Our group classes are a central part of what we do. We see them as a way to share in the convivencia of learning and to make learning Spanish more affordable for everyone.

Enjoy 15 hours of group classes + 10 hours of immersive activities.

TEACHING METHODS

As a cooperative led by teachers, our goal is to teach you Spanish in such as manner that best sets the stage for you to become increasingly fluent. All of our classes are taught by Spanish teachers with many years of experience, and most have taught for years in the premier language schools in Oaxaca. While most teachers know English and other languages, our philosophy is that language learning has to happen in the language being learned, so that the students are immersed in the language starting at the beginning level. This also means that speakers of any language who want to learn Spanish are welcome! 

We use a communicative method of instruction, in order to encourage engagement and allow our students to strengthen their communication skills.  This means that while we focus on grammar and value grammatical understanding and form, the classes are conversational and in general, playful as well. We seek to balance the development of all language learning skills—speaking, listening, reading, writing—but we are especially attuned to how important it is for our students to take advantage of their time in Mexico by speaking and listening to native speakers.  As such our classes are structured so that the students can actively engage in class at all times.

We offer classes at all levels and structure our classes based on the DELE system. We will send you an online placement exam so we can figure out what class you should be in and plan for it before you arrive. We also do an in-person or phone interview, if necessary or requested.

In person, we are offering new Spanish Learning Program, which include private classes and group activities during the pandemic. We can also arrange for specialty classes and workshops, and homestays. See links below for more information on those options.

Below are our brief descriptions for Group Classes, Immersive Activities & Tours, Private & Specialty-Themed Classes, Language & Cultural Workshops, Online Classes, Community Workshops & Cultural Events, and Partner Workshops & Homestays. More details are available by following their links.

 Immersive Activities & Tours

We organize various tours and activities for our students, which include intercambio language exchanges (conversations between locals and students in English or another language & Spanish), short city tours and urban adventures, movies nights, cultural workshops, etc. These are all included in the price regular group classes.

We also offer other extended teacher-led activities like our Exploraciones urbanas on the weekends, for which we ask for a donation that goes directly to our staff leading the activity. If you’re interested, get together with other students and ask for it!

ONLINE CLASSES

Want to immerse yourself in the Spanish language but can’t make it to Mexico?

No problem! Join our online classes and experience the richness of Spanish from anywhere in the world!

We are pleased to be able to offer online classes to our students. We offer the classic option of paying by the hour for classes; however, we also offer monthly subscriptions that provide a much more complete package of learning opportunities that include: weekly online classes, daily homework, and teacher support throughout the week.

Like our private classes, we can accommodate students that have a particular interest or theme, such as in literature, the arts, vernacular slang & inclusive (queer) language, and medical Spanish.

• HOURLY CLASSES

• MONTHLY PACKETS

• SPECIALTY CLASSES

Cultural Events & Community Workshops

We are a new space and we are working to make sure that our space, in addition to being home to a language school, also serves a cultural space for community events, such as photo exhibits, book readings, movie nights, etc. Additionally, we are working with others who would like to use the space to hold art workshops for the whole community. These events and workshops will be held in Spanish. We invite all students to participate in these workshop and events — as both are great forums for interacting in Spanish and learning in a different context, and participating more fully in the community. Your teachers can briefly prep you for the events, so you’ll have some context going into them.

LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS