History of the Spanish Schools in Estelí-Nicaragua
By Raúl Gavarrette O. The origins of the first Nicaraguan Spanish language schools dates back to the 80´s during the Sandinista revolution. In the eighties there was not a language teaching industry and it was not seen as a business activity. The way the first Spanish language school was launched to public did not have […]
Current Spanish Language Schools in Nicaragua (9)
By Raúl Gavarrette O. At present it seems that the strong Spanish school’s boom of the 90´s in Nicaragua, has decreased and come to a stable stage where the schools which survived the economic crisis after year 2018 are apparently the ones which will continue in the market. International high price of oil at present […]
Nicaragua Spanish Schools
Learn Spanish in Nicaragua! Instituto Lingüístico Inter-Cultural, is a well-stablished language school in Granada. Founded in 2004, is a pioneer independent Spanish school offering full immersion programs which includes homestay with meals, Wi-Fi, private rooms with private bathrooms, filtered water; Spanish instruction, workbook, and excursions included in the cost of the course. Our professional Nicaraguan […]
History of the Nicaraguan Spanish Language Schools (6)
By Raúl Gavarrette O. The first group of high school students from the United States brought by NSS in the same year 1998, made the team prioritize ahead preparation on setting up, organizing and opening the Palacio de Cultura Spanish School in Granada city. Sandra Espinoza Madrigal, a prominent member of the Asociación de Promotores […]
Nicaragua, origins and history of the Spanish Schools (5)
By Raúl Gavarrette O. Almost at the end of the 90´s Nicaragua experienced a tourist boom and became more popular as a new destination for tourism in Central America, and entrepreneurs from North America were attracted by the potential Nicaragua had. In 1997, a new language school Project was started in Nicaragua by entrepreneur Paul […]
First Spanish Schools in Nicaragua, origins and history (4)
By Raúl Gavarrette O. Granada, the first colonial city in Nicaragua, was unspoiled in regards to language programs. The first Spanish program that opened in Granada was Casa Xalteva in 1995. This school was founded by Ken Carpenter and Gregory Calvert. They had arrived in Granada in the early 90’s and fell in love with […]
Nicaragua Spanish Language Schools origins and history (1)
By Raúl Gavarrette O. The origins and history of the Nicaraguan Spanish language schools dates back to the 80´s during the Sandinista revolution. In the eighties this was an incipient language industry and it was not seen as a business activity. The way the first Spanish language school was launched and open to public did […]
Nicaragua, a great destination for learning Spanish
Learning how to speak Spanish language requires some effort and dedication. There is an old saying that the only way to truly learn a second language is to speak the language, and the best way is by getting immersed in a language program in a country where the language is spoken. Learning Spanish is more […]
Masaya handy-craft market in Nicaragua
Masaya city is known as the capital of the Nicaraguan handy crafts, and folklore, Nicaraguan marimba and traditional dances. A visit to this predominant indigenous non-tourist city includes a walking tour to the Lookout with nice views of the Masaya Volcano and Masaya Lake; the hammocks workshops and stores near the Malecón; the Central Park […]
Nicaragua field trips destinations
El Coyotepe, which in Nahuatl language means land of coyotes, surrounded by exuberant bushes and trees, was built in 1893 by president Zelaya. This old fortress, full of history, is situated on top of a hill in the outside of Masaya downtown and along the Managua-Granada Road. The fortress is easily seen from the city. […]