Offer very effective Study Plans for Spanish Language Learning

Instruction in Spanish

At La Union Spanish School we offer very effective study plans. A significant difference from other Spanish schools in Antigua Guatemala is that our courses permit people to create their own Spanish study program if they wish. Half of the time is used to learn new Spanish vocabulary and for intensive Spanish grammar. The other half is used for activities which help to practice what you have learned during the class. Depending on your spanish level your teacher will design special programs for your needs and interests, for example:

Plan for 6 hours (Flexible)

Our Spanish Classes…

…begin on the day of the week that YOU choose, Monday through Sunday. You decide how many hours to study the Spanish language; options range from 2 to 7 hours daily. Each student remains with his or her own Spanish teacher for one week and then rotates to another teacher. This change provides the student with an exposure to different accents and manners of speaking Spanish. However, if you prefer to keep your original Spanish teacher, you may continue studying with that teacher. If you study for more than 4 hours per day at La Union Spanish School, you have the option of having a different teacher in the morning and afternoon.

At La Union Spanish School in Antigua Guatemala one of our specialties is developing new Spanish vocabulary according to your needs. During every spanish lesson the teacher notes any errors you make and at the end of each class, the teacher reviews these errors with you until you have no more concerns. If you wish, you can take an optional weekly exam which covers all the errors made and all of the grammar studied that week. This is done to measure your Spanish progress. La Unión Spanish School stimulates our students by giving incentives for good test scores. This is done in the following format:

• Participatory Spanish activities like word games, conversation in groups and group or partner games including “teachers and students vs. teachers and students”? or “teacher vs. student”?.
• Oral and written exercises.
• Group conversation and discussion to listen to other voices, pronunciation, and to practice Speaking Spanish.
• Spanish-language music to help the student improve comprehension and pronunciation skills.
• As an optional activity the students prepare a topic (political, social, religious or cultural) with the help of their teachers and then present it in Spanish to other students and teachers.
• Talks about the history, culture and traditions in Antigua Guatemala.

Skype ‘E-Pal’ Opportunity

We also have a Skype exchange program where we match native English speakers with our La Unión English school students. As an “E-pal” you would exchange Spanish for English and vice-versa once or twice weekly in e-mails and Skype conversations. In addition to the ability to participate in a cultural exchange with Guatemalan students, this gives you an opportunity to continue practicing your Spanish after returning home and gives our students an opportunity to practice their English with a native speaker. We currently have well over a hundred excited students still waiting to be matched up with a Skype pal! We will match E-pals by age and language ability and also by interests if you would like to discuss particular topics or hobbies with your partner. Please do not hesitate to email us ( info@launion.edu.gt ) or stop by the front office if you are interested in this opportunity.