Testimonials

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Thank you so much for your kindness during my stay in Cusco. It has really been an experience that will stay with me for the whole of my life. The homestay has been so welcoming and has given me the chance to see what life is really like here. The Spanish lessons were really useful, allowing me to consolidate and build on what I already knew which really helped me build me confidence. The teacher created a safe environment where I felt secure to make mistakes and learn from them. It was really interesting to be involved in the volunteering project. I enjoyed getting to know some of the girls at the orphanage personally and helping them with homework and daily tasks. I am looking forward to return to the UK to share my experiences with my own pupils.
 
Date of Posting: 10 February 2017
Posted By: Elin X.
England
We were registered for five days of Spanish classes for three members of our family.
My daughter’s Spanish is better than my husband and i. so she had a teacher for herself and my husband and I had a teacher for both of us.
Both teachers were excellent. Very patient and excellent teaching techniques. We all improved our Spanish.
The only complaint is that we received only four days of lessons.
We were too tired for fifth day and cancelled our fifth day lessons.
 
Date of Posting: 17 April 2016
Posted By: Malakeh
Thank you so much for this wonderful time her in Cusco. All the people in Aurora Andina were friendly and I learned a lot the past weeks. I’m so lucky to know you. Thank you for everything. Kisses, Laura.
 
Date of Posting: 09 April 2016
Posted By: Laura Hoffmann
I spent 04 weeks at the Aurora Andina Spanish School in Cusco. My heart emoticon time here was very great and i learned a lot. Before I came to Peru I only know a few words in Spanish, but in this 04 weeks one-person intensive language course I’ve learned very much. My teacher was profesora Luz and she is absolutely fantastic. We always had very much fun together! Furthermore Iris and Maria Jesus are very cute and amicable persons. I had a very great time at Aurora Andina and I can’t believe that my time here is over I just want to say thank you so much!! I will miss all of you a lot. Muchos besos!
 
Date of Posting: 18 March 2016
Posted By: Judith Schlarp
I had a great time at Aurora Andina! I was originally sign up to do 02 weeks of Spanish lessons but added a third because my instruction was great. I came with strong base in Spanish, but my instructor and I made a very strong review over all the grammar and improved what I had already learned. The tea and cookies were very much appreciated every day. The environment in the school was very welcoming which is always nice when in a new country. In the end i highly recommend Aurora Andina and I’m very pleased with my choice.
 
Date of Posting: 23 December 2015
Posted By: Mark Rudolph
I spent 02 months with Aurora Andina in Cusco. 03 weeks at the Aurora Andina Spanish School and Afeterwards 04 weeks at the childrens home “Amantani” I learned a lot in the Spanish lessons by profesora Luz. The work at Amantani was really nice but also exhausted, but I love the kids and we had so much fun there. All in all I had a really nice time in Cusco and enjoyed that time a lot. Thank you to Maria Jesus and Iris who cared of me when I was ill and helped me to get medecin. Thank you!
 
Date of Posting: 22 December 2015
Posted By: Berit Riecke
I spent 03 weeks in the Aurora Andina Spanish School and afterwards one month as a volunteer in the “Amantani” children home. I had Spanish lessons together with my friend Berit. Our teacher, Profesora Luz, taught us much grammar, because we came without any knowledge, and communicated with us in Spanish. While this time I learned a lot and I think for this short time my Spanish is ok. But I really liked the cookies and the tea everyday! And, as well, the nice conversations with Iris, Luz and Maria Jesus. The time in the childrens home was also a great time! I really liked the kids and I had much fun with them. But there was also much work to do… All in all, I enjoyed the whole time with Aurora Andina! You are very caring and very lovely! Thank you
 
Date of Posting: 22 December 2015
Posted By: Ciara Malchin
I spent 04 weeks in Cusco. It was amazing, and these Spanish classes really helped me get around the area and work in the clinic. I was one on one with the instructor the entire time. I think because of this, I was able to learn so much more. I would highly recommend these courses.
Thank you very much for all you have taught me!!
Muchas gracias!
 
Date of Posting: 14 October 2015
Posted By: Stephanie Hanna
My spanish classes were so helpful. María Jesús organized my classes wonderfully and gave me the best professor I could ask for. Profesora Luz helped me so much and encourage me to speak spanish, making me so much better at speaking the language. I can honestly say the amount of grammar and vocabulary I have learned during these lessons is amazing. I would recommend Aurora Andina spanish school to anyone trying to learn spanish. My experience was truly great.
 
Date of Posting: 20 August 2015
Posted By: Jordan Mccain
We learned a lot in the school. I liked being immersed in the classes. My teacher made the classes more enjoyable. She has a great way to teach, she is hands on in the class and outside. I learned more by going on the streets with her because it was what I’d be doing alone but not understand. The classes were very informative I loved coming to class in the morning and seeing Maria Jesus and Luz. The school is very good and I have learned a lot, without this class I would have been very lost, I liked learning in the school! I liked how they gave us a break, so we can have tea and cookies. Speaking in Spanish has gotten so much easier for me from taking these classes. My teacher was amazing!
 
Date of Posting: 14 August 2015
Posted By: Lauren Somero
The aurora Andina coordinator was Very good, helpful and friendly!. My Spanish class was very good! I’ve learned much Spanish especially I didn’t know any Spanish before. The most surprising thing i experienced was the Peruvian food, especially the cuy.
I recommend to the students and volunteers to not bring too much, there’s so much nice stuff at the markets and Just have fun and practice your Spanish everyday with your family that helps a lot!
In my homestay I felt like home!! Thank you Maria Jesus. The food was very lovely! I did not have any security problems. I didn’t have any difficulties at all.
My favorite memory in this trip was meeting all the friendly people!
 
Date of Posting: 23 July 2015
Posted By: Carolin Marchelek
The Aurora Andina coordinator was great and it was possible to get only a week of language school (out of plan). I liked my class very much. My teacher Paty was great and has taught me a lot. Even after a few days I am able to talk in Spanish. For a beginner it has been great that my teacher speak Spanish and English.
The people are friendly and I enjoyed the hospitality. The surroundings and the ancient Inca places are amazing. Cusco is quiet safe (safe than Lima). You can take every taxi or bus. The meals in my homestay have been great!
I felt safe all the time and Maria Elena cared very well for her guests. Pisaq and Ollantaytambo have been great. I also enjoyed the hospitality at our house and at the Spanish school.
 
Date of Posting: 23 July 2015
Posted By: Thomas Zoller
The management of Aurora Andina Spanish School Director was excellent. My teacher was very nice. I think the most interesting think I learned was about Cusco’s Culture. The most difficult topic in my Spanish course was ‘preterito simple’. I recommend this school because everything was good for me, and I learned a lot.
 
Date of Posting: 16 July 2015
Posted By: Karolyn Wood
The management of Aurora Andina was Very good. Everything was well-organized and I appreciated the tea break. My class was very helpful, and my teacher was excellent. She explained things well. It was really interesting practicing conversation and using that as a way to learn Spanish. The most difficult topic in my spanish course was Preterito imperfect. In general I really enjoyed the school and found the lessons very helpful for learning Spanish, especially since the class was only two people and I could ask for classification whenever I didn’t understand.
 
Date of Posting: 14 July 2015
Posted By: Collen Fleshman
The management of Aurora Andina Spanish School was well organized. I really enjoyed the Spanish classes and was able to practice speaking a lot, which made me much more comfortable with the language.
The most interesting of my Spanish course was having the chance to practice outside of the building where class is usually taught. Nothing stood out as being overly difficult.
 
Date of Posting: 10 July 2015
Posted By: Tommy Kershaw
The coordination in Aurora Andina is excellent. I always had alternatives for the students. The coordinator Worked with us to replace our materials when they were lost. She was Very welcoming. I worked thought workbook and finished in time. Diane was always bringing in an outside material like newspapers and text books for us to read which I really appreciated.
The most surprising thing i experienced.
How quickly I remembered Spanish I learned in school and how quickly I learned new words since being here. The most difficult thing i experienced was adjusting to the food/diet. I recommend to future volunteers to bring Spanish – English dictionary medical Spanish book if you are working in a clinic as a volunteer.
 
Date of Posting: 01 July 2015
Posted By: Sarah Grout
I had two really nice weeks in Cusco. When I came here I couldn’t speak any Spanish. But I learned that much in those weeks!
The first time I came to school I were friendly welcomed and everybody was smiling and open! It happen the same in the Family.
I enjoyed living these for the time very much!
I felt like having people around me who would help me with every problem!
I would never imagine that I could learn that much of the language in such a short time!
Thank you very much! – muchas gracias!
 
Date of Posting: 26 June 2015
Posted By: Mira Huesmann
Maria Jesus was a good coordinator. I felt that I was briefed well before the program. It was also organized well. My class and teacher provided a comfortable atmosphere for learning. The most difficult thing was the language barrier. I recommend to other students and volunteers to bring medicine in case you get sick. Just go with the flow; don’t worry about making a positive impact at work from day 1. My favorite memory was Machu Picchu and walking around Plaza de Armas, and of course working with children.
 
Date of Posting: 18 May 2015
Posted By: Andy Yeo
The coordinator Maria Jesus was very friendly and accommodating. My Spanish classes were a one – to – one class and it felt informal and relaxing but I learned a lot because my teacher was very knowledgeable and accommodating. I was expecting a formal class but the setting was unexpected around a table – but delightful and relaxing. Learning a new language is always difficult; my teacher gave me time to practice and homework. I just need to practice more. Learning Spanish in a calm, quiet and relaxing environment is very conducive to learning. I like the break for tea and biscuits where we can chat and practice Spanish.
 
Date of Posting: 08 May 2015
Posted By: Jannie Lew
The coordination was very good. Everything worked fien. Everyone was very open and offered help. The choice of the homestay family was very good (enjoyed the five!) My family was very, very nice. The meals were good! You could come with every question to the family and they helped you.
My teacher was nice and patient when I needed some more time. She did a good job. Thanks.
The most surprising thing I experienced is that I expected that there could be more crime in Cusco but I experienced the city as a safe place.
My favorite memory of this trip was the whole time I spent here. And the nice people I met and the impressions.
 
Date of Posting: 24 April 2015
Posted By: Tabea Roue

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