Nestled between the Caribbean, the South Pacific, and the South Atlantic Oceans, South America is the wilder of the Americas and a continent of superlatives.
The world’s biggest rainforest and second longest river (Amazon), the second highest mountain range (the Andes), remote islands (Galapagos Islands, Easter Island and Fernando de Noronha), heavenly beaches (such as in Brazil’s Northeastern region), wide deserts (Atacama), icy landscapes (Patagonia & Tierra del Fuego), the world’s tallest waterfall (the 979m Angel Falls, in Venezuela) and one of the largest (Iguaçu Falls, Argentina and Brazil), as well as several other breathtaking natural attractions.
Besides, the work of man has also left rare gems on the continent: ruins of ancient civilizations (Machu Picchu and other Inca cities; the Moais in Easter Island) share the continent with world-class metropolises (São Paulo, Buenos Aires, Bogotá, Santiago de Chile, Caracas, Lima and Rio de Janeiro), outstanding modern architecture (Brasilia), European architecture (Buenos Aires), the oldest rock paintings in the Americas (at the Serra da Capivara), strong African heritage (in Salvador, Rio and Montevideo), genuine indigenous (Belém, Manaus, Cuzco, Lima, La Paz), charming cities built in the Andes (Caracas, Medellín, Quito, Santiago de Chile) and Eastern culture (São Paulo’s enormous Japanese community), mingled with the fingerprints of Iberian colonizers.
Ushuaia, the world’s southernmost city and some of its biggest festivities, such as Rio’s Carnival and Belem’s Cirio de Nazaré, the Tango World Championship, and the Vendimia festival in Argentina, are also part of this incredibly diverse and attractive continent.
Studying in South America is a great experience and the chance to improve your language skills whilst seeing incredible places in your free time.
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Why Study in South America
Schools offer a range of courses for all ages and levels. Classes can be booked to fit your goals and your needs! You can choose to study in one of the many beautiful coastal locations like Rio de Janeiro or Montevideo, or cities like São Paulo, Buenos Aires, Bogota, Lima and La Paz. These are places where you’ll not only have fun and learn, but also outside of the classroom where you’ll be fascinated by the culture and the attractions.
Your Spanish will improve faster than you can believe if you’re truly immersed in a Spanish-speaking country and culture. South America is a perfect setting to begin the study of Spanish language and to take Spanish courses. Not only will you be hearing and speaking Spanish every day, but you’ll be close to an amazing amount of inspiring and fascinating travel destinations!
You’ll find that the people in South America are generally warm and friendly as well, so that you’ll always feel comfortable trying out your Spanish and interacting with people here. If you want to have fun and have a great travel experience while learning Spanish, you should definitely consider coming here!
Or for Portuguese, there is no better country than Brazil!
In order to make your travel experience the best that it can possibly be, schools also offer home stays, where you can live in the house of a local family and practice your language skills outside of the classroom. Excursions can also be booked, so that you’ll see as much as you can doing your stay.
Courses
Schedules
Uusually four hour classes daily one to one or in small groups. Two hours of grammar and two of conversation. (20 hours weekly). Classes start at 8.00 am and continue until 8.00 pm and students can choose their preferred 4 hours within.
Levels
Schools offer classes for elementary level for students with no previous knowledge, basic, intermediate, advanced and special intensive programs at all levels. Private tuition is available at a higher cost.
If you want to learn as much as possible, about both the culture and language of your travel destination, there are so many language schools for you! They’ll help you with grammar, phonetics, pronunciation, help you to practice conversation and listening skills, and give you the background information you need about your country and Latin America so that you can both learn and have an amazing memorable experience.
Accommodation
Private accommodation can be booked as schools usually have connections with local hostels and hotels and can provide accommodation there in at reasonable prices. Another popular option while attending a school is to stay with a local family. This is an amazing chance to really discover the true culture of the country you visit. South American people are incredibly hospitable. Some language packages include an individual bed room and 3 meals every day with your host family.
Free Time and Activities
Tours
There are unique and innovative trips that give students the opportunity to learn and practice your language skills while exploring new destinations. Some schools are pioneers in combining education and tourism. For them, teaching means sharing their culture, traditions, and country’s natural beauty. As you travel and study with new people you’ll create new friendships and build new bridges between diverse languages and cultures. You may choose from one several excursions and packages or bespoke tours can be created that includes any special interests. Tour packages generally include the following: a teacher-guide, study material, activities, lodgings, and meals.
Volunteer Work
Some schools are well-connected and many different local volunteer organizations have opened their doors to both our long and short-term students. You can find volunteer opportunities to match your interests, experience, and available time. Past students have volunteered at local orphanages, psychiatric hospital, schools, day care centers, tourist agencies, women´s advocacy agencies, and child labor education centers.
Salsa Classes
This popular Latin American dance is fun and easy to learn. Salsa classes a great way to meet other students of varying nationalities.