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Jam-packed with history and culture, Guatemala is a fantastic destination to work on your Spanish language skills! Master the local lingo with expert teachers while you get a real taste of Guatemalan culture!

Practice makes perfect and there’s no better way to become a Spanish pro than to put your skills to the test interacting with the locals in Guatemala. After a guided tour around the sights and sounds of bustling Antigua and a culture lesson to help you get settled in, it’s time to start learning!

Your one-to-one classes will run for 4 hours a day in 55 minute sessions. Lessons will generally be held for two hours in the morning and two hours in the afternoon to give you plenty of time to absorb all of that info and take a well deserved break.

You’ll cover all the essentials including reading, writing, speaking and listening, working at a pace that suits you and your abilities. Afternoons and weekends will be yours to explore the wonders of Antigua and our in-country team will also arrange a whole host of activities to keep you busy from salsa to sightseeing!


What's included?

* Four hours per day individual language tuition
* Private room and three meals per day with host family
* Afternoon activities every week
* Full support from on-site staff
* 24-hour Emergency Support
* Mail service
* Money exchange
* Safety box
* Luggage storage

What's not included?

* Flights
* Extra activities
* Personal travel insurance
* Alcoholic beverages/any extra food

Duration

1 - 6 weeks

Start Dates

Real Gap Experience offer gap years, career breaks and adventure travel from 2 weeks to 2 years with weekly/monthly departures for most trips that aren’t dependant on seasons or weather to operate. Set departure dates means you’re always together with other young like-minded travellers and making new friends is guaranteed.

Costs / Benefits

Prices range depending on activity and duration. Volunteering starts from £389 for 2 weeks, Adventure Travel starts from £799 for 2 weeks and our Paid Work options start from £299 for up to 12 months. All trips come with, accommodation, some food, transfers, support and back up in-country and 24/7 emergency contact numbers. Before you leave full comprehensive information is provided through an Online Accounts and our expert travel advisers are always available to give help and advice.

Requirements

There are no specific qualifications or requirements needed to take part on this trip. We do however require that all travellers have a sense responsibility for other travellers, project staff and local community and most importantly... a sense of fun and adventure!