Un mes increíble en Panamá a Casco Antiguo Spanish School

I am a professor approaching 60 and as part of my sabbatical I wanted to study Spanish. I did a ton of research and decided on Casco Antiguo Spanish School (CASS). It was definitely the right choice!

I had a lot of criteria for my trip. In addition to wanting a good Spanish program, I wanted a program where I would not feel totally out of place as an almost 60 year old. I also wanted a program in a location that was safe (I was traveling alone) and relatively easy to get to (I was coming from the US). CASS in Casco Viejo checked all the boxes, and their 5 star rating is well deserved.

The staff at CASS are great. From my first contact, they were incredibly responsive. Tricia took the time to speak with me and answer all my questions (and I had a lot) And throughout my stay, all of the teachers and staff were willing to practice with me. I truly appreciate their willingness to speak slowly and clearly!

I took 4 weeks of small group intensive lessons. My first 2 weeks I had afternoon classes and, as I was the only person at my level that week, had 3 hours of 1-on-1 classes with Silka. For my second 2 weeks I switched to morning classes with Lina. I was in a great small group of 3 one week and 2 the other. Both teachers were great! In addition to classroom learning, I got to take some “field trips” and practice my Spanish in and around Casco Viejo. I particularly enjoyed my visit to the Museo de la Mola and practicing giving and following directions while wandering around Casco.

Salsa class with Jasmin, and happy hour and sunset bike rides with Kiki were also great opportunities to practice and meet other students studying at the school.
I learned a lot and my Spanish has really improved. I highly recommend CASS.