Buenos Aires, Argentina
Av. Hipólito Yrigoyen 571, C1086 AAG
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+541143455954
I usually never take the time to do reviews but my experience was unfortunately so bad that I have to in this case. I've been to language schools in Spain, Colombia and Uruguay and Academia Buenos Aires was by far the worst. I was studying at the intermediate level with a lazy teacher who spent way to much time on random details instead of having the interest in learning us the language. I was in a group with two others - one of them were waay below the required level which meant that I and the other guy had to wait a lot to make sure the last person in the class understood the things. No common room where you could sit and chat with other students, very small amounts of coffee in the breaks - i didn't get any, but the bad teacher was definitely the thing that were the worst for me. I did complain but Urs - the german director of the school - did not offer any compensation. I didn't even pay myself , my work did that, but for me it should be a principle that you don't pay the full price for such a bad school. Be also careful if there are holidays during the week. The school will demand the full price - as was the case for me, because monday were public holiday. I would definitely try something else, even though their website looks nice. For example vamosspanish which I hear a lot of good things about. Or try their sister academy in Uruguay -that was quite good - even though that the money go to the same guy in the end;)
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Outstanding school. I am a huge fan. I am a registered nurse and I have done both the intensive course there in Buenos Aires with medical Spanish and the online distance learning. All the teachers and staff have been extremely skilled, kind and fun. The group classes are usually quite small and the course work is well organized. They also offer many after class activities for students that allow for a more in depth introduction into Argentine life and culture. I will be attending the school again for 6 months and am confident my Spanish will develop so that I can better serve my patients when I return to the US.
I studied both group and private lessons at Academia for 2 months in June and July 2017. As an English teacher myself, I was concerned about studying another language, and how challenging it would be to become a student rather than a teacher for a while. I had nothing to worry about! I had 5 different teachers during my time at Academia and every one of them was professional, informative and understanding of my needs while having unique approaches to learning. They all had a solid understanding of the language and were able to help me move from a total beginner to a CEFR B1 level in those 8 weeks. Of course, you need to be motivated to learn, and Academia helped me reach my goal to start learning Spanish. I highly recommend including some private classes, as these classes helped me to gain confidence in a one-on-one environment. The textbooks are well designed, focusing on a solid understanding of the grammar of Spanish, and the culture of Argentina. It was great to learn about the country I was in while also learning the language. The teachers, also, are passionate about Latin American and Argentinian life, so I was very happy with the cultural aspects of the course. All in all, I am so pleased to have chosen Academia as my introduction to Spanish language learning. I have nothing but praise for the teachers and the admin staff (Silvana and Hanna are the friendliest and most helpful ladies you could ever hope to meet), and recommend Academia as an excellent school to improve your Spanish skills.
Academia Buenos Aires is a great school if you are looking to find a way to learn Spanish or improve your language skills. I went to this school because I had already been studying Spanish for awhile, but I eventually want to be a translator and I wanted to improve my language skills. I ended up deciding to take a mixture of group and individual classes at the school and I stayed for about three months taking classes. The group classes are small enough to give students speaking practice. The classes are very hands-on and interactive. The individual classes helped me by focusing on my weak areas. By doing a mixture of the classes, I had several teachers and they were all very professional and knew their subject areas well. I also stayed in a home stay that was organized by the school and it was very comfortable and allowed me to practice Spanish everyday. From my first day there, the staff in the office and the teachers provided a very welcoming and encouraging atmosphere and they were all interested in helping me to achieve my goals. Also, the school prepares different activities throughout the week such as guided tours so that you can familiarize yourself with the different Buenos Aires' neighborhoods. There are also workshops that focus on pronunciation and the porteño dialect of Spanish as well as other workshops that cover different topics. There is also a movie night every week which shows classic Argentinean movies which really gives you an insight into Argentinean culture. I really feel that Academia Buenos Aires offers a high quality of education so that you get a complete immersion experience into Argentina. I highly recommend it!
Great language school. If you want to learn Spanish in a Spanish speaking country, this is a great place to go. I have learned a lot with three weeks intensive course and had a lot of fun during the social activities.
Great staff, good organization, perfect location (at the cross were almost all subway lines come together). Took a whole 2 months of classes there and loved all of it. Small size of clases (1-5 persons), in my case we were always 2-3, which makes it very efficient.
Academia Buenos Aires is awesome!!! The staff are super friendly and helpful and all the professors are really professional and patient! Highly recommended!!!
Hola everyone! I was at Academia Buenos Aires for four weeks in July 2017. I had a GREAT time there thanks to every single soul there who cares for their students and treats them like a member of the family. The amazing women behind the desks who were so patient with the same questions they had to answer every day, I cannot thank all of you enough. Film nights, great trips in the city lead by cultured teachers (Diana, you are THE La Boca expert) and dancing at the coolest milonga in the city were some of the many experiences I will never forget. As for the classes, the school has wonderful and experienced teachers who are there to help you if you want to learn. Homework is inevitable, and of course, speaking Spanish is a must. I am planning to send my 15-year-old daughter to Academia in a couple of years. I know she’ll be in good hands. Thank you all for making my time in Buenos Aires unforgettable! Abrazos, Tuba
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