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Overall,
my week has been very positive. All the teachers and people affiliated with
the school have been extremely welcoming and friendly.I absolutely adore the
family I have stayed with. Everyone (including the kids) have gone out of
their way to make me feel involved and ensure everything is going well, I
only wish my spanish vocabulary was larger so I could have had longer
conversations with them, but I only studied one week. Sarra Hale-Stern,
U.S.A. The school was absolutely amazing. Along
with learning a lot of Spanish, I also learned a different culture and way of
living. The school was different than all the others. The staff took interest
in your life. They cared about what you wanted and what was best for
you. Nora and Rolando always had and activity for us. They take the
best care of each student in the school. The activities were a ton of fun.
They took us to the hot springs, the lake, we climbed Santa Maria volcano, and
much more. I met and made friends with people all around the world. I loved
the school and I would come back in a heart beat. J. A. McLean. U.S.A. If you are the least bit interested in
learning Spanish, I highly recommend Guatemalensis. Rolando and Nora are the
best and their warmth shows in everything they do. As a bonus, Quetzaltenango
is a beautiful city. And do yourself a favor, hike the volcano with them! Jon Middleton, U.S.A. There’s nothing that I didn’t like about
the school. If there’s anything I would recommend to any newcomers, it would
have to be to come with a mindset to learn Spanish. If you’re really not
wanting to learn, then don’t go to this school. The teachers here are
amazing. They will teach you all you need to know about Spanish. It is your
responsibility to study and learn yourself. The people ahead of this school,
Rolando and Nora, are amazing people. They will take care of you. They will always
make sure of how you are doing. They make learning Spanish fun . They plan
excursions and activities for the school. On those excursions, you will have
the chance to practice speaking Spanish. This is also an opportunity to
explore God’s creation. Carmen
Bradford, U.S.A. With
so many Spanish Schools to choose from in Xela and Guatemala in general, I
was unsure how to choose among the many options available. I was drawn to
Guatemalensis Spanish School because it was the only one I could find with all
positive feedback. After studying here for 4 weeks, I can see why. The school
is small, professional, and takes its work seriously. But it is still a lot
of fun -all the teachers and the owners, Rolando and Nora, are not only
excellent instructors but also fun to be around. The School offers
well-structured individualized instruction, and optional activities (hikes,
treks, trips to towns and hot springs, etc.) on the weekends. I had a great stay
here -I learned a lot from a great and had a wonderful time. I highly
recommend Guatemalensis Spanish School for anyone looking to study Spanish in
Latin America with individualized instruction, fun stuff to do outside of
class, and all for a great price!. Christopher Propst, U.S.A. A
friend of mine heard of this Spanish School in Guatemala from friends who had
visited this school some years before. They liked it very much and because of
that we decided to go there, too. At the beginning I couldn't speak spanish
at all, but 5 weeks later I was able to make a conversation in Spanish. The
time at the school was very funny, too. We have only been three students
because it was out of season. Because of that we could always decide which
activities we wanted to do. There are a lot of diferent things you can do
around Xela and it has always been very funny with the teachers and the
owners of the school, Nora and Rolando. Now I can say that the time I spent
at the school was very nice and the spanish I learned was more that I
espected. Cheers! Martin Guddy Gutmann, Germany. "On a recent trip to South Africa
I was lucky to meet a german couple who had already been to GSS about seven
years earlier and still remembering of having had a great time there.
Inspired by this couple I finally decided to do the same and later ended up studying
spanish for 5 weeks at GSS. Now I can say it was a good decision! The quality
of education in my opinion is very good here and I am quite impressed by the
amount of spanish you can learn in such a short time. Furthermore I
appreciated the relaxed atmosphere during the breaks and activities. The
directors well knew how to mix seriousness in the education and fun during
all the rest of the time." Otra vez muchas gracias por los
buenos tiempos! Rémi Koelling, Germany Guatemalensis
is an excellent school that I would recommend to anyone who wants to learn
Spanish. The quality of the instruction is very high. The teachers are very
flexible and allow you to concentrate on the topics and issues that interest
you most. I arrived with almost no prior exposure to the Language and left
two months later reading books in Spanish and making Guatemalan friends. What
makes the experience especially rewarding is the warmth and openness with which
Nora and Rolando receive all their students. The school feels more like a
family than a business, which makes learning not only easier much more
enjoyable. Nora and Rolando also choose excellent host families to take care
of their students. My family was incredibly kind and welcoming, and treated
me very much like I was part of the group. All in all, I was very pleased
with my experience, and hope that anyone considering learning Spanish
considers doing so at Guatemalensis. Bethany
Neumann U.S.A. In the two weeks that I studied at
Guatemalensis language school I made profound progress in my ability to speak
and understand Spanish. The teachers were experienced, knowledgeable, and
intuitive, and their teaching approaches were tailored especially for the
individual's varied learning style. Living with the wonderful host family
offered another important element to the learning process, they were warm,
hospitable, and experienced with students' varied abilities. Both the school and
the host family offered a nurturing and accepting environment in which to
learn many useful linguistic tools. Chris Vargas U.S.A. I studied at Guatemalensis 8 weeks. The
thing that impressed me the most was the way everyone was nice and helpful to
me. Showing very warm friendliness, the school owners Rolando and Nora, the
teachers, and the host families all did much more for me than one could
normally expect from a language school. I would particularly recommend Guatemalensis
to individual women students, because they will take very good care of you.
During my stay, Nora and my host mother were very conscientious in giving me
advice about how to keep safe during daily life and when travelling. Thanks
to them, I was able to enjoy my time in Guatemala with great peace of mind.
Moreover, the school did an excellent job of arranging excursions―such as horse riding and mountain climbing
activities and trips to hot springs , beaches, and nearby towns. Their planning
and participation made it possible for me to greatly enjoy various kinds of
excursions that I wouldn’t
have been able to participate in without their support. I think it likely
that everyone who studies at Guatemalensis will shed some tears when saying
good-bye to the school and have a strong yearning to return and meet all
those lovely people again. Aiko
Masaoka, Japan Two years ago I took a group of my high
school Spanish students to this school for a two-week interim program, and it
was one of the best educational experiences I've ever had as a teacher. Nora
and Rolando became good friends of ours. They are incredibly caring and
devoted to their work. I have nothing but positive memories from the
experience. We had no trouble at all as far as safety issues with our
students. They all stayed in host families (one student per family), as did
I, and this helped enhance the experience. We also enjoyed cultural events at
the school in the evenings and beautiful hikes to see the nearby volcanoes. I
can't wait to go back with another group of students. B. Schletty, U.S.A. I took classes at the Guatemalensis School in
Quetzaltenango (Xela) for four weeks during November and December of 2008. I
found this to be a very rewarding experience, for many many reasons. Here are
just a few: Xela is a perfect location for a language school. It
is a great learning environment for a number of reasons. First of all, it is safe.
I was able to feel part of the city without worrying about my safety, which
was very important. It enabled me to feel what it’s like to live in
Guatemala. My host family provided everything for me; most importantly,
during these four weeks it was like my home. The language instruction was also very good. The
individual 1-on-1 training catered to my specific Spanish ability. In
addition, the many extracurricular activities and excursions supervised by the
teachers taught me more than one can learn in a classroom. And these
excursions went well beyond mere tourism; they were more about meeting and
learning the environment and its people than just some sightseeing tours. The school’s directors Nora and Rolando were a big
reason why I enjoyed my time in Xela so much. They weren’t just directors,
they were friends. Each day during breaks, they ate snacks and talked with us
students. It seemed like they enjoyed our company as much as we did theirs. I
had the feeling they weren’t just there to run a school – they were actually
concerned about our progress and wellbeing. The Guatemalensis School is more than a mere
language school. It also organizes projects to help those in need in Xela.
“Learning Spanish and helping others” isn’t just a motto here – it is for
real. Year in and year out, the social projects organized by the
Guatemalensis School help 25 children afford education. I had a chance to meet
the children involved and to feel part of the projects as well. I learned an
unbelievable amount from these experiences. All in all, through my host family, the activities
at the school, and the social projects, I now feel a real connection to
Guatemala. For me, it’s no longer just a country somewhere in Latin America.
I am confident I will return. Adrienne
Günzel, Berlin, Germany I
studied at GSS for 4 weeks in February 2009. I went there knowing very little
Spanish, but my instructor showed tremendous amounts of patience as I
butchered the language to begin with. But after those 4 weeks I felt that I
came away with a solid foundation from which I can continue studying. Having
the same instructor in a 1 - 1 basis was essential to my progress. Also
knowing that my fee went in part to helping a small community was fulfilling.
Visiting those kids and seeing their smiles when we arrived was the highlight
of my trip. I recommend GSS to anyone interested in expanding their knowledge
of Spanish and at the same time doing something to give back to the
community. Michael Leck, U.S.A. Nun war ich ein Monat in dieser Schule und
soll meine Meinung da zu schreiben…Subjektiv natürlich…. Guatemalensis
Spanish School ist eine kleine Schule und deswegen sehr familiär geführt von
dem Ehepaar Nora und Rolando. Sie und die lehrerinnen bemühen sich sehr um das
wohlbefinden ihrer Schützlinge und helfen und unterstützen wo es möglich ist.
Die Gast familien sind ausgewählt und haben Erfahrung mit Verüchztheiten und
Wünschen “Extranjeros” Aber zu sagen ist Guatemala ist Guatemala und ka un
nicht mit Europäischen Maβstäben verglichen werden!. Zu den Lehrerinnen,
soweit ich sie kennen gelernt habe, sind sie alle gut organisiert, nicht auf
den Mund gefallen und haben viel Erfahrung im Unterrichten. Nach mittags
aktivitäten und Lusflüge gibts natürlich auch, aber sollte jemand mehr auf
“Fun” als auf lernen aus sein, würde ich mich vorher erkundigen wie es mit
anderen Studenten aussieht, oder eine gröβere Schule empfehlen. Hängt
jedoch stark von den anwesenden Studenten ab. Ich zum Beispiel war 19 und somit
die Jüngste in dieser Zeit mit einigen 30 und 60 Jahrigen. Sophie Thérèse Stöttinger, Austria Guatemalensis
provided me with one of the best expeciences of my life! Nora and Rolando are
some of the kindest people I have ever met and the staff of teachers were all
incredibly helpful and intelligent. There is no better way to get a quality
Guatemalan experience than through Guatemalensis. I would recommend this
school to anyone who expreses even an inkling of interest in learning
Spanish. Stenn Jedele, U.S.A. Guatemalensis
is by far the best school here! I had the best experience of my life here
with all of the wonderful people, the sight-seeing, and activities. The four weeks
I spent here were so incredibly fun and wow did I learn a lot! There
is no better way to learn spanish because you spend 5 hours at one-on-one
learning each day and it's necessary to actually utilize your knowledge. The
people you meet here are extremely hard to say goodbye to and the memories you'll
make will surely last a life time. I wish I could stay here forever! Allison
Peuler, U.S.A. To whom it may concern, This is just a quick note
to let people know about Nora and Rolando's Spanish School in Xela,
Guatemala. I attended the school for two weeks in June 2009 (wish I could
have stayed longer) before coming to Guatemala I had only
studied a little Spanish by myself back in Australia and upon
arriving I would say my speaking skills were quite basic although I
could understand a lot of what was being said. However after two
fun filled weeks living with my excellent host family and studying everyday
at the school, by the end of it I had people believing Id been speaking
Spanish for years!! In all seriousness I attribute this to three
factors, firstly my 'most excellent, excellent teacher 'Lucia' - her
enthusiasm and energy was really incredible aswell as her technical skills
and unmatched ability to always be able to find an example I could utilise
and understand in advancing my skills. Secondly, the school itself and its
wonderful hosts Nora and Rolando who take an active interest in the goings on
at the school and always ensured I was happy and satisfied with everything -
Bravo!! And lastly, my Host family who became my new family for my time spent
in Guatemala, wonderfully warm and generous with their time not to mention
the glorious local food I enjoyed at their home. All in all I cant say enough about Guatemalensis, if
you're serious about improving your Spanish and meeting some good people
while you're at it I can definately recommend this school. William
Skelly – Sydney, Australia Guatemalensis is a wonderful smaller
school in Xela. I studied Spanish there in July 2009 for one week. My teacher
Claudia was great – she customized the schedule according to what was most
important for me to learn. One week was way too short for an absolute
beginner, but I managed to achieve a much better understanding of Spanish as
well as basic conversational skills. I love the school owners Nora and
Rolando – thank you guys for the amazing experience ! They always try to help
and give advice and organize fun events throughout the week. One of the
reasons why I chose Guatemalensis was that the school is not-for-profit. A
big part of the tuition goes to a social project where local families are
supported. Visiting those families and bringing them food was one of my most
memorable days in Guatemala. I highly recommend the school to everyone who
likes a more personal environment. Everybody knows each other here and you’ll
always hear lots of laughter in every corner of the school. Claudia Hehr, New York City 5 semaines absolument ideales a la
Guatemalensis Spanish School : une prof ultra competente et sympathique, une
famille adorable, des activites variees et interessantes et des rencontres
enrichissantes... De plus Rolando et Nora, les responsables de l'ecole sont
toujours la pour aider un etudiant qui en a besoin. En bref, je recommande
chaudement cette ecole a qui veut apprendre rapidement et agreablement
l'espagnol tout en decouvrant le Guatemala!! Caroline Bourgeois, France I’m 15 and came to brush up on my
Spanish for school. I found that I could study and have a lot of fun at the
same time. My teacher, Rosario, is a lot of fun and has a great sense of
humour. At first I was very shy, but I soon acquired confidence and started
having conversations in Spanish. I now understand and can use subjunctive
much better than before I came. The lessons are very clear and easy to
understand. Guatemalensis is a great environment to learn or study Spanish as
lessons are 99 % in Spanish. (The other 1 % is the student looking up a word
because they can’t remember it.) I recommend Guatemalensis Spanish School to
people who are serious about learning or studying Spanish. Cécile Cornelus, France I had a wonderful time studying at the
Guatemalensis Spanish School. Five weeks ago, I would never have expected
that I would be speaking in Spanish. Today I am debating politics and telling
jokes in Spanish –it is a miracle. Thank you so much for the wonderful family
you have created at Guatemalensis. I am grateful for the professionalism of
your teachers. You always challenged me to work harder but never let me
forget that I should be having fun. Again, thank you so much for this
wonderful experience. I hope to return very soon! Sincerely, Alice Jean Suh, Korea/USA. "Guatemalensis
is a laid back alternative to some larger schools in Xela because here you
really get to know not only your instructor but also the other teachers as well
as the owners of the school. I often saw large groups of students from the US
walking around Xela in groups speaking only English, but in the
smaller setting of Guatemalensis I was able to really focus on learning SPANISH".
Micah Schwartz.USA Guatemalensis is an excellent intensive
Language school I'd recommend for anyone interested in a personalized
learning experience. In only two weeks I learned enough of the verb tenses as
well as received much of the culture and historical education about Guatemala
and specifically the Quetzaltenango region. The students and teachers shared
several day trips to regional markets, and geographical delights, like
volcanoes. The entire host family that Guatemalensis arranged for me was
generous, warm, and incredibly supportive of my learning process. Blake Nemec U.S.A. To
whom concern: I would highly recommend Guatemalensis Spanish School to
any person or organization. The owners are very professional and
caring. They have provided excelent teachers, accomodations and the school es
exceptionally Clean, Safe and located in a great location. I
interviewed 10 other schools and picked this one. I will proudly recommend
Guatemalensis to all and hope to return for further education. I believe the
experience of the school is one of their keys to their success. Great School,
Great Owner/Operators, Great Teachers. Thanks –your friend. Bill Sario,
U.S.A. 2-25-2010 If
you are thinking about learning spanish in Xela, you cannot go past the
vibrant and authentic Guatemalensis. We spent three weeks at Guatemalensis
and loved every minute of it. School directors Nora and Rolando are committed
to ensuring you are completely happy with every aspect of your experience, be
it accomodation, schooling, social activities or Xela life in general! They
are also alot of fun. In three weeks we both made great progress with our spanish
thanks to the highly professional and dedicated teachers. We also enjoyed the
benefit of salsa lessons, cooking, cultural talks, trips to local hot springs,
saunas and climbing every volcano in sight! Feel free to email us at mikejclarke@gmail.com if you
want any more information or have questions about our experience. Kate &
Mike, Australia I
came to Guatemalensis having taken only one semester of Spanish previously.
After only 2 weeks I have improved drastically! 5 hours of Spanish one -on-
one, staying with a host family and taking local trips have all contributed
to my improvement. I recommend the school highly and hope to return as soon
as possible. Valerie Stanton, U.S.A. My
name is Larry Owens. I spent 3 weeks in Xela, Guatemala. It was a great
experience to learn and interact with people of a different culture. This Spanish
that I have learned is going to help me in school. In the past years I have
failed Spanish class 2 years in a row. I am now in my senior year of high
school, I know for a fact that I will pass with flying colors. Nora and
Rolando have been a great help for me and my future, I hope to study Spanish
often now that my 3 weeks are up. I believe that knowing more than one
language can help me get a better job than others. I would recommend if you come
to this school for about 3 weeks you would be speaking in paragraphs. I would
like to thank Nora and Rolando for helping me in a way that my school was not
able to. Larry Owens. U.S.A. J'ai
étudié pendant 5 semaines l'espagnole à Guatemalensis spanish school.Ce fut
une expérience très positive. Mon professeur, Gilma, était super flexible et
à adapté son cours à mes besoins. Les activités étaient très chouette. Je
retiendrai tout particulièrement l’ascension du volcan Santa Maria.
Je recommande cette petite école à caractère familiale à tout ceux qui
veulent apprendre l'espagnole et en même temps découvrir la culture
guatémaltèque. Maxime Dewandre, Belgium When
I came to Guatemala I didn’t know at which school I was going to study, but
after talking with Nora for just a little while I knew it was going to be
Guatemalensis. The last 7 weeks of classes, and excursions to different
villages and volcanoes has been a blast! All of the teachers, as well as the directors
of Guatemalensis are more than eager to converse with and help the students
whenever we need it. The main objective of the school really is to help
the student and make sure we get the best possible education. When I first
started classes here I didn’t have much previous education in Spanish.
Because of this the first couple weeks were a little challenging when trying
to converse with the teachers but they were more than patient with me and
this made learning all the easier. After 7 weeks I believe I have a good feel
for the language but there is still a lot for me to learn. I look forward to
continuing my Spanish education in the near future, and when I do come back I
will definitely study again at Guatemalensis! I Would recommend this school
to anyone and everyone who wishes to study in Xela, Guatemala. It has been an
experience I will never forget!. Craig Segebarth, U.S.A. I
really enjoyed everything here in Xela I think, One-on-One teaching is
especially effective for learning spanish, and the special circumstances
(Xela) also can help a lot of students to learn more than they thought they
would. School also provides various types of activities which are really
interesting to foreign eyes and living with families was pleasant experience,
too. If anyone is thinking about which place could be the best to learn
spanish, I will recommend Guatemalensis Spanish School in Xela, Guatemala,
withouth hesitate. Eun Seon, Yun Korea I enjoyed every minute of the almost 3 weeks I
attended Guatemalensis Spanish School. I would definitely recommend it
to any student interested in learning or improving their Spanish vocabulary,
grammar, pronunciation, and conversation skills. I learned far more
than I ever thought possible in this time with no previous Spanish, and am
now able to have a conversation in present and past tenses, find directions,
understand books movies and newspapers, participate in activities, and obtain
goods and services. Nora and Rolando work tirelessly to support a
diverse and well organized curriculum that includes lessons delivered in
various ways to suit different learning styles. There are also many
opportunities to participate in free or inexpensive trips and activities that
offer a wealth of enjoyable physical and cultural activities in the region, including
Mayan ruins, hot springs, hiking trips, and more. They have over 20
years of experience running this great school and hosting students from all
over the world from different backgrounds and levels of expertise. The teachers were all very professional, patient,
organized, and well trained and adjusted their pace to match that of the
students. During the time I was there, no student ever had anything but
great things to say about the school (unlike quite a few other schools described
by other students I met) – several enjoyed it so much they returned for more
lessons during their travels. The home stays also were all well spoken
of – both an economical way to live and visit, plenty of great local food, as
well as an excellent opportunity to practice Spanish conversation and meet
others. J. Krakowski, Canada Mi experiencia en Guatemala: Yo
siento que mi experiencia en Guatemala fué bien. Yo aprendí mucho acerca de la
cultura guatemalteca y la cultura de los Mayas. Mi experiencia en
Quetzaltenango fué interesante porque es muy diferente de Corea o los Estados
Unidos. Por ejemplo, muchas personas en Corea o Estados Unidos hacen énfasis
en estar teniendo muchas cosas, pero aquí, muchas personas hacen énfasis en
la persona. En la mayoría del mundo, muchas personas no están feliz pero yo
pienso que la mayoría de los guatemaltecos están muy felices. A mi me gusta Guatemala
porque yo pienso que la gente está feliz. En el futuro, yo quiero regresar a
Guatemala para estudiar más. Yo estoy muy triste ahora porque yo voy a
regresar a Costa Rica mañana en la mañana. Yo no voy a olvidar las ropas de
los indígenas, la escuela que se llama Guatemalensis, mi familia de Guatemala
y a mi maestra. La ropa de los indígenas fué de muchos diferentes colores e
interesante porque no hubo la ropa similar en Corea. Las personas en la
escuela fueron muy amables y yo no voy a olvidar, especialmente mi maestra,
mi familia de Guatemala fué amable también y nos dieron comida todo el tiempo
en que Eun y yo estuvimos aquí. Entonces yo no voy a olvidar mi experiencia
en Guatemala. Mee Kyung Choi, Korea If
your goal is to acquire a mastery of the Spanish Language in a Safe and
hospitable environment, then the Guatemalensis Spanish School is a great
choice. I have been to the school twice, for 2 two-week classes, and have learned
enough to feel comfortable on the streets and countryside of Guatemala. The
owners, Nora and Rolando are extremely accomodating. They are kind and very
informed. Learning Spanish through an immersion experience has been an
incredible experience for me. If you choose to come to this school, you will
learn Spanish, and you will learn much about yourself and life. With great
sincerity I recommend the Guatemalensis Spanish School. Joe
Engelbrecht, California, U.S.A. Guatemalensis
showed us the ropes to Xela in just a few hours. We spent the days learning
Spanish in the street markets, on the terrace, and seeing things both near
and far. Our homestay was completely authentic and flexible, as was the
entire experience. Jonathan Katzenberg. U.S.A. I had a fantastic experience with Guatemalensis Spanish School
in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. Nora and Rolando are amazing directors who plan
the best excursions and activities and are there for help whenever you need it.
The teachers here are phenomenal and are truly interested in improving your
spanish skills in whatever area you need. I really connected with my teacher.
The school is beautiful and in a great location in Xela. My host family lived
right around the corner from the school. The family was welcoming, nice, and
caring. Xela is a city rich in experience and culture. The citizens here are
nice and willing to engage in conversation. With the Guatemalensis Spanish
School, you really experience Xela as a Guatemalan. All the places you go to
see and experience make you love Xela. I’ve been here for a month and have
improved my spanish skills phenomenally. This was a truly valuable
experience, and I hope to return again very soon. Evan Lege,
U.S.A. Gracias Guatemalensis! I had a fantastic week and learned loads
of Spanish! Conor Hurley, Ireland Although I was only
able to study at Guatemalensis for two and a half weeks, I can honestly say I
learned so much. I studied French for three years in high school and college,
but I am sure I already know more Spanish after this short time here. Not
only that, but I am more confident in my Spanish because I have been forced
to use it in this setting, both at school and in my daily life here in
Guatemala. The one-on-one teaching environment allowed me to practice and
learn at a pace that was comfortable for me. I am convinced that this kind of
immersion is the best way to learn a language. My teacher was
intentional with me, making sure I understood each lesson. Also, Nora and
Rolando (directors) looked out for my husband and I like we were their own.
They let us give input on what kinds of activities we wanted to do on the
weekends. They were great hosts and gave us helpful information for our
further travel in Guatemala. I would highly recommend studying Spanish at
Guatemalensis. I studied at
Guatemalensis nine years ago and loved it. Unfortunately, I didn’t practice and
I forgot much of what I learned. However, after being here for another two
and a half weeks I am mostly back up to speed. This is a wonderful
school and I have greatly enjoyed studying here again! The one-on-one
teaching with native Guatemalan teachers is hard to beat. The teachers here
understand some English, but mostly speak Spanish with their students in
order to teach them to understand Spanish more rapidly. Living with a host family
provides ample opportunity to practice Spanish and share life with the locals
as well. Guatemalensis organizes activities twice during the week and on
weekends as well. They asked us what types of activities we were interested
and tailored the activities to our liking. There are several language schools
in Xela, but in my opinion Guatemalensis Spanish School is the best one. The
directors and teachers are passionate about teaching Spanish and sharing
their culture with the students. I think GSS is definitely the best value in
town! Dave and Bethany Garth www.garthsontour.com
When I arrived at Guatemalensis Spanish School, I knew almost no
Spanish. After only 8 classes I could talk my way through the streets of
Xela, have conversations at restaurants and understand when I was spoken to
in Spanish. Nora and Rolando are great hosts. I was welcomed and felt very
comfortable. The teachers are excellent! I really learned Spanish. There are many
beautiful places to visit, I will be coming back! Lauren
Sario, Calif., U.S.A. 11-25-2011 For anyone looking for complete immersion Guatemalensis is for
you. Not only do you leave with the ability to speak a new language, or
master one you might have studied in the past. You also leave with friends in
a new country. This is not just a school, it is an experience and you leave
here feeling like it will be a part of you forever. You learn not only a language,
but you learn about a culture and nothing is more priceless than knowing you
have been able to help someone as well. Without question I would come again.
I heard about this school through a friend and I feel like word of mouth is
the only way to know that a place is great. Oh, and if you can request it,
stay with Ana Maria. She is without question, the best cook you will ever
have. Joanne Wilkinson, New Cork, U.S.A. 11-25-2011 Having studied at Guatemalensis for a total of eight weeks over two
years, I would not hesitate to recommend it to any prospective Spanish
student. At every stage Nora, Rolando and the teachers are happy to tailor
your experience to best accomodate your needs and interests. For example,
because I love history, we visited the ancient Mayan and Olmecan ruins at
Takalik Abaj. Better still, everyone at Guatemalensis is unfailingly helpful,
patient and kind –everyone always asked me how my host family was and joked all
the time. Whether your Spanish is excellent or you can only say “hola” or
“piñata”, Guatemalensis will provide you with an unforgettable stay in Xela.
I hope very much that I’ll be able to return. Elizabeth
Barnes, U.S.A., Summer 2012 "You don't know what you've got till it's gone" just
attended another Spanish School in Honduras and it made me appreciate
Guatemalensis much more. Keep up the good work Nora y Rolando. John #2 John
Elmore, Canada. Guatemalensis Spanish School is a great place for beginners to
learn the basics of conversation or experts to polish their grammar and
practice specialized Spanish. Activities several times a week are perfect for
exploring Xela and the surrounding towns and nature. Nora and Rolando are
great tour guides, full of fascinating information and jokes about every
site. Guatemalensis teachers are very helpful and patient, and classes vary
from just practicing conversation to reading spanish books, from grammar exercises
to walking around a market naming fruits and vegetables. The homestay houses
are very close by, and all the families are welcoming. Guatemalensis is a
great school, with a beautiful building, accomodating teachers, and plenty of
fun excursions. Emily Barnes, U.S.A. Dear Rolando and Nora, This is hands down the best spanish school on the planet. If you
even thinking of trying to learn Spanish, this is the place to come. Thanks
for a wonderful 2 weeks! Amir Erez, U.S.A If your goal is to acquire a mastery of the Spanish Language in a
Safe and hospitable environment, then the Guatemalensis Spanish School is a
great choice. I have been to the school twice, for 2 two-week classes, and
have learned enough to feel comfortable on the streets and countryside of
Guatemala. The owners, Nora and Rolando are extremely accomodating. They are
kind and very informed. Learning Spanish through an immersion experience has
been an incredible experience for me. If you choose to come to this school, you
will learn Spanish, and you will learn much about yourself and life. With
great sincerity I recommend the Guatemalensis Spanish School. Joe
Engelbrecht, California, U.S.A My stay in Xela was wonderful. I was not sure what to expect
when I came down, but it exceeded my expectations! The host faamily was very
kind, I felt safe where I was staying and had amazing food! The school was
also very helpful, I came to Guatemala knowing no “Español”. My teacher was very
passionate and help me learn important words, verbs, phrases, and over all
how to have conversations and how to hear “Español”. I not only learned, but
also did activities. I saw a volcano erupt, which was amazing! we went to the
hot springs which was beautiful and our teachers brought us around town to
see the culture. After a week in Guatemala I know more “Español” than I could
learn in a year of Español in an English teaching school. I will definitely be
returning to Xela for more schooling. One week was not nearly enough. I hope
to come back next year for more schooling. I recommend this to anyone who is
interested in being fluent in Español and for anyone that is interested in
seeing different cultures. Overall I had an amazing time in Xela and will be
returning! Jessica Dismuke. Loved Guatemalensis Spanish School. All the staff were very
attentive and friendly. My teacher spent a lot of time working with me to improve
my communication skills and I definitely feel more confident now. The owners
of the school are great. They are vey helpful and spend time getting to know
you. They are more than happy to set up extra activities for you to do. Also,
the school is very flexible and can accomodate to pretty much anything you
need. I would definitely recommend this Spanish School! Holly
Stafford. I think that everything went really well this week for Jessica and
I. One thing that we weren’t sure of were “the rules of the house” that we
were staying at. For example, we weren’t sure if we were able to go out after
certain hours of, if we were allowed to bring back “cervezas” to enjoy at
night. We traied our best not to be rude and I think that worked, but we were
just guessing. Other than that everything was excellent Lesvia and Rosario
put together very effective lesson plans even though we were here for only
one week. Everyone was very friendly and we felt very welcomed. We will
definitely be recommending this school. Patrick
Hennessey. Thank you Nora and Rolando! This is my second time
studying at Guatemalensis Spanish School! I loved it so much the first time
that I wanted to return. And this time I brought my wife. I have also
recommended the school to others, and they have loved it too!
Unlike the owners of other Spanish Schools I have attended, Nora and Rolando
really get involved with the students and they go out of their way to help.
They even join in on the excursions and activities (and there are plenty)! I
have learned a lot, and my Spanish continues to improve. I will continue to
recommend others to Guatemalensis! Thank you for another great
experience! Nick Stafford. I had a wonderful time here in Xela, I stayed with a family of
5, 3 boys, and that definetly was not a problem, the whole family woudl always
greet me ¡Hola Sylvain! When we went on trips my host mother would accomodate
lunch times or make sandwiches. We went on 3 trips a week: the weekdays in
afternoon and Saturdays in the morning. We visited volcanoes, hot water
springs, other small towns and more. It's really nice that Nora and Rolando
go on the trips with the students. If you ever have a problem Nora and
Rolando live really close to the host houses. In free time you'll get
to visit Xela's many markets. Do not come here without trying all the
fruits that are in season. Nora or your teacher will tell you which fruits
are safe. On an academic standpoint, I covered nearly all of the grammar
necesary for Spanish in 5 weeks!. Not to mention you will be fully immersed
and using the spanish you learning the whole time. I haven't been to other
spanish schools but I assure you won't be disapointed here at GSS. Sylvain
Cornelus. France. Our family (mom, dad, and 5 kids ages 6-17 years) spent 9 days
at Guatemalensis Spanish School during summer 2013. We had a WONDERFUL
experience. The teachers were careful to tailor instruction to the
varying degrees of Spanish proficiency that our children brought. Our
kids enjoyed each teaching session (even the teens). Rolando and Nora
were excellent hosts/guides for excursions to the Fuentes Georginas, El
Mirador del Santiaguito, and were able to facilitate a meaningful service project
at an outlying public elementary school. Our 14 year old son complete
his BSA Eagle Scout service project as part of this experience. Our
homestay experience was fun and educational; and close to the school. We
would not hesitate to recommend Guatemalensis to families considering a
Spanish immersion experience in Quetzaltenango. We wish we could have
stayed longer! Kevin P., Medford, OR, U.S.A. V Gvatemali sem obiskala dve šoli. Prvo v
Antigvi, drugo v Xeli. Moram priznati, da je bila druga več kot
veliko boljša. Gvatemalensis Spanish School je šola, ki je res individualno
usmerjena in ki zadovolji vse potrebe uporabnika. Šola je majhna,
lastnika sta veliko časa prisotna in izvajata tudi aktivnosti v popoldanskem
času in ob koncih tedna. Pripravljena sta pomagati tudi pri načrtovanju potovanja vnaprej. Res sem
se dobro, prijetno počutila tako v šoli kot tudi pri družini. Naučila sem
se ogromno. Učiteljica Mireya je vsak dan
pripravila aktivnosti – nekaj slovnice, branja, reševanja vaj ter veliko pogovora. Prav
tako je sproti opažala, katera so moja šibka področja (predlogi, uporaba
por/para) ter razložila in poiskala ustrezne vaje za
napredek. V nasprotju z mojo prejšnjo izkušnjo, lastniki in
učitelji niso naveličani svojega dela, temveč se zelo trudijo, da se učenci pri njih
dobro počutijo. Če bo le možno, se bom vrnila! In Guatemala I
visited two schools, and Guatemalensis Spanish School was much better than
the previous one. They found teacher who had same interests as me
and we really worked on very well. The school is small,
the owners Nora and Rolando are there most of the (planning the trip
afterwards, any kind of warnings for hiking, visiting places). The
activities the school had where the one I wrote in my application form
(hiking, meet culture, native people …). I was learning Spanish for a year
before I came there, but I started using it properly as I lived and learned in
Xela. I spoke Spanish with family, in school and during the activities
in the afternoon. It was really great. I’m planning to return – to the same
school and same teacher.Spela
Elizabeta Soklic, Eslovenia 私はGuatemalensisで10週間学びました。1×1でスペイン語を教わります。それはXelaのどこの学校も同じだと思います。 Although I still have a lot of work to do to improve my spanish
skills, I fell I have made tremendous progress due to the high quality of the
instruction at Guatemalensis. I have spent years trying to learn on my own
without formal instruction, but have been unsuccessful. I have a strong base
on which to build now. I will be back. Chris Coutts. U.S.A. グアテマレンシスで四週間、スペイン語を学ばせて頂きました。本当に充実した日々で、ここに来ることができて心の底から満足しています。 学校の人たちは親切で、いつも生徒のことを気にかけて下さりました。授業も生徒のレベルに的確に合わせてくれ、毎回の授業がとても刺激になり勉強も捗りました。そして、スペイン語の学習の中でグアテマラの文化や政治についても知ることもでき、グアテマラでの一時がより一層素晴らしいものとなりました。 また来ようと思える場所、それがグアテマレンシスにはあると思います。是非、ケツァルテナンゴに来ることがあるならばこの学校を利用してみて下さい。西藤憲佑
28/09/2012 Muchas gracias. Me alegro que hubiera encontrado a Rolando y
Nora. Y le agradezco mucho que haya pasado el buen tiempo con usted. Un
abrazo, Kensuke Saito, Japan Ich war 4 Wochen in der Schule von Nora und Rolando.
Die Schule bietet neben „Ein Lehrer – ein Schüler“ auch in der Freizeit
Aktivitäten an. Alle Lehrer haben mehrjährige Erfahrung, sind pünktlich und
sehr freundlich. Es wird individuell auf die einzelnen Schüler eingegangen.
Ich war jetzt das 2te mal dort und ich kann es jedem nur empfehlen der
Spanisch verbessern oder frisch lernen will. Nebenbei ist Xela eine
wunderbare Stadt mit freundlichen Menschen, gutem Nachtleben und schlönen
Kaffeehäusern. I
was 4 weeks in the school of Nora and Rolando. Besides „one on one“ – classes
organizes the school activities such as hiking, salsa classes, video
watching. All teachers have yearlong experience, are on time and really
friendly. I was there the second time and every time it is a wonderful
experience. I can fully recomend the school to everybody who likes to improve
spanish or is a completely beginner. Besides that Xela is a wonderful city
with nice people, good nightlife and lovely cafés. Alexander Wiesinger,
Austria, 2017 Guatemalensis Escuela de Español is an amazing school. It is a total immersion program for 5 hours a day! They are
very professional and caring. They do a very good job of providing
the best learning environment to meet the needs of each individual student.
They also offer a variety of activities and excursions to enjoy outside of
the classroom and to further enhance one's learning. In my opinion this is
the BEST place to learn Spanish for a very affordable price! Brent Miller,
USA, 2017 J'ai profité de mon voyage en Amérique
Centrale pour prendre des cours d'espagnol au Guatemala. J'ai découvert
l'école Guatemalensis à Quetzaltenango grâce à la recommandation d'un
ami et je peux à mon tour que la recommander. Les
professeurs et la direction étaient très professionnels et habitués à travailler
avec des étudiants étrangers. J'ai pu orienter les cours sur mes besoins
tout en profitant des conseils de mon professeur attitré. Malgré mon peu de
bases, ma progression
a été rapide
et je suis maintenant capable de voyager sereinement avec mon niveau
d'espagnol acquis. L'environnement de travail en classe était très
agréable, l'école dispose d'une grande salle calme et même d'une terrasse,
le tout au centre de la ville. L'immersion était totale si l'on rajoute la famille
d'accueil et les activités proposées par l'école! Grégory,
Fribourg, Suisse Marzo 2017 Je ne regrette pas du tout d’avoir choisi l’école “Guatemalensis”.
Les propriétaires y sont gentils, attentionnés et chaleureux. Les
enseignantes sont compétentes, à l’ecoute de nos besoins et trés patientes. J’ai pu beaucoup améliorer et pratiquer mon espagnol
en seulement une semaine de cours! Merci pour tout Ariane Boulanger, Canada, 2017 "I was not expecting to study Spanish or go to
Guatemala this summer, but when my sister needed a travel partner I couldn't
resist. I was blown away, both by the school and the country. First of all the
immersion melded the bits of Spanish that I already knew into something
usable. Then, through the one on one instruction, I learned a lot. My ability
to read, understand, and speak improved tremendously in only one month - my
first formal study. The excursions were fantastic for learning about the
culture and history of Guatemala and for exploring the gorgeous scenery with
the directors, who are certified guides and can take you up volcanoes safely.
They also made sure we were safe and comfortable in our travels and our stay
with a very kind Guatemalan family. I would highly recommend this program for
its organization and personal care". Emily Wellham, June 2016 Although I still have a lot of
work to do to improve my spanish skills, I fell I have made tremendous
progress due to the high quality of the instruction at Guatemalensis. I have
spent years trying to learn on my own without formal instruction, but have
been unsuccessful. I have a strong base on which to build now. I will be
back. Chris Coutts. U.S.A. My time spent in Xela studying at Guatemalensis
Spanish School was worthwhile. My ability to speak and to understand Spanish
improved considerably. The directors and teachers helped with anything I
needed. It is a great place to learn more Spanish and more about the people
and culture of Guatemala. Clair
Wolters. If you are looking
for a great Spanish School. This is it. Great place great people!!! the
experience of a lifetime!! Dan Norman. U.S.A. Ich war 4 Wochen in der Schule von Nora und
Rolando. Die Schule bietet neben „Ein Lehrer – ein Schüler“ auch in der
Freizeit Aktivitäten an. Alle Lehrer haben mehrjährige Erfahrung, sind
pünktlich und sehr freundlich. Es wird individuell auf die einzelnen Schüler
eingegangen. Ich war jetzt das 2te mal dort und ich kann es jedem nur
empfehlen der Spanisch verbessern oder frisch lernen will. Nebenbei ist Xela eine
wunderbare Stadt mit freundlichen Menschen, gutem Nachtleben und schlönen
Kaffeehäusern. I
was 4 weeks in the school of Nora and Rolando. Besides „one on one“ – classes
organizes the school activities such as hiking, salsa classes, video
watching. All teachers have yearlong experience, are on time and really
friendly. I was there the second time and every time it is a wonderful
experience. I can fully recomend the school to everybody who likes to improve
spanish or is a completely beginner. Besides that Xela is a wonderful city
with nice people, good nightlife and lovely cafés. Alexander Wiesinger, Austria, February 2017 An der Guatemalensis
Spanischschule bietet sich die Möglichkeit an, tolle Aktivitäten
mit zu erleben. Diese reichen von Besuche von Märkten mit diversen
Früchten und Gemüsen, über das besuchen von Märkten mit wunderbaren
Handarbeiten der Ureinwohner Guatemalas - den Mayas. Zudem kommt man
wahrscheinlich ebenfalls in den Genuss, einen der Vulkane zu besichtigen
die Xela umgibt. Mit etwas Glück kann man sich von der Aktivität des Vulkans
vom tollen Aussichtspunkt selbst überzeugen. Die Vulkane
ermöglichen nebst der Besichtigung, andernorts ein wunderbares
Erholungsbad im natürlich temperierten Wasser an, oder auch eine Sauna die
durch die abgebende Wärme entspannt. Auch kleinere Wanderungen und
Spaziergänge in üppiger Natur finden statt. Kolibris in diversen Farben gilt
es zu sichten. Oder den Bauern beim bewirtschaften des Landes zu sehen
und einige Worte mit den herzlichen Menschen austauschen. Wer gerne etwas in
den Kult der Mayas eintaucht, kommt an der herrlichen Lagune namens Chikabal
dazu. Ein Ort der eine Magie versprüht. Ein schönes Erlebnis bietet auch die
Fahrt mit den öffentlichen Verkehrsmittel - mit dem Bus unterwegs sein. Die
Guatemaltekos und auch die Mayas und ihre Herzlichkeit erleben. Vamos! Daniel
Hohl, October 2017 10/10
Would RecommendI very much enjoyed my
time here with Guatemalensis. The one on one tutor style of learning really
helped me improve my Spanish. The staff is amazing, and they brought me on
daily excursions: around the city, to near by villages, and even on hikes up
some nearby volcanoes. My host family was amazing as well, plus all meals are
included and my mom was an amazing cook. I also had time on the weekends to
explore the rest of Guatemala, like the ancient Mayan Ruins in Tikal, which
were incredible. I look forward to coming back one day. Noah Wright, June 2018 I studied at
Guatemalensis and traveled with Xinka Tours for over 2 months. The experience
was fantastic, and I enjoyed every moment of it. The teachers at the school
are very knowledgeable and are patient with their students. Furthermore, Nora
and Rolando are amazing, they genuinely care about their guests and take
pride in the curriculum. If you want to experience the heart of the Maya
World and be immersed in the Spanish language, then Guatemalensis is a great
fit. Michael Fisher July 2018 “I had an awesome time at the
Guatemalensis Spanish School. The directors and teachers are all very
friendly and have years of experience teaching Spanish. My teacher was
Gabriel and he was amazing. In 3.5 weeks I went from knowing extremely basic
Spanish to conversing and comprehending in past, present, and future tense.
He’s incredibly knowledgeable about the Spanish language and is a very hard worker.
He was prepared before every lesson and even took time out of his weekends to
prepare vocabulary words that are pertinent to my career. He’s also very down
to earth and caring...and loves to play ping pong! I would highly highly
recommend him to anyone wanting to learn Spanish. I also volunteered at the dental clinic
in Clinicas de Cooperacion Alemana. It was a great experience and I was able
to gain valuable skills working with the children there. The directors were very
kind and we never felt ostracized or separate from the clinic team. Overall,
it was a great experience and I’m glad to have had the opportunity." Josh Sok August 2018 Learning
Spanish with the Guatamelensis school and their fantastic teachers have been
a great experience I would recommend to anyone. With it's affordable prices
for one on one lessons with highly qualified teachers who have taught for
years, I can see the difference in my knowledge of the language and the confidence
to speak it. For anyone who is interested in learning Spanish, I recommend
spending several weeks in Xela with the teachers to be comfortable in
speaking, reading, and writing in the language. Ethan Suh,
August 2018 스페인어를 배우고 싶어 하신다면 과테말렌시스 스페인어 학원을 강력하게 추천 합니다.경력많은 선생님들과 저렴한 가격의 일대일 수업부터 학원통해서 겪을수있는 문화체험까지, 과테말랜시스 학원은 Xela의 뛰어난 학원입니다. 저의 경우에는 3주 반동안 스페인어를 배우면서 쉽게 현지인들과 대화할수있는 자신감이 생겼고 스페인어를 충분히 읽고쓸수있는 능력이 생겼습니다. 다른언어를 배운다는것은 어려운만큼 보람있는 일입니다-도전하고 싶어하신다면 과태말렌시스 학원을 추천합니다. Ethan Suh,
August 2018 Good day, I wanted to let you know that Joaquin
made it home safely on Sunday morning. His connection flight in Atlanta, GA
had a delay but he had a pleasurable and safe trip. Thank you for the
hospitality, teachings and guidance that you and your team provided him. We
look forward to another visit in the future. Ayana Gates. August 2018 Friday will be last day with Guatemalensis. Both of you
have been my teachers, guides, friends and family; and have been exemplary in
all the 4 roles, for that I am very grateful. Once again, thanks for
everything. It has been an incredible experience. Thank you very much. Rajiv Dhingra, August 2018 Guatemala. What an enriching solo travel
experience. Barely spoke a word of English the wholetime and had the
pleasure of meeting some of the most kind and knowledgeable people at the Guatemalensis Escuela de Español. This one was a huge step for me personally and
allowed me to squash a
majority of my fears about teaching a language at he college level that's not
my native tongue. I'm already planning my trip back to keep my promise and
hike up a volcano with Rolando. Gabrielle Rose My family and I spent 8 weeks studying Spanish and
experiencing Guatemala with Guatemalensis, Nora and Rolando were immediately
welcoming and full of knowledge and adventure. Our family enjoyed our time with
individual tutors and the trips escorted by Nora and Rolando. Our tutors were
well suited and flexible for each of our individual personalities and
abilities to speak and learn Spanish. We have three young children with tons
of energy, and Nora and Rolando welcomed them at all times. Nora and Rolando
guided us through their culture with ease and important tips to stay healthy
as we adjusted to a new environment. Our family thouroughly enjoyed our time
in Xela and hope to return again!. Holly Phillips, February 12, 2019. I did a 2 week stint at Guatemalensis
Spanish School and its sister organization Xinka Tours in Aug, 2018. I had an
incredible time from the get-go. I highly recommend it to all those who want
to imbibe some Spanish. Guatemalensis
Spanish School is a well run institution. The teaching is entirely
one-on-one, and while the teachers know English, the teaching is in Spanish
so that students can practice hearing and comprehend the Spanish
language. After the five hour morning session there are extracurricular
activities, such as trips to the near by volcano, or 16th. century church. Students
are housed with local families to further facilitate their practice of
Spanish. Students are also provided with free internet services if they wish
to communicate with friends and family. All in all it is a great learning
experience. Michael DeSonier. U.S.A.
This School is the best school in the world. The one on one instruction is
really beneficial and the staff creates a very friendly and welcoming
environment. Very Good! Josh Meyers, Australia
This School has a great friendly and fun atmosphere. They make learning
Spanish less difficult due to the one-on-one teachers, and all the teachers
are understanding and patient with you. James Manning, Australia. "Even
though I was going to Xela for several months to study spanish, I decided
only to sign up of two weeks at Guatemalensis. It was a school
that I had come across on the internet. I liked the school and ended up
staying at Guatemalensis for three months. I had a very full schedule but
they were willing to work with me and were extremely flexible which enabled
me to work on my master's in the morning and still be able to take spanish
classes in the afternoon. " To, madala. Heather
Vezina, U.S.A.
Guatemalensis is a great place to study Spanish! The staff are
wonderful -very helpful and accomodating. The trips that are arranged by the
school are informative and fun as well. The Spanish spoken in Guatemala is easy
to understand and that makes it easier for the students who are studying
here. I was very impressed by the knowledge of both the language and the
culture that the teachers have. I would recommend this school to anyone
looking for a high quality school in a safe location. Nancy
Sparacio (Spanish Teacher, U.S.A.) My
experience with Guatemalensis
Spanish School was very enriching. The directors are extremely
helpful and fun, and I learned so much Spanish in so little time. I
especially enjoyed the excursions the School organized in the afternoons
and on the weekends. They took us climbing up volcanoes, hiking down
into lagoons, bathing in steam baths, etc.. I'm
very satisfied with my experience
at Guatemalensis! Kelly Folliard, U.S.A. I could not have dreamed of a better experience studying Spanish
and traveling throughout Guatemala than the one I had while at Guatemalensis!
Excellent one-on-one language instruction, daily activities with members of
the community, guided weekend excursions, strong friendships formed with
lovely staff and fellow students! You cannot find a more professional
yet family-like environment in which to study Spanish in Guatemala.
There are many schools out there that will charge you much higher prices and
not even come close to the quality of this school. You will enjoy every
facet of your experience at Guatemalensis and will have an instant community
to call your "home" in Guatemala. Hayley Ellis. U.S.A. I
had a fantastic experience at Guatemalensis Spanish School in Xela! Rolando
and Nora make you feel a part of their family. It's a smaller school, got to
know the other students and teachers really well and made some connections to
hold onto. Living with a local family was a great way to learn the
language...fast! In just 6 weeks I went from no spanish to earning my
intermediate certificate. I was able to travel the country "sola"
without problems. The one-on-one teaching made for a very personalized
learning experience. I was able to do some health education work in the
school's social project. If you have something to share, they are more than
willing to have you come in and help out. Xela is an interesting area to get
to know, lots of culture to appreciate. Unlike Antigua or Panajachel, Xela
isn't busting at the seams with other students, I met a lot of locals all
willing to help out with my spanish progress. If are looking for the whole
package spanish experience, study with Nora and Rolando. I will back. Leeane
(Vancouver, Canada) I
think that this is an excellent school. The teachers and directors are
genuine and have good hearts. I would highly recommend this school to others
travelling to Guatemala. Emmy Fernandez.U.S.A. The school Guatemalensis did a great
job teaching Spanish -all the grammar we need to know in a short period of
time, class was interesting, the homestay excellent, so I wouldn't change a
thing! Brooke Schoenman, U.S.A. I think
GSS is definitely the best value in town!! Dave &
Bethany Garth, USA "Even
though I was going to Xela for several months to study spanish, I decided
only to sign up of two weeks at Guatemalensis. It was a school
that I had come across on the internet. I liked the school and ended up
staying at Guatemalensis for three months. I had a very full schedule
but they were willing to work with me and were extremely flexible which
enabled me to work on my master's in the morning and still be able to take
spanish classes in the afternoon. " To,
madala. Heather Vezina, U.S.A.
Guatemalensis is a great place to study Spanish! The staff are
wonderful -very helpful and accomodating. The trips that are arranged by the school
are informative and fun as well. The Spanish spoken in Guatemala is easy to
understand and that makes it easier for the students who are studying here. I
was very impressed by the knowledge of both the language and the culture that
the teachers have. I would recommend this school to anyone looking for a high
quality school in a safe location. Nancy
Sparacio (Spanish Teacher, U.S.A.) Before enrolling in Guatemalensis, I was concerned about studying
and chatting with the same person for 5 hours a day, 5 days a week. Any
worries were soon dispelled after my first day. All the teachers were so
relaxed and friendly, that the time flew.
Days chatting and joking on the sunny terrace never seemed like study.
Excursions were fun and interesting. My family were also great ensuring I
enjoyed my Spanish immersion. Brian
Kearney, Ireland I
liked this school a lot because I learned a lot, and I had time to learn and explore
the area this were very beneficial and enjoyable because along with grammar
lessons, I had interesting conversations with my teacher and read lectures
over different hispanic cultures. Many days after school, we took trips or
had lessons, in order for us to know the area better. Everyone from the
school was extremely nice and helpful. Everyone, including my host family,
made me feel as if I was family. Coming to Guatemalensis was one of the best
choices I could have made, and I plan on returning very soon. Beckee
Birger, Chicago, Il., U.S.A. I believe
I have had a good experience in this school, whilst I had studied Spanish a
bit before, never in such depth before. I feel that the teachers had a very
firm understanding of Spanish Grammar, not only the two teachers that taught
me but the others as well. I liked the building as it was spacious and very
clean. Whilst I did not go on many excursions, the four that I did go on were
very interesting. The management seemed very competent. Richard
Dove (Canada) Guatemalensis
Spanish School is a well run institution. The teaching is entirely
one-on-one, and while the teachers know English, the teaching is in Spanish
so that students can practice hearing and comprehend the Spanish
language. After the five hour morning session there are extracurricular
activities, such as trips to the near by volcano, or 16th. century church. Students
are housed with local families to further facilitate their practice of
Spanish. Students are also provided with free internet services if they wish
to communicate with friends and family. All in all it is a great learning
experience. Michael DeSonier. U.S.A. This School is the best school in
the world. The one on one instruction is really beneficial and the staff
creates a very friendly and welcoming environment. Very Good! Josh
Meyers, Australia This School
has a great friendly and fun atmosphere. They make learning Spanish less
difficult due to the one-on-one teachers, and all the teachers are
understanding and patient with you. James Manning, Australia. "Even
though I was going to Xela for several months to study spanish, I decided
only to sign up of two weeks at Guatemalensis. It was a school
that I had come across on the internet. I liked the school and ended up
staying at Guatemalensis for three months. I had a very full schedule but
they were willing to work with me and were extremely flexible which enabled
me to work on my master's in the morning and still be able to take spanish
classes in the afternoon. " To, madala. Heather
Vezina, U.S.A.
Guatemalensis is a great place to study Spanish! The staff are wonderful
-very helpful and accomodating. The trips that are arranged by the school are
informative and fun as well. The Spanish spoken in Guatemala is easy to understand
and that makes it easier for the students who are studying here. I was very
impressed by the knowledge of both the language and the culture that the
teachers have. I would recommend this school to anyone looking for a high
quality school in a safe location. Nancy Sparacio (Spanish Teacher,
U.S.A. I’m 15 and came to brush up on my Spanish for
school. I found that I could study and have a lot of fun at the same time. My
teacher, Rosario, is a lot of fun and has a great sense of humour. At first I
was very shy, but I soon acquired confidence and started having conversations
in Spanish. I now understand and can use subjunctive much better than before
I came. The lessons are very clear and easy to understand. Guatemalensis is a great environment to learn
or study Spanish as lessons are 99 % in Spanish. (The other 1 % is the
student looking up a word because they can’t remember it.) I recommend Guatemalensis
Spanish School to people who are serious about learning or studying Spanish. Cécile Cornelus, France |
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