Learn Spanish abroad in Equinox Spanish School in South America

 
Students' testimonials in EQUINOX Spanish School
 
Some of our students have provided comments on their experiences with our Spanish school in Quito and are posted below. Please feel free to ask them questions using the email addresses that they have supplied.  
 
Peter Quarry
 
Educational Psychologist  
Australia
 

I found the teachers here to be patient, professional and competent. The combination of One-to-One Grammar introduction plus group discussions is perfect to develop conversational skills. I liked the way they rotate teachers, so that learners get exposed to different styles. I highly recommend EQUINOX Spanish School!

  
 
Florian Kresser (26)
Austria  
Email: florian.kresser@gmx.net
 
“The Spanish classes in this Spanish school were awesome! They enabled me to easily follow my Spanish studies into university. Besides the Spanish classes, which were very interesting, I learned a lot with about the Ecuadorian culture and life. I really enjoyed the months I spent learning Spanish in the school; the knowledge I came away with helped me during my travel around Ecuador. The time I spent with an Ecuadorian family was an experience I will never forget. Studying a foreign language such as Spanish was never that easy for me, but it was not hard work, and it was fun to have these great classes and practicing the language afterwards while exploring the country. After two weeks I felt very comfortable speaking Spanish. Exploring such a beautiful country and being able to talk to Ecuadorians has turned out to be one of my most favorite experiences. I want to thank my teachers from EQUINOX who helped me to immerse into the Spanish language very quickly.”  
 
Kana Kumai (24)
Japan  
Email: hakunamatata1279@yahoo.co.jp
 
The Spanish School offers a great opportunity for students to learn Spanish and gain a glimpse of Ecuadorian life. I spent 3 months in the program, and by the time I left Quito, my Spanish was fluent. The teachers are great and friendly. There are also some great travel and volunteer opportunities. Also, I never felt unsafe. Just like any other big city, you just need to know which areas to stay away from. I highly recommend the program to anyone who wants to learn Spanish or gain an appreciation for life in a lesser developed country. My Spanish studies at the EQUINOX Spanish school have enriched my professional, academic and personal lives. After several weeks instruction, I travelled throughout Ecuador and the rest of South America equipped with the necessary Spanish language skills to successfully navigate these fascinating Ecuador. I was not only able to communicate in normal day-to-day situations, I was able to actually meet people and have real conversations. This experience marked a turning point in my life as I subsequently have pursued Latin American educational and professional opportunities. Whether your objective is professional/academic or communicating with Spanish speakers, I am confident you will find all this and more at the Spanish School EQUINOX.  
 
Kerem
Turco  
Email: pengker@yahoo.com
 
I had a great experience in Equinox Spanish School . I took the dynamic option, with which I could set my own schedule according to my work and other plans. With about 8 hours a week my Spanish advanced rapidly in 3 months (of which before I spoke almost no Spanish) so the course are highly recommended.  
 
Susan Alfaro 31/07/2008  
Email: suu.alf@gmail.com
 
Spanish classes with Equinox Spanish School have been very useful for me while being in Ecuador . I took classes for about 3 weeks and have improved my grammar and have learned certain rules in Spanish writing that I didn't know before. The School also helps you to get acquainted with others students and the teachers who are very helpful with any question you may have. La experiencia fue maravillosa.  
 
Sabrina Steinauer    
Email: sabrina.steinauer@gmx.ch
 

Ich genoss die Zeit hier sehr, habe viele necie leute kennengelent und viele erfahrungen gesammelt die ich nicht so schnell vergessen werde. Ich werde Quito and die schule hier vermissen! Bis vielleicht eines Tages! Aus der Schweiz.

I enjoyed the time here very much, have collected many nice people kennengelent and many experiences I will not forget so quickly. I become Quito and it trains here miss! Since perhaps one day! From Switzerland.

  
 
Tonya Smith 06/13/2008  
Email: tonyas@clemson.edu
 

I've had the time for my life here in Quito . I made new friends from Clemson and new friends from Ecuador too. I was nervous about being away from home and my family for a month, but all of the activities and people here became a temporary family for me. Living in a Spanish country was more help for me than Spanish classes back at Clemson. I love the culture here ( Ecuador ) and I haven't regretted coming at all. The site visits were great they taught me a lot about life and culture here.

The classes were great too – the size of the classes and material covered were a great help. I would highly recommend studying abroad with Ximena in Quito ! 		 
 
William Rosendin 01/08/2008  
Email: rosendinb@bellarmineprep.org
 
La verdad es que no esperaba pasarlo tan bien aquí en Quito. Mi experiencia fue inolvidable y con la ayuda de Piedad y María ya ha mejorado mucho mi español.  
 
Trent Robbins 06/13/2008  
Email: trobbin@clemson.edu
 
Everyone was very friendly. I really enjoyed Spanish classes and learned a lot at school and from the site visits. My living accommodation was very nice and my host family took very good care. Ecuador itself is a beautiful country and I would certainly recommend this program.  
 
Alix Pommerenke 06/13/2008  
Email: ctyson@clemson.edu
 

I'm so happy I came in this program. Equinox is a great school; all the teachers were so nice and really knew how to teach the language. I feel like I am very knowledgeable of the country. I wouldn't change and of our site visits.

  
 
 
Leigh Tyson 06/13/2008  
Email: ctyson@clemson.edu
 
The professors at the school were amazing and incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. I enjoyed that my teacher was from Ecuador and could help teach me the culture. The site visits were amazing and I loved everything we saw.  
 
Jeffrey Lowder 06/13/2008  
Email: jeffrel@clemson.edu
 
Comparing this abroad experience with my other abroad and experience in Barcelona , I feel that my cultural experience and the amount I've learned here has by far surpassed what I learned in 4 months in Spain . Ximena did a wonderful job (as did Cesar and staff here)! This has been my best experience in college. I'm really glad I had the opportunity to come.  
 
 
Marc Hedrich 11/07/2008  
Email: marc.hedrich@gmail.com
 
I have really enjoyed my time here in my mornings and afternoon classes. Not only has my Spanish vastly improved but I have made great group of new friends. I'm excited to move on now and see the rest of Ecuador but am sad to be leaving Quito . Thanks to everyone for spend a great experience!  
 
Sarah Schuetz 11/24/2008  
Email: past@sarahschuetz.com
 
I enjoyed all the time and lessons at the school. I could improve my Spanish a lot and learnt about the Ecuadorian culture and country. It was great to get to know Quito together with a teacher. There are amazing and interesting teachers at the school! Thanks a lot for everything!