Fernando Báez Guzmán
Fernando is our Academic Director and master teach
Our one-on-one program is Vida Verde´s most popular class choice. It offers a personalized approach to learning Spanish which is adaptable to the needs of any student. This is the best choice for those who want to learn Spanish as quickly as possible, as we have noticed that our students progress about 25% faster when taking individual classes as compared with group classes.
- Beginners: Work through the lower levels so you can begin communicating faster.
- Intermediate and Advanced: Identify and correct the gaps in your knowledge so you can advance in fluency.
- Personalized material: Recieve a book tailored for your level and needs.
- Progress at your own pace: Work at the speed that you are comfortable with.
- Topics of Interest: Focus on topics which are important to you such as literature, politics, grammar or cultural topics.
Schedule
Vida Verde is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
We are flexible! Start on any day of the week and study for any number of hours. The majority of students take a minimum of 4 hours.
- Morning classes: 8:30 am – 12:30 am
- Afternoon classes 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Classes are 55 minutes in length in order to include a social coffee break to practice your conversation skills and to get to know other students and teachers. On Fridays, the whole school gathers together to play and sing traditional Ecuadorian songs during the break.
Homestay
Immerse yourself in the life and culture with an Ecuadorian Family.
Cultural Classes
Practice your Spanish during guided field trips around Quito.
Salsa Lessons
Schedule salsa lessons in the evening with a professional dance studio
Weekend Excursions
Escape the city to the most popular destinations outside of Quito.
Jungle Programs
Experience Spanish classes and activities in the Ecuadorian Jungle.
Coast Programs
Learn Spanish and take activities on the coast of the Pacific Ocean.
After spending three weeks directly at the school, I now do the online course at Vida Verde. And I can really say, this online course is a great replacement for being directly at the school. Actually, it's even better. Because using the computer provides a lot more possibilities and flexibility. For instance: If you don't know the meaning of a word, the teacher can quickly use ``Google`` to find it and show you a picture. Video and Audio quality are really good, so for me it's not a bit harder to understand, what the teachers says than before directly at the school. Exercises and homework are exchanged within a minute and if I have to write something, I can type, instead of writing by hand, which I really appreciate. Since I did the online course I even stopped traveling to Spanish language schools.
Fernando Báez Guzmán
Fernando is our Academic Director and master teacher.
Ximena Argüello
Students say class hours with Ximena pass by in a flash. She has been teaching Spanish since 2011, and is fluent in English.
Lucía Rivadeneira
Lucía Rivadeneira is a language nerd who loves to teach the nuts and bolts of Spanish.
Rosa Laura García Caiza
Laura has taught Spanish since 1991. She has a passion for sharing Ecuadorian culture with her students and considers herself not just a teacher but an ambassador of her culture and her language.
