Linguaschools Cusco offers the unique opportunity to study and learn the Spanish language while immersed in Latin American culture. Our experienced teachers utilize the most innovative pedagogic and emphasize interactive way to study Spanish, a proven methodology for foreign language learning.
Our Spanish language school in Cusco, Peru, the former capital of the legendary Inca Empire in Peru is very conveniently located. From group classes to individual lessons, from the rain forest to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Linguaschools offers you the flexibility to study how and where YOU want. We understand that life is more than sitting in a classroom, so we have worked hard to offer you a plethora of choices to allow you to make the most of your time in South America. Our school also offers additional free cultural classes, such as Salsa and Tango lessons, traditional music instruction, and cooking tutorials. These complementary courses make our school in Cusco a distinct educational destination in South America.
Cusco is very well connected and you can travel safely to the most important places of the ancient Inca Empire with ease: Puno and Lake Titicaca, the Peruvian Amazon, the beautiful colonial city of Arequipa, elegant Lima and the impressive “Lost City of the Incas”, the ruins of Machu Picchu. Within a few blocks of the Central Plaza, Cusco remains very much a city of indigenous people and the markets are filled with bright colors and local products
Breathtaking views of the Andes greet you from the school’s doorstep. The school is only one block away from the main square, the Plaza de Armas, in an independent building with offices, multimedia classrooms, an internet café, a small kitchen, a leisure space and a lovely sunny terrace. The building also incorporates the Student Residence.The school is located in stunning Cusco, the former capital of the legendary Inca Empire, close to the world famous lost city of the Incas, Machu Picchu. Our Spanish programs in Peru run in two locations: start with your Spanish lessons in the city of Cusco, and continue in the Spanish in Sacred Valley of the Incas or in the Amazon rainforest of Tambopata. The Inca civilization lectures are field trips and videos that enable you to learn more about this incredible civilization. You can study the origins of the Peruvian culture and the development they achieved in areas such as agriculture, medicine, ceramics and architecture. The highlight of this course is, undoubtedly, the ceremony offered by an Andean priest (shaman), at the famous Inca Ruins of Sacsahuaman, close to school. This is a homage to the earth and all natural elements that co-exist with the earth.
Activities
At Linguaschools, we are like a big family. Our students tend to spend a significant period of time with us – from a few weeks up to a few months – and so our staff gets to know the students well and the students get to know the staff well. In addition, the students become very close with one another. They spend every day studying Spanish together, eating together, and sharing experiences together. The sense of community at Linguaschools Cusco is very strong, and we invite you to become a part of it.
The culture program provides a comprehensive view of the cultural area you choose to study, but we also have a range of complementary culture activities that run every evening. All free activities give you the opportunity to learn Spanish in a fun and dynamic environment while you deepen your understanding of Latin American culture.
In Cusco, many of our students live on campus while others stay with guest families and spend the day at our school. Each morning, students begin the day at the breakfast table before hurrying off to morning classes. Lunchtime is quite a social event, as well. Tables are spread over the terrace in the sunshine, and students catch up with each other’s volunteer activities and classes.
Throughout the year, we partake in local festivals, and we love being part of these customs and traditions in South America. During special times of the year, such as Christmas and Easter, our school reaches out to the community and helps those less fortunate. Past efforts have included providing gifts to local children and making special chocolate items and bread with them.
Spanish courses
Linguaschools Cusco offers a range of Spanish courses for all ages and levels. Not only do we create customized Spanish instruction at the level and pace that best suits you, our school conducts its Spanish courses using interactive, clear and personal teaching methods.
We believe the success of our interactive method relies on the personal attention our teachers are able to give you. Therefore, all of our Spanish group courses are small and are formed according to students’ abilities. The first day of the Spanish course begins with an oral and written placement test so we can assess your level as accurately as possible. This allows us to place you with other students at the same level.
