Next Session
June 22nd – July 31st
Dear Students,
We are thrilled to share the official details for the upcoming journeys we have organized for this year!
These trips are much more than typical vacations—they are a natural extension of what we learn together, designed to put your fluency into action in the real world.
Meet Your Hosts & Organizers:
This program is co-organized and led by Ana Luisa and Adrián Aguirre (Certified Professional Tour Guide). Together, they have designed these journeys to give participants a true immersion into the Spanish language and Andean culture.
We will accompany you throughout the entire trips, providing an enriching, insider perspective on the history, traditions, and local life that you won't find anywhere else! Ana Luisa will be right by your side to support your language experience and communication, while Adrián will provide expert guidance and deep context during all of our visits.
Our trips are open to everyone—bring your friends and join our warm community of learners!
Special Weekend Trip: Unforgettable Weekend Adventure to Quilotoa!
Additional Details:
Looking for a wonderful opportunity to practice your Spanish, dive into Ecuadorian culture, and explore breathtaking landscapes? Join to our weekend trip to the spectacular Quilotoa Crater Lagoon and its beautiful surroundings! Itinerary: • Day 1: The Avenue of the Volcanoes & Scenic Lagoons - 07:00 AM: Departure from Cuenca. Meeting point: PLAZA OTORONGO - 01:30 PM: Arrival at Yambo Lagoon. Enjoy a delicious traditional lunch (included) at a local restaurant and take part in our scheduled group activities and guided boat navigation - 05:30 PM: Check-in at the Golden Rest Hotel in Latacunga - Evening: Free time for the group to rest, relax, and comfortably adjust to the altitude of the central highlands. (Dinner is on your own / not included) • Day 2: The Jewel of the Crown (Quilotoa Crater & Toachi Canyon) - 07:30 AM: Breakfast at the hotel (included) - 08:30 AM: Departure toward the Quilotoa Volcano - 10:00 AM: Arrival at Quilotoa. Explore the spectacular crater rim, visit the viewpoints, and enjoy free time for photos - 01:00 PM: Delicious local lunch (included) - 02:00 PM: Visit the impressive Toachi River Canyon for incredible views - 03:00 PM: Smooth departure back to Cuenca - 10:00 PM: Arrival back in Cuenca What's included: - Comfortable private transportation (Exclusive for our group) - Professional guide - Hotel accommodation at Golden Rest, Latacunga - All entrance fees (Quilotoa Crater & Yambo Lagoon) - Guided boat ride in Yambo - Full Meals: 1 Breakfast and 2 Lunches - Please note: Day 1 dinner is not included What to bring: To ensure you have a comfortable experience, please make sure to pack: - Warm layers & a heavy jacket (The highlands can get very cold and windy!) - A waterproof jacket or poncho (in case of unexpected Andean rain) - Comfortable walking or hiking shoes with good grip - Sun protection: Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat or cap - Cash for dinner, extra snacks, or souvenirs - Your camera or phone to capture the incredible mountain views! - A bottle of water to stay hydrated at high altitude Spaces are limited! Contact us today to secure your spot: How to Book: Deposit: Secure your spot with a $85 USD Final Payment Deadline: Friday, September 18, 2026 Early booking helps us coordinate transportation, hotel lodging, and group meals smoothly. Payments can be made in cash (in person) or via bank transfer
The Magic of Peru: 6-Day Cusco & Machu Picchu Immersive Journey
Meeting details:
October 30 – November 4 : (6 Days / 5 Nights)
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Cost: $ 1620 Double room - $ 1720 Single room *prices for 65+ seniors w/ valid Ecuadorian Cedula. Add $185 if you do not belong in this group.
Additional Details:
Itinerary: • DAY 1: Arrival in Cusco & Imperial City Tour Upon arrival in Cusco, our team will welcome you and transfer you to our hotel. Enjoy some free time to rest and acclimatize to the altitude. In the afternoon, embark on a City Tour visiting: Qorikancha (Temple of the Sun), Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay. (Night in Cusco). • DAY 2: The Sacred Valley & Scenic Train to Aguas Calientes After breakfast, we begin our journey through the stunning Sacred Valley of the Incas. We will visit the ruins and markets of Pisac and the living Inca town of Ollantaytambo. Enjoy a delicious local lunch in the valley before boarding the afternoon train to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu town). (Night in Aguas Calientes). • DAY 3: Classic Machu Picchu (Circuit 2) & Return to Cusco Very early in the morning, enjoy a guided tour of the world wonder via Circuit 2 (The Classic Route). This is widely considered the best and most complete circuit, covering all major archaeological sectors and providing the iconic panoramic postcard view. It is designed for a comprehensive experience at a comfortable, accessible pace (does not include the strenuous Huayna Picchu climb). In the afternoon, return by train and transfer to Cusco. (Night in Cusco). • DAY 4: Maras, Moray & Exclusive Lunch at Mountain View After breakfast, we head out to explore the agricultural laboratory of Moray and the thousands of ancient salt pans at Salineras de Maras. At noon, we will enjoy a spectacular lunch at Mountain View, surrounded by breathtaking valley landscapes. Return to Cusco in the afternoon. (Night in Cusco). • DAY 5: The Sacred South Valley Excursion A deep cultural tour exploring the water temples of Tipón, the pre-Inca Wari archaeological city of Pikillacta, and the beautiful church of Andahuaylillas (known as the "Sistine Chapel of the Americas"). Return to Cusco. (Night in Cusco). •DAY 6: Departure & Airport Transfer Private transfer to the Cusco airport for your flight back home. Please Note: Prices are subject to change based on airline ticket and booking availability. Early booking is highly recommended to lock in these rates. Please keep in mind that space is limited. To ensure a personalized and high-quality experience for everyone, we have a strict maximum limit of 15 participants. Reservation & Booking Requirements: To secure your spot, we will be purchasing the airline tickets immediately. To register, please email the following information to analuisaspanishclass@gmail.com: Full name (exactly as it appears on your passport), Date of Birth, Nationality, Passport Number, Ecuadorian cédula number,A photo of both sides of your Ecuadorian cédula What's included: - Round-Trip Airfare & Flight Route: Flights Cuenca – Lima – Cusco (and return) - Machu Picchu Logistics: Round-trip scenic train tickets + shuttle bus up/down to the citadel - All Entrance Tickets: Guaranteed Machu Picchu Circuit 2 entrance + all archaeological sites mentioned - Accommodations: 5 nights in handpicked hotels (4 nights in Cusco, 1 night in Aguas Calientes) - Expert Guiding: Certified professional bilingual guide services throughout - Meals: Daily breakfasts and lunches as detailed in the itinerary Not Included: - Meals and dinners not explicitly specified in the itinerary - Travel Assistance & Health Insurance (Available as an optional add-on for $25 USD) - Personal expenses and tips Booking and Payment Terms: - Deposit: Secure your spot with a 50% deposit of the total trip cost - Final Payment Deadline: Balance must be paid in full before departure by October 1st - Early booking helps us guarantee and purchase your flights and official Machu Picchu entry permits smoothly
Cultural Visit: Sweet Traditions & Legends: Discover Corpus Christi in Cuenca!
Additional Details:
Join us to step back in time and taste the sweetest side of Cuenca’s history We invite you to an exclusive cultural and gastronomic experience centered around Corpus Christi: The Festival of Sweets, happening right here in the city! • Legends & History: Uncover the origins of this beautiful tradition and its connection to the ancestral Inti Raymi festival. Hear romantic tales of how locals fell in love during these festivities and other charming anecdotes from old Cuenca. • Hands-on Workshop: Learn the secrets behind traditional Andean colonial sweets! You will participate in the artisanal preparation of hostias, queditos, frutas de manjar, and tirabuzones—all made from local milk and panela. • Living Theater: This isn't just a history lesson. The renowned Barojo Theater and Culture Group will bring the past to life with actors portraying popular characters from old Cuenca, taking you on a true journey through time.
Student Trip: Las Nieves – Nabón
Additional Details:
Clay, Wheat, and Tradition: Creating Stories with the Community Itinerary: • 08:30 AM | Departure from Cuenca. • Visit to Curiquingue Lagoon followed by a short hike • Head to La Jarata to make traditional bread • Visit to downtown Las Nieves and its church • Lunch with a local family • Traditional Huactana Pottery: We will create a pottery piece using a pre-Inca technique, a part of the Cañari artisanal heritage. This rustic method is practiced by locals using two stones called huactanas • 05:00 PM | Return to Cuenca. Fee includes: Transportation to/from Nabón Visits Local Guide Lunch What to bring: Photo Camera Walking shoes Water bottle Sunscreen Raincoat Don't miss out on this cultural and natural adventure. Space is limited!
Class Information
• Session's run for 6 weeks. We meet twice a week for 1 1/2 hours each class.• In the first week of class you will receive a novel and class packet.• One Saturday each session we will have a day of activities, conversations, and games.• The cost of the session is $110 for 6 weeks of classes.• Click on the triangle for more detailed information about classes in that level.
Beginner Classes
Story learning is a process that is based on how human beings naturally learn their native language. It uses the power of story to teach you Spanish from the very beginning.
In Beginner 1 we build our foundation with the alphabet, numbers, adjectives, and regular verbs. We will also practice phonetics, pronunciation, basic grammar structure, and vocabulary for daily use.
Moving onto Beginner 2 we will develop more grammar concepts such as present tense irregular verbs, the immediate future, interrogative words, possessive adjectives and pronouns, the progressive form, impersonal sentences and finally comparatives and superlatives. It sounds like a lot, but I promise it will be very easy.
Graduating to Beginner 3 we will cover a few more grammar concepts like reflexive pronouns, indefinite adjectives and pronouns, the diminutive and the argumentative, and the regular past tense. From there we will dive into some Spanish concepts like por vs. para, imperative, and verbs like gustar.
Intermediate Classes
Intermediate ranks helps engage in authentic meaningful conversations that go beyond simple phrases. Lots of exposure to real, natural Spanish to help you reach fluency.
In Intermediate 1 we work on putting together the concepts from our beginner classes and work on further our Spanish foundations. In this level we will introduce the preterit (+ verbs with specials meanings in the preterit), tenses for regular and irregular verbs, and do and io pronouns, as well as working on our expression of certain situations (a completed action or a series of completed actions and a condition that is no longer in effect).
When you reach Intermediate 2 we begin to study the imperfect (past tense for descriptions), further study into the preterit (past tense for events), and prepositions. We will compare and see when to use each tense as well as explore the different uses of Se.
We start to finish off our tense work in Intermediate 3 with the present perfect, the past perfect, the future, and the conditional. We will also work on improving our conversational skills by learning about and using connectors in our speech.
You made it to Intermediate 4 congratulations! In this class we prepare yo to transition to the advanced level. We will focus on pronunciation and improving our vocabulary to sound more natural. This is a great class to shore up any weak points you may have before moving onto the advanced levels.
Advanced Classes
Becoming advanced in Spanish requires you to learn vocabulary and phrases. Conversational connectors and Spanish idioms will help you not only keep the conversation going, but sound more natural while you do it.
Welcome to the Advanced classes. In this first level we will review and reinforce what you have learned so far. We will work on our conversations and introduce the subjunctive.
This level of Advanced classes is to continue conversational practice. In this level we will converse about Latin American topics based on podcasts and journalistic articles. And as always we will continue to review vocabulary and advanced grammar.
Online Classes
I offer online classes so that you can learn Spanish from anywhere in the world. I offer 1:1 and group sessions. Please Contact me for more information on these types of classes.
Online classes can be tailored in many ways to find the learning experience that works best for you. We can review topics you feel need additional reinforcement, or we can dive into new areas to help you improve your Spanish.