MUNDO ANTIGUO SPANISH SCHOOL

Ich habe die Schule zwei Wochen lang besucht und kann sie sehr empfehlen. Die Atmosphäre ist irrsinnig herzlich und familiär. Die Lehrer sind toll, das Lernen mit Ihnen ist locker, macht auch Spaß und geht flott voran. Die Lehrer wechseln sich ab, was gut ist, da jeder eine andere Art zu unterrichten pflegt. Neben der Schule werden von Montag bis Freitag Freizeitaktivitäten organisiert, an denen man kostenlos teilnehmen kann und welche unter anderem das Kennenlernen anderer Studenten, das Üben der spanischen Sprache in der Praxis und Spaß zum Ziel haben.

If you're in Cusco and want to take Spanish classes, you must go to Mundo Antiguo! I can't recommend this school enough. I've taken courses in Lima and just started studying in Bolivia. While my experiences in both of those places have been good, they do not compare to the wonderful team and incredible instruction at Mundo Antiguo (thanks for teaching me the subjunctive, Roy!). Staff and students alike are some of the kindest and most welcoming people ever! Ninoska does an amazing job at organizing a range of fun activities for everyone to engage in after class. I highly recommend you try the language exchange if you get the chance. Hands down my favorite activity!

Fui una semana en la escuela. Sentía directamente como en la casa. Es una escuela pequeña. Los Professoren son todos amable y mucho divertitio. Todos Los dias had differente actividades . Perfecto para practicar espagnol y conocer nuevas personas. Si Vuelto si regresso a Cusco!

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¡La experiencia más increíble! Pasé 3 meses en esta escuela y sentí como si estuviera dejando a mi familia y a mi hogar cuando me fui. Aparte del español, esta escuela ofrece mucho más. Acá, no sólo aprendes español con profes increíbles y un sistema muy estructurado, sino que también adquieres un sentido de comunidad, y al final te sientes parte de la sociedad peruana.

En cuanto a las clases, podrás elegir entre privadas/no privadas y mañana/tarde. Según mi experiencia, recomendaría las clases no privadas de la mañana (9-13), ya que las clases privadas pueden ser muy agotadoras y puede ser mucho más divertido con otros estudiantes contigo. La escuela también realiza actividades semanales después de las clases, que incluyen una cena, trivia night, un intercambio de idiomas, y fútbol. Son oportunidades perfectas para conocer más gente, divertirse, e integrarse más al Perú. Además, la escuela puede hacerte la vida más fácil al organizar viajes para ti (como el Valle Sagrado o el Salkantay Trek).

Sin embargo, mi parte favorita de mi tiempo en Cusco fue la familia cusqueña con la que me quedé. Estuve 3 meses con Mila y ella realmente se ha convertido en una familia. Ella no es sólo alguien que te preparará la mejor comida, sino que es alguien que te acogerá como si fueras su propio hijo, y hará que tu tiempo en Cusco sea mejor que cualquier cosa que puedas pedir o imaginar.

Muchas gracias por esta experiencia perfecta. iNunca lo olvidaré!

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The most amazing experience. I spent 3 months at this school, and felt as if I was leaving my family and home when I left. Apart from Spanish, this school offers so much more. Here, not only do you learn Spanish with amazing teachers and a very structured system, but you also gain a sense of community and by the end feel part of the Peruvian society.

In terms of classes, you can choose between private/non-private and morning/afternoon. Based on my experience, I would recommend the non-private morning (9-13) classes, as the private classes can be very exhausting and it can be much more fun with a couple other students with you. The school also does weekly activities after classes, which include a dinner, trivia night, language exchange, and football night. These are great opportunities to meet more people, have fun, and further integrate yourself into Peru. Additionally, the school is able to make your life easier by organizing trips for you, such as a tour of the Sacred Valley or the Salkantay Trek.

However, my favorite part of my stay in Cusco was the host family. I stayed 3 months with Mila and she really has become family. She is not only someone who will cook you the best food, but she is someone who will take you in as if you were her own child, and make your time in Cusco better than anything you could ever ask for.

Thank you so much for this perfect experience. I will never forget it!

Phenomenal! I did three weeks of classes here. My boyfriend did two. We both loved our experiences! The first two weeks I had group classes. The last week I had private classes because there was no other student at my same level. Private classes are more demanding because you don't have other student(s) to rely on, but can be really helpful for improving your Spanish and for the teacher to correct your small mistakes. I had 5 different teachers over my time there and loved them all. The (optional) extracurricular activities were also great. A typical week may look like:
- Monday: group dinner
- Tuesday: Trivia
- Wednesday: Language Exchange (at a bar or with students in an international business program)
- Thursday: football (soccer)
- Friday: graduation + fruit tasting/coffee tasting/music.

I loved the language exchanges. They were super helpful for Spanish skills and were a great way to talk to locals about something deeper than just directions/ordering food/etc.

I highly recommend Mundo Antiguo! I loved it so much that I am planning to go back towards the end of my trip.