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At the beginning it was really hard to understand some teacher, I couldn't even take notes becaus e I didn't know how to spell the words. But by the time it was getting easier and finally I coul participate activly in class discussions.

- el barrio Malasania for "alternative" people who like atmosphere of night cafes and bars (typical "espanisch") - palacio de gaviria for those who want to get to know ather foreign students - plaza santa ana (dominated by foreigners)

- go to Southern Spain - use Amena - bring cash with you

if you have a car in madrid it is almost imposible to park it. and even if you can it is never free and amount are realy expensive.

the best bar in madrid is certainly the Honky-Tonk bar, with concerts everyday and rock music for everybody. you have also to visit the museums (Prado and thyssen)where the most famous pinter are exposed. during the week-end you have to do the retiro market, a famous tipical spanish market and finish your day in the Rastro park, where you can take the sun listening Djumbe music and meeting people.