You will be putting us in charge of improving your Spanish quickly and enjoyably. Here is the daily structure:
- Fundamentals Two lessons (one teaching hour = 50 minutes of class time) of traditional instruction, such as grammar and structure. Max 7 students per group.
- Recreo 20 minute break for the teachers to re-charge while you enjoy free drinks and refreshments and catch up with other students and staff.
- Conversation A class focused only on conversation. This way you get lots of speaking practice so you don't end up "just good on paper."
- Field Practice Take advantage of the "Spanish everywhere environment" by practicing your Spanish with your homestay, at the market, dining out, with your neighbors, etc.
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All teachers are college-educated native Spanish speakers
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Preparing for a farewell luncheon in Peru
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Students helping each other during class
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One-to-one tutoring to focus on individual trouble spots
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"Language lab" - practicing Spanish with your hosts
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Between classes at Ecela Buenos Aires
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About 20% of Ecela students are 55+
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"For the first time in my life I woke up looking forward to class...and dreaded days off."
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Real-world Spanish practice - volunteer tutoring in our local communities
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Spanish Instructor at Ecela Mendoza
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Free coffee, tea, and snacks between classes
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Classes are kept small for lots of individual attention
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"I'm just blown away by how good all the teacher are" - Gerald (New Jersey)
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Free wifi access to stay updated with life back home
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Conversation sections (50% of class time) are limited to four students
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Between Spanish lessons at Ecela Mendoza (Argentina)
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Peruvian food samples at Ecela Lima
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"360 degrees of Spanish" - using new language skills at artisan market
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Ecela teachers know that you are willing to be pushed...
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..but they are also your friends
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Inside a Spanish class at Ecela Santiago
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Intimate environments help you stay focused (in contrast to a lecture setting)
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Caring but demanding instructor at Ecela Buenos Aires
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Andrew (green pullover) at a teacher's surprise birthday party
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