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In July 2001 we did something that had never been done before: we transformed an abandoned Spanish village into a tiny but bustling metropolis whose official language was English. We "stocked" the village with 20 English speakers from all over the world and brought in 20 Spaniards, leaving the 40 to fight it out and have fun over 10 days.
The battle was fierce, and when the dust finally settled, we clearly had a draw on our hands: the Anglos had the most memorable 10 days of their life and the Spaniards were three times more fluent and confident with the English language. The pilot project, in fact, was so successful that it attracted not only the Spanish media, but a lot of attention from European media as well. Four major Spanish TV channels ran reports on the event, including a 12-minute segment on Spain's equivalent of the U.S. "60 Minutes".
Then Euronews, the only pan-European news station, aired the 12-minute report in all 12 member countries and in every official language of the European Union. It was a surprise to us all, but logical in view of the results achieved. Then, seven months later, the Wall Street Journal published a report that also appeared in 40 major U.S. dailies.
Since our pilot project, we have conducted over 160 programs and attracted more than 6,500 English-speaking volunteers and Spanish clients. Gradually we are transforming this innovative cultural and linguistic experience into an ongoing venture, thereby establishing a true enclave for English improvement deep in the heart of Spain.
Slowly but surely we are "infiltrating" this noble, Spanish-speaking country with the most novel cross-section of English-speakers, from retired Irish farmers to Canadian civil servants to Los Angeles firewomen to Australian businessmen.
We'll see you there!
Richard Vaughan
 Would you like to visit the privileged locations that we bring the magic of VaughanTown to? Exchange your English conversation for room and board in these fantastic settings while you get to know the real Spain!
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Over the last 6 years, literally hundreds of English speakers have passed through our doors and participated in our programs.  Hear what they have to say.
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2009 DATES ARE UP!!!
Book your next VaughanTown!
60 programs in 2009
January (18-23, 25-30)
February (8-13, 15-20)
What are you waiting for? HURRY!
Last Minute Openings
Novermber 23-28,
Nov 30-Dec. 5
& the last for the year,
December 14-19
If you are available, apply now
MeetUp in London!!!
SANGRIA 'meet-up'
on Tuesday, 25th November 2008 at 6:30pm.
Get your questions answered and
meet VaughanTown veterans over drinks.
Click here for more information
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The only radio in Spain that teaches English
One of the best ways to learn a language is to train you ear to catch the nuances of the language. Vaughan Radio offers our students this opportunity 24 hours a day without interruptions. Students can learn and enjoy with their fun and useful lessons. |
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Documental VaughanTown
Would you like to know the secret to our success? VaughanTown has hosted thousands of Spanish students and English speakers from all over the world throughout the years. We mix together language learning with an unforgettable personal experience that many participants will always remember fondly.
In this video we allow you to share the experiences of some of the participants and we give you a chance to see what VaughanTown is really like:
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Descárgate aquí Flash Player para poder ver Vaughan Television.
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Come and join our very exclusive all Doctors program. The country's most prestigious doctors will be coming from all corners of Spain to our little villages to improve their conversational English in a relaxed and fun environment. We need enthusiastic volunteers to help these doctors breeze through social situations. Talk to them about anything and everything under the sun. Our programs are filling up fast so sign up fast!
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Listen up! Last year we had one and this year, due to popular demand, we will have 2. If you are between the ages of 18-24, we want you! Can you imagine a better way of spending your summer if not in Spain? Enjoy the sun, go swimming, play tennis, walk around the mountain side / river while making friends – both Spanish and from all over the world - in English and best of all, for free? Help Young Spanish Adults who are looking for that extra edge.
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