English club - international language school (ILS) Specializing in the K'iche and mam languages.
We specialize in beginner students and work through the English language with our own efficient method. At the same time we can offer 2 languages for one student. The 1st 2 weeks you will learn Spanish the 2nd 2 weeks you will learn K'iche or Mam.
Art, Anthropology and Guatemalan History
These themes prevail in the lecture series, as well as classroom discussions. In essence, it is the center of the school´s curriculum. For instance, with art we could deal with the Mexican muralist, Diego Rivera or the Guatemalan muralist, Carlos Merida.
In anthropolgy we work with the ancient book of the Maya Kíche, the Popol Vuh. The director translated it from K'iche and has the accadenic endorsement of San Carlos University.
Guatemalan history deals with preColombian history then colonial and finally modern times. Therefore the school stresses not only the need to learn Spanish Kiche or Mam, rather the history which transends the learning and perhaps that makes all the difference The history reaches back to the Olmec empire up´to the Colonial Period, until today where an interesting contrast of the ancient and the modern exist in the climate of a developing nation.
Quetzaltenango
Quetzaltenango is located 7,000 feet up, but in valley so that the healthy climate of 70°F during the day, makes it quite perfect for living comfort, it is said to be one of the oldest inhabited places on the face of the earth, but preserves irs authenticity as an Indian Town. It is on the crossroads between the ancient Quiché and Mam nations and therefore maintains its original name of XELAJUNOOJ or simply XELA (Shey la) which means "Under the Ten Wise Men".
The numerous indian villages around the city will be visited with your teacher as a friend and guide. The fairs, handicrafts and clothing will impress you deeply in an unforgettable way. There are numerous hot sulpher, and vapor baths where you will be taken on the weedends for a picnic and relaxation from study.
SUMMATION:
If you are interested in studying Spanish (K'iche or Mam) as a foreign language, and you don´t want to get stuck in a tourist trap, where the prices are high and most everyone you meet speaks English to you, then you must come to "Xela" to study with us.