Further Information
Teaching English in Guatemala

The Spanish Classes

Spanish classes are fun and useful for those Volunteers with no previous Spanish experience and easy for those who want to brush up on their Spanish language. It is advisable to take the course before the actual TEFL course / project starts, so arriving a couple of weeks early can be arranged. The Spanish course is 40 hours, with four hours a day one-on-one tuition for the first two weeks. The Spanish courses available in the school range from beginner and intermediate, to advanced levels. The classes have an emphasis on grammar and conversation. During these first two weeks, you will concentrate on Spanish homework in the afternoons. See dates and costs for prices.

Adventure Weekend Side Trips

For a small fee (see dates and costs) you can choose to take an unforgettable trip to Lake Atitlán, led by professional guides. This is an all-inclusive alternative method of seeing one of the most beautiful volcanic lakes in the world, by mountain bike, hiking and kayaking. You will leave early on Saturday morning and spend the afternoon mountain biking the last miles to the lake. The following day you will spend hiking and kayaking around the beautiful surroundings of Lake Atitlán.

There are also plenty of opportunities in Antigua for cultural tours, museums, coffee and Macadamia nut plantations, volcano hikes, yoga, cookery and salsa classes, which have proved very popular with previous volunteers and also relaxing spas for those wanting to pamper themselves after a hard week’s work!

Guatemala is an incredible place for weekend travel, with the stunning Semuc Champey, the laid back Livingstone, the awe-inspiring Mayan ruins at Tikal or just the pure beach life of Monterrico! Honduras, El Salvador and Belice are also good weekend trips.