Llama Education - Spanish Courses

STUDY IN AREQUIPA

• LEVEL OF SPANISH  CLASSES.
• PERUVIAN HISTORY AND PERUVIAN LITERATURE
• BUSINESS SPANISH
• QUECHUA LANGUAGE COURSE
• MYSTICAL + SPANISH COURSE IN AREQUIPA
• SPANISH FOR KIDS (7 – 12)
• SPANISH FOR TEENS (13-17)
• AREQUIPA CULTURAL EXCHANGE

COURSE- ESSENTIAL SPANISH IN PERU AND LATIN AMERICA FOR TRAVELERS

For individuals or small groups , this is the perfect course for tourists who have very little knowledge of Spanish and want to start communicating in Spanish more "quickly". This course is focused on students' needs to begin living in Arequipa or to visit different locations in Peru or Latin America.

 This course is very dynamic. We focus our efforts on oral communication to allow students to successfully face real life situations with confidence. Topics studied in the classroom are reinforced daily with varied activities and visits to different places like markets, shops, schools, clinics, banks, and restaurants.  Practicing dialogues related to hotels, travel agencies, and bus stations, as well as how to call for a taxi, shop, ask for instructions etc., our students put into practice their communication skills, talking and interacting with people from the community who are native Spanish speakers.

You will learn key phrases, travelling vocabulary in Peru and Latin America, and description of well-known tourist circuits in the southern and northern Peru.

This course includes written grammatical and cultural information of Peru.

The duration of this course is 25 hours (5 hours per day for 5 consecutive days) with the course starting any day of the week.

The total cost of the 5-day course is $180 US per person, private classes.

Levels of classes of Spanish

Llama Education has four standard levels, named after the four most important volcanoes in Arequipa:

1. Pichu Pichu (5400 meters)
2. Misti (5800 meters)
3. Chachani (6075 meters)
4. Ampato (6500 meters) - the volcano on which the mummified body of Inca sacrificial victim "Juanita" was found.

1. Pichu Pichu level

A one-week program focused solely on the present tense. Students learn at least 250 of the most important Spanish words and their uses.

These lessons are very basic and allow the student to learn and practice only what is essential for them to be able to travel more easily through Peru, for example:

• Asking for and buying things
• Booking tickets for, and traveling on, public transport
• Arranging accommodation and sightseeing tours

2. Misti level

A two-week program studying the present tense, and also introducing future and past tenses. Students´ vocabulary increases to around 500 words.

During this program students gain more expressions to express their feelings and learn to communicate better using the present, past and future tenses. In the course of their study students learn more about the customs and history of both Arequipa and the Peruvian culture, allowing them to gain a better insight into the country and its people.

3. Chachani level

A four-week program studying past tenses in more depth.

Students´ vocabulary increases to between 1,000 and 1,500 words at this level.

At this level there is more time in class for students to interact, practice and to immerse themselves in Spanish to gain a better understanding of the language. In the grammar section of their classes, students study eight Spanish tenses. There is also time for conversation practice and listening/pronunciation exercises which allow students to improve their speaking and listening skills. At the end of this program students should be able to be hold conversations with local people as they travel through Peru.

4. Ampato level

A six-week program covering all tenses: past, present and future.

Student vocabulary increases to between 1,500 and 2,000 words.

At this level students are able to read newspapers and to interact easily with local people, making it easier to understand more about the country. As part of their grammar instruction, students learn all twelve Spanish tenses. They have the opportunity to apply and improve their vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening and speaking skills. This is done through the study of Peru, giving students a better understanding of its culture and customs, including those of its different regions – the coast, mountains and jungle.

5.   Course Advanced   -    Coropuna   Level

“PERUVIAN HISTORY  AND  PERUVIAN LITERATURE”

• Language and Literature Course

Llama Education has thoroughly prepared a class, with a carefully selected curriculum for advanced students, who would like to perfect their fluency and literary vocabulary, having the opportunity to practice Spanish grammar using our own individually revised texts.  Also, students will improve their comprehension of the language through an analysis of selected literary texts. Finally, we offer specialized courses in Peruvian culture and Hispano-American literature for advanced students. In these courses, we utilize diagrams, maps, and selected texts. This course can fit into the time you desire.
Our professors are specialists in language and literature with professional university titles.

• Universal Spanish Language and Literature Course for Teaching Spanish

Llama Education provides the opportunity for Spanish language teachers from all over the world, or locally, to gain visual aid techniques and ways to teach Spanish language to students at all levels, from elementary school to secondary school to university, etc. Students will be able to study the Spanish language through Peruvian and Latin American culture focusing on their own students' needs and the needs of their country of origin.  The course includes guidance in the learning process for students in the teaching of the Spanish language, and communication and facilitation in the acquisition of conceptual structures and the development of abilities for handling oral and written language and teaching. Our teachers are specialists in the teaching of language and universal literature with professional titles in language and literature. They make it easy for our students to understand the major methods and strategies for teaching and learning with their corresponding application in the areas of Spanish language and communication, considering the content of appropriate disciplines in various socio-cultural contexts, with autonomy and creativity.
This course can be adapted to the time you have at your disposal. At the end of each course, students can practice teaching Spanish.

Other programs are available on request.

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BUSINESS SPANISH

BUSINESS SPANISH: The language course is intensive and will include considerable information about the business world in Peru. Students will have opportunities to study Spanish at different levels of proficiency which will facilitate their introduction into the world of business, finance and business investments in Peru and Latin America.

The lessons are conducted in an intimate, secure location in Arequipa. Our school is located in the downtown area of Arequipa, two blocks from the main avenue, in the residential CasaBella District of Cerro Colorado. The main administrative office is also at this location, which is strategically located very close to apartments and shopping centers. Maria takes great care to assure that accommodations are located in safe and secure areas where students will feel very comfortable working or studying in their apartments or offices.

We chose CasaBella because it allows students to be at a walking distance of local facilities, such as a supermarket, a movie theater, Peruvian restaurants, banks and other places where they can practice their Spanish with local people, while being in a safe environment.

Private Spanish Classes are available for professionals and individuals wishing to quickly learn Spanish, either at our school, at your office or your own apartment in Arequipa.

Arequipa City Spanish offers private Spanish tutoring to a host of companies in Arequipa City, and has developed a curriculum geared towards teaching Spanish to business professionals. We can tailor the private course subject matter to include specific industry topics, including:

• Accounting/Finance
• Petroleum
• Tourism
• Government
• Operations/Management
• General Business
• Export/ Import

LLAMA EDUCATION is private school that offers the opportunity to study Spanish, and immerse oneself in Peruvian culture and business for professionals wanting to invest in Peru and Latin America.

We have offered customized immersion Spanish language packages in Arequipa, Peru since 1998. If you have not previously studied Spanish, or simply wish to brush up your Spanish skills, our individually customized courses will quickly take you to a level at which you can effectively communicate with confidence. Our Spanish courses will provide you with many opportunities to practice listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in a stimulating and rewarding environment.

Please take the time to look over some of our specialized courses.

Llama education is very excited and enthusiastic about now offering a new course which is specifically designed for professionals and business people who wish to invest in Peru and Latin America. The course, which provides considerable information about the business world in Peru, is very intensive. Students will have the opportunity to study Spanish at their own level and will therefore have optimal opportunity to avail themselves business and investment opportunities in Peru and Latin America.

In addition, we offer our executive clients lessons in Peruvian business practices and

customs. LESSONS WILL ADDRESS INSTRUCTION FOR STARTING A BUSINESS IN

PERU WITH PROFESSIONAL ACCESS TO INFORMATION FOR SAFE AND EXPEDITED

INVESTMENT. WE WILL MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO PROVIDE ALL EXECUTIVES WITH

WHATEVER THEY MIGHT NEED TO INVEST IN ANY PART OF PERU. WE HAVE MANY

CONTACTS IN EVERY CORNER OF PERU, FROM TUMBES TO TACNA AND FROM IQUITOS TO

PUNO.

Overcome Language and Culture Barriers.

Learn to avoid common pitfalls and cultural issues of doing business in Peru with our Peru Business Practices Program with LLAMA EDUCATION .

LLAMA EDUCATION is private school that offers to business people the opportunity to study Spanish and immerse oneself in Peruvian culture and business in Peru. We have offered customized immersion EXECUTIVE Spanish language learning in Arequipa, Peru since 1998. If you have never studied Spanish before or just wish to brush up, our courses will quickly advance you a level at which you will be confidently communicating in Spanish.

Our course offers the opportunity to study with people who share your professional interests. This is a specialized course which targets the requirements of people wishing to make investments or start businesses in Peru.

Our Spanish courses will enable you to communicate effectively in Spanish. Your classes and living situation will provide you with every opportunity to speak, understand, read, and write Spanish in a stimulating and rewarding environment.

Business executives will learn how the business world of Peru works, how to start a new business in Peru, how to work with the Peruvian Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, students will learn how to conduct business with other countries of South America and the advantages of doing so. We will also provide instruction on the Peruvian tax system.

Finally, we will arrange to put you in touch with accomplished and competent business people: lawyers, accountants, economists, import and export professionals, and customs specialists.

Take the time to look at some of our specialised courses.

We offer our executive clients instruction in Peruvian business practices and customs. Instruction and information per how to start a business will be provided along with access to professional contacts in the Peruvian businesses. These services will prove themselves to be essential assets to securely and quickly starting a business.

At Llama Education we provide business executives with invaluable tools to make investments in any part of Peru. We have many business contacts throughout Peru, from Tumbes to Tacna and from Iquitos to Puno……

Benefits of studying at Arequipa City Spanish:

Our instructors are experienced professionals who appreciate and

Respect how valuable your time is.

Classes are tailored to meet your individual requirements.

Work with Professionals, get Professional results.

Accomplish your goals quickly and efficiently.

Benefits: Arequipa City Spanish private Spanish courses offers the following benefits over traditional classroom instruction or private study. Work with Professionals, Get Professional Results.

Arequipa City Spanish and our Spanish Instructors are experienced, responsible professionals who know what your time means to you.

Accomplish Your Goals Fast.

We here at Arequipa City Spanish know that you are probably here in Arequipa City conducting business and that you need to ramp-up your Spanish quickly. Our Spanish Language program is designed to do just that: deliver results so that you will have the ability to work more efficiently and effectively within the business world of Peru as quickly as possible.

With our Peru Business Practices Program you will acquire the knowledge necessary to overcome Language and Culture Barriers. You will be prepared to avoid common pitfalls and cultural issues when doing business in Peru

In order to give optimal attention to each pupil and thus provide optimal results, all Llama Education classes are individual, one student and one Peruvian teacher.

During classes, the primary language used is Spanish but, if necessary, explanations will be given in English. We have learned that this methodology facilitates and expedites language acquisition.

The books that Llama Education uses to help students explore the language are full of stories about the Peruvian culture, history and habits.

View our specialised courses

Llama Education has four standard levels named after the four most important Level in Arequipa:

1. BEGINNER - Basic level

2. BEGINNER II - Elementary level

3. INTERMEDIATE - Intermediate level

4. INTEERMEDIAT II - Advanced level

5. ADVANCED – Advanced level

1. BEGINNER - Basic level

A one-week program focused solely on the present tense. Students learn at least 250 of the most important Spanish words and their uses.

These lessons are very basic and allow the student to learn and practice only what is essential for facilitating travel through Peru, for example:

• Asking for and buying things
• Booking tickets for, and traveling on, public transport or aero pot.
• Arranging accommodation and sightseeing tours

2. BEGINNER II - Elementary level

A two-week program  studying the present tense, and also introducing the future and past tenses. Student vocabulary increases to around 500 words.

During this program students learn more expressions to communicate their feelings and learn to converse using the present, past and future tenses. In the course of their study, students learn more about the customs and history of both Arequipa and the Inca culture, enabling them to acquire insight into the country and its people.

3. INTERMEDIATE - Intermediate level

A four-week program which includes study of the past tenses in more depth. At this level, student vocabulary increases to between 1,000 and 1,500 words. Because students are more proficient Spanish speakers at this level, there is more time in class for students to interact, practice and immerse themselves in Spanish. Students' overall understanding of the Spanish language improves significantly.

In the theory section of their classes, students study eight of the Spanish tenses. There is time during the afternoon practice sections for conversation and listening practice and for pronunciation exercises. By the end of this program, students, as they travel through Peru, should be able to be hold conversations with local people.

4. INTEERMEDIAT II - Advanced level

A six-week program covering all tenses: past, present and future. Student vocabulary increases to between 1,500 and 2,000 words. At this level students are able to read newspapers and to interact easily with local people, making it easier to understand more about the country.

As part of their grammar instruction, students learn all of the 12 Spanish tenses. They have the opportunity to apply and improve their vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening, and speaking skills. This is accomplished through the study of Peru which gives students a better understanding of Peru's culture and customs, including those of its different regions – the coast, mountains and jungle.

5. ADVANCED – Avance leves

Prepare yourself to conduct business in Peru with our Peru Business Practices Program. Clients who already have an understanding of the Spanish Language have also benefited from this program.

Learn to avoid the common pitfalls and cultural issues of those doing business in Peru with our Peru Business Practices Program. Topics include:

• Formal Greetings
• Meetings
• Business Lunches and Dinners
• Correspondence: E-mail, Business Documents, TELEPHONE conversations.

Students will incur additional costs if they choose to stay:

• Extra nights with the MINI APARTAMENTO: $36 per night
• Extra nights with DEPARTAMENTO: $60 per night
• Private transfer between Lima airport and a nearby hotel: $30
• Private transfer between Arequipa airport and a nearby hotel: $15
  Please contact us for details about travelling between Lima and Arequipa

You may pay in U.S. dollars or in Peruvian soles (using the day's exchange rate for exchanging soles for dollars – vent.")

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QUECHUA LANGUAGE COURSE

Llama Education invites you to be part of this unique course in the original language of the Incas, “Runasimi” or Quechua. With just a couple of hours, students will receive an insight into how rich traditional Peruvian cultures and languages are. People in Cusco, specifically in the countryside, will greatly appreciate this: an “Allillanchu” (Good morning, how are you); it will immediately open doors for you. Quechua is not an easy language and an intermediate level of Spanish is required. However, the course is completely communication-oriented and in a short period of time students will be able to speak and understand slowly-spoken sentences.

This course is directed at people who want to know more about Peruvian culture and Andean costumes or that are interested in living and interacting with people of the Andes for example Colca, Puno, and Cusco.

This course consists of 10 hours per week (2 hours daily) of private classes and 1hour of conversation with a native speaker. Our teacher speaks English and French and the course can start any day of the week. The price for the course is U.S. $160 per person per week.

MYSTICAL + SPANISH COURSE IN AREQUIPA

Starting date: Any Monday

Level of Spanish required: Intermediate

Llama Education offers a mystic program to help students discover the mysteries of ancient Peruvians, who lived in Arequipa and Cusco, combined with Spanish lessons. Students experience the uses of medicinal plants, meditation, offerings to Pachamama (Mother Earth), and learn about ancient myths and legends.

This course combines Spanish classes and an introduction to the mystical traditions of Peru. Students learn how to respect nature and how nature was regarded by the Inca. It is the perfect combination for those who love non-traditional western medicine and mystical aspects of life.

In Arequipa, students visit the district of Huaranguillo called “the city of witches” where they will learn about traditional ceremonies. Students may also choose to travel to Colca Canyon or Misti to participate in the Incan ritual of making offerings to Pachamama.

Price:

• US $250 per person for 2 hours of Spanish lessons and 2 or more hours of mystical classes that include visits, studying, interacting with mystic people and mystical exploration . (The cost of accommodation is separate).
• Private Spanish lessons and 2 day personal tour to Colca Canyon: US $510 ( includes accommodation , 20 hours of lessons and personal tour guide)
• Private Spanish lessons and 2 day group tour to Colca Canyon: US $ 400 ( includes accommodation, 20 hours of lessons and group tour guide).

A single Tai Chi course and meditation on the lands and traditions of the Incas and "campiñas" are also included in all of the above packages.

The course begins every Monday. The student will be introduced to the family he or she will be staying with until Sunday and will spend the entire week living with them.

SPANISH FOR KIDS (7 – 12)

Why not let your children get an early start on a foreign language? Learning while you are in a country where you can practise the language is the best way to learn, and it’s no different for your children. This is an especially designed children’s class, with plenty of enjoyable activities to break up the learning. Songs, coloring, painting, dance, music and videos are designed to entertain and educate. Children read using Spanish children’s books and you will be surprised at the ability of your children to pick up this language quickly.

The course is taught by Peruvians elementary school teachers and the classrooms are designed to provide them with a good environment.

Price: US $ 140 for five days of 4 hours each (2 hours of theory and 2 hours of practice) which includes classes and materials for practice. Maximum 5 students per class.

SPANISH FOR TEENS (13-17)

The teenage years are an exciting, confusing and challenging time for young people. No longer small children, they aren’t yet adults and require specialized classes that recognize that they can quickly become bored with structured classes and that they don’t appreciate being treated like small children.

There are plenty of challenging activities for teens in these classes, as well as a number of excursions where they have opportunities to practice Spanish. If possible, they will also have the opportunity to meet young Peruvian people of a similar age.

These courses have fixed starting dates, (see pricelist). These dates coincide with the European and US summer school vacations. Parents have the option to take Spanish classes at the same time as their children. These courses are available for all levels of Spanish.

Price: US $ 120 for five days of 4 hours each (2 theoretical hours and 2 practical hours) which includes classes and materials for practice.

AREQUIPA CULTURAL EXCHANGE

In between lessons students can become acquainted with the culture of Arequipa and accompanied by Maria through the city's premier sights and attractions including the historic Miradores de Sachaca and Yanahuara, to visit the alpacas, llamas and vicuñas, and the Monasterio de la Recoleta. To find out more about the city's history and places of interest please visit our Arequipa page.

The cultural exchange allows students to practice Spanish with Maria for one afternoon in a nearby cafe reading news articles and applying your knowledge of Spanish to form conversations about their experiences during the day. If you wish, you can also practice your dance steps and take salsa classes for up to three days a week (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) for an hour between 5pm to 7pm. Cooking classes are also available for two days a week from (Tuesday and Thursday) 2pm - 3pm where students can learn Peruvian recipes. To learn more about cultural exchange activities please see our Customs & Culture page.

These opportunities enable students to interact with local people, sample Arequipenian life, and accordingly gain a better understanding of the language. We've learned that this level of immersion provides our Spanish students a good opportunity to strengthen their speaking and listening skills as quickly as possible.

Activities in customs & culture of Arequipa in which the students  of Llama Education participate.

In the founder family                                         Picanteria  typical food

In buss local                                                       special food the finish class 

Visiting  the city of Yura                                                 Fiesta

                    Farewell Party                           Traditional Cuy (Guinnea pig)

      Visit to “Mirador de Sachaca”               Visit to Tingo enjoying “Buñuelos”

Proudly displaying graduation T-shirts            Visit San Camilo Market

Remember, everything is possible with Llama Education!!!!!

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