Peru Spanish Schools: Machu Piccu Re-Opening 4/1/2010

CuscoLooking for a Peru Spanish school? AmeriSpan is happy to let you know that the popular excursion to Machu Picchu will be available on April 1st.  Peruvian Trade and Tourism Minister Martin Perez announced last month that the citadel of Incan ruins will be reopening to the public following the flooding of roads leading to it last month.  Starting April 1st, 2010, visitors will be permitted to tour the citadel via bus from Cusco without complications.  The city of Cusco itself has been open to the public, so it is still entirely possible to plan a trip starting in late March!

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BRB: Going to Europe


Our Biggest Promotion … ever

Why Go to Europe Now?
• Save 12.5% on programs in Europe
• US Dollar is strong versus the Euro
• Airfare is still reasonably priced

Where Are the Promotions?
• Spain Spanish schools
• Germany German Schools
• Austria German schools 
• France French schools
• Switzerland French courses
• Italy Italian schools 
• Switzerland Italian courses
• Portugal Portuguese schools
• Poland Polish schools 
• Russian schools
• Greek schools

Details:

Register for any Language, Fun, Professional or Educator program
in Europe for 2 weeks or longer by
April 15, 2010 and
save 12.5%.
You must  use discount code "BRB" when registering
to receive the discount.

Please note: Teenager, SALUD,
College Study Abroad and Volunteer/Intern programs are not
included in this offer.

Chile Spanish Schools: Accepting Students After Earthquake

Chile_Santiago_Highlights_054 After the earthquake that hit Chile south of Santiago on February 27th, there were complications and closings in many Chilean businesses and points of transport in and around Santiago.  We had one student in Santiago at the time who we called instantly to check on, and he reported to us that he was fine and that the school had dealt with the emergency situation safely and professionally.  He safely flew home soon after.

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Teenager Summer Abroad Updates

We sent an email newsletter with some updates to our Teenager Study Abroad programs, click here to see it

French Updates: Surfing & Diplomatic Relations

Fun_france_biarritz_surfer AmeriSpan is pleased to announce updates to our French Language & Fun and Professional Development programs. For those interested in learning to surf the waves on the incredible beaches of Biarritz, while learning French, check out our French & Surfing in Biarritz, France program. Biarritz is home to many top surfing competitions, such as the annual Biarritz Surf Festival. Open to all French and surfing levels, participants receive an hour and a half of daily (M-F) surf instruction from Pol Plantec, a highly skilled surfer who started the HASTEA Surf School. These lessons are tailored to your individual needs and skill level. 

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Spanish for Teachers & Educators: 3 Favorites

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One popular type of AmeriSpan Teacher and Education courses
are our Maestro Spanish for Educators programs offered in Mexico and Costa
Rica. AmeriSpan Maestro programs are for teachers and educators in all fields
to immerse themselves in the Spanish language and regional culture, while
learning about local teaching customs. These programs aid all
educators with the rapidly increasing Limited English Proficient (LEP) students
and parents who primarily speak Spanish.

With the growing Hispanic population in the United States,
these programs are an exceptional opportunity for teachers to be exposed to the
culture and language of their students and parents. By learning about the Latin
American educational setting, it will be easier to relate to LEP students,
their parents and the common struggles they face in US classrooms. It is
remarkable what educators can take from the program and bring back to their
classrooms, schools, and districts.

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Teenager Study Abroad: 7 Things to Consider

When choosing a Teenager Study Abroad program for high school students it is important to do your research.  Here are 7 Things to Consider:

Teen_costa_rica_group3 1. Level of Supervision – AmeriSpan offers 3 levels of supervision for Teenager programs. The Summer Camp programs are fully supervised. In Junior Immersion programs, Teens have to learn to balance supervised activities, free time, and a curfew. Independent Teen programs offer no supervision and no curfew, making them best for families or extremely mature and well-traveled teens.

2. Program Intensity – Are you looking for a program that focus on classroom hours and language intensity? Would a program filled with activities, excursions, and recreation be more important? Or are you looking for that perfect balance? Knowing just how a Teen will spend a day in the program is important.

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Study French and Painting in Aix-en-Provence

Our Study French and Painting program in Aix-en-Provence, France is a unique and once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.  Not only is France the home of some of history’s greatest Master and Impressionist painters, but the region of Provence has long served as an inspiration to painters worldwide.  Its fields of lavender, cypress trees, and green hills and dusty roads have a charm that no other place in the world possesses.

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Learning Arabic in Jordan: The Food

Jordan_Petra_spices1 Want to learn Arabic? We recommend taking a close look at our program in Amman, Jordan.  I just returned from a trip to Jordan and will be blogging over the coming days and weeks about my experience. The bottom line, I highly recommend the school in Amman and the country of Jordan. Wow is what comes to mind as I think about my experience.

People seem to love this photo of spices at a little store in Amman, so I thought my first blog would be about the food in Jordan. Since I have been on a diet since I returned a few days ago, you can surmise that I found the food delicious.

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