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SPANISH COURSES
¿Cómo se dice en Español???
There is no better way
to learn a language than to live it, eat it, breathe it and speak it in
a Spanish-speaking community!! Learn Spanish on a structured course
in Guatemala -
one of the most beautiful and culturally rich countries in Central America. Absorb the language on a daily basis
while attending classes - you'll hear it all around you and speak it yourself
while shopping or socialising, and even on a bus or in a restaurant.
All levels of courses available, from
Beginner through to Superior.
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►SUMMARY
FACTFILE |
| Start Dates |
All year round - you choose your
start and finish dates! |
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Duration |
From 2
weeks to 12 weeks or longer, subject to visa requirements |
| Requirements |
No qualifications
necessary. |
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Price |
From
£795 / US$1,195 for 2 weeks, ranging to £2,275
/ US$3,415 for 12 weeks.
Full Price List and other
Currencies |
| What's included |
►Accommodation
►Food
►Meeting you at the Airport
and taking you back again at the end of the project
►Transfer to your accommodation
►Course
Fees & Materials
►Transport to and from your
project
►Full
pre-departure support
►Local in-country team support and backup
►24-hr emergency
support
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What's not included |
Flights, Insurance,
Cost of Visas (if a visa is required, but we'll provide necessary documents and
assistance). |
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Who can do this Project? |
All projects are
open to all nationalities.
You need to be aged between 17 and 70+ |
On this page:
PROJECT
OVERVIEW
Antigua is the Mecca for learning Spanish in Central
America and we work with an excellent, long-standing and well respected
network of schools.
Whether you decide to study a Spanish
course individually or amongst friends, you won't be
alone because each centre may host many groups simultaneously,
thus giving you the opportunity to interact
and socialise with others.
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Generally 20 hours a
week (4 per day), but more hours can be arranged on request
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Available at
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
or Superior levels
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You have the option of studying individually
on a one-to-one basis, or within groups
ranging from between 2 to 4 students.
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Classes based on
grammar and conversation, in which you will be strongly encouraged
only to speak Spanish
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Classes are held Monday to Friday, from 8am to 12pm
and/or 2pm to 6pm
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Enjoy the benefits of studying alongside other
students from all over the globe
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Customised programmes
for hotel management, travel agents, teachers, students, social or
health services etc.
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At the end of the study period, you'll receive
a certificate for time studied. The School also
offers the ACTFL and FSI tests, which are
recognized as university and working credits in the USA and in Europe
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there may be a charge imposed by the School for
this service)
ABOUT YOUR
SPANISH SCHOOL
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NGUAT approved (which basically means that
it has achieved certain levels of standards set by the Guatemalan
Education Department)
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Teachers are
mostly from the Peace Corps, and all have great experienced in the field
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Two locations
available: Antigua, or San Juan Del Obispo - a small pueblo on the
outskirts of Antigua (speak to us for more details!
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WHAT IS REQUIRED OF YOU |
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As with all our destinations, the
Guatemalan culture and heritage
is different to Anglo-Saxon cultures and this must be borne in mind.
Self-reliance and independence are highly appreciated in all our
destinations and will help you to make the most of this wonderful
opportunity!
Once you have applied for a placement, we will send you a very
detailed Guatemala Information Book, as well as an
equally detailed Safety Guide - both of these will help to make your stay in
Guatemala one that you will never forget!
To read about the extensive
Support & Backup we provide
in our countries,
please click here. |
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ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD |
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One of our hosts outside her house! |
Accommodation with host families means that
Travellers volunteers get to eat, sleep, work, socialise and generally
live like a Guatemalan. Most
of the families take more than one volunteer or student at once (some up
to 10!), so the atmosphere is somewhere between a regular family and
a hostel... Often very social, but with the benefit of gaining insights into the Guatemalan way of life from the inside - the
best of both worlds!!
Many of our volunteers remain friends
with their host families long after they leave Guatemala and in some
cases they return to the country later especially to visit their family.
Many offer the option of single or shared rooms, and generally houses
within the same town are in close proximity with each other. The
accommodation is comfortable, with a ‘western-style’ bathroom.
"The house I am staying at is like something out of
a travel guide, and the family I am with is sweet and so thoughtful! Flori,
Edgar Sr., Edgar, Denise and Paula are sure to be fast friends! My
housemates are great too, there are 3 guys from Germany, Colorado and
Miami, and we get along great! They are showing me around the city and
explaining important rules of thumb (like don't flush the toilet paper
down the toilet!!)" Elizabeth Collin, Teaching 2008
All of your meals will be provided from Monday to Saturday, leaving you
free to sample local eateries on Sundays. Expect to develop a taste for
corn tortillas, tostadas and tacos in plentiful supply! Western and
international dishes are also easily available in Antigua. Although
Guatemalans are big on eating meat, we can easily cater for vegetarians.
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TRAVEL: |
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You'll be met at the airport by Lilian, our Guatemala Organiser,
or one
of her staff. From the airport you'll be taken to your accommodation and
introduced to everyone. Within the next couple of days you'll be taken to the
school and she will ensure that you are well settled in.
You have the option to arrange your own flights or we can assist
you with your flight arrangements. If you would like us to do this for you, we
will liaise with you regarding available flights and dates to suit you. All
arrangements for your flight bookings/payments will be fulfilled by
Murray Rogers Travel Limited, ATOL No. 6856. Where possible, we arrange
for two or more people to travel on the same flight and we will let you have the
names and telephone numbers of other volunteers on your flight, so that you can
chat to each other or even meet up before leaving for your placement.
VISAS:
Visa’s are not required for a stay of 90 days if you are a British Passport
holder. If you're from another country, we'll liase with you about your visa
requirements, if any, and make the Visa process very easy.
Where possible, all flights we arrange for you have
changeable return tickets because many of our volunteers choose to extend
their stay once they are in their destination country. Changeable return tickets
enable you to do so, within the limits of your visa and the level of your air
ticket, of course. If you choose to book your own flights, you should endeavour
to get a changeable ticket.
To read about the excellent
Support
& Backup we provide before you leave and during your
programme,
please click here.
We can also arrange your
flight dates to give you additional time at the end of your project for
travelling around and sightseeing - this is a fascinating and wondrous country!
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Volunteers enjoying lunch at their accommodation
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