Spanish and Culture in Argentina

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Develop your personal, linguistic and intercultural skills while learning Spanish in Buenos Aires, one of the most exciting cities in Latin America

Flexible dates and durations available for highly conversational Spanish lessons

At a Glance

Travel dates: Flexible (start your studies on any Monday)

Participant date of birth range: 01/06/83 – 01/06/12

Programme fees: Dependent on length of stay (up to 4 weeks)

Deadline for full application form: Two months before departure

A Learning Experience

Have fun while you take home a marketable skill

Studying Spanish in Argentina allows a broader knowledge of a language in constant growth – key in the current global context. Through an experience of integration, you will discover and be part of a different culture, with strong Latin American roots.

We allow students to be exposed to Spanish in a variety of ways, so they absorb the language and can put it to use. Our Spanish classes take place in an institute, and are highly conversational and applicable. But more than these classes, students will tell you it is being surrounded by Spanish and developing relationships with native speakers that mainly does the job. Argentineans are friendly, happy to teach Spanish and, more than anything, appreciative of foreigners trying to speak their language.

It is in the day-to-day experiences that students get to learn Spanish the most: going to the shop, playing football with locals, spending time with their host family or taking part in cultural activities at the weekend.

Highlights

Speak the second most spoken language on the planet

Shared classes with participants from other countries

Flexible programme dates and duration (up to 4 weeks)

Get to know Argentinian culture

Stay with a host family

Get to know Buenos Aires

Your Journey to Argentina

In the months before departure, AFSers have the opportunity to participate in various preparatory activities.

For participants under 18, these include an online Student Learning Journey, which is an interactive course that brings AFSers from around the world together to learn how to develop essential global skills, maximizing the outcomes of the AFS learning experience. You and your parents will also have an online orientation with AFS Wales before you travel, to help you feel prepared for your trip.

For participants over 18, these include a blended learning programme called Global Up Abroad, which helps to develop essential global skills, maximizing the outcomes of the AFS learning experience. As part of this, you will have an online discussion session with AFS Wales before you travel.

AFS Wales will arrange your international travel. You will need to arrange your own travel to the airport. Once in Argentina, you’ll be met by AFS staff and volunteers, who will support you throughout your visit.

Check here exactly what’s covered by the programme and travel fees.

What's included?

AFS Medical and Travel Insurance (Please see the Medical Pamphlet for a detailed explanation of your coverage).
Support from AFS Wales, AFS Argentina and the broader network of AFS International. AFS has 75+ years of experience delivering high-quality programmes through a worldwide network of 32,000 dedicated volunteers. You will have access to worldwide, 24-hour emergency assistance and an in-country support team and network.
Normal luggage allowance. Luggage allowance will be made clear to you following international flight bookings. If you need additional luggage, you will be responsible for the extra fee.
Airport meeting on arrival by your host organisation.
Arrival orientation.
Homestay accommodation.
Classes and materials.
Activities.

What's not included?

Flights. As prices vary, you will be charged separately for flights.
Additional luggage fees. One checked bag of 20kg will be booked for you. If you need additional luggage, you will be responsible for the extra fee.
Domestic travel to your international departure city.
Costs for signatures, translations, notaries that may be required for the application.
Medical expenses.
Spending money.

What’s not included in AFS Travel and Medical Insurance:

Participant Third Party Liability Coverage: When a participant causes damage to someone else’s property or to another person, by some action or inaction, either accidentally or through alleged negligence, the participant is responsible for any damages.
Loss of Baggage/Theft of personal property of participants: Personal property is the responsibility of the participant even if lost or stolen during the AFS programme. AFS does not provide any insurance coverage for participants’ property and personal belongings.
AFS Participant Medical Plan Exclusions: The AFS Medical Plan has a variety of items that are not insured and which are the responsibility of the participant and, for under 18s, their natural families. Please refer to the AFS Medical Plan for the list of exclusions.
Additional Benefits Exclusions: The Additional Benefits of the AFS Medical Plan has some different exclusions which are more restrictive than the AFS Medical Plan. Please refer to the actual policy contract wording for a detailed listing and explanation of policy terms and conditions.

Please view the Medical Pamphlet for a detailed explanation of your coverage.

How to Apply

To apply for the Argentina Language Course, you will need to complete a pre-application form. Once we have checked your eligibility, we will send you the full application form and details of all required documents.

To find out more and get a pre-application form, please email [email protected]