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Learning Spanish in Colombia

The best way to learn a language is to speak it every day!

The best way to learn a language is to live it. And learning a language is a good excuse to get to know the local life in Colombia. Colombians are very social - you'll make heaps of friends.

Follow a course.

One way to learn a language is to follow an official course at a university or a language school. Universities are usually better - and you have the benefit of meeting lots of fellow students. They usually aren't very cheap though.

The following is a list of places that offer Spanish for foreigners. Remember, we haven't checked all these courses out! The list comes without any guarantees - you'll have to check out these places for yourself and make up your own mind!

Dates may be past by the time you read this and indicate how recent the information is.

NativeEnglishCenter. (new, info added June 2002) Spanish school in Bogota.

PEPE Colombia (Programa de Español Para Extranjeros) teaches Spanish to foreigers.
Private lessons and groups of maximum 4, 6 and 12 start at $347 for 4 weeks, including:

accomodations and 3 meals/day;
3 hrs of class/day;
beginners, intermediate and advanced grammar;
personalized conversation,
writing and/or reading classes;
multi-media activities;
Some topics covered: Historia de Bogotá, Colombia, Cocina Colombiana, Baile: Salsa, Merengue y Vallenato, la "Guerra en Contra de las Drogas", etc.
many immersion activities;
homestay, residence or apt depending on availability;

Learn Spanish with PEPE Colombia...by using it. Not only do we mean 'using your Spanish' by being in a Spanish-speaking country, but also in your classes.
We offer a private and/or small group environment so that your time in Bogotá may be maximized. With our Spanish grammar guru on your side and conversation and culture classes tailored to your interest, with native Colombian instructors of course, your choice to study with PEPE is a smart one.
Contact us for more details re: prices, programs, etc. Personalized intensive Spanish classes in the ever-beautifying Bogotá; LOTS to do without going broke; family homestay/residencia/apartment; classes and living options in Chapinero Alto, conveniently located close to downtown and the snazzy northern section.

UNIVERSIDAD DE LOS ANDES in Bogota

They teach three levels.
Price: Col$550.000 .
If you want to assist only to a part of the course, you have to talk to the Coordinadora: Adriana Bohorquez, phone PBX +57 (1) 339 4949 extension 2574, or direct +57 (1)332 4337.
If you want to arrange a homestay, call to the office Programa de Educación Internacional at the Decanatura de Estudiantes, phone PBX +57 (1) 339 4949 extension 2230 or 2231. They will search in a data base and will help you contacing the familiy. The typical homestay consists on private room with private bathtoom, 2 meals (depends on agreement) and laundry and costs about Col$ 350.000 a month.
For more information on courses, write to espaextr at uniandes.edu.co .
For more information on stay facilities for international students, write to proeduin at uniandes.edu.co .

UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL in Bogota

They teach four levels (two months each one).
Price: Col$230.000 a bimester. Following
You can not take only a part of the course and they do not have homestay facilities or information.
For more information on courses, call Maryluz, Ruby or Maritza, phone PBX +57 (1) 316 5050 extensions 16761 to 16765, or direct +57 (1)316 5283.

UNIVERSIDAD JAVERIANA in Bogota

They teach Regular courses or Intensive courses, with the same number of total academical hours (120 hours comprising 45 minuts of teaching each one).
Regulars last 3 months with classes from 9:00am to 10:30am or from 11:00am to 12:30pm, and Intensives last 6 weeks with classes from 9:00am to 12:30pm.
A classification exam / interview is done before starting.
Inscriptions and payments must be done three or four days prior to the beginning of the course. A valid visa (if needed for your country) must cover all the time of the course.
A third option is taking private classes. At the university, Col$35.000 an hour per person. At your home or office, Col$40.000 an hour per person.
Price reductions can be arranged for two or more people.
If you want a homestay, the university will contact you with the familiy and you will make the agreement directly with them.
The typical homestay ranges from Col$ 300.000 a month including only lodging, to Col$450.000 or Col$500.000 a month including meals and laundry. The university only suggests and you choose.
For more information, write to dl-clam at javeriana.edu.co .

UNIVERSIDAD EXTERNADO DE COLOMBIA in Bogota

Classes dates are fixed depending on the availability of students.
Actually,they can only offer private classes for Col$20.000 an hour per person, or Col$40.000 an hour for two people (hours of 60 minutes of teaching).
Classes could be given at the university or at your home. They do not offer homestay service, but they could help you finding something.
For more information, write to cepex at uexternado.edu.co .

EAFIT university in Medellin

Have Spanish courses for foreigners. 40 hours, US$206 (as of January 2002). Two to six students per class. http://www.eafit.edu.co/idiomas

WEB LINKS about learning Spanish.

Academia Nacional de Aprendizaje ANDAP http://www.learnspanish.8m.com/
Centro de Español Para Extranjeros CEPEX, Universidad Externado de Colombia http://www.uexternado.edu.co/cepex/espanol/
Departamento de Lenguas Modernas, Universidad de los Andes http://wwwprof.uniandes.edu.co/dependencias/Departamentos/lenguas-modernas/paginas/espextran.htm
Academia Rochereau, Universidad Minuto de Dios http://www.uniminuto.edu/Escuelas/Academia%20Rochereau/espanol.htm

If you have experiences or comments about learning Spanish in Colombia, please add them in the comments, or let us know and we'll update this page.

By Peter (Moderator) on Oct 14, 1999, 10:56 in Friendly Talkzone.

Peter (Moderator) says on Nov 11, 2003, 10:57:

EAFIT By Pablo, prstanley at yahoo.com 2002-04-11
Some additional information on the español para extranjeros program at EAFIT.
The program is very flexible, and the director Rosaura Gomez is extremely helpful and friendly. However, the program is not for those that want to learn quickly. Most group classes are at most 10 hours/week, and the classes are at a leisurely pace. Many students are here for amor, meaning that they met their novia/novio in their home country and are now living in Colombia with their significant other. For those of us here mainly to learn Spanish, the classes are simply not agressive enough.

The value here is not in the classes themselves, but the opportunity to meet other people and to take other classes. While a student at EAFIT, you can attend other classes for free. This is a wonderful way to practice the language (though there are some classes in English for those just beginning Spanish) and meet other Colombians. The emphasis of this program is on relationships.

Also, UPB (Universidad Pontifica Boliviana, I think), another private university in Medellin, offers individual tutoring in Spanish. That might be a better option for those that want to learn Spanish rapidly.

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Peter (Moderator) says on Nov 11, 2003, 10:58:

Learn Spanish in Bogota By Billy 2002-09-06
Here is a school that is very flexable with their schedule. However they only teach the beginning and intermediate levels of Spanish. Los Andes is another option, but they have warned me that they don't always have enough students to start the beginning level. Also, I have many friends who have studied abroad before and they all recommend a home stay. Lucero, my Spanish professor this summer was an exchange professor from Cali and she said that she regreted not opting for a home stay because it really will help you to learn much faster. Plus the Colombian people are great! I believe that both school listed will help you find a host family if you don't already have friends there.
http://www.htlcolombia.com/

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Peter (Moderator) says on Nov 11, 2003, 10:58:

Good school in Bogota By Glen, seapilot70 at hotmail.com 2003-03-19
Hi,
I just returned from a month in Bogota. While there I took spanish for 3 hours a day in a School called Interlingua. They are very profesional and I would highly recomend them for learning spanish. The school is in a safe location and the owner is the Consular of Australia. They can also help set you up in a place to stay while you attend classes. They are very flexible with the hours you decide to pay and intensity of learning you desire. I noticed they were not on the recomended schools page. Any one is interested thier web site is www.interlingua.com.co/espanol.htm. If you give them a call ask for Norma, she speaks good english as she is from California.

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Peter (Moderator) says on Nov 11, 2003, 10:59:

Nueva Lengua By Pedro Niño, contactenos at nuevalengua.com, http://www.nuevalengua.com/ 2003-05-31 Nueva Lengua is an international Spanish school for people from all over the world. we run Spanish courses for students, executives and families. Our locations are in amazing places.( Cartagena, Bogota, Villa de Leyva, and in the coffee region in spanish Zona Cafetera) We run our courses in the countryside or in the best universities. We find you a suitable accommodation, airport transfers and we run a social programme. All of this guarantees that you will have an unforgettable experience. Our school has a Spanish teacher training programme which also means that we have the best teachers.

Prices are competitive and if you book in advance or study for more than three weeks you will enjoy discounts.

We look forward to meet you!

Pedro Niño Director http://www.nuevalengua.com

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Peter (Moderator) says on Dec 2, 2003, 11:17:

medellin Other than EAFIT, are there any spanish schools in Medellin? I am looking for an intensive program as I will only be there for a few weeks. I know someone in medellin and would rather study there than bogota. There has to be many programs in a city of 2 million, but I cant find ANY other than EAFIT! upb looks like a great school if you already speak spanish but I don't believe they have any español para extranjero courses.

Thanks,

John

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Nacholoco says on Jun 11, 2004, 17:42:

Interlengua I would like to know about this institute INTERLENGUA, how much does it cost?

If you could help me out that would be great

Junior de Barranquilla CAMPEONES PARA SIMEPRE

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Billy says on Aug 16, 2004, 12:38:

Learning Spanish in Bogota High Technology in Learning was a very good school when it cost $350 US per level (only last year). They now want $1250. US per level which is outragous for Colombia. They offer a discount if you pay online before you go if you're an international student. Don't do it because then you are trapped and out of alot of money that you could enjoy site seeing and dancing with. Its better just to go and then check it out and see what you can find. Colombian people are great and I'm sure that someone will help you find a good school for no more that $350. US per level. You can attend classes at Los Andes University (the best in Colombia) for about $300 a level.

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Claudis says on Jul 7, 2005, 09:09:

Short Conversation Course in Bogotá (July 7th, 2005) I will teach "colombian" spanish to native english speakers staying in Bogotá, in an informal practical course (which of course will cost much less than formal theoretical academy courses).

In small groups we will practice conversation and will learn about colombian slang, frecuently used sentences and words, basic spanish to "survive" in daily conversations (social and business related).

Each course will cover other topics of interest related to: living in Colombia: colombian lifestyle, traveling in Colombia, meeting colombians, learning about Colombia and its culture, security issues, tips to "survive" in the streets (safe and non safe areas), sports, etc.... depending on the particular interest of each group of students.

At the end of the course, students will know the basics to communicate effectively with native spanish speakers in social and business environments, not only in terms of the correct words to use, but the best ways to approach, according to the culture.

For more information please email me at: clauhochman at hotmail.com

Best reagards to all!

Claudia

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Claudis says on Jul 11, 2005, 17:42:

An update Hey guys,

According to some of the suggestions Ive got from some students interested in the spanish conversation course... I might add salsa dancing classes to the portfolio.

So, if there's enough quorum, we might begin soon! Just send me an email if you are interested.

Claudia

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nat says on Jul 21, 2005, 08:40:

learn Spanish in an easy, fast and efficient way if you want t come to Colombia to learn Spanish i think the best option is High Technology in learning. I dont know why does Billy talks so bad about this place i would love to know it but from my experience i can say i had a great time and i learnt a lot. I took French with them last november until december, and by now i can write, read and speak in a very fluent way. Billy is right that there are a lot of other schools which can give u better prices but the dont give u the results you expect. And well it may be right that los Andes give u a course for $300 US but that is only for one month, while HTL offers u a basic course for 3 months, and they also offer u an intensive course which is less expensive and u can learn the basis in only ne week. I can also asure u that in HTL u are going to have a great time, u are ging to enjoy yourself meeting a lot of different people, and the classes offer u different kinds of fieldtrips without an extra charge which include museums, parks, and stuff like that. So if u are interested u can write me and i can give u more info or u can go to the site www.htl-online.com

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hbratovich says on Aug 5, 2005, 10:01:

Learn Spanish in Colombia If you are interested in learning spanish and living the Colombian culture please visit our web site www.estudiosexterior.com - colombia spanish lessons. We offer private and corporate classes to students interested in learning how to speak Spanish. Our program "Espanol para la Vida" is a nine level program that will take you from a basic level to an advanced level of Spanish. We also offer cultural and real life activities. We have centers in Cali, Bogota and Barranquilla. If you are interested e mail me at tefl at estudiosexterior.com. You can also learn to speak Spanish and take our International TEFL Certificate course. It will equip you with the necessary tools to teach English in Colombia and around the world. You can teach English and learn Spanish at the same time. We have network of institutions where you can offer your services.
Travel, teach and learn Spanish!!

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ILoVeCoLoMBiaNs says on Aug 25, 2005, 15:10:

HeLp PLeaSe! =) *~*I LoVe CoLoMBiaNs*~*

HeY EvErybody! I just joined and I wanted to say how awesome I think this site is. I have been dating a Colombian guy for a few months and I think he is wonderful. However, I really like him and I don't want him to lose interest so I have been trying to learn a few Spanish terms and words in the Colombian way so I can impress him or let him know that I'm trying. He likes latin women, however, I'm not. I'm Asian. I'm the first Asian he has been with..can someone tell me a little more about Colombian men and what I can do to impress and keep him? Thank you guys so much!!! This site is amazing and I think you guys seem really honest and kind. Thanks!

*~*I LoVe CoLoMBiaNs*~*

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TainoKonBolas says on Aug 30, 2005, 18:38:

learn spanish. I do not recommend learning spanish in colombia. It is my experience that courses are overpriced and taught by nazi war criminals who have taken on spanish names. Do you really want to learn spanish? Fly to Spain or Puerto Rico and learn from the masters.

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TainoKonBolas says on Aug 31, 2005, 07:26:

Re: *~*I LoVe CoLoMBiaNs*~* Good Luck, you will need it.

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ILoVeCoLoMBiaNs says on Sep 3, 2005, 13:35:

?? Really??? Why???

*~*I LoVe CoLoMBiaNs*~*

*~*I LoVe CoLoMBiaNs*~*

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crimsonquark says on Oct 17, 2005, 09:45:

Info about Colombian guys Hi, it was really nice to read that commentary you wrote about colombian guys. I am from Colombia and I really feel good to find that people from other countries have such a good opinion about us. Anyhow, I can tell you just a little bit more about us. We like dancing, we are romantic and tender, and sometimes we are spoiled; We are hard working people and we are always trying to make Colombia a better place to live despite the bad image we have around the world because of the drugs. Now, if you really wanna keep this guy, just be your self and tell him some words in Spanish like "me gusta mucho hablar contigo"
Have a nice day and good luck.

P.D: As for the things the other guy wrote about Colombia, just do not pay attention. You know there are always good and bad experiences, but most of the times they are good if you want to go to Colombia some day.

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crimsonquark says on Oct 17, 2005, 09:58:

Sorry about your experience Hi, I am new on the list and, with great surprise, I found what you wrote about Colombian courses. I am from Colombia and what I can say is that probably you are one the few people who unfortunately had a bad experience in Colombia, but I can assure you that it was just because you did not get the right information before going there. Actually, I do not get that thing about the Nazy war criminals. I mean, where were you at? For sure you were not in a University like La Javeriana, Los Andes, La Nacional, o El Externado. And by the way, I am a Languages student, this is my second time in the USA, and let me tell you that this one has been a terrible experience for me, but even though I do not blame it on American people, but on me because I did not get to the right place. I did not look for further information before coming to SC. Probably that is what happened to you when you went to Colombia.
Finally, one more thing. There is not way to judge if the Colombian Spanish is better or worse than the one spoken in Spain or Puerto Rico. Spanish is Spanish, but what I can tell you from my experience as a Languages student is that Colombian spanish is highly reputated because of its accuracy and clear pronunciation in comparison to the Spanish in Puerto Rico and Spain. Belive it or not!!!!

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bogotana says on Oct 21, 2005, 18:49:

LEARNING SPANISH? Going to Colombia?
If you are in Virginia or Dc area and you need to learn some basics or practice your Spanish I will help you out.!!

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rapi2000 says on Oct 21, 2005, 19:22:

Learn Spanish in Cartagena. Learn Spanish in Cartagena, COLOMBIA.
¿Qué tal todos?
Colombian/American college professor will teach Spanish courses in Cartagena. Native speaker with a B.A. in Modern Languages and an M.A. in Spanish and Literature. Many years of language teaching experience and study abroad programs.

-Levels: Beginners, Intemediate and Conversation.
-Class size: 8 to 10 students per class maximum.
-Methodology: Communicative/Interactive approaches.
-Materials: Use of multimedia and computer assisted teaching.
-Duration: Three weeks during winter break and/or four weeks during the summer.
-Activities: Will include extra curricular and cultural activities
-Tours: Guided tours of city and surrounding areas (Volcán del Totumo, Palenque, etc...)
-Cultural: Dance instruction in the afternoons (salsa, merengue and cumbia)
-Optional: weekend field trips (snorkeling, horseback riding or deepsea fishing.
-Housing: With selected families, in private apartments, or in hotels.
-Minimum age requirement: 18, no children, sorry.
-Costs: Depending on the number of enrollees per class.
-Credits: Certificate of attendance upon completion of the course.

If you are interested, for more information, send me a message at rapi2000 at yahoo.com
¡Muchas gracias!
J.R.
==================================================================

rapi2000 at yahoo.com

rapi2000@yahoo.com

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megs622 says on Oct 27, 2005, 06:28:

More spanish programs in Bogotá Hey everyone,
Good posts so far but I'm still trying to find more places to take a course/program for a month or two.... If you guys know of any other places in Bogotá please post them or pm me!

Thanks!

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riomagdalena says on Oct 28, 2005, 13:49:

El Choco How do we pronounce El Choco???? I have heard others pronounce it:
CHOWCO CHOCHO. LOL

What's the proper pronounciation?

Also, please tell me as much about this part of Colombia. How far is it from Medellin and Bogota?

The population there...is it mostly afro colombians or what? Is this a very poor region?

Tell me about living there, jobs, etc.

Thanks so much.

Alisita

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malarconc says on Nov 11, 2005, 08:40:

Inicie sus estudio de espanol en Florida MARGARITA
Para aquello que esten in Florida, cerca a Fort Lauderdale, y deseen aprender o perfeccionar su espanol pero que aun no pueden viajar a Colombia, se ofrecen clases de espanol para grupos, maximo 6 personas. Interesados pueden contactarme. De esta manera, cuando viajen a Colombia las personas que inicien sus cursos de espanol aqui aprovecharan mas el tiempo de permanencia en pais ya que al llegar alli, estaran familiarizados con el nuevo idioma.

MARGARITA

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mariasman says on Nov 19, 2005, 12:16:

Learning Spanish in Cali. Can anyone help me with a good recomendation of a school or tutor that teaches English in Cali that doesn't cost alot. I have a really good survival Spanish but it needs alot of fine tuning. Any suggestions will be great. Thankyou!

mariasman

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mariasman says on Nov 19, 2005, 12:18:

I meant Spanish I am sorry,,, I meant that I wanted to know of any schools or tutors that teach Spanish in Cali. Give me a break, I have been working all night. I am reading about all these schools in Bogota but nothing in Cali. Thankyou

mariasman

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hungryowl says on Dec 5, 2005, 23:56:

Me too - Spanish instruction in Cali I would also like to learn of a good Spanish language school or institution in Cali. Berlitz is here, and not far from where I live, but Berlitz prices their lessons from $1000.00 to $1200.00 per month...dear, dear, a little STEEP!! A good university that teaches Spanish as a second language would be a great place to learn. Muchisimo Gracias (did I spell correctly?)

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coronalight says on Dec 16, 2005, 18:56:

DC area? Hi there. I live in Arlington and am looking to go to Colombia this summer. I haven't enrolled in a class because I travel so often with my job - but I would love to learn more, if you are flexible. Let me know.

c.l.

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spicegrl says on Jan 5, 2006, 21:59:

Interested in tutor I will be living in Bogota for six months started in March and I am very interested in taking lessons from you when I get there, I think I am at beginner level, I have lived in Colombia before, I want to become more fluent. Let me know if you are still offering your services.

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waltermart says on Jan 10, 2006, 22:14:

Spanish conversation Hi there. I went to school in Seattle (U of Washington) and I am from Bogota. Maybe I can help you out a little bit.Let me know.
My cel # is 315 3424415.
Walter

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BrassAdonis says on Jan 11, 2006, 11:36:

Waltermart Hey Walt what would you suggest?

Bogota or other cities for living/ learing spanish

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ximena says on Feb 27, 2006, 13:25:

El Choco You can pronounce it: Il Shoko.. something like that.
El Choco is not a city, it's more like a Colombian state (like US' Florida). It's very far away from Bogota but it isn't that far from Medellin. It's coasts are in the Pacific Ocean and though it is a big region, it's a very poor area populated mainly by afrocolombians.
That's all I can tell you.

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elcidruy says on Mar 6, 2006, 16:13:

What the dickens is "Afro-Colombians"? Stop using "gringo lingo." We do not have hyphens, we're ALL Colombians!!! Did you hear? Could you see the capitals? All mixed, multicolored, jumbled up, variegated, as they used to say in the olden days.
I hate when people like this "Ximena" come up with stuff like that.
Where the hell did she come from?

Do not import racism. Do not import divisions and prejudice.
Diego
in Los Angeles, CA

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kkemerait says on Mar 9, 2006, 19:42:

SC - Language Study crimsonquark - I noticed that you visit South Carolina? This is where i live. I will be married in a few months to a wonderful woman from Colombia. I can always use a spanish lesson. Feel free to send me an email (karl at lousydomainname.com) next time you visit.

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CosteñoUSA says on May 12, 2006, 09:06:

Spanish language immersion in Cartagena. Dear all,
The Immersion Summer Spanish Language Institute (ISSLI) is offering summer and winter options to study Spanish in Cartagena.
The webpage is http://www.issli.com
Check it out.

La luna de Barranquilla tiene una cosa que maravilla... Nuestro Carnaval es: 'Obra maestra del patrimonio oral e inmaterial de la humanidad', UNESCO 2003.

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Bia says on May 24, 2006, 08:01:

Informaciones para una brasileña!! Hi crimsonquark!!
I´ve just read your post and was really interested in getting any sort of information about spanish courses from you.
I'm brasilian and want to spend a month improving my language skills in Bogotá, but it's been hard to find accurate information both about courses and home stay at reasonable prices. You know... brasilians are not wealthy people!!
I´ve already travelled all around South American but never been to Colombia, a country that fascinates me!
Could you help me please?
It would be highly appreciated. You can email me at biancaleite at hotmail.com
Muchíssimas gracias!
Bianca

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tranquilo says on Jun 15, 2006, 02:41:

Learning Spanish at Antioquia University in Medellin I have just come back from Colombia, and I am thinking about moving there for an extended period of time in the future to study Spanish and become fluent. I was just wondering if anybody knows if it is possible for foreigners to study Spanish at Antioquia public university in Medellin. I visited the campus and really liked the people and the atmosphere. If anyone has any info on studying at this university i would greatly appreciate it.

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Guajira says on Jun 28, 2006, 07:15:

Universidad de Javieriana I am travelling to Colombia next year and i wondered if any of you have studied at Universidad de Javieriana. If so how was it, would you recommend it to someone who wants to learn fluent spanish?

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hbratovich says on Aug 9, 2006, 15:59:

Spanish for Life - Cali, Bogota, Barranquilla and Cartagena ISSO - International Student Services Org. offers our Spanish for Life program in Bogota, Cali, Barranquilla and Cartagena.

We offer our program to students interested in learning Spanish in Colombia. We have a nine level program based on private one to one classes with certified and professional teachers. Please visit our web site at www.estudiosexterior.com or e mail at tefl at estudiosexterior.com.

We have had many people from The United States, Canada, Germany, Belgium and UK. We can provide short courses or long term courses. This program will be planned based on your needs and time.

We also provide assistance with housing, Salsa lessons, Airport pick up and tours around the country.

Muchas gracias y los esperamos en Colombia!!

Harold Bratovich
Director Academico
ISSO - International Student Services Org.
www.estudiosexterior.com
tefl at estudiosexterior.com

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simonc says on Aug 17, 2006, 14:49:

Spanish Classes in Santa Marta? I will be working in Santa Marta for the next three months and would love to take some classes in Spanish to help me get along. Does anyone know of any classes or tutors that would be able to help me?

I have a cell phone here and the number is 3166638965

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ibemeubeu9001 says on Sep 26, 2006, 20:08:

No Negros, No Gringos, No Mexicans Only Colombians I just happen to be from Long Beach,CA, and I love visiting South America, My first visit was to Bogota, Ibaque, and Cucuta and not being a spanish speaking person, I had a great time. Would I travel to South America again, You Bet! The people are wonderful. Some people really leave crazy letter reguarding different areas of colombia, and I can understand but most are from word of mouth. Try something different and you can say for your self, Safe or Unsafe: My wonderful wife is from Cucuta, and I just had to go some place and every place that was not to go I went, like in the Military USA, Ok, but nevertheless, I go and I will for ever go. Grow up World Have Fun With Your Life. Live Yours Sincerely, Jorge

I just happen to be from Long Beach,CA, and I love visiting South America, My first visit was to Bogota, Ibaque, and Cucuta and not being a spanish speaking person, I had a great time. Would I travel to South America again, You Bet! The people are wonde

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Cruizin says on Oct 11, 2006, 08:52:

Learning Spanish There are some good resources for studying Spanish in Colombia, like the above mentioned universities, but I think it's important to know some Spanish prior to arriving. I found a very good online resource for learning conversational Spanish, and it's relatively inexpensive (www.supremespanish.com). It was a huge help, and I still use it frequently, especially before heading over to Colombia. I've been to Colombia 4 times now (Barranquilla, Bogota, Medellin and Cali), and I love the people and culture. I'm hoping to move there soon!

Their website is: http://www.supremespanish.com

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jmichael3525 says on Oct 15, 2006, 19:42:

Senior citizens learning Spanish Suggestions for Spanish language programs in Colombia that would be comfortable for older students (sixties). Gracias

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