Overview
Spanish Language Classes in Peru

Ever wanted to learn or improve your Spanish? Then why not come to South America to a Spanish school that has been teaching Spanish language courses to foreigners for years! Here you will get one-on-one tuition for twenty hours a week, with lessons that are a dynamic mixture of grammar, role-play, conversation and exercises.

Living in the beautiful colonial city of Arequipa with a host family will give you the chance to practice Spanish with your family and the city’s local residents. You can also immerse yourself in the fascinating culture of the city known as ‘La Ciudad Blanca’ (The White City) due to its many stunning white buildings. Included in the program fee is a day’s bike ride around the area of Pichu Pichu, passing through many traditional villages.

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What better way to learn Spanish than by immersing yourself in the culture and stunning enviroment of Peru

Andrew Webb, 2008 Student

Location

You will be based in Arequipa, Peru’s second most important city, located just over an hour’s flight (or 13 hours by bus) south of the capital Lima between the desert and the Peruvian Andes. The city is nicknamed ‘La Ciudad Blanca’ (The White City) due to the city’s many fine colonial buildings built with sillar (a white volcanic rock). In 2000, Arequipa’s city centre was named a UNESCO world heritage site, in recognition of its ornamented architecture and historic integrity.

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Field Conditions

Living with local families in Arequipa in basic but comfortable accommodation gives volunteers an enriched and authentic cultural experience. It also provides you with valuable opportunities to practice your Spanish! You will have your own private room, there is hot water, and three meals a day will be provided with the family. The food is very typical of the area and is varied, including meats, and plenty of vegetables and fruits. Vegetarians are also well catered for. All students live near each other in the same neighbourhood, which is a ten minute walk to the Plaza de Armas and five minute walk to the Spanish School.

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What's Included

Airport pick up and drop off, Welcome supper on the first Sunday, 20 hours of one-on-one Spanish tuition per week, All food and accommodation with the host family in Arequipa, Guided day mountain bike trip, GVI’s Pre-departure support and discounted services, 24 hour emergency phone, 24 hour in country support

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