Fantastic Spanish school in beautiful location

I took a four week trip to Panama to attend this school and start learning Spanish, and after the end of this month I can not recommend this school enough for any potential Spanish students or travelers! In the four weeks I spent in Casco Antiguo, I was able to go from a complete beginner to having a solid basic basis in the language. After a month of study, I was able to confidently have basic conversations with Panamanians on the street, and felt I was able to express myself in (basic) Spanish thanks to what I learned at Casco Antiguo. The classes are immersion style, which really facilitates quick learning. The classes are a great mix of days that are more more grammar-heavy and structured, as well as days that are less structured and more free-flowing conversation-based. The teachers are excellent. They are understanding, and more than happy to (while sticking to Spanish) help and guide you in your conversation so that you are more able to confidently express yourself, without having to revert to English. The school has its own textbook/study resources (which are included in the price), which give you a great base in the basic Spanish. I signed up for group classes (20 hours a week), but if there are not enough students in your level for group classes, you are offered one on one classes for no additional charge! (Though you are understandably dropped down for 15 hours a week in this situation).

Additionally, you can’t beat the location. Casco Antiguo is really beautiful, with a great mix of colonial Spanish, art deco, and 19th century French architecture and a beautiful historic core of old churches and cathedrals. Great restaurants, and great views of the downtown and Amador causeway in the distance. The school offers activities throughout the week. I loved trying Salsa dancing my first week, as well as the bike tour. The weekly happy hour comes from a free drink ticket at a great nearby bar, where they host a language exchange - great place to practice your Spanish!

Anyone looking to travel for the purpose of learning Spanish, or to spend a week or two to brush up on your Spanish in the middle of your backpacking trip, I can’t recommend this school enough. The price can’t be beat for the quality of class on offer. Students are of all ages and backgrounds. ¡Gracias por todo!