Question 1

What do you recommend, group or one on one  lessons?"

Accepted Answer

We always recommend one to one lessons, because your teacher will  focus on your specific needs and you can reach your personal goals.   
In groups normally some students progress faster than others which causes frustration in both the less able, who feel left behind, and more able students, who become impatient.
On the other hand, group lessons are great for friends that come together and support each other in learning Spanish.

Question 2

What are the class schedules?

Accepted Answer

The normal schedule is  from  Monday to Friday from 8.30 to 12.30 or from 9:00 to 01:00 during the rainy season. 
For students who want flexible schedules, the lessons are in the afternoon starting at 1:00 p.m.
Also, for students who request it, we can arrange classes weekends.

Question 3

Are group lessons available?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes we have group lessons, for students that come together, or who  speak the same language and have the same level in Spanish.  Group lessons are for beginners to intermediate.  For advance students we only offer one to one lessons.

Question 4

What if I don't speak any Spanish?

Accepted Answer

Don`t worry.  We usually have students that have never had contact with  Spanish before,  our texts books are designed for complete beginners  and our teachers have lot of experience in teaching complete beginners.

Question 5

If I'm a complete beginner, what can I learn in one week?"

Accepted Answer

The articles, the verb to be, the most used adverbs, adjectives and nouns in Spanish, how to ask questions, how to answer them, useful information for buying tickets, booking hostels, buying clothes, etc. In terms of grammar your will learn the present tense, present perfect and going to.  In short a  survival course which is enough for travelling around

Question 6

How much time do I need to become fluent in Spanish?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the effort that a student invests in learning Spanish. Our experience shows that a person who does not speak any Spanish, with a 40-hour course can manage basic communication in Spanish, for example he or she will be able to buy things and to request basic information in Spanish.  To become fluent maybe you need to study at least 6 months if you don´t have any knowledge of the language.

Question 7

Do the teachers give homework?

Accepted Answer

Yes - they always give you homework or they request you to review what you have studied that  day. It is important that you do this, so you can progress faster and the teacher can  teach you more.

Question 8

What languages do your teachers speak?

Accepted Answer

Most of them speak English, some of them German and French. Bilingual teachers are available for beginners and basic levels, but for intermediate to advanced students  only Spanish is used. In any case most of the class will be in Spanish from the beginning.

Question 9

Do your teachers have university degrees?

Accepted Answer

Yes, our teachers have University Degrees, most of them in Education and some in Language and Linguistics. Some of them have a Diploma in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language.

Question 10

Do I work with only one teacher for 4 hours?

Accepted Answer

No, usually when  students take 4 or more hours per day, they work with two different teachers, changing after two hours. You will  you keep the same teachers for the whole course unless  you request a  change.

Question 11

Do I need to bring any study materials with me?

Accepted Answer

The school will provide all your study materials, but if you could  bring a good dictionary, a notebook and a pen.

Question 12

Is there a minimum or maximum age for enrollment?

Accepted Answer

No - students of all  ages are welcome. We have had students from 3  to 75 years old.

Question 13

Can I change my program after enrollment?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the  kind of change.  For example, if you wish to take more hours we can usually arrange that. However, if you wish  to reduce your number of hours, you will only be able to do this after the first week, because teachers’ schedules  are planned for the whole week bearing in mind your booking.

Question 14

Can I study for a few weeks, then take a break, and then continue for another couple of weeks?"

Accepted Answer

Yes, this is possible, but when you return you might not have the same teachers, you will work with the teachers that are available at the moment.

Question 15

When can I start my course?

Accepted Answer

You can start one to one Spanish lessons any day of the week, not necessarily on a Monday, but you should book in  advance to ensure that teachers are available.

Question 16

Do your teachers work on public holidays?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but we don’t work at Christmas and New Year.  If you miss lessons because of these holidays we will reschedule them.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

What do you recommend, group or one on one lessons?"

What are the class schedules?

Are group lessons available?

What if I don't speak any Spanish?

If I'm a complete beginner, what can I learn in one week?"

How much time do I need to become fluent in Spanish?

Do the teachers give homework?

What languages do your teachers speak?

Do your teachers have university degrees?

Do I work with only one teacher for 4 hours?

Do I need to bring any study materials with me?

Is there a minimum or maximum age for enrollment?

Can I change my program after enrollment?

Can I study for a few weeks, then take a break, and then continue for another couple of weeks?"

When can I start my course?

Do your teachers work on public holidays?

Frequently asked questions

What do you recommend, group or one on one lessons?"

What are the class schedules?

Are group lessons available?

What if I don't speak any Spanish?

If I'm a complete beginner, what can I learn in one week?"

How much time do I need to become fluent in Spanish?

Do the teachers give homework?

What languages do your teachers speak?

Do your teachers have university degrees?

Do I work with only one teacher for 4 hours?

Do I need to bring any study materials with me?

Is there a minimum or maximum age for enrollment?

Can I change my program after enrollment?

Can I study for a few weeks, then take a break, and then continue for another couple of weeks?"

When can I start my course?

Do your teachers work on public holidays?

Frequently asked questions

What do you recommend, group or one on one lessons?"

What are the class schedules?

Are group lessons available?

What if I don't speak any Spanish?

If I'm a complete beginner, what can I learn in one week?"

How much time do I need to become fluent in Spanish?

Do the teachers give homework?

What languages do your teachers speak?

Do your teachers have university degrees?

Do I work with only one teacher for 4 hours?

Do I need to bring any study materials with me?

Is there a minimum or maximum age for enrollment?

Can I change my program after enrollment?

Can I study for a few weeks, then take a break, and then continue for another couple of weeks?"

When can I start my course?

Do your teachers work on public holidays?