General Info
Learn Spanish in Buenos Aires - for Beginners, Intermediates and Advanced
Travellers have two types of Spanish course available, both of which are available at Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced level.
• Lessons with a private teacher
• An intensive course at the University of Buenos Aires
LOCATION:
The romance of Argentina takes one's breath away. Dynamic and bustling, a city which never sleeps, Buenos Aires is one of the most exciting cities in Latin America. Tango was born here, restaurants serve all manner of world cuisines, bars play the latest music, cafés spill on to the streets and nightclubs allow dancing throughout the night. A cosmopolitan and elegant capital with a surprisingly European feel, Buenos Aires is reminiscent of Paris with its tree-lined avenues and wonderful plazas which have a beguiling, faded elegance. With plenty to keep you entertained from the cafes, smoky tango bars, parks, and street corner football games to some of the best nightlife in world.
OVERVIEW OF THE COURSES:
The best way to learn a language is to live, eat and breathe it.
Taking part in a language immersion course in a Spanish-speaking country is the most effective, inspiring and fun way to learn and consolidate a language. With an estimated 500 million Spanish-speakers in 21 countries worldwide, discover just how many doors this language can open to you. Embrace a new culture, new friends and new opportunities.
By taking a formal language course and then practising your new-found language skills in day-to-day living, you'll find that your language skills improve very quickly. You'll be exposed to the language when you're out shopping, eating or drinking with friends, reading the local newspapers, watching television or just walking down a sunny boulevard!
Both the private lessons and university courses are well structured. The teachers’ level of English is usually very high, which is ideal for beginners. If you are not a beginner, we will ensure that you are allocated to the correct level.
PRIVATE LESSONS:
These will be held at a nearby language centre or at your accommodation with a qualified Spanish teacher. They are monthly courses and can either be taken as an individual programme at intensive level or they can be combined with another programme. If lessons are taken at intensive level you will have 10 hours of classes per week, (five, two hour lesson). If you are combining Spanish lessons with another programme you will have 6 hours of lessons per week (three, two hour lessons).
All lessons are individually tailored to your level of expertise. The lessons are usually arranged on a one to one basis where you will receive individual tuition and lessons prepared especially for you.
One lesson each week will be held at a cultural location within the city to enable you to practice you Spanish in real life situations.
At the end of the course, you’ll receive a Certificate issued by the Institute your teacher belongs to, stating that you have done the course, to what level, and the duration in hours of the course you have completed.
These lessons can be taken for a period of one month or more and have no set start and finish dates, and so are incredibly flexible.
Private lessons are recommended if you are a complete beginner and want to spend time learning at your own pace. This is also a great option if you want to combine Spanish lessons with another programme, such as teaching. If you do want to combine your Spanish lessons with another Travellers project, there is a discounted combination price.
SPANISH COURSE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF BUENOS AIRES:
These 60 hour intensive 1 month courses can be taken at all levels from beginner to advanced. The course also includes cultural visits to museums, movies, city tours and the theatre. These usually take place after a class or at weekends and all the time on the activity you will be expected to speak in Spanish. You may be given work sheets and exercises to complete during these visits. Regular lessons are held from Monday to Friday, 3 hours of classes a day, in the afternoons.
All lessons are held in Spanish - your teacher will explain in English if you don’t understand but this is a very effective way of learning Spanish and although you may find it confusing to start with, after a while you will notice how quickly you start to pick up new words. There is an optional Conversation Club held once per week.
All lessons are held at the University which is approximately 15 minutes away via public transport from your accommodation.
At the end of the course you will take a written and oral test and on completion of this you will be issued with a certificate to say that you have completed the UBA’s Spanish programme and the percentage that you have achieved will be stated.
If you have some knowledge of Spanish prior to taking the course, then please speak to us. You may need to take a written Spanish course before leaving the UK so that we can be sure you are enrolled on the course at the right level.
ACCOMMODATION:
Depending on your preferences you can either stay in a modern hostel, in the young and trendy neighbourhood of Palermo, with other volunteers or, if you would prefer a more cultural experience, you can be placed with a host family, and become fluent in Spanish in no time! Breakfast and dinner are provided by Travellers.
DURATION:
• The Spanish course at the University of Buenos Aires is a 4 week structured course.
• The private lessons, whether intensive (10 hours a week) or combined with another project (6 hours a week) are flexible in duration, lasting from 2 weeks to 6 months, as you wish!
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES YOU CAN DO WHILE ON THIS PROJECT:
Add to your travel experience in Argentina by doing some additional exciting activities - you never know, you could develop a passion for Latin American dance, or learn a new skill
• Tango Courses: That most flamboyant and exciting of Latin American rhythms. Includes a weekly Milonga (Tango party) – great fun!
• Salsa Courses: Salsa music is a synthesis of European and African musical influences that was born in Cuba. You’ll learn from a Cuban teacher who will tailor lessons to suit your level, even totally beginners.
• Spanish Language Courses: You can take a few hours of private lessons a week at the same time as doing your project. You'll be amazed at how much it will add to your enjoyment during your stay.
This project can also be combined with any of our other projects in Buenos Aires, or you could even do a this Project and then follow it with another project in Mendoza. That way you’ll get a good knowledge of two very different regions of the country.
Travellers' placements are very flexible and you can combine this project with any other Travellers project, either in the same country or in different countries.
WHAT TO DO NEXT:
Talk to us - We're there to help you. Call 01903 502595
Most of our team are ex Travellers volunteers and are ideally qualified to offer advice and guidance because they know what you're looking for. They'll help you find your perfect project - and then make it all happen!
If you’d like more information about this or any of our projects, please email or call us!
If you’d like to apply for this project, please go to our website and complete the application form. As soon as we receive it, we’ll liaise with you and then start making your travel adventure happen.
It’s as easy as that.
OUR VOLUNTEERS SAY...
"The placement here is excellent, it’s so much fun. The best thing is that Buenos Aires is so big, and it's packed full of things to do. There's art, theatre, sport, music, dance, everything. I was also lucky enough to get to do one hour's conversation class once a week as well. This makes my week perfectly balanced, as I have 7.5 hrs of Spanish lessons and 1 hr conversational lesson. So I also have plenty of time to see the city."
