HOW TO CHOOSE A SPANISH SCHOOL IN GUATEMALA

For those who want to brush up on their Spanish skills, or even learn from scratch, the best and cheapest place to learn Spanish is Guatemala.

Aside from hiking volcanoes and relaxing on the shores of Lake Atitlan, many people choose to visit this country for the sole reason of learning Spanish, and there are hundreds and hundreds of schools set up to meet this demand.

It can be hard choosing a Spanish school in Guatemala. There are so many of them, and each of them offer something different. This is why I’ve put together some tips on how to choose a Spanish school in Guatemala to help you narrow down your search.

Decide where you want to study

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Talk to people who’ve done it

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Ask about the Spanish teachers

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Look at the accommodation options on offer

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Check the price of a Spanish School in Guatemala

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