Spanish and adventure in Patagonia

Program 1)

Transparent and clear.

1 week Spanish lessons + 3 cultural activities + 2 Lake activities per week

Available: all year round
Price: $325 per week
Add-on Accommodation: Host family half board private room: $295 per week

1) Lake activities Facts:

• Program: 2 afternoons per week.

Kajak all year round.

What is included?

• 1 afternoon Kajak or SUP at Lago Gutierrez
• 1 afternoon Kajak or SUP at Lago Moreno (Colonia Suiza)

Not included: transportation, meals.

2) Spanish Course Facts

• Program: 20h per week.
• Levels: Beginner to Advanced.
• Max Group Size: 8.
• Schedule: 9am-1pm.
• Classes begin every Monday.

What is included?

Cooking class

• Welcome pack and on-site orientation.
• Spanish Course Materials.
• Coffee, Tea and Snacks.
• Local Discounts and Benefits.
• Wi-Fi and Internet Access.

3) Cultural activities Facts: 

• Program: 3 afternoons per week.

What is included?

• Cooking lessons
• Playing games in Spanish
• Attending concerts and other cultural local events.

Program 2)

White activities lessons 

Available: from mid June until mid Oct
Price: $625 per week
Add-on Accommodation: Host family half board private room: $295 per week

1 week Spanish lessons + 3 cultural activities + 2 white activities per week

1) White activities Facts:

• Program: 2 afternoons per week.

  

  Ski lessons

What is included?

• 2 afternoons skiing lessons at Cerro Catedral. Experience required: none.

Not included: Transportation to the ski resort, Meals, Ski gear and ski pass.  All these mentioned services can be purchased upon request.

2) Spanish Course Facts

• Program: 20h per week.
• Levels: Beginner to Advanced.



Spanish courses

• Max Group Size: 8.
• Schedule: 9am-1pm.
• Classes begin every Monday.

What is included?

• Welcome pack and on-site orientation.
• Spanish Course Materials.
• Coffee, Tea and Snacks.
• Local Discounts and Benefits.
• Wi-Fi and Internet Access.

3) Cultural activities Facts: 

• Program: 3 afternoons per week.

What is included?

• Cooking lessons
• Playing games in Spanish
• Attending concerts and other cultural local events.

Program 2)

Guided White activities

Available: from mid June until mid Oct
Price: $625 per week
Add-on Accommodation: Host family half board private room: $295 per week


1 week Spanish lessons + 3 cultural activities + 2 guided white activities per week

Outdoor activities Facts:

• Program: 2 afternoons per week.

  

  Catedral Ski resort

What is included?

• 2 afternoons skiing at Cerro Catedral with a guide. Experience required: Intermediate or upper.

Not included: Transportation to the ski resort, Meals, Ski gear and ski pass. All these mentioned services can be purchased upon request.

2) Spanish Course Facts

• Program: 20h per week.
• Levels: Beginner to Advanced.
• Max Group Size: 8.
• Schedule: 9am-1pm.
• Classes begin every Monday.

What is included?

Host family

• Welcome pack and on-site orientation.
• Spanish Course Materials.
• Coffee, Tea and Snacks.
• Local Discounts and Benefits.
• Wi-Fi and Internet Access.

3) Cultural activities Facts: 

• Program: 3 afternoons per week.

What is included?

• Cooking lessons
• Playing games in Spanish
• Attending concerts and other cultural local events.

La Montaña Spanish course schedule sample

Spanish course schedule sample
Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Grammar	HW correction	HW correction	HW correction	HW correction
coffee break	Grammar	coffee break	coffee break	coffee break
Conversation	Cultural contents	Conversation	Cultural contents	General practice
Cultural activity		Outdoor activity		Recreational activity

CALENDARIO DE FERIADOS 2020 DE LA ARGENTINA

CALENDARIO DE FERIADOS 2020 DE LA ARGENTINA

Enero

1 Año Nuevo.

Febrero

Marzo

24 Día Nacional de la Memoria por la Verdad y la Justicia.

Abril

2 Día del Veterano y de los Caídos en la Guerra de Malvinas.

10 Viernes Santo.

Mayo

1 Día del Trabajador.

25 Día de la Revolución de Mayo.

Junio

20 Día Paso a la Inmortalidad del General Manuel Belgrano.

Julio

9 Día de la Independencia.

Agosto

Septiembre

Octubre

Noviembre

18Día de la Soberanía Nacional.

Diciembre

8 Inmaculada Concepción de María.

25 Navidad.

Bariloche Day Trips

Bariloche Day Trips

By Carlye Goldman, July 2019.

After you’ve worked hard taking Spanish lessons in Bariloche, and you are looking for more activities and places to explore, you can take a well-deserved day trip to see more of Patagonia, Argentina. There are a variety places you can explore and continue to practice your Spanish while doing so.

To begin, a trip worth taking during any time of the year, but you’ll experience a Narnia-like feel if you go in the winter is Cerro Tronador. Tronador is Bariloche’s tallest mountain, and gets its name from the sound breaking ice glaciers make. This black-glacier is undoubtedly one of the most breathtaking views you will witness, and is the perfect day trip to take after you finish your Spanish course week(s).

learn more about Day trips in Bariloche

Volunteer in Patagonia

At La Montaña we are proud to develop volunteer and internship oportunities, making a positive impact on our community while helping people form different cultures to meet and learn from eachother.

Volunteering quick facts:
REQUIRED SPANISH LEVEL: Depends on project,but all levels are welcome from A1+
START DAY: Any Monday
DURATION: 2 to 24 weeks.
VOLUNTEER COMMITMENT: average 15 hours per week.
SPANISH CLASSES: 2 weeks Spanish classes required*
LOCATION: Patagonia. Within Bariloche area

Sample Volunteer week:
Mornings: Spanish lessons
Afternoons: Cultural activities 3 times per week + Volunteering 2 or 3 times per week.

* Why two weeks Spanish lessons are required?
The minimum Spanish level required is A1+ and maybe you are already there. However, speaking in real life could be harder than what you are used to consider “Speaking Spanish” in a class with your teacher. In real life you will meet people who will speak faster, not so clear and conversation will be about very specific subjects. This is the reason why volunteers need a two weeks Spanish training in order to improve speaking and listening skills as well as specific topics about the volunteer project (in Spanish of course!)

1) Environmental project: https://www.lamontana.com/learn-spanish-bariloche/blog/245-travel-with-a-purpose-volunteer-in-patagonia

Why volunteering in Environmental project?

Give back to the community while improving your Spanish skills
Take part in ecological conservation, recycling and environmental projects.
Make a positive impact on community.
Dedicate your time to organizations helping in social and environmental projects.

2) Marketing and Social Media/researcher: (also included as an Internship)

Why volunteering in Social Media/Research?

La Montaña supports and creates opportunities for volunteers since 2002. This mission has been developed by and for La Montaña students.
Be the eyes and ears for La Montaña while improving your Spanish skills.
Help La Montaña spreading out the word while learning about how social and environmental organizations work in Argentina.
Monitor existing projects and help improving.
Create new networks and new volunteer opportunities for prospective volunteers.
Research for new options for fundings in order to support social and environmental projects.
Update existing information to make it more appealing for volunteers and donations.

Extra benefit: Marketing and Social Media/researchers get a special discount on Spanish lessons.

Combine your Spanish lessons with learning ski in Patagonia!

New!

This program is ideal for ski lovers because combines ski lessons and Spanish learning!

You can choose from these options:

Option 1)
Spanish + Ski for begginners.
Ski level requiered: None
Spanish level required: any

Includes:
1 week Spanish course (3 days group lessons + 2 days private lessons.)
2 Ski lessons
1 Ski pass for 2 days
1 Ski gear for 2 days

Price: $850 

Don't need ski lessons?

Option 2)
1 week Spanish course (3 days group lessons + 2 days private lessons.)
1 Ski pass for 2 days
1 Ski gear for 2 days

Price: $460

Prices for ski and passes are are third-party services and need to be re-checked before booking.

What to do in Bariloche? Free and fun!

Free and Fun Bariloche

1- First and foremost, CHOCOLATE. Bariloche and Chocolate go hand in hand. If you have a hunger for Chocolate, Bariloche has the best Chocolaterias for you! At every chocolate shop, you can come in and try samples for free. This chocolate scene is unlike one you’ve ever seen before; it’s pure indulgence. In the Winter, Bariloche Chocolaterias have the perfect treat that will warm you up with some of the best hot chocolate you will ever taste.This sounds like the best tour after your Spanish lessons at La Montaña Spanish school! Check out which chocolate shops you will find nearby.

 

Location: Juramento 102, San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro, CP 8400, Argentina

Lago Gutierrez.

As you can see, Bariloche offers an array of free and fun things to do that will keep you occupied
for quite some time.

Learn more about what other fun things you can do for free in Bariloche!

Travel with a Purpose

Studies show that we learn best in nature. We intuitively know nature makes us happy. At La Montaña, we are offer something unique- to learn Spanish in astounding nature, which means to learn language in a new light.
So, why did you decide to make the leap and study Spanish in the first place? If you are someone who wants to not only learn Spanish but travel with a purpose, then La Montaña can provide you with the perfect opportunity to become immersed in intentional travel.

While learning Spanish and experiencing the beautiful nature of Bariloche, there are opportunities in which you can become involved to further practice your Spanish and help the community and environment.

Not to mention gaining experience in volunteer work, you will receive discounts on Spanish classes when you realize that this opportunity is exactly what you’ve been looking for while traveling and learning a new language.


(Bariloche’s Recyclers Association)

La Montaña’s ideals
~Vision: to become more
environmentally aware to combat
excessive waste

~Mission: to collect waste that is
then recovered to be sent to
Buenos Aires and recycled
Bariloche’s Recyclers Association is a driven, environmental organization that seeks and welcomes the engagement from La Montañas’ volunteers who are passionate and motivated to make an impact.

When you decide that traveling with a purpose is the route you wish to take, getting involved with La Montaña’s volunteer work mission is an excellent way to pursue this.

This includes tasks carried out by volunteers:

Experience in an environmental project
Practicing Spanish in a cultural immersion
Gaining contacts in a new community as well as meeting new people (partnering with hostels, companies, schools, and discovering ways to help with transportation of recycled goods)

La Montaña is a “green” school and is involved in enhancing social and environmental responsibilities in the community. You will become a participant in spreading the word of the importance to make an impact on our environment through purposeful and meaningful service.




Here is a little more information about Bariloche’s Recyclers Association, so you can begin to think about your volunteer project and make an impact.

You separate the waste at home, your company or your work. Then we recover that waste and they are sent on their way to Buenos Aires to be recycled!

How can we help to take better care of our planet?
First, we can start by reducing the amount of garbage that you generate

Separate your waste, especially the dry products

Try to use reusable containers

Bring a reusable bag with you to the grocery store

Prevent animals from breaking your bags

Lastly, you can join the campaign “vehicle for recyclers,” which is used for collection in companies and neighborhood associations









You can purchase bags for recycling purposes

  







The production process of the Recyclers Association: separating papers, bottles (blue and green), cartons, and more items that need to be separated before sent off to be recycled in Buenos Aires.


  






  








  









La Montaña Spanish School gaining empathy at the Recyclers Association to better understand how we can help make a difference in the efforts to properly recycle and combat waste issues in beautiful Bariloche.






So, if you are ready to create your path of traveling with a purpose, La Montaña will guide you with the step in the right direction to get involved in this meaningful journey.

Cursos de español en La Montaña

Te has preguntado qué tipo de cursos ofrece la escuela de español La Montaña en Bariloche Patagonia Argentina? Aquí tienes una lista:

Cursos de Español por edad

• Cursos para jóvenes
• Cursos para adultos

Cursos de Español por nivel

• Cursos para principiantes
• Cursos intermedios
• Cursos avanzados

Cursos de Español por tamaño de clase

• Clases grupales
• Clases particulares para una sola persona
• Clases particulares para dos o tres personas en el mismo nivel

Cursos de Español por temporada

• Cursos en verano
• Cursos en invierno
• Cursos durante todo el año

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Spanish lessons for families in Patagonia

Spanish lessons include, field trips, and on experience, cultural and outdoor activities.

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How to get cash in Bariloche at affordable fees.

Before you visit a new country, it is important to know the rules for the local trade.

As you may know, paying cash opens the possibility of getting very interesting discounts in Argentina.
Because of the very high ATMs fees, most of our students struggle to obtain discounts and end up paying high rates with credit cards.
There are many different ways to get cash in Argentina avoiding the excessive ATMs fees. In Bariloche there is a good net of money transfer services you can choose from.
One interesting option is sending money to yourself, so you will have enough cash to pay different services at very affordable price.You need to check beforehand how much you will pay for transfer fee with each company and compare to the 10% up to 20% fees the ATMs might charge.

Which money transfer service have an office in Bariloche?
Here you have a list of money transfer service you can use in Bariloche:
https://www.riamoneytransfer.com
https://www.westernunion.com
https://moneygram.com
https://www.xoom.com

Apartment Calle Salta

How to choose the best Spanish School for me

1. Decide what is your favorite location in the world where you would like to enjoy your time while having Spanish lessons.
2. Do some research and find out what are the options concerning Spanish Schools available in your chosen place. 
3. Make sure the websites you visit are really Spanish Schools and in case you notice it is an agent, try to find the website for the real school.
4. Try to contact former students, or check first hand opinions about your chosen Spanish School. Most of them have some testimonials on FBK, Tripadvisor, Google, etc.
5. Make sure posts on FBK, Tripadvisor, Google, Instagram, etc. are recent... sometimes they have ages!
6. If you are alredy on site, it is a good idea to go in person to check the Spanish School.
7. Ask about the teaching method, philosophy, number of students per class, extra curricular activities, volunteer projects or/and internships and make sure these match your interests and needs.
8. Explore the options they offer for accommodation, such as homestays, hostels, etc.
9. Compare the prices for Spanish courses with other Spanish Schools. Make sure you compare similar products. For example, some schools offer 25 hours per week but each hour is 45 minutes, while other schools offer 20 hours per week and each hour is 55 minutes.
10. Follow your instincs, if you liked at first sigh, you might like it later.

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If you would like to know more about our Spanish School in Bariloche, Patagonia Argentina, feel free to contact us!

After-class cultural and outdoor activities at La Montaña

After-class cultural and outdoor activities.

Every week, three times per week, La Montaña Spanish School organizes cultural and/or outdoor activities. According to students' interests and needs, teachers choose some activities from a wide variety of options.
In this video you can  have a look and see samples for these possible activities. Don´t miss them out!

Why Bariloche in Winter? Easy: Spanish, nature, fun and Ski !!

San Carlos de Bariloche is well known because of its famouns ski resort, Cerro Catedral, the biggest in Southamerica. Skiers and snowboarders and snow lovers alike enjoy the majestic mountains and amazing lakes views.
On top of that, the city offers a wide variety of options for chilling out, and learn Spanish. La Montaña Spanish school offers personalized Spanish courses so that students can enjoy the slopes and pow before or after Spanish lessons, which are held in a very convenient location in town center.

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Free things to do in Bariloche

6to cafe en delirante
bicicletas de la compañía
taste chocolate in any chocolateria
visit reloj centro civico
campanario amazing views (don't pay for the chairlift)
mercado de la estepa

Cultural after-class activities at La Montaña: Cooking lessons

La Montaña organises three cultural after-class activities per week. Students form all levels and ages will share hands of experience while practicing Spanish and learning form Latinamerican culture.

At La Montaña Spanish School Cultural after-class Activities are wisely selected so that every student can learn from our regional culture and explore the are area while having fun with other fellow students.

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Programa de español La Montaña.

Los programas de español de la escuela La Montaña se ajustan a los parámetros del Marco Común de Referencia para las Lenguas. De esta forma, todos nuestros estudiantes pueden continuar sus estudios en cualquier universidad o institución del mundo.
Dichos niveles son:

A (Usuario básico)   

A1 (Acceso)   
Es capaz de comprender y utilizar expresiones cotidianas de uso muy frecuente así como frases sencillas destinadas a satisfacer necesidades de tipo inmediato. Puede presentarse a sí mismo y a otros, pedir y dar información personal básica sobre su domicilio, sus pertenencias y las personas que conoce. Puede relacionarse de forma elemental siempre que su interlocutor hable despacio y con claridad y esté dispuesto a cooperar.

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Voluntariado ambiental - Reciclado de botellas

La Montaña apoya y organiza proyectos de protección ambiental.

Uno de sus nuevos proyectos está relacionado con el reciclado de botellas de plástico.

La reutilización del plástico parece ser una buena opción para evitar la acumulación de residuos en todo el planeta. Desde nuestro lugar, promovemos el reciclado de botella plásticas para aportar nuestro granito de arena a la gran labor que tenemos para salvar nuestro planeta. 

Asimismo, nos sumamos a los #trashtag realizando limpieza de difrentes áreas de Bariloche.