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20 hours of classes per week. All classes will be in groups of 5 students maximum at the same level of Spanish. The classes consist of highly structured grammar lessons, interactive activities, conversation and written exercises. Specific homework assignments are given daily and every student is evaluated and tested on a weekly basis.

The focus of the Academia Latinoamericana de Español is on communication and our methodology involve a natural approach, total physical response, language experience approach, directed reading thinking activities, and the writing process. An integrated, topical curriculum approach reinforces vocabulary.

Our teaching program has been designed under the guidelines of the Instituto Cervantes, the placement testing of the OPI (Oral Proficieny Interview), in combination with the ACTFL model of 9 levels of proficiency: absolute beginner to superior. Highly structured grammar lessons, interactive activities, conversation and written exercises. Specific homework assignments are given daily.

This will provide 20 classes of 60 minutes each. Teachers will also change each week so that students will have a significant variety of expertise within each week.

FIRST SESSION
This first session will be specifically dedicated to studying Grammar and to practicing Reading, Comprehension and Writing style.

GRAMMAR: Each student will study linguistic structures, grammatical functions and rules of Spanish. It has a very pragmatic approach in combination with a wide range of consolidation activities that are selected to reinforce the lesson of the day.

READING COMPREHENSION: The development of this skill will be carried out with real texts or didactically created ones that are coordinated to the lecture. With the help and guidance of the teacher, each student interpret the texts orally and in writing to further aid their comprehension. Orthographic rules, vocabulary and punctuation will also be reviewed.

SECOND SESSION
This second session will be dedicated to studying oral comprehension and expression.

ORAL COMPREHENSION: The development of this skill will be carried out with real and didactically created documents that are designed to coordinate with the lecture. The student, with the help of the teacher and different comprehension activities, will then interpret the audio visual documents orally and / or in writing.

ORAL EXPRESSION: The student will participate interactively in a variety of different activities conducted by the teacher, such as presentations, debates, mini-plays, etc. These activities will be carried out with different materials proposed by the teacher or the students, depending on the everyone's necessities or interests. Spanish Phonetics (pronunciation, rhythm of the sentences and so on) will also be studied.

This new program is based upon cultural elements as well as the language itself, thus adding a valuable dimension of the Latin American Culture.

Short field trips will be hosted to different sites within Quito or close by the city (markets, museums, cathedrals, historical monuments), along with dancing classes, cooking lessons, lectures, etc.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 55 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
08:30 AM - 12:45 PM
Afternoon session
02:15 PM - 06:30 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Cusco.

Class size

Maximum 100 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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"A fantastic experience"

Vagner Cavalcante, student from Brazil

I strongly recommend this school for all students around the world. I liked the classes and teachers a lot. Teachers are highly dedicated and committed.

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Date of study
4 Apr 2016 - 8 Apr 2016
Would you recommend this school?
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"These people know what they are doing!!"

Tom Hoblit, student from USA

I studied both in Cusco and Quito. Excellent teachers and great family living arrangements in both locations. I would recommend those studying for college credit to spend time in all the locations. The Cusco and Quito facilities are excellent. My only complaint is there should be an access to printers.

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
4 Jan 2016 - 22 Jan 2016
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Housing

LatinoSchools offers the following housing types:
homestay

Accomodation Volunteer project out of the city

173 €
weekly
Age range: 18 - 70 years old
Location: Outside the city center of Cusco
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: 24/7 supervision
Distance to school: 15 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
173 €

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and lunch

173 €
weekly
Age range: 16 - 85 years old
Location: In the city center of Cusco
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and lunch (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, telephone, tV room, hardwood, 24/7 supervision, garden, and other
Distance to school: 15 - 25 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, before 10:00 AM
173 €
Housing is provided in local host families so you experience full immersion in the Spanish language and get to know the Peruvian locals, our customs and culture.

You will immediately feel the incredible warm-heartedness of South Americans while practicing the Spanish language in a natural surrounding and everyday situations. You won’t even notice how quickly you acquire fluency in Spanish. Your host family provides you a warm home away from home and you are certain to make lots of new friends for a lifetime.

At the homestay you have a private bedroom and are provided half board (breakfast and lunch in Peru). There are also host families who accommodate couples or families with children.

If you’re the kind of person who likes your independence, then our own student residence directly on the school campus is the perfect type of accommodation for you. You are accommodated in a single or double room and a fully equipped kitchen allows you to prepare your own meals. The communal area with tv, dvd player, books and table games is a great place to socialize and meet other students from all over the world.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Cusco based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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