Programs.
The Weekly Program Includes:
- 20 hours of group or individual Spanish classes
- 7 nights lodging with a host family
- Three daily meals
- Hot drinks in the school
- Airport pick-up in Cusco
- City Tour
- A salsa class
The school offers private individual and group classes with lodging in houses of local families, student residences, apartments, hotels, or hostels.
The Regular Program.
Includes :
- 4 hours daily: 2 hours of grammar, and 2 hours of conversation
- With two different teachers.
Normally
The classes begin on Monday, but as they are private, classes can begin on any day. The school is closed on Saturday afternoons, and on Sundays.
Schedule
In Cusco Spanish School classes begin each day from 8:10 am, until 8:00 pm. Students may choose their hours starting the second week of classes, but the school is flexible according to the circumstances. (We start at 9.10 in the low season).
Method
Our curriculum covers all needs and permits the development of student abilities at all different levels of Spanish. We use a variety of teaching methods, emphasizing oral and written communications, speaking and listening skills.
We offer lectures designed for individual students, from beginner to advanced levels, using interesting class materials, exercises, games, and books. Cusco Spanish School have all the materials necessary for effective Spanish education.
Books
Cusco Spanish School has developed its own books based on its broad experience in training students. Presently, the regular program relies on 8 books, divided into 4 levels: basic, intermediate, advanced, and high, as well as “Survival Spanish”, a one week course book especially designed for travelers and students who have less time to study. Each chapter of the books is composed of 2 sections, the first devoted to grammar, and the second for practice and conversation.
Survival Spanish
At the end of the week the student will understand the difference between the verbs “ser” and “estar”(to be), a present, a past, and a future tense, verbs of effect (to like), possessives, and will command a basic vocabulary in order to travel, buy things, and communicate.
Levels
Basic
This level relies on 2 books (approximately two weeks). The student will obtain knowledge of present, future, and past tenses, additional verb forms (reflexive and verbs of effect), negation, and pronouns. Moreover, the student be able to communicate fluidly in these tenses through the development of a broad vocabulary.
Intermediate
Also consists of 2 books. In this level, the student will broaden and differentiate their knowledge of the past tenses, learn more pronouns and will begin the study of prepositions.
Advanced
Like the other levels, it consists of two books, where the student of Spanish will learn new verb modes, the passive voice, deepen their knowledge of prepositions, and will be introduced to the subjunctive. In communications, the student will be able to unfold themselves fluidly in the Spanish language.
High
Deep and detailed study of the subjunctive and all verb tenses, uses of special verbs, deepened understanding of ser and estar and other aspects of the language.
Other courses of Spanish available
Upon request by the student, the school also offers classes on Spanish medicine, literature, history, anthropology, and Andean culture, commerce and business, or any other theme of interest to the student.
Spanish at home: New
Cusco Spanish School offer a very special program: Spanish at home, where if a student prefers, it may take classes at home or at your hotel. In this case teachers will go to the student’s house according to the schedule previously agreed with the student. This service has a small additional cost (please see the price list)
Activities
Families
The Cusco families where the students stay are middle class, open, genial, friendly, and attentive to the needs of the students. The houses are located in neighborhoods, close to the center, with access to public services of all types such as transportation, taxis, internet cafes, Laundromats, supermarkets.
The student habitations include a comfortable bed and basic furniture. The bathroom is shared with the family and has a hot shower. The family will offer the student three daily meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), with the availability of vegetarian food, medical diets or specials. One difference with many countries, is that the dinner in Peru is the smallest meal of the day. Cusqueños eat much more during the day. The family program does not include laundry. In Cusco there are a large number of Laundromats of moderate price.
The City Tour
The language program includes a tour of the city of Cusco. One can choose any day of the week (except Sundays) from 1:50 pm to 6:00 pm for the tour. The tour includes a bus and guide. The student should buy a tourist ticket, which costs 70 soles for adults or 35 soles for children or students. Additionally they should pay an extra cost of 21 soles for adults (8 soles for children/students) to enter the Cathedral, and 6 soles for adults (3 soles for children/students) to enter the Temple of Koricancha, as these are not included in the tourist ticket. (The price of tickets can change at any moment)
Airport pick-up in Cusco
A member of the family will pick up the student from the airport, on the day of arrival. In the event that the student is arriving by bus or train, the direction and telephone number of the family will be provided to the student, in order to coordinate their arrival.
NB : Also included is a pickup from Cuzco airport where a school representative will deliver students to their host families.
Salsa classes
On Friday of each week, students of Cusco Spanish School will be able to take a group salsa lesson with a professional salsa teacher, and will have the opportunity to meet and share experiences with other students from that week.
One night every week - this popular Latin American dance is fun and easy to learn. The salsa classes a great way to meet other students of varying nationalities.
