received excellent feedback from the teachers, directors, and students at the school about Patrick. He is an excellent and intuitive teacher, always putting extra effort into lesson plans and activities to maximize the use of English in the classroom. He connected well with the students, finding ways to interest and motivate them in English. Patrick was also an excellent employee, making sure to communicate about any issue that came up with the school and fulfill all of his contractual obligations with no problems. All of these qualities make Patrick an ideal candidate for your program. I have no doubt that he will be a wonderful team contributor, and a valuable asset to your team. Amy N. Director of Studies, Centro Norteamericano

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Tak

Sep 24, 2021

To whom it may concern; This is to confirm that Maria and Tony were registered as a host family for many years with Atlantic Language Galway when they lived in Ireland. They were excellent hosts, very welcoming and caring and all the students who stayed with them left very happy having found their home-away-from-home in Ireland. We were very sad to hear that they were going to move to Spain as it meant we would lose one of our very best host families on our list. I have no hesitation in recommending Maria and Tony. I am sure you will find out very quickly that a very reliable host family have come on board. If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Tak. T. Accommodation Manager

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