Academia de Español Guatemala
The
Guatemala Spanish Academy (Academia de español Guatemala, has over 12 years
of
experience teaching spanish, it is a School endorsed by the Guatemalan Ministry
of Education and the Guatemalan Tourism Board
(Inguat). We specilize in 100%
spanish immersion courses for all levels. Our student/teacher Ratio is one on
one, and may be taken for up to seven hours daily.
To ensure
quality, the majority of our teachers have a minimum of 10 years experience in
teaching spanish as a second language. They are all native Guatemalans who have
had more than 100 hours of education training, which is updated every six
months.
Our
methology is: Students and teachers work one on one, wich allows each student to
work at his/her individual level. We place particular emphasis on flexibility:
Studentes place pick the areas they wish to emphazise - conversation,
comprehension, writing, etc. The school offers a relaxed , tranquil en
viroment,
with a choice of studying inside a colonial home or a bouganvillia - filled
courtyard. Some students enjoy working in the park, or strolling through town
with their proffessors. A few have even been known to study over a beer in a
local cantina! The student's schedule is entirely up to the student, our
teachers are here for you.
Courses
begin with mini dialogues as a total system for learning grammar, vocabulary and
survival skills. Experts claim that Guatemala is the perfect country in which to
learn Spanish. Because the speech is pure with few adopted English words and
slang. Courses work focus on daily life - assignments might include reading the
local paper, listening to the news or discussing politics, local entertainment
or current events. Textbooks used include Amsco 1, Amsco 2. Amsco 3, and our own
material. + Students generally change teachers every week.
We also
offer individualized programming: The first day of classes, students discuss
their specific needs with their professor. An initial oral exam determines a
customized program designed to meet each student's goals. Upon completing the
course, students receive a final exam, written and oral, to determin their level
of fluency in spanish. These exams are optional, but many educational
institutions accept them for school credits.
During the
course of study, you may choose to live with a Guatemalan Family here in
Antigua. All families are within walking distance of the school, and each
students has his/her own room. Living arrengments can be made for cuples and
families, but it is necessary to arrenge this well in advance. The school can
also provide a variety of recomendations ranging from luxury hotels to modest
pensions for students wishing to make their living arrengements on their own.
From the
point that you contact us and decide to come to Guatemala, one of our staff
members will be assigned to your account, who will become your personall advisor
all trough out the process of travelling and learning spanish in our school.
Classes
are held monday trough friday: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm, except
for official holidays. The 7 hour schedule includes two one-half hour breaks,
one in the morning and one in the afternoon.
The lenght
of the program is determined by each student. We sugest a minimum of six weeks
for intermediates: beginners usually study a minimum of eight to twelve weeks.
However, schedules can be adopted to meet the indivual goals.
Located
at:
7a. Calle Oriente #15, La
Antigua Guatemala,
Phone: (502) 7832-5057 / 7832-5060 Fax:(502) 7832-5058 E-mail:
aegnow@intelnett.com
aegnow@guate.net.gt
P.O. Box 669004 (A-0066) Miami Springs, Fl. 33266
www.acad.conexion.com
