By Keeya J, Guest Video Blogger in Montanita, Ecuador

In this video, our guest video blogger, Keeya, and her friend, Tiffani, take us to the school where they have been volunteering to teach English. Later, they take us to a party at the Spanish school. Keeya is participating in the  Spanish & Surfing program in Montanita. 

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In this video, our guest video blogger, Keeya, continues her Spanish lesson in Montanita and learns how to toast in Spanish. Keeya is participating in the  Spanish & Surfing program in Montanita. 

See Spanish in Montanita Ecuador.

Quito Spanish School

Location: Quito is located in a high valley (9,000 feet above sea level) surrounded by the snow-capped Andes. While quite a large city, Quito has retained much of its colonial charm and is friendly to travelers. Quito is centrally located, making it an ideal base from which to explore the rest of Ecuador. 

School: A large, bright, modern building, our Spanish school in Quito has many amenities such as: a large terrace with an amazing view of Quito and the surrounding mountains, a patio, indoor basketball court, business center, cafeteria and much more. 

Lodging: Students live in homestays with local families, and enjoy a private room with laundry service and two meals daily. 

Courses Offered: Group or private Spanish classes, Activa Spanish Program, SALUD Medical Spanish, Volunteer placements, Junior Immersion

Staff Comments: A family-owned school, AmeriSpan has been sending students of all ages for over 15 years. The staff is friendly and professionals.  The methodology was completely upgraded around 10 years ago and continually upgraded.

Special: Free week of group classes or $165 off when you register during April 2010 for Quito language, SALUD, Part-time Volunteer, Full-time Volunteer or Fun program and take at least 2 weeks or longer of group classes and complete your program in 2010. You must register by April 30, 2010 and use discount code "Quito April Special" when registering to receive the discount. More information about the Quito Special

Location: Due to a lack of English-speaking tourists, Cuenca offers the Spanish language traveler and excellent opportunity for immersion in Spanish and Ecuadorian culture. Cuenca maintains a beautiful balance between old and new: Cobblestone streets, ruins, and Indian markets on one side of the Tomebamba River, and art galleries, two universities, and modern buildings on the other side. 

School: Our Spanish school in Cuenca is warm and colorful, located in an old stone building in the colonial section of the city. A cafe is conveniently located inside the building.

Lodging: Lodging for students is in homestays, which includes a private room, laundry service, and three meals daily.

Courses Offered: Group or private Spanish classes, Spanish and Art & Crafts, SALUD Medical Spanish, Volunteer placements.

Staff Comments: Ahh Cuenca, we love it. Like the rest of Ecuador the people are some of the friendliest we have encountered in Latin America. But there is something special about this little city that several of us see
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Montanita Spanish School

Location: Surfers, divers, and beach bums alike delight in Montanita, a delightful beachside town. A relaxing atmosphere creates a great learning environment for practicing Spanish with local Ecuadorians.

School: Situated on the main beach, our Spanish school in Montanita is a short walk from the center of town. Students can enjoy swimming in the pool, hanging out on the terrace, and the convenience of both a cafeteria and indoor and outdoor classrooms.   

Lodging: A variety of lodging options are available in Montanita: You may elect to live with a host family in a homestay, in a cabana, or a mini-dorm. 

Courses Offered: Group or private Spanish classes, Spanish & Surfing

Staff Comments: Nice beach and a relaxed atmosphere. This is a newer program and still a bit undiscovered,

Conclusion: If you have the time we recommend spending some time in quito and then selecting cuenca or Montanita to finish things up.

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1. Learn Spanish – Well yes, you already knew that! However, Ecuador is an excellent place to learn Spanish. Particularly if you are choosing an immersion program with a homestay, you will find that the Ecuadorian people are very kind, friendly, helpful, and encouraging on your quest to master Spanish. You can choose to study Spanish in the capital of Quito, the beach town of Montanita, or in the Andean city of Cuenca. Click to learn more about Studying Spanish in Ecuador.

 2. Surfing – Montanita is a Latin American surfing hotspot. With consistent surf, even temperatures, and beautiful location, you can have a great time combining learning Spanish with learning to surf in Montanita. Click for more information about Spanish & Surfing in Montanita.

3. Galapagos Islands – The Galapagos Islands are a part of Ecuador. Take a trip to see the incredible wildlife while you are studying abroad in Ecuador, or be a part of a volunteer project there. The Galapagos Foundation needs volunteers to help with reforestation and to reconstruct the native habitat on these amazing islands. Click to learn about how to Volunteer on the Galapagos Islands. 

4. Go to College – What? College in Ecuador? Really? Yes, AmeriSpan offers College Study Abroad in many locations, including Cuenca, Ecuador. This amazing semester program includes extensive travel throughout Ecuador, a ten day study tour to Peru, and a five day trip through the Amazon rainforest. Click to find out more about College Study Abroad in Ecuador. 

 5. Medical Spanish – If you are a medical student, nurse, or other healthcare professional that is interested in learning or improving their Spanish, with an emphasis on medical terminology and the Ecuadorian healthcare system, consider one of our two excellent SALUD Medical Spanish programs in either Cuenca or Quito, Ecuador. Click for more information about SALUD Medical Spanish in Ecuador. 

Click to find out more about all of AmeriSpan’s programs in Ecuador.