FAQs

Courses

1.1 What level of classes should I take?

Ours levels are: low beginner, medium beginner, high beginner, low intermediate, medium intermediate, high intermediate, advanced, high advanced and superior.

1.2 What qualifications do the teachers have?
All teachers are native speakers, have university degrees, and have much prior experience teaching their languages to foreigners. In addition to their professional credentials, they are selected for their abilities to keep students entertained and interested for four hour classes.

1.3 How many weeks should I study?
It generally takes two to six immersion weeks (20 hours classes / week plus homestay) to advance to the next level. A 10-14 week course is recommended to move from very basic to advanced.

1.4 What is the focus of the advanced classes?
Advanced classes focus on learning the finer points of grammar, such as uses of the subjunctive and idiomatic expressions, as well as practicing conversational and written skills. Classes at all levels have a maximum of five students and discussion topics vary according to student interests.

1.5 Should I bring any materials to class?
Yes. A notebook and writing materials are required. It is also highly recommended to keep a pocket dictionary and a grammar reference book handy. Please contact us to ask for recommended materials: spanishlessons@peru.com

1.6 When are program start dates?
Official start dates are every other Monday. We realize that students cannot control flight abilities and that not everyone can meet these dates. If you will be starting on another date, to catch up with the group.

1.7 What is a typical day like?
Classes normally begin at 9 :00 AM. Students and teachers generall show up a few minutes early for coffee, tea, etc. The first session lasts until 10:00 AM. Then there is a 15 min. of break and then back to class until 11:15 AM.
For a change of place, your class may occassionally take place outside of the school, at a cafe or a park for example.