LOCATION:
Proyecto Lingüístico Santa María
3ª. Calle 10-56, zona 1
E-mail: spanishgua@c.net.gt 

web : www.spanishgua.com
QUETZALTENANGO, GUATEMALA CENTRAL AMERICA.

Contac School

Spanish Program

ABOUT OUR COURSES:

The PLSM Spanish language program is considered one of the finest in the world, with an educational method that is both highly effective and fun.

Our method, known as “total immersion,” was actually developed in Guatemala. It puts students on a fast track to learning Spanish, while providing an introduction to local lifestyles and culture. In “total immersion,” students study one-on-one with an experienced teacher from four to eight hours daily.

Our school and program is highly recommended because Guatemala’s accent is considered one of the purist in the Spanish–speaking world. The fees for all this personal attention are surprisingly economical (see costs) and the experience of studying a new language in one of the world’s most beautiful countries will never be forgotten. Our goal is to help you communicate in Spanish. There are four areas of communication: listening, reading, writing, and speaking. In this “total immersion” program we consider all four areas.

You can specify which level you would like to enter or you can take our placement exam. The result of this exam will determine at which level to start.

In addition to language instruction each day the school organizes activities such as movies, conferences, meetings, community projects, attendance at Mayan ceremonies, etc. Also, the school organizes excursions to nearby indigenous villages, the Santa María volcano, natural hot spring baths, Mayan ruins, indigenous markets, etc.

Individual one-on-one instruction for five hours a day is the ideal way to learn a foreign language! Using our interactive immersion method, you'll speak for hours a day instead of for a few minutes. Inhibitions are quickly lost, and you'll make vast progress in a short amount of time. In addition to learning the language, you'll also learn about the realities of life in Guatemala and Latin America, taking away a deeper understanding of this part of the world.

Teaching

Each week you'll get a new teacher, to experience different teaching styles and to talk about different topics. If you wish though, you may also choose to continue with the same teacher. Every Monday, your teacher will assess your strengths and needs, and together you'll devise a lesson plan for the week. And on Friday, you'll assess the progress that you've made.

Assessment

At our school, your Spanish level doesn't have to fit into the mold of beginner, intermediate, or advanced. Because your lesson plan is tailored especially for you, your levels of reading, writing, speaking, and listening are all assessed individually and you work on exactly what you need.

Absolute Beginners to Nearly Fluent

Whether you are a complete beginner, or nearly fluent, our program will perfectly fit your needs. Because instruction is all in Spanish, beginners learn at a remarkable pace, as everything you do, from sitting down to turning a page, is spoken in Spanish and quickly learned. And there is an English/Spanish speaking coordinator on site, so you never have to worry about missing any important information or instructions. Highly advanced students feel just as comfortable, working on such areas as literature and poetry, writing, regional expressions, written or oral translation, specialized vocabulary, and elimination of grammatical errors, in additional to receiving extensive speaking practice.