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Spanish courses
One of the most pleasant part of our trip is to meet people of the country and speak with them. For the 5 months we have left in Central America, we wanted to be able to communicate with the people. So we are taking private spanish courses for 3 weeks. We are progressing rapidly and we are encouraged.

Antigua is renowned for the number of language schools. There are about fifty institutions. The prices, the teaching quality and the rate of satisfaction varies from one school to another. The tourist office of the Institute guatémaltèque of tourism (INGUAT) can help you find a convenient school for you. It is possible to pay 21$ CAD for a course lasting 1 to 4 hours. Your school can also organize some activities and offer you some volunteer opportunities.  

Living in a welcoming family
The best way to learn a new language is by total immersion. For a bit less than 10 $ CAD, the language school offer to their students the possibility to live within a local family. This option is less expensive than staying at a hotel and eating at restaurants. You will have the great advantage to learn the culture and to foster friendships. Some schools take commissions on the amount you pay to live in a family. Demand that the family receive the whole amount you paid.