Homestay in Quito, Ecuador - Spanish Programs in Latin America

Ana's Home Studies in Quito, Cuenca & Manta:
We are located in Quito, Ecuador; between the old and modern city, on a beautiful hill where the Incas built the moon's temple, San Juan. Stunning views of Quito and the surrounding mountains, Cotopaxi, Antisana, Cayambe...We offer specialized Spanish programs in Quito, Cuenca, Manta, in the jungle, on the coast and on-line. Outings to the cultural highlights of the country as well as volunteer and internship opportunities.We are a group of experienced teachers who have worked in education and cultural studies for many years. We have mastered the art of foreign languages study, as well as the ins and outs of travelling, living and working in a foreign country.

Spanish Courses / Programs Offered Include:

One to One Spanish Lessons:
This program consists of 20 to 35 lessons per week starting every Monday all year round. It has been designed to meet each student's needs according to their level of knowledge, their particular and professional interest, and their own pace of learning. The student will be able to request the specific focus and exercises for the lasses from his / her professor always keeping in mind that half of the course is formal class instruction, and the other half is practical activities and exercises.

At the beginning of the course, each student will take a test which will orientate the professor on the level of knowledge and the students' objectives to develop the four main skills of a language: reading, writing, listening and speaking.

The participants will be able to take classes with a rather flexible schedule with a minimum of one week of duration.

Group Spanish Lessons:
This course consists of 20 sessions per week starting every Monday all year round. Group classes have a maximum of five participants per classroom. After a test, and based upon availability, students will be accommodated in one of the program´s eight levels.

Students will follow an intensive Spanish program with the following scheme: half of the course is formal class instruction and the other half is practical activities and exercises. All of the instruction is oriented to develop the four main skills of a language: reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

On-line Spanish Lessons:
If you have already decided to learn Spanish, and want to start your language preparation before travelling to Ecuador, or after taking lessons in Ecuador, we bring a teacher to your computer!

Web conferencing is interactive and pleasant to use. Besides the advantages of face to face classes, web conferencing also offers the posibility to combine new technologies with the known E-learning classes. Take your lessons on the place and time which suit you best.

Private Spanish lessons from basic (A1) to advanced, with text, pictures, video or audio recordings. Business Spanish, medical Spanish, conversational Spanish, or Spanish for traveling.

Spanish lessons in the jungle:
We combine classes with guided trips in the jungle at a very reasonable price. We offer week-long study programs with 20 hours of Spanish lessons, either in group or "one to one".

Spanish lessons on the coast:
One week Spanish lessons combined with guided trips in a resort or local family right on the beach.

Training for DELE Exams:
60-hours individual course designed to prepare D.E.L.E applicants in the four levels of the exam. This course takes place prior to the examination dates in May, August and November of each year and focuses on advanced topics of the five language skills: reading comprehension, writing, listening comprehension, grammar and vocabulary. The course can be taken in Quito or in other different countries around the world. The course includes a placement exam, course materials and final evaluation (D.E.L.E. pre-exam).

Cultural Spanish Program:
CSP is our most demanded program, a combination of morning classes with afternoon excursions around Quito´s city. 4 hours daily of classroom Spanish tuition, 2 or 3 hours daily of afternoon outings or activities.

The visits are guided to cultural, historical or recreational places of tourist interest, entrance fees, a beverage/snack during activities. Everyday there is a new activity!