online courses for kids

At La Montaña Spanish school all kids are welcome and now this option is also available online!

All the information about La Montaña offering special online courses for kids, available on www.lamontana.com

Also, for students interested in learning about local culture, fauna and flora about Patagonia.
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New Culture courses online

How to speak Spanish in Argentina?

#speakspanish

La Montaña Spanish School  has developed interesting options for learning about Argebtina, Patagonia and Bariloche culture ONLINE about:

• Language and culture
• Arts and culture
• Cience and society
• History of Argentina 
• Sports
• Literature
• Pronunciation and accent reduction.

Qualified  Spanish teachers for all levels and ages.

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.