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studied Spanish in Medellin?

Hola,

I had the opportunity to visit Medellin recently, and I liked it, so I am thinking of taking a sabbatical to learn Spanish (finally) there. If anyone has any information on learning Spanish in Medellin (including where not to go), please let me know (fyi, I must study at an accredited institution). If you had a great experience learning Spanish in another country, feel free to tell me about that too, as I can go anywhere.

Gracias.

Peter

By Peter7 on Jan 18, 2006, 14:30 in Friendly Talkzone.

ColombiaBoard says on Jan 18, 2006, 15:41:

EAFIT I think the best option for you is to study spanish at EAFIT University.
Check their site
www.eafit.edu.co

And look for the "spanish for foreigners" page in the "Idiomas" link

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latinlife says on Jan 18, 2006, 18:36:

Look at Nicaragua. There is a company with three schools across nica located in Leon,Granada and San Juan Del Sur.
You can move between the three as you like ,it's a great way to get around .
I have studied at two and can really recommend them,the rates are fantastically reasonable and the country is a dream so peaceful and beautiful.
All my time en central america is now divided between nica y colombia.
If you are intrested let me know and I will fill you in on the details.

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el flaco says on Jan 19, 2006, 01:53:

eafit description
http://www.steveislost.com/archives/015478.shtml

is a link to a blog describing eafit at Madellin University. It sounds wonderful.

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MedellinViking says on Jan 19, 2006, 07:41:

I have taken classes at EAFIT. I will be taking another class in March. A friend of mine, a 61 y/o gringo will be in Spanish 2 starting Feb23. We both love it. Gym, pool, nice cafeteria. Loads of companions as it has a fairly large curriculum. 2 hours a day for 4 weeks or 4 hours a day for 2 weeks intensive. We do the 2 hours a day. It's just to hard to concentrate after lunch! Especially when you make new friends almost evedry daay in the cafeteria! They (EAFIT) also help you with your student visa, Cedula , and then setting up a bank account etc.

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Douglas says on Jan 19, 2006, 16:37:

Cedula Can you get a cedula by studying Spanish in Medellin? I am trying to figure out the best way to get a cedula as I already own an apartment in Medellin, but do not know how to exactly qualify for a cedula? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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