Escuela Fronteras, Santiago:
At Escuela Fronteras, located in Santiago, in the west of Chile, we believe that learning Spanish is an important life-skill that can also be a lot of fun. Our programs give priority to interaction with locals and experiencing native culture; turning the immersion process into a life-changing experience. The combination of language classes, housing with local families and varied activities help students achieve the gift of communication.
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Spanish Classes:
* Cu
rriculum created by teachers with a degree on Linguistics from Univesidad Católica de Chile and a diploma of Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language.
* Standard Spanish classes, beginner to advanced. 7 levels
* Private customized courses (Latin American Literature, Chilean poetry, Business Spanish, Medical Spanish, Latin American Culture, Latin American Music, Arts, etc.)
* Group + Private (30 hours per week)
* All class materials included
* Authentic course books (not photocopies)
* Help sessions
Spanish & Ski:
Our program offers you the opportunity to learn Spanish and enjoy the winter in Chile practicing one of the most popular outdoor sports in the world. You will take Spanish classes during the week and travel to the ski resorts near Santiago on the weekend to enjoy two days of world-class skiing and snowboarding.
The program includes:
* A full-day pass
* Transportation between your accommodatio
n and the resort
* Equipment rentals (skis/snowboard, boots and poles)
Spanish & Salsa/Merengue:
Our Spanish and Salsa & Merengue program is perfect for those who want to learn some famous Latin dance moves or to simply perfect their skills. Taught at a our school, by professional dance teachers, the group class includes chilean students so you can interact with locals and practice your Spanish more.
Most of our students also go to a salsa club after class, so they can continue to practice their dancing skills. The program includes one private salsa class per week followed by a group class of salsa and merengue.
Spanish & Wine:
Chile has a long viticultural history for a New World wine region dating to the 16th century when the Spanish conquistadors brought Vitis vinifera vines with them as they colonized the region. In the mid-18th century, French wine varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon an
d Merlot were introduced. In the early 1980s, a renaissance began with the introduction of stainless steel fermentation tanks and the use of oak barrels for aging. Wine exports grew very quickly as quality wine production increased.
Since 1995, the number of wineries in Chile has grown from 12 to over 70 by 2005 and Chile is now the fifth largest exporter of wines to the United States. Chile’s climate has been described as midway between that of California and France. And due to its unique geographical location, nestled between the high Andes mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Chile has remained free of phylloxera louse which means that the country's grapevines do not need to be grafted. The most common grapes grown are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
In some international competitions, Chilean wines have been ranked highly. For example, in the Berlin Wine Tasting of 2004, 36 European experts blind tasted wines from two vintages each of eight top wines from Fran
ce, Italy and Chile.
The first and second place wines were two Cabernet-based reds from Chile: Viñedo Chadwick 2000 and Sena 2001. The Berlin Wine Tasting of 2005 held in Brazil featured five Chilean wines in the top seven. And in the Tokyo Wine Tasting of 2006, Chilean wines won four of the top five rankings.
For all these reasons we consider it vital to offer a Spanish and Wine program for our wine-loving guests. You will learn more about Chilean wines and their production, wine tasting and will also visit some of the finest wineries in Santiago. The program includes a wine-tasting class and a visit to a different winery each week. All you need to do is prepare to become a wine expert in just a few classes. Salud!
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