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PARAGUAY - Spanish Course in Asunción 
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Country: Paraguay Location: Asunción Minimum Stay: 2 weeks Start dates: All year round Price: from 2 weeks, 350 USD |
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School
The Spanish school Asunción belongs to the best language schools in Paraguay and the professional and highly qualified teachers will help your Spanish to progress as fast as possible! You will also have the opportunity to learn Guaraní, an indigenous language of South America which is still spoken in Paraguay and some bordering countries. The school hosts students from around the world giving it a very multicultural atmosphere.Course
The language school in Asunción offers two main course systems, Spanish and Guaraní. You can choose between group and private classes and also determine how many classes you would like to study each day. If you like to have more flexibility, you can book classes only two or three times a week and spend the remainder of your time learning on your own or exploring Asunción and the surroundings. Group classes have a maximum of six students to ensure individual attention and a fast learning progress. Students are encouraged to learn how to use grammar rules and how to apply Spanish in daily situations. The school also focuses on cultural exchanges and during the Spanish lessons you will get an insight into Paraguayan history and currents traditions.Classes take place from Monday to Friday. One academic class lasts 55 minutes. You can start your language course any day of the week. The first day in school you will take a short placement test to identify your language skills and assign you to the level that is most suitable for you. In the case of individual classes the placement test helps to define teaching material.
Non-academic activities: Along with improving your Spanish language skills in Paraguay, you will become part of a different culture. Through the language school you have the chance to meet other students, make new friends and share experiences. Once you arrive in Paraguay, the school will introduce you to different cultural activities you might participate in to gain a deeper understanding of this beautiful country.
Accommodation
Two essential ingredients for becoming part of another culture are learning the language of the people and living with them. During your stay in Paraguay you will live with a Paraguayan family, giving you the chance to really understand the Paraguayan mentality and way of life! The price varies depending on the degree of comfort you would like to have. All families provide you with 3 meals per day, laundry service and pick you up at the airport.Volunteering
We are sorry, we do not provide volunteer work positions in Paraguay. Please browse other locations in order to get information about volunteering in Latin America.Read more...
Prices
| in USD |
Group course |
Semi-Private* |
Private Course |
Homestay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 weeks | 350.- |
390.- |
580.- |
320.- |
| 3 weeks | 525.- | 585.- | 870.- | 480.- |
| 4 weeks | 700.- | 780.- | 1,160.- | 640.- |
| Additional week |
175.- | 195.- | 290.- | 160.- |
| Additional service | in USD |
|---|---|
| Airport pick-up | 15.- |
What’s included:
- Accommodation
- 3 meals / day (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Orientation kit
- Local support
- 24h-Emergency Number
- Laundry service (Homestay)
- Free internet access at school
- Quality Spanish Course
- Teaching material
- Evaluation test
- Refreshments, coffee and tea at school
- Language Certificate
What’s not included:
- Flight
- Medical Insurance
- Visa (if necesary)
- Local Travels
Location
Asunción (full name: Nuestra Señora Santa María de la Asunción) is the capital of Paraguay with only about 500,000 people living in the city and about 1,8 million people living in the surrounding areas making it one of the smallest capitals in South America. The city sits on the shores of Rio Paraguay and houses many fabulous places such as the Manzana de la Rivera - Casa Viola, an ancient colonial building whose foundations were laid in 1750. Culture aside, the country's capital also offers excellent shopping opportunities with the biggest mall; Shopping del Sol. Asunción offers an excellent nightlife in the downtown part of the capital and the neighborhoods of Manora and Las Camelitas where there are endless nightclubs and amazing bars. The Mercado 4 is a popular market with small labyrinthine streets where you can buy vegetables and much more.
Source: Google Maps
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Country information Paraguay |
 Paraguay is one of only two landlocked countries in South America. Holding over 157,000 square miles of land, the country borders Brazil, Argentina and Bolivia. Paraguay has upwards of 6.7 million inhabitants and is one of the smaller countries on the South American continent. Asunción, the country's capital entails only 10% of the population.
Paraguay’s landscapes are dominated by grassy plains and wooded hills. The climate ranges from subtropical eastern conditions, to drier weather in the west. Though the country is only about the size of California, daily climatic variations exist between blue skies and hot weather in the west, to rainy humid conditions in the east. Though very few tourists seem to travel to this country, Paraguay is home to breathtaking virgin forests. Incredible amounts of wildlife and flora reside in the undeveloped terrains of this beautiful country. Further, you will be amazed by how many different kinds of plants and animals you can find here. This landscape makes Paraguay an ideal place for safari adventures! Over 90% of the Paraguayans are Mestizos or Guaraní, making the language of the indigenous people the second official language of the country. Nearly all Paraguayans can speak both Spanish and their native tongue fluently. In addition to preserved culture, Paraguay also holds some world famous infrastructure. In the southeastern border formed by the Paraná River contains the Itaipú dam. This dam shared by Brazil, is currently the largest hydroelectric power plant in the world. Another large hydroelectric power plant on the same river is Yacyretá, a collaborative project by Paraguay and Argentina. The best time to visit Paraguay typically ranges between the winter months of May through September. Though the nights are cold, the average daily temperature is 71°F. The summer months can sometimes be unpleasant with uniform heat blasting east to west across the country. The average daily high in January and February is around 95°F. Considering the mostly humid climate of Paraguay, both summer and all seasons receive an equal distribution of rain. Come and discover this beautiful land where few go, to explore waterfalls, incredible landscapes and become a part of the indigenous culture that is still very much alive!
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