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Learn Spanish Abroad

Fast Facts

Location Lima, Peru or Medellin, Colombia
Standard Spanish Description Learn Spanish while volunteering, interning, or researching, or simply learn Spanish. Instruction in Lima is one-on-one. Instruction in Medellin is in a class setting and subject to class availability. All teachers are university-trained Spanish professors. You will learn through reading & writing, the use of media, and field trips where you are guided in actively praticing your Spanish.
Standard Spanish Schedule Lima: 2hrs, 3x per week; Medellin: 2hrs, 5x per week
Intensive add-on This is an optional two weeks that you can add on to the beginning of your volunteer, intern, or research program. In this short time be able to verbally express opinions and acquired knowledge fluently, coherently, and consistently; with this level you can complete a volunteer or internship program which requires basic Spanish. Intensive add-on is alwasy taught one-on-one, or two students to a class.

You will study 3hours, 5 days a week, for 2 weeks.
Virtual Intensive add-on Before your departure, from the comfort of your own home (or from anywhere in the world), complete the exact same thirty hours of Spanish as the regular Intensive add-on. All classes are arranged with your schedule, and are delivered via Skype by our trained professional Spanish teachers.
Accommodation Homestay with at least 2 meals per day (not applicable to Virtual Intensive add-on)
Age Requirement 18+
Start Date Year round
Duration & Price Two weeks starting at $1150. See all fees and what they include.

 

Whether you want to polish up the knowledge of a highschool class, learn from scratch, or turn your advanced skills into fluent, learning in an immersion environment is the most effective way to learn Spanish. We have Spanish Abroad opportunities in Peru and Colombia.

We will make sure you have time to get to know the country of your placement; this is an invaluable way to improve your language skills. Furthermore, it is important not just to learn Spanish, but also to get to know the country. By learning more about the country, as well as it's people, you will benefit from a well-rounded learning experience.

Our Spanish Abroad Program is very flexible, you can study any length of time. If you would like to study for a period that is not outlined in our program fees, contact us for cost information.

You will be living with a local host family. They do not simply provide a bed for you to sleep in. Rather, they will welcome you as a part of their daily lives, sharing their traditions and experiences with you. Host families for language learning participants do not speak any English. This ensures that you will benefit from the ultimate immersion environment. Your host family will work with you to improve your language skills during your Spanish Abroad placement.

Also note, you can learn Spanish while volunteering, interning, or researching.

Steps to Learning Spanish Abroad

  • Choose A Country The Humanity Exchange offers our Spanish Abroad program in Peru and Colombia.

  • Choose a Departure Date and Duration You can learn Spanish at anytime of year. The minimum time required to learn Spanish is two weeks, and the maximum is four months. Longer placements can be considered on a case-by case basis. We are flexible, and it is entirely up to you when to learn Spanish.

  • Receive Your Spanish Abroad Placement After completing the application process and filling out the online application form, we will provide you with the details of your individualized Spanish placement.

  • Prepare Once you have your Spanish Abroad placement, you are ready to prepare. You will receive a Pre-Departure Manual that will guide you through every step of the process, from booking flights to figuring out currency. In addition to logisitcal matters, your Pre-Departure Manual contains valuable country specific information. We will also provide you with a Cultural Preparation Package and Fundraising Guide. The staff at The Humanity Exchange is always available to guide you as you prepare to go abroad. While we provide the above mentioned resources, we are also available 24/7 to guide you through the preparation process.

  • Learn Spanish When your Spanish Abroad placement rolls around you will be excited for the adventure to begin. Your Exchange Manager, who will be available 24/7, will be there to pick you up at the airport. Once you arrive, you will get to know your host family, be introduced to the teachers at your Spanish school, and get started on your amazing Spanish Abroad experience.