A few bits of info to help with the move please

To start you on your way try duolingo.  It's free but do be aware it's South American Spanish so some words are different.  Also 'butterfly spanish' on you tube.  The teacher has a lovely manner. 

Also a decent translation app on your phone will be useful.  The one I use will let you speak, photo text and type.  They're not perfect but it will help you to get the gist of the subject. 

Most town halls had free Spanish classes (pre covid) some have reintroduced them. 

Sadly, masks don't make it easy to understand a foreign language - sometimes I struggle with my own countrymen but perseverance is the name of the game.  Most of the people you'll meet locally will try if you make the effort. 

Good luck, sorry I can't help with more info on your chosen location but I don't have any personal experience of the area.  Regards Karen 

Try Coffee Break Spanish podcast. It’s free and it’s excellent for pronunciation and conversation. I’d recommend it. 
Our neighbours are all Spanish but a smile, a bottle of wine, some tapas and some very bad Spanish has gone a long way. You’ll love it here

Thanks for the info, I have trouble hearing people through the masks too. 

I've got some books but you can't beat face to face sometimes, and being from Yorkshire we know all about local 'slang' speak 😁. I'm sure they have it here too

Many thanks, we will try be trying anything that helps have a conservation, even about the weather!!

Hi all, I recently posted to one of our readers that I would meet them in Tijola during the first week of April. Due to family commitments I will not now be leaving the uk until the end of April. I’m sorry for not keeping details or names. If it’s you, please accept my apologies.