Our teaching methods are adaptable to any level of Spanish a student may have. We offer individual instruction. A typical schedule includes 4 hours of study per day, 5 days a week. Our 4 hour day is broken into halves. You will have a different teacher for the first and second half with tailored instruction per session. However, we are able create a schedule based on your needs and availability of time. Likewise, if you are interested in studying with a friend or in a group we can arrange classes to meet your needs. When you arrive, your teacher will evaluate your Spanish level both orally and written. He or she will then develop your individual course plan depending on your level your goals and your needs. You can choose which program is right for you.

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If you are interested in only an elementary level of Spanish in order to travel or if you have only a short time to learn. You will be taught basic ¨survival¨ Spanish to assist you in your travels communicating your basic needs. For those who have only 1 to 2 weeks to study.

If you have more time to learn Spanish and are interested in a better understanding of the language. You will be taught the basic grammatical structures of Spanish, to include the present, past, and future tenses. You will reach a higher level language comprehension sufficient to have a basic conversation with people in the street. For those who have between 2 and 4 weeks to study.

If you have an interest in developing your Spanish language proficiency to have more in-depth conversations and a greater level of understanding in both oral and written language. This requires more time spent in the classroom as well as individual study and practice time. You will be taught compound tenses, obtain a wider vocabulary, and be able to hold conversations. Normally 1 to 2 months are needed to achieve this level of Spanish.

If you are interested in perfecting your Spanish and already have some background speaking the language. You will learn grammatical intricacies of the language, be able to express and understand complex thoughts and ideas, as well as minimize minor grammatical errors. Amount of time necessary depends on the Spanish level that you arrive with and the amount of time you have to dedicate to your studies.

We are very interested in the overall experience of our students which is why we offer various activities. We want to assist our students learn about the culture and history of Guatemala as well as to enjoy the beauty Huehuetenango has to offer.

Friday Dinners

Teachers and students prepare an international, pot-luck style, dinner. You can learn how to cook traditional Guatemalan food like tamales and churrasco, and you can teach us traditional dishes of your country, or cook your favorite meal.

Excursions

Two times per week we take an excursion in the afternoon to a local place of interest. This will usually be between a 30 and 60 minute bus ride. One of the school’s teachers will accompany you and give you an explanation of the place you are visiting. You are only responsible for paying your transportation and any potential entrance fees. These excursions include visiting ruins, indigenous markets, and artisan shops.

Multimedia

We watch documentaries about the political situation and history of Guatemala. This is a good way to learn about this region. Typically the movies are in or subtitled in Spanish so you are able to practice your Spanish. We also have a variety of Spanish language music and books at your disposal.