Course itinerary
Whatever your level; learning Spanish in Guatemala is the best way to accelerate your learning experience as you can immerse yourself in the rich local culture and progress rapidly by practising your new found skills in your free time.
By combining Spanish lessons with a Salsa dance course, you will really be immersing yourself in the local culture, learning how to dance to the fiery Latino rhythm.
After your Spanish lessons in the morning, you will go learn to dance the classic Salsa in the afternoon. Here you will be taught by experienced and passionate instructors who will not only teach you how to master the dance but also teach you about the rich culture and way of life behind Salsa.
Go learn to speak Spanish in a group class where you can pursue your passion for language and move your hips to the rhythm Salsa by combining language lessons with an exhilarating dance course.
Suitability
- Spanish courses are suitable for all levels from beginners to advanced
- Salsa lessons are more suited to complete beginners and those that have just a little experience of Salsa dancing
- Minimum age 18
Start Days
- Classes start on Mondays throughout the year
Course Schedule
Spanish Lessons
- Classes start at 8am and finish at 12pm, however during high season (January and July) some classes may take place in the afternoon between 1-5pm
- Classes run daily Monday through to Friday each week
- You will have 4 group classes per day lasting 55 minutes each
- You will have a short break in the morning
Salsa Lessons
- You will have 8 group Salsa dance classes per week, each lasting 55 minutes
- Lessons will take place in the afternoon or evening
- Days and times for the Salsa classes will be arranged on your arrival at the school
- Salsa lessons take place at the language school; during high season some Salsa lessons may take place in a local ballroom close to the school
What Will I Learn?
Spanish Lessons in Guatemala
- 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
Salsa Lessons in Guatemala
- During your lessons you will learn the different moves and techniques of Salsa dancing depending on your level
- Your salsa teacher will guide you through the lessons as you practice shines and turns with your classmates and friends
Free Time In Antigua, Guatemala
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:
- Activities can include sports, excursions to nearby villages, museum and galleries, evening social outings, city tours and much more
- The school works with local tour operators to organise various excursions at the weekend to both local and national locations; these include Lake Atitlan (indigenous village surrounded by volcanoes), Tikal ruins and jungle, the market town of Chichicastenango, Coban (cloud forest reserve), Belize, the coastal town of Livingston and much more
- You will have plenty of free time to explore this gorgeous UNESCO site, the local area and practice your new found language skills or just kick back and relax on this learning holiday with a difference
Spanish Language Level Test
- Please arrive at the school by 8am on your first day for a short 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
Other Information
- We recommend you bring a small dictionary, pens and paper with you
- Please make sure you have comfortable, non restrictive clothing and the correct shoes for your Salsa classes (non grip soles, ideally with a small heel)
Optional Accommodation in Guatemala
- This language school offers a choice of optional accommodation either staying with a local Spanish family to immerse yourself in the Spanish culture and practice your Spanish or in a shared student residence with others
- 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
Combine Spanish in Antigua, Guatemala with a fun Salsa dance course and pursue your passion for language and dance on this holiday course with a difference.