Guatemala is an excellent country in which to learn Spanish because the speech and writing have fewer adopted English words and slang. Course work focuses on daily life, and assignments might include reading the local paper, listening to the news, or discussing politics, local entertainment, or current events. Students change teachers every week and may request to keep the same teacher a second week, but no longer. All teachers are native Guatemalans who have received special training in teaching Spanish. Each student is given a brief oral exam by his teacher to determine his strengths and weaknesses.
Flexibility is paramount.
Students can pick the areas they wish to emphasize - such as conversation, comprehension, writing, etc. Specialized areas such as health care, business, social services or law may be requested. PLFM is certified to administer the exam. Students may also request a written exam. Academic credit through a U.S. accredited university is now available at additional cost.