Hi JamonGris! I would double check for you with the FTO in Cuatro Vientos if it's possible for you to take the PPL exams in English. Regarding the ATPL you can take the course in Spanish and take the exams in English or Spanish, or the other way around. Before June'2004 you did have to request in advance your exam papers in English at the time when you fill the form to pay the exam fees to the DGAC. But since that, they are in both languages so you read whichever side of the paper you understand best. The questions and answers are presented in the same order, etc, etc. For example I took my lessons in Spanish and my exams in English, and so many of my colleagues for many different reasons.
I'll get back to you with a definetly answer for the PPL.
Regards,
Bubble