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Program for Spanish Teachers
Quito, Ecuador
Program Snap Shot
Highlights:
- 1 week of specialized course of your choice taught in Spanish: Andean Indigenous Cultures or Latin American Literature
- Daily organized acativies and a weekend excursion
- Coordinates with the Teen Program, so teachers can particpate with thier students
Requirements:
Program (included in tuition):
- 20 hrs Spanish classes
- 20 hrs Specialized Culture or Literature classes
- Group classes (max 6)
- Private room with host family
- Breakfast and dinner daily
- Laundry service
- City tour of Quito
- Daily activities
- Weekend excursion
- Emergency Message Service
Possible Options (extra cost):
Start Dates:
- 6/5, 6/19, 7/3, 7/17
- Closed Dates 2011: 1/1, 3/7-3/8, 4/22, 5/1, 5/24, 8/10, 10/9, 11/2-11/3, 12/6, 12/18-12/31
Host School:
AmeriSpan's Program for Spanish Teachers in Quito, Ecuador is offered to Spanish teachers seeking to refine Spanish language skills while learning more about the Andean culture and local literature.
The first week of the 2-week summer course focuses on sharpening language skills in small group classes. In the second week, teachers will be given the chance to choose from 2 specialized courses on local topics. Participants can choose either Andean Indigenous Cultures or in Latin America Literature depending on personal interest. These courses will be taught entirely in Spanish, allowing teachers to further work on Spanish skills while allowing participants to gain a deeper insight into these areas.
Through daily organized activities, teachers will get to know Quito and it’s surrounding areas, as well as interact with locals. Activities may include trips to local markets, the Cathedral, the equator, and excursions to the Cloud Forest, national parks, or indigenous villages. A local guide and local students accompany the group allowing participants to practice Spanish in everyday situations.
Specific Program Details
Information about Quito, Ecuador (Click to view)
Located in a beautiful valley and surrounded by snow-capped peaks of the Andes, Quito is surprisingly friendlier and safer feeling than other large Latin American cities. Furthermore, Quito has kept its colonial charm in spite of growing to a size of 1.4 million. Situated at 9,000 feet above sea level, the temperature averages 60-70 degrees (F) during the day and 40-50 degrees during the night. It is easy to reach most parts of the country in less than a day from Quito.
With good facilities and a staff that is both friendly and professional, our Quito programs offer a good value to language students of all ages.
Ecuador was named for its position on the Equator and is bordered by Colombia, Peru and the Pacific Ocean. Not many countries as small as Ecuador have such diverse climate regions. This country has the tallest active volcano in the world, great white sand beaches, tropical rain forests, deep crevasses, colorful Indian markets and is well known for its social and political stability.
Participants: Participants are Spanish teachers or education students planning to teach Spanish.
Other: This program works in conjunction with the AmeriSpan Teenager Junior Immersion Program so students and teachers can participate simultaneously.
Prices for 2011 Program for Spanish Teachers in Quito, Ecuador
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| Course Name |
1 Wk |
2 Wks |
3 Wks |
4 Wks |
Add'l
Wks |
Spanish
Wks |
Class
Size |
Meals |
| Program for Spanish Teachers w/homestay |
n/a |
$1395 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
$290 |
max 6 |
2 |
| Program for Spanish Teachers classes only |
n/a |
$1150 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
$165 |
max 6 |
0 |
Program Notes
- Airport pick-up: $20
- Extra homestay nights: $20/night
- Additional private lessons: $12.50/hour
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