Llama Education - Our Guestbook

Birgit Binder (Germany)

For 6 weeks I stayed at Llama Education, which I liked very much. So I can fully recommend it to others.
My teachers Rosa, Carlos and Pablo were competent and efficient, and their lessons were full of variety.
I enjoyed to live in Maria's house. Together with her daughters Diana and Sonja she really made me feel at home. My special thanks go to Maria who also organized some perfect travels for me. So I could see quite a lot of beautiful Peru and make use of my freshly acquired language skills.

Tobias Hagemeister (Germany)

During my South American travels last year I stayed for 4 weeks at Llama Education. From the first warm welcome at Maria's house until the good bye, I really enjoyed every day in Arequipa. The teachers Pablo, Keyla and of course Maria are very friendly, and now I have to say my Spanish increased a lot. At someday I want to come back to Arequipa. I can as well strongly recommend Llama Education for learning Spanish. And of course to become familiar with the delicious Peruvian food, Maria is preparing every day. And as well the kids are so cute, greetings to Peru. Tobias

Amy Morris (United States)

I had a great experience at Llama Education. The teachers are excellent at presenting the material in an organized way and they are very professional. Maria, the owner, is very welcoming and helpful also. I definitely recommend learning Spanish at Llama Education.

Mark Reimer (Canada)

When I arrived I knew how to identify myself and ask for a bathroom in Spanish. After four weeks of very well designed and structured classes, I could participate in one-on-one conversations on far ranging topics including education, life in Peru compared to life in Canada, societal constructs and problems, prejudice, theology and more. Living on site made the experience that much better too as I was always just a few steps away from the classes. Arequipa is also a wonderful place in which to study as it has multiple and interesting options for visiting, and there are beautiful places near by for extended excursions.

Gregory Stewart (United States)

I had a great experience with Llama Education. The teachers were excellent and the schedule was perfect. Also, when I got sick and had to cancel a day, they were not only flexible with the schedule, but Maria brought me soup and offered to get me a doctor. And they helped with transportation to my next destination! It was great to spend time with a Peruvian family. The girls are as cute as can be!

Graham Tillotson (England)

I can endorse Llama Education wholeheartedly. I had travelled to Arequipa for a specific purpose but decided I would benefit from more Spanish lessons while I was there. (Although I’m not a beginner, I still have a long way to go with my Spanish – and fluency continues to remain a distant dream!) I had nine days of lessons: four hours of classes each day plus study and homework.Llama Education’s owner, Maria, put together a well thought out programme for my short stay which was pitched just perfectly for my level (i.e. I was really challenged). Each day I spent two hours with Maria in conversation, then two hours of more formal grammar with another teacher, Ángela. The exercises I had to do in the classes, the extensive notes with which I was provided and the homework I was set, combined with all the Spanish conversation, were all excellent. I met other teachers during mid-morning breaks and found them to be excellent too.Five years ago, I spent a week in a language school in Mexico and was extremely disappointed by both the quality of teaching and class sizes in relation to the cost. The one-to-one tuition at Llama Education, the quality and intensity of teaching and the very reasonable cost makes this package extremely good value for money. This is especially so when you also bear in mind the accommodation and wonderful meals.I came away with my Spanish much improved and with very fond memories of the warm and friendly atmosphere of the school.

Thomas y Sanne (Holanda)

This school is probably the best you can find! If you want to study spanish go here!

Kris Caldwell (USA)

The Llama Education intensive Spanish language classes are outstanding! When I started the classes, I had 2 years of high school Spanish from 35 years ago. I could not speak Spanish or understand spoken Spanish, but had a limited knowledge of written Spanish. By the end of 4 weeks of intensive Spanish classes, I am now able to communicate effectively in Spanish, both for communicating needs while traveling and conversing and getting to know local people. It is more difficult to communicate in a foreign language over the telephone because there are no visual cues, but after taking the classes at Llama Education, I feel comfortable and confident communicating in Spanish, even in difficult circumstances. The founder of the school, Maria, encourages the students to speak Spanish and provides a secure environment in which to try speaking and understanding Spanish. I highly recommend Llama Education as an ideal place to quickly learn to speak and understand Spanish. The instructors are excellent, allowing the students to proceed at their own pace.

Susan (Alemania)

A very recommendable little language school with great personal attendance by Maria, the owner. Teachers available for every level, Angela very good for advanced. Living with the family (room with private bathroom and balcony) and taking clases in the same house is the best option. Arequipa is a nice place.

Denis Guimond (Canada)

Thank you Maria I have studied spanish in more than 5 country's in latin america and spain and I have to say that you have made this experience one of the best. The teachers are great and your love for the language and the students will live in me forever. Thank you for a wonderful experience