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WHAT WE LIKE - Key features of this program
Truly individual, interesting and safe city. Great night life, music & Salsa this place is a must visit - a 1950's film set! School is 10 minutes from the Old UNESCO City center.

Enjoy a Spanish language course in Cuba at our language school in the city of Havana

Havana is the capital of one of the few Communist states remaining in the world today, but it does not have the moribund feel normally associated with Communism. Havana, has a sense of fun and the city sizzles by night.

Situated on the north coast of the island, it is built around a deep harbor and has exquisite Spanish colonial architecture with baking plazas whose only shade is towering palm trees. Hidden doorways lead to cool courtyards and the facades of buildings are graced with wrought iron balconies where whole families sit to observe passers by.

Many of the buildings are crumbling and it is decades since they have seen a coat of paint. However, in 1982, the city's importance was recognized and Havana was designated an UNESCO World Heritage Site and work is now under way to preserve its heritage.

On arrival in the city, the vibrancy of the people is one of the first noticeable things. Also striking is the fact that, day or night, music can always be heard and most evenings, somewhere in the city, people can be found dancing on the streets.


SCHOOL FACILITIES
8 Large & bright classrooms (some with AC), spacious social rooms, student kitchen, snack bar and a garden/patio were students can relax between or after classes, classes normally start at 9.30am, students also have access to a video room at the hotel and internet access is available for $5 per half hour.

Our school is located in the in the pleasant district of Miramar, not far from the sea, 10 minutes from the Old UNESCO City and about 15 km from Havana airport.

Miramar is an upscale district of Havana where a significant number of diplomatic headquarters are concentrated.

Our school is housed in a renovated Cuban building, which is located about 12 minutes walk from your accommodation. For those students staying at our hotel, they can choose to walk or catch the free bus transfer to the school.

The offers a friendly atmosphere with a international mix of students from around the world: Dutch, German, Italian, English, Canadian and many more. .

At the rear of the school we have a dance area where Salsa dancing courses take place, classes are normally held in the late afternoon.



THE BASICS
Course for all language levels - set dates for beginners - use of course materials - each student will be expected to take a short placement test on the first Monday morning - lessons are usually held in the mornings starting at 9 am - min age 18 - Max. 8 students per class - unlimited course length.

Holiday: (10 lessons per week)
Standard: (20 lessons per week)
Intensive: (30 lessons per week)

Alternative Classes & Courses:
Cuban Salsa Dance | PADI Scuba Diving

Our teachers are native speakers and many are University educated with years of teaching experience.



They will also use interactive techniques such as role-play, games and perhaps videos to support lesson content. Current political, social and cultural materials are integrated to add interest and increase knowledge of the host country and culture. Homework assignments are given and students will be tested.

Important: Students are expected to bring with them pens, note books, pencils, any basic materials as they are very difficult and expensive to find in Cuba and the school will not provide them. For more information please see Course Outline


After classes are over for the day, our program has optional cultural and social activities allowing you to make new friends among your new international classmates, experience activities together, and also practice your new language skills in real life situations.

Activities offered include: Guided city tours in Havana Vieja & Center Havana including museum visit, market visits, Visit to "San Carlos de la Cabaña" Fortress with "Cañonazo" Ceremony and Che Guevara museum ($5.00), Guided trips to the numerous museums in Havana ($5.00), Salsa music at "Casa de la Música" or "Casa de la Amistad" ($5.00). Beaches of Playas del Este, ($5.00 each for a shared taxi in a group of 4).

Salsa Lessons can also be arranged by a professional Latin Dance teacher, upon request for about $15.00, all these activties can be arranged after arrival at the school.

Other places of interest include, wonderful colonial churches, palaces, colorful handicrafts markets, used book markets, intriguing revolutionary monuments, Gran Teatro de la Havana the oldest functioning theater in the Americans and sizzling 1950 style night-clubs. The Center Wilfredo Lam displays the works of one of Cuba´s leading modern painters and presents exhibitions by third world artists.



Hotel apt: (private /double rooms) - 2/3 meals daily.

The hotel residence (aparthotel)is located in the heart of Havana, in the Miramar embassy area-one of the most beautiful neighborhoods of Havana . In Miramar you will find the district of all the major hotels, embassies, international companies and a vivid nightlife in bars and clubs.

The hotel complex is very modern with colourful architecture and interior. The large-area lobby invites students to sit back and relax but can also be used as a meeting point for study groups or for after class evenings together.

The hotel area offers a 24 hours snack bar, a lobby bar, a shopping center and a laundry. Furthermore, there's a free of charge shuttle service which goes twice a day to our language and dancing school.

Our guests are also encoureged to refresh theirselves in the swimming pool of our neighour hotel Occidental Miramar and to use further sports facilities.

All apartments are equipped with approximately two bedrooms, with a bathroom each, a balcony or terrace, AC, telephone, cable TV, iron, ironing boards and a safe for rent.

Every room has a kitchenette incl. fridge, cooker, microwave, toaster, coffee maker and cooking accessories. Ice machines can be used on all floors.


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STUDENT FEEDBACK

"I loved the program.

The teachers were very dedicated and responsive and I raised my level of Spanish from low intermediate to high intermediate. The group there was predominately Germans with other Europeans, a couple of Asians and Americans.

There were additional guided tours of great interest, excursions and exchanges with other students from other schools. We also had in formal lunches and dinners together. It was, in short, a great experience."
Sydney L.

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"In general, I liked the experience of going to Havana, seeing the city, meeting new people from around the world, and enhancing my Spanish in Havana.

It was very nice to have the opportunity after the class to participate in some after-hour activities, such as visiting museums, beaches, and the Old and New Havana.

Overall, it was a very pleasant learning experience. I would highly recommend the programs and services of Languages Abroad to anybody, who wishes to learn Spanish in Havana."
Eugene P. (age 65)

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"The experience was great.

I made a lot of new friends, Cubans and Europeans! The program was perfect for my needs and it really improved my spanish. Teachers, directors, everybody was really nice and accomodating...I would do it anytime again.

Havana is a very special place, like no where else in the world, it's magical."
Isabelle L. (age 24)


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Arrival airport: HAVANA
Havana has an international airport with good connections to Canada, Bahamas, Jamaica, Mexico, Latin America and Europe. The airport is located approx. 20 km outside of the city. If students plan to stay longer than 2 months, they will require a visa from the Cuban government.

Passports / Visa / Length of stay: It is the participant's responsibility to have a valid passport and any necessary visas and permits to study abroad.

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