Spanish and Quechua Language School

  Bolivia

Cochabamba

Description: Sustainable Bolivia Language School

Sustainable Bolivia Language School provides high quality instruction for students of all levels and ages. Oriented towards socially and ecologically aware travelers/volunteers, all of the profits from our language school are reinvested to help support the work of our foundation. According to our philosophy of promoting sustainable practices in rural and urban communities throughout Bolivia, our Spanish teachers receive a sustainable salary, (over twice the going hourly wage), yet our prices are still lower than most of our competitors. Our philosophy facilitates a positive studying and working environment while allowing us to employ the most qualified teachers in Cochabamba.

Our goal is to create an optimal learning environment allowing our students to learn and fully enjoy their experience. All of our instruction is private one-to-one lessons with tailor made curriculum to meet the needs of each student. Teaching is balanced between the areas of writing, reading, and grammar, but we place special emphasis on developing conversation skills. Our focus is not only on learning Spanish from a text book but also on the real world experiences of our teachers. Topics include Bolivian history, culture, and religion, as well as current social and political issues. In addition to time spent in class, students have the opportunity to explore Cochabamba and its surroundings accompanied by their teacher.

Highlights: Some of the advantages of studying with Sustainable Bolivia include:

* A professionally developed Spanish curriculum taught by highly experienced and motivated teachers.
* One-to-one Spanish classes tailor made to correspond to each student's level.
* All materials, books, notes and photocopies provided free of charge.
* Free additional materials for learning and practicing Spanish pronunciation, comprehension and vocabulary.
* Opportunities for ecotourism excursions at reduced prices.
* Volunteering and cultural exchange opportunities through Sustainable Bolivia and other affiliate organizations.
* Experienced travel advice.
* Reasonably priced furnished apartments and rooms.
* A positive and socially engaging atmosphere.

Cost in US$: 7.00 per hour

We also offer you the opportunity to personally construct your own language study program. The same class hours apply 9:00 to 7:00PM but you can choose which days and times fit your personal schedule. The price for our individualized Spanish program is set at 60 Bolivianos or approximately $7.75 US dollars an hour but is negotiable depending on amount of classes purchased. Additionally we offer discount packages for our volunteers.

Other Languages

We also provide classes in Quechua, the indigenous language of the descendants of the Inca peoples. Quechua is the most widely spoken indigenous language in and around Cochabamba. A basic knowledge of Quechua is much appreciated and will open many doors and create many smiles.

All Prices Include:

- Private one-to-one language lessons
- All class materials (except notebook and pen)
- Orientation
- Sponsored cultural events
- Limited free calls to the United States
- Limited Internet Access
- Reduced priced travel with Sustainable Bolivia

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Bolivia Independently

Sustainable Bolivia's Mission Statement: Sustainable Bolivia is a developmental institution headquartered in Cochabamba, Bolivia. With projects in the Andean highlands and the Amazonian lowlands, our primary objective is to assist local communities in the development of environmentally, socially and fiscally sustainable ecotourism programs. Through the promotion of sustainable tourism, language studies and volunteer placement, our mission is to provide the conscientious traveler a way to experience the immense natural and cultural wealth of Bolivia in a way that is non-intrusive and environmentally, socially and fiscally sustainable.