Wonderful Experience!

I studied at Don Pedro de Alvarado Spanish School because I've retired and moved to Antigua Guatemala and I want to understand and speak the local language. The program used by the teachers at Don Pedro Spanish School really works, and with the one teacher to one student system, success is almost immediately attainable. I was able to communicate locally within two weeks, in simple terms. After four weeks of study I really felt confident about my newfound language skills. I studied for 6 hours per day. I stayed with a host family for the first two weeks, and then rented an apartment locally while getting to know my new surroundings. Antigua is a charming town, and it is fun to live here. Don Pedro Spanish School offers excursions every afternoon and little or no cost, and the teachers accompany their students on these excursions and encourage them to speak to local people in Spanish. The host families only speak Spanish during meal times, so there is plenty of opportunity to practice speaking and listening skills. I will continue to take Spanish lessons at Don Pedro Spanish School as I continue to find my feet and enjoy life in the warm climate of Antigua.