Description:
Though the official language of Cuba is Spanish, throughout the island you will a variety of local dialects. In addition to a unique country with an interesting political story to tell, you will experience to the culture behind learning Spanish.
In the early 90's the economic collapse of Cuba, due to the loss of important business partners from Eastern Europe, has created the need for a new form of government. Nowadays, the country is run by a socialistic system.
Having only spent a couple of hours in this delightful place, the enthusiasm and vitality of the Cubans will be passed on to you and you will easily make new friends over here a good purpose to practice your newly acquired Spanish language skills! So, what are you waiting for? Study Spanish in Cuba!
Highlights:
Spanish Courses:
* Havana:
- Private Courses
- Group Courses
- Intensive Courses (morning group classes + private afternoon lessons)
- 50 minute classes
- All courses are held from Monday till Friday and can be started any Monday
* Santiago de Cuba:
- Private Courses (between four to six lessons/day)
- Group Courses (four lessons/day)
- Combo option (group lessons + private afternoon lessons)
- One lesson is 50 minutes
- All classes take place from Monday till Friday and begin on any Monday.
* Trinidad:
- Private courses
- Group courses (four lessons/day)
- Intensive courses (four group lessons + 1 to 2 private classes/day)
- One class is 50 minutes
- Classes are held from Monday till Friday and can be started any Monday.
For all course locations, in order to determine your current language skills you will be asked take a short test on the first day of classes.
Language:
Spanish
Language Used As A Medium of Teaching:
Spanish
Cost in US$: contact us for more information
Cost Includes: You will be staying with one of the carefully chosen Cuban host families. All host families live centrally located in downtown areas. Accommodations, depending on budget, include:
* Single room
* Breakfast & Dinner
* Airport Pick-Up
Experience Required: no
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
.
Participants Travel to Cuba
Independently
Or
in Groups
Typically Participants Work
in Groups
Application Process Involves:
Typically The Application Process Time Is Flexible
South America Inside's Mission Statement: Our programs are addressed to the humanitarian traveler, whether you are a student, professional or retiree. Anyone who wants to explore Latin America not as a mere tourist, but rather as an insider through an experience that goes beyond the ordinary, we invite you into our community!
We organize Spanish and Portuguese courses as well as internship and volunteer work positions in nearly all countries of Central and South America. We help in organizing language courses, internships, volunteer work projects as well as in choosing the right country for you. We aim to select partners who are just off the beaten path and/or entail unique and special features to make your experience unforgettable!
Year Founded: 2003