Surrounded by the snow-capped peaks of the Andes and the Cordillera of the Coast mountain ranges, Santiago de Chile enjoys a fascinating atmosphere and one of the most spectacular settings in the world. Discover Neruda’s hometown and explore its many and varied attractions: from its vibrant nightlife to the multiple local theaters and bohemian neighborhoods. Learn Spanish in Santiago de Chile and unveil the mysteries behind this mixture of prosperous modernity and colonial heritage.
QUICK FACTS ABOUT SANTIAGO DE CHILEThe capital of Chile means a breath of fresh air for all its visitors. The city’s diversity is defined by the coexisting contrasts of its neighborhoods. Marvel at the mixture of colonial and modern architecture of the city center after your Spanish classes in Santiago de Chile and take the opportunity to "echar la talla" (Chilean expression that means `to relax´) while having a pleasant picnic at the Parque Forestal or a drink at the bohemian district of Bellavista.
But if you want to stay updated with the latest trends, go shopping to the stylish Alonso de Córdoba neighborhood and learn more about the Chilean culture in its many museums and street markets… Can you think of a better place to learn Spanish?
Our partner school offers a wide range of Spanish courses in Santiago de Chile, which will enable you to immerse yourself in the Spanish language and Chilean culture. Enroll in our group classes and enjoy the benefits of teamwork meeting new people from different parts of the world, focus on your own objectives through the private classes, or combine both for a complete and perfect learning experience. Whatever you’re looking for, you’ll find it in our Spanish school in Santiago de Chile.
QUICK FACTS ABOUT OUR SCHOOLTonight at 6pm the famous Giants and Big-heads parade begins from San Antonio de la Florida, where the people walk along the river Manzanares and finally bury the tiny fish in its tiny coffin near the Fuente de los Parjaritos (Fountain of the Birds) at approximately 8:30pm. Aside from the fake-somber (it’s actually very fun) funeral procession, there is also a lively parade trailing behind, complete with gigantes and cabezudos (giants and big-heads).
The funeral begins at 9pm at the Plaza Santa Teresa and ends at Plaza del Carmen, where the poor fish is burned and people dance in the plaza. If you want to see the procession, it passes by the following sites: Panteón de Quijano, Plaza España,Calderón de la Barca,Tomás López Torregrosa, Duque de Zaragoza, Plaza Ruperto Chapí, Calle del Teatro, Bazán, Gerona, Rambla Méndez Núñez, Miguel Soler, San Nicolás, Abad Nájera and finally, Plaza del Carmen.
Head to Calle Juan Pablo II in Santa Cruz at 9pm to watch the Burial of the Sardine. Join the hysteria as a loud trail of mourners, pregnant men and widows follow behind an oversized fake sardine on a thrown. It is quite a spectacle with all of the townspeople crying out for the sardine – or perhaps the end of Carnival.
This preparation course for Spanish teachers is aimed at non-native students who already teach or want to start. They seek to perfect their mastery of Spanish, get to know the culture of the country more thoroughly, and update their teaching methods. They have a minimum Spanish level of C1 and their goal is to better their career path.
This course was created for teachers who want to spread Spanish all around the world: it’s the ideal way for them to continue following their passion while keeping their knowledge up to date. It’s also intended for people interested in learning about different methodologies they can use to teach Spanish.
Over the two weeks of the course, we offer you 20 Spanish teaching methodology classes, during which you will update your knowledge and perfect your level.
In addition, this program includes 10 hours of observation and mentoring, where you will be able to experience firsthand what the workday of one of our teachers is like, talk with them about your experience, and ask any questions you want. And we start with an online evaluation session before your arrival to make sure you'll take full advantage of the course.
You will bolster your teaching experience and become a more knowledgeable, well-rounded educator by learning to incorporate topics ranging from history to culture to politics into your classes.