During the hours when students are not busy attending classes for their Spanish course in Ecuador, the Spanish language school in Quito would like to give all its Spanish language students the opportunity to not only learn Spanish, but also explore Quito and the surrounding area. So, in addition to the Spanish courses at the school, the Spanish language school in Quito offers various activities every week. These include, for example, dance classes, cultural lectures and fiestas. The language school in Quito also organises exciting excursions to the surrounding areas of Quito, for example to the Andes, Indian markets and the equator.

At the start of every language course in Quito, all new students take part in a city tour. During this city tour students are shown some of the most important aspects of life in Quito, for example how the buses work, how to withdraw money, shopping and using Internet Cafes. The city tour will allow students to settle into life in Quito as quickly as possible.

The Spanish language school in Quito is always keen to encourage all its students to take part in as many activities as possible, as these provide the perfect opportunity to learn Spanish even when you are not attending classes for your Spanish course. After all, the classroom is not the only place to learn Spanish and with the wide choice of activities on offer in Quito, you can be sure to find something that is just right for you. The best way to learn Spanish is to have fun at the same time!

Regularly scheduled activities include:

• Dance lessons - Discover the Latin American rhythm of salsa and merengue, for example, with a dance instructor. Immerse yourself in South American mentality and let your hips swing!
• Cultural discussions, lectures and documentaries on historical and recent aspects of Latin America - listen to the stories of a shaman and discover just how diverse lifestyles can be.
• Cooking of Traditional National Dishes - Enjoy the culinary specialties of Ecuador with other students and teachers as you prepare the dishes yourself in the kitchen.
• Dramatic Scenes - Prove your knowledge of the Spanish language as well as your talent for acting on stage in an excerpt from Romeo and Juliet or Don Quixote.
• Fiestas with students, teachers, families and friends - experience a traditional Ecuadorian celebration with indigenous food, cocktails, and dancing.

The following excursions are offered regularly:

• Otavalo (Indian market)
• Mitad del Mundo (equator and Inca ruins)
• Papallacta (thermal springs in the Andes)
• Saquisilí (Indian market)
• Cotopaxi National Park
• Baños (village in the Andes)