Intensive Spanish Plus 5 Salsa Lessons

ECOS Escuela de Español

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Course description

It is a course of 20 Spanish lessons per week in a group of not more than 5 students of the same level, aimed at developing of the communicative competence in Spanish and progressive process of communication strategies required to achieve autonomy in the language. This tipe of course includes:

20 Spanish gruop lessons per week
5 group Salsa classes per week

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
25 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
11 Nov 2024 and 25 Dec 2024

Class times

Morning session
08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Break
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Morning session
10:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Lunch
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Afternoon session
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Afternoon session
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Afternoon session
03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Afternoon session
04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Cartagena de Indias.

Class size

Average 2 students
Maximum 5 students

Student age

Age range 6 years old and older
Average 32 years old
(10 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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Reviews

75% recommend

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"I am thinking about coming back to ECOS to explore the secrets of the Spanish language and Colombian culture and especially to get know Cartagena better"

mlgorzata Jworska

I was living in a small apartment in ECOS. was ok maybe the bad room need a little renovation but general was good. The teachers was PERFECT. I had before problem in conversation but after this lessons I try to talk and it is not to bad. I overcame shame and fear. Thank you for that. I also had extra salsa lessons and it was amasing. Cooking lessons that is a great idea. I remember this time well and recommend it to other. I only regret that I was there for such a short time.MUCHISIMAS GRATIAS
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Date of study
29 Oct 2023 - 4 Nov 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
Wayleen Arrieta-Ariza, Academic Director at ECOS Escuela de Español responded to this review.
13 August 2024

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time at ECOS and that the classes helped you gain confidence in conversation. We strive to provide an enriching experience, and it's wonderful to know that you also enjoyed the salsa and cooking lessons. We appreciate your recommendations and will take note of your comments about the apartment. We're sorry that your stay was short, but we hope you take away great memories and consider returning in the future. We wish you all the best in your learning journey!

Best,
Wayleen Arrieta-Ariza
Academic Director

"Nice teachers, but not so efficient"

Garrett Puchalski, student from Germany

Victoria was a really good teacher and pleasant person. She explained things thoroughly and well. Actually, every thing about the school was nice, but I just had one thing which I found very inefficient: on the first day, an introduction and placement test was done. This took almost 3 hours and we had approx. 1 hour of lesson on the first day. It was frustrating that basically one of the five days was spent on this - considering that the course was only for one week, it didn't make sense in my opinion that it the test was so thorough and long. Additionally, most language schools normally have a written test prior to the start of the course and then an oral placement test on the first morning. I would have preferred if the first day weren't spent the way it was.

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Date of study
18 Dec 2023 - 22 Dec 2023
Would you recommend this school?
No
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Diana Angarita Goenaga, International Business Manager at ECOS Escuela de Español responded to this review.
09 January 2024

Hola Garrett.

Thank you so much for your review. It is good to know that you feel good with the Spanish lessons. Thank you so much for your opinion about the placement test, we are in continuous progress and we always care about our student's opinion, however the placement test is an important part of the process that is why the academic director indicates what points you can work on the test, because you have all the levels in one test.

We will work on the placemest test, so that it won't take long next time.

"Great experience, super teachers, and wonderful school"

Sally Christine Moyce, student from USA

I enrolled my family in language courses, and the school did a great job of placing us in the right groups based on our skills. The teachers were so wonderful - very knowledgeable about language, about Spanish, and about how an English speaker learns Spanish. I could tell that each person at the school - from the teachers to the director to the front office staff - really cares about the success of their students. We enjoyed cultural activities including a cooking class and a dance class. I learned so much while there and very much appreciate ECOS!

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Date of study
3 Jul 2023 - 7 Jul 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Diana, International Business Manager at ECOS Escuela de Español responded to this review.
17 July 2023

Hola, Sally.

We are so happy that you and your family had a good experience with us and that you improved a lot your Spanish. We love to teach and we do it with love.
We hope you can come back in the future.

"Extremely satisfied and impressed with ECOS!"

Elizabeth Paulsen, student from USA

Why I went to Colombia and why I wanted to learn Spanish.

I am US Citizen, in my 60's and a Zumba Instructor. I speak French but never really learned Spanish and this was an issue for me with all the wonderful Latin music I was using in Zumba. I have many Latina friends from Zumba as well. The founder of Zumba, Beto Peres is from Colombia and so are many of my favorite singers, such as Carolos VIves. I had been using several apps to learn Spanish through music.. and that was the most I was really doing. I also recently had started doing Duolingo consistently and that gave me more vocabulary although I still could not speak confidently. My husband and I wanted to go on a vacation to Cartagena.. in the end he stayed with me one week in a nice hotel and after he left, I started the school. It worked out well.

I found the school from an online search and signed up with help from Language International. In the end, I was only there one week but it was a great experience. It was mostly an introduction to Colombian culture and getting the basics of Estar and Ser.

I was excited with the school before I arrived and I was not disappointed in the least.

All the staff at the school was extremely friendly and helpful.

The teachers were experienced and consistent. Classes are small. I was with 3 other Beginners from Switzerland, all ages.

I especially enjoyed the extra activities, such as the Cooking Lesson, the Volunteer experience and Salsa Lessons.

I was impressed by other unexpected programs such as their program honoring the women teachers and students on the International Day of the Woman.

The school was easy to find and in a good location in Manga and a short walk to the popular area known as Getsemane.

The home stay was a decent room in a big house very close to school but it was not for me... even though I thought it would be a good fit. As a beginner it was not easy to communicate and except for the Señora, who worked during the day , the rest of the family was not really available or interested in entertaining a visitor. It was lonely! I am sure families are very different.

The school apartment was ideal being on top of the school , so convenient. It was nice being with another student.

On the last day, I was so sad to leave. I want to return to Cartagena and I would definitely stick with ECOS. I highly recommend.

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Date of study
11 Mar 2019 - 15 Mar 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Wayleen Arrieta-Ariza, Academic Director at ECOS Escuela de Español responded to this review.
12 August 2024

Thank you for sharing your experience with us! It’s inspiring to hear about your journey to learn Spanish, especially given your background as a Zumba instructor and your love for Latin music. It’s wonderful that you chose Colombia, the home of Beto Peres and many of your favorite artists, as the place to immerse yourself in the language and culture.

We're delighted that you had a positive experience at our school and that the classes, activities, and staff met your expectations. It’s great to hear that you enjoyed the extra activities like the cooking lessons, volunteer experience, and salsa lessons, as well as the special programs we offer. We appreciate your feedback on the homestay experience and are glad that the school apartment provided a more comfortable alternative.

We’re sorry that your stay was so short, but we’re thrilled that you’re already thinking about returning to Cartagena and continuing your journey with ECOS. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Safe travels and best of luck with your continued Spanish learning!

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Housing

ECOS offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast

NZ$ 421
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Age range: 18 - 70 years old
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (6 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, and air conditioning
Distance to school: 5 - 15 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
NZ$ 421
Our Families are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying Spanish in Cartagena. These homes are often between 5-15 minutes away from the school by walking. Breakfast is included and dinner is optional. If you have special requests or diet restrictions. (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Students must be 18 years old and older.
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Shared apartment - Single-person room - No meals

NZ$ 358
weekly
Age range: 18 - 75 years old
Address: Carrera 17 #16-05, ECOS building, Cartagena, Bolivar 130001, Colombia
Location: Manga neighborhood
Housing type: Shared apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, and air conditioning
Distance to school: 3 - 5 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
NZ$ 358
Spacious and comfortable apartment located in the same building of the school with 2 rooms each one with air conditioning and double bed, the apartment has a sharing kitchen and bathroom, it has Wi-Fi, living room and cable TV.

Private apartment - Single-person room - No meals

NZ$ 537
weekly
Age range: 18 - 75 years old
Address: Carrera 17 #16-05, ECOS building, Cartagena, Bolivar 130001, Colombia
Location: Manga neighborhood
Housing type: Private apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, and air conditioning
Distance to school: 3 - 5 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
NZ$ 537
Private apartment located in the same building on the school, comfortable and spacious place equipped with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, cable TV, kitchen, private bathroom and double bed.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Cartagena de Indias based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

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Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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