Intensive online Spanish courses let you make rapid progress without travelling abroad or taking time off work. This complete guide from Learn en el Patio covers what intensive really means, who it suits, how to prepare and how fast you can expect to move through the levels.

Learning a new language is always a journey, but if you’re eager to make quick progress, an intensive online Spanish course might be exactly what you’re looking for.

Not sure if an intensive Spanish course is right for you? Learn en el Patio outlines five clear signs that you are ready to step up from regular weekly classes to a more focused, accelerated format -- and how to know when the timing is right.