Spanish Immersion Volunteer Programs | A Broader View

The fastest way to learn Spanish is to live it. With our language immersion programs you take Spanish lessons during the week, practice every evening with your host family and put it all to use at your volunteer project. By the end of your stay you will understand, and be understood, far better than after months in a classroom at home.

How it works

• Spanish lessons. Language immersion programs add 16 to 20 hours of Spanish lessons per week to your stay.
• Volunteer work. Outside class you join a local project, such as teaching, child care, healthcare or community work, where you use your Spanish every day.
• Host family. You live with a local family who speaks Spanish at home, the best practice there is.
• Support. As in every ABV program, you get airport pick-up, orientation on arrival and a local coordinator on call 24/7.

You choose your country, start date and the number of weeks. Beginners are welcome: tell us your level in your application.

Where you can study and volunteer

• Argentina: Language Immersion in Cordoba
• Chile: Language and Cultural Immersion
• Colombia: Cultural Immersion in Cartagena
• Costa Rica: Language Immersion in San Jose
• Costa Rica: Immersion Spanish Lessons in Escazu
• Ecuador: Cultural Immersion in Quito
• Ecuador: Language & Cultural Immersion, Quito North
• Guatemala: Spanish Lessons in Xela
• Honduras: Language & Cultural Immersion
• Peru: Language & Cultural Immersion in Cusco

See all language immersion programs. Prefer another language? Try Nepali in Kathmandu or Mandarin in China.

Who it is for

• Students who want to improve their Spanish for school, university credit or a future career.
• Healthcare volunteers who want to communicate better with patients. Many combine lessons with a medical or nursing program.
• Travelers on a gap year or career break who want more than a classroom.
• Families and groups looking for a cultural trip with a purpose. See group trips.

Tips to learn faster

• Learn the basics before you go: greetings, numbers and common questions.
• Speak Spanish at home with your host family, even when it is hard.
• Carry a small notebook and write down new words every day.
• Say yes to invitations: markets, family meals and local festivals are the best lessons.

Fees

Language immersion programs include everything in a regular program plus your weekly lessons. Check the exact fee for your country and dates in the price calculator, see what's included, or contact us with any question.