Detailed course itinerary

Whatever your level; learning Spanish in Ecuador is the best way to accelerate your language learning experience as you immerse yourself in the rich Ecuadorian culture.

The funky yet idyllic location of Montanita, Ecuador offers stunning beaches and a relaxing pace of life, so make the most of your time there by combining your Spanish course with relaxing yoga lessons on the beach during this Spanish and yoga holiday in Ecuador.

During your Spanish course you will be taught to speak Spanish by highly qualified native Spanish speakers who have a passion for teaching and use proven language teaching techniques.

Lessons are highly interactive, you’ll be taught in Spanish and you will speak Spanish from day 1 both inside and outside of the classroom.

Get more from your holiday, learn Spanish and yoga, have fun, meet new people and take home two new skills that will stay with you forever.

Suitability
- Suitable for all levels from complete beginners to advanced Spanish learners
- Yoga lessons are suitable for all levels and abilities
- Minimum age 18

Spanish And Yoga Lessons Start Days
- The school is open year round
- Please note no lessons will be held on public holidays, dates can be found on the ‘Course Overview’ page
- Spanish and Yoga courses start on Mondays throughout the year
- If you book the optional accommodation with this learning holiday, you’ll check-in on Sunday before the course starts

How Will I Learn Spanish?
- Spanish courses are focused on having fun and classes are highly interactive
- You will focus on the four main Spanish language skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening
- There will be individual and group work such as role plays and conversation practice
- You’ll also work on developing your grammar in practical contexts
- You will learn with a wide range of teaching aids; language text books, Spanish press, audio/video, Spanish songs or games and each week your linguistic skills are assessed to ensure you are always in the right group for your level
- Please note all Spanish lessons will be held in the native language of Spanish; a proven teaching technique that will fully immerse you in the language and accelerate your learning experience

What Will I Learn During The Yoga Lessons?
- Your yoga lessons will be focused on the practice of Hatha Yoga
- Group lessons have no more than 10 students for maximised individual attention
- Your instructor, Julie, will guide you through postures designed to build strength, stamina, alignment and create inner peace
- Enjoy practising yoga in the beautiful surroundings of Montanita, Ecuador, and get the most out of your learning holiday

Spanish Lessons Schedule
- Classes start at 8am or 10am each day depending on your language level and classes run daily Monday through to Friday each week
- You will have 4 group classes per day lasting 1 hour each
- Grammar lessons will be held in the morning, 8-10am or 10am-12pm
- Conversation and listening lessons will take place in the afternoon, 1-3pm or 3-5pm
- You will have a 3 hour break between lessons and during this time you are free to study, have lunch or simply relax on the beach

Yoga Lessons Schedule
- Yoga lessons will take place Monday to Friday, you will have 5 lessons per week lasting 1 hour each
- Yoga will be held either early morning or at 5pm; the schedule will be decided by the yoga instructor and the group depending on weather and combined lesson schedules
- Lessons will be held on the beach but in the event of unsuitable weather lessons will be held inside the language school

Free Time In Ecuador
Many people on these holiday courses travel solo as they make perfect singles holidays so the language school organises a host of social and cultural activities each week to help you to get to know your fellow classmates and to integrate you into the Spanish way of life, some activities are free and others have a small charge and may include:
- Learn to surf at this world class location
- Wildlife tours to Isla de la Plata
- Scuba diving
- Horse riding
- Whale watching
- Cooking classes
- Surf tours to other surf spots along the coast
- Dancing
- You will have plenty of free time to explore the local area and practice your new found language skills or just kick back and relax on this language learning holiday

Spanish Language Level Test
- On your first day, you’ll arrive at the school at 7.40am for a short language level test
- This test will assess your understanding of the language and will help the course organisers to place you in the right group class for your level
- After the test you will have a short orientation of the school before an orientation of the town later that day

Other Information
- We recommend that you take a small Spanish dictionary, pens and paper with you
- Text books are provided but you will be required to leave a small deposit so you can use them for the duration of your course, when you return them you will receive your deposit back or you can keep them

Optional Accommodation
- This language school offers a choice of optional accommodation either staying with a local Ecuadorian family to immerse yourself in the local culture and practice your Spanish or in an eco-friendly ‘cabana’
- Accommodation details can be seen under the ‘Course Overview’ tab and can be added during the booking process

Compulsory Extras
- Please note that this school charges a compulsory course enrolment fee, this is not included in the price and will be charged as an extra during the booking process, click on dates & booking and select a date to check the price

Go learn to speak Spanish in Montanita, Ecuador and combine with relaxing yoga lessons on this learning holiday with a difference.

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