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The Spanish language
Spanish is one of the Romance languages in the Italic subfamily of the Indo-European language family.
Spanish is the native language of 332 million people in the world. Spanish is the official language of Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Dominican Republic, Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, Panama, Nicaragua and Venezuela. Also it is spoken in several other nations: Canada, Morocco, the Philippines, and the United States.
Why study Spanish in Antigua Guatemala?
Antigua is warm, semi-tropical, charming town. The historical environment of Antigua Guatemala will make your stay productive and relaxing. The life here is simple but with modern conveniences, and
"Antigua has a lower crime rate than many places in the U.S."
In Antigua, Latin American Spanish is spoken with an extremely pure accent making it easy to be understood throughout Latin America and the Spanish school "Cima del Mundo"
delights in utilizing this to the full benefit of its students.
Why study Spanish in Cima del Mundo?
Our spanish school offers courses one on one, all year round, flexible and shifting schedules, well trained teachers, competitive prices, learning materials, comfortable lodging, free services and a great atmosphere.
Testimonials
“I
was a former department head at a renowned
eastern
college in the United States. I was
also
the founder and chief administrator
of a school for
young filmmakers in
residence from the United
States and
abroad for eight years. I recently
had
the opportunity to observe the Spanish
language
training program, Cima del
Mundo, in Antigua,
Guatemala for a period
of three weeks. I was very
impressed
with the organization of the school, the
atmosphere it provided for intensive
one-on-one
learning, and by the friendly
approach to teaching
by the faculty.
One always found the students
happily
engaged and industrious. Knowing
something
about schools, it was very clear to me
that
Cima del Mundo provides a unique
opportunity
and environment for foreign students
to learn
Spanish.”
Paul
T. Gray
Atascadero,
California |
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Why this spanish school is different from other schools?
We are an institution instead of a group of isolated teachers working at their own belief. Our team genuinely enjoys teaching, without hidden intentions.
We are a responsible business, not just money seekers. That is why you will be heard at any time, not just when you pay.
If you are a serious student you will fit well in our school, so get a head start and download the Spanish verbs in all tenses and prepare yourself before coming to Antigua Guatemala!.
Welcome!
Spanish courses for professionals
Our courses for professionals are focused on the practice and theory of each individual job. With an extensive and guided practice of situations and audio visual resources you will be able to work on social projects in Guatemala and other countries
Volunteer
Cima del Mundo spanish school collaborates with Ninos de Guatemala, an organization that works helping children from Antigua Guatemala and surrounding communities. The recruiting office for volunteers is located in our Spanish school. Students of our school can participate by donating or working in Educarte a school located in Ciudad Vieja
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Guatemala
Official name : Republica de Guatemala
President : Alvaro Colom
Capital : Guatemala City
Other large cities : Antigua Guatemala, Escuintla, Quetzaltenango.
Land area : 108,430 sq km
Total area : 108,890 sq km
Airports : 452 (2004 est.).
Population (2006 est.) : 12,293,545
Monetary unit : Quetzal
Languages : Spanish 60%,
Other languages 40%, 23 officially recognized
Amerindian languages.
Ethnics : Mestizos 59.4%, other Mayan 8.6%, K'iche 9.1%, Kaqchikel 8.4%, Mam 7.9%, Q'eqchi 6.3%,
indigenous non-Mayan 0.2%, other 0.1% (2001)
Religion : Roman Catholic, Protestant, indigenous Mayan
Literacy rate : 71%
Unemployment : 7.5%
Labor force : 3.76 million; agriculture 50%, industry 15%, services 35% (1999 est.).
Industries : sugar, textiles and clothing, furniture, chemicals, petroleum, metals, rubber, tourism.
Telephones : main lines in use: 846,000 (2002); mobile cellular : 1,577,100 (2002).
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