Taking Spanish lessons by immersion with native speakers is the absolute fastest way to learn Spanish—living in a Spanish-speaking country and using Spanish daily to communicate.
Students who come study with a Spanish teacher in total Spanish immersion make more progress in a week than they make in months of daily Spanish online.
They quickly find themselves using words and phrases they didn’t realize they knew. We see this over and over. As a result, we’re totally committed to Spanish immersion as the best way to learn Spanish language and we highly recommend it to you.
In our Spanish immersion program, you have the option of staying in a hotel or hostel. However, we encourage you to stay with one of the special host families that we can arrange for you. You’ll live in a private bedroom in their house, eat meals with them, and live like a part of the family. Your conversations with them during meals and in the evenings will improve your Spanish significantly—and it will give you an understanding and appreciation of the Latin American people and culture.
“After taking Spanish lessons online with Rafael, I decided to try immersion at Spanish School Nicaragua. What a wonderful experience and a huge step forward in my Spanish! I now have “family” and many friends in Nicaragua—and memories I’ll never forget. Ve a Nicaragua. ¡Es fabuloso!“
-Chip Averwater, USA
Your Spanish lessons while in Nicaragua can be as many hours a day as you want. Many students choose four hours a day, but you might prefer a more intense or a more relaxed schedule. You can choose one-on-one lessons, group, or a combination.
You’ll also have opportunities to enjoy some of the activities and natural beauty of our area. Here are some activities that are popular with our immersion students.
Why study Spanish by Immersion?
Estelí is an ideal location for Spanish immersion classes:
- Nicaragua is one of the two safest countries in Central America. (That’s a fact!)
- The Spanish spoken in Nicaragua is clear and easily understood throughout the Spanish-speaking world.
- A full-immersion environment is arranged for you.
- Your choice of relaxed or intensive class scheduling.
- Custom curriculum options to learn the Spanish you’re interest in—travel, business, social services, health care, construction, law enforcement, dating, restaurants, etc.
- One-on-one instruction.
- Small-group option with 2 or 3 students per teacher.
- Complimentary coffee and tea throughout the day
- Opportunities to volunteer and participate in local charity projects.
- Experienced and proven professional teachers.
Spanish lessons one on one by immersion
Private Spanish classes offer personal attention and fast progress. Each student has an instructor who focuses on their specific needs and prepares Spanish lessons especially for them.
One-on-one Spanish course work for whatever level you are in Spanish—beginner, intermediate, or advanced. You can have your lessons in the morning or afternoon. You choose 2, 4, 5, 6, or 7 hours per day, Monday through Friday.
Spanish lessons typically take place in a classroom but can be arranged in other locations. On pretty days (and we have many in Estelí), in a park or a natural setting is nice. If your homestay is with an instructor, you might have some of your classes “at home.”
You’ll be surprised at how inexpensive classes and homestays are. The cost of living in Nicaragua and the current exchange rates make Nicaragua the bargain of Latin America.
Small Group Spanish lessons
Small groups allow learning with friends or fellow travelers. To assure the most effective learning, Spanish lessons are usually limited to 3 students of similar levels.
Group Spanish classes work for all levels, beginner through advanced. They can be 2, 4, 5, 6, or 7 hours per day, Monday through Friday, and can be mornings or afternoons. They typically last at least a week and up to 12 weeks, but special arrangements are possible.
The Spanish lessons are usually held in the classroom, but can be arranged elsewhere by request. Outside or in a park are popular spots.
Group lessons in Nicaragua cost of fraction of what they cost in the rest of the world. See the prices here.
Spanish lessons by immersion program with a Nicaraguan Family
For the fastest mastery of Spanish, we highly recommend staying with one of our specially selected homestay families. Your conversations with your homestay family will boost your Spanish tremendously and give you an understanding and appreciation for the Latin American culture.
Our homestay families enjoy interacting with their guests from other countries. They will share stories of their country with you and ask about yours. They can tell you about life in Nicaragua and Latin America, current events, foods, celebrations and holidays, economic challenges, and much more. These daily discussions and the friendships you make will become a highlight of your trip and lifetime memories.
Your home in Nicaragua will be in a safe neighborhood, within walking distance of the school. You’ll have a private bedroom, a private or shared bathroom, wi-fi internet connection, hot water, and purified drinking water. Your host will cook three meals per day (breakfast, lunch, and supper) for you, Monday-Saturday. (Homestay families have Sundays off.)
Homestays in Nicaragua are amazingly inexpensive. A week including 3 meals/day costs less than 1 night in a typical US or European hotel.
Hotel or Hostel
If you prefer the privacy of a hotel, hostel, or other accommodations, there are numerous comfortable and reliable options in Estelí. Those around Parque Central and to the south along Avenida Central are in good locations and close to our school.