Spanish for Spanish teachers

Spanish Immersion for Spanish Teachers in Guatemala

Casa Xelajú offers a specialized Spanish immersion program for Spanish teachers designed to refresh and enhance advanced language skills, improve pronunciation, and reconnect with Latin American culture. Perfect for secondary-level educators from the United States, Canada, and Europe, this program combines classroom learning with real-world experience.

Participants work with experienced instructors to correct grammar issues, polish pronunciation, and deepen their understanding of Hispanic literature and modern Latin American realities.

Spanish Immersion Program for Spanish Teachers

Intensive 3-week immersion course for secondary Spanish teachers
Grammar, phonetics, literature, and curriculum workshops
75 hours of instruction with 3:1 teacher-student ratio
Homestay with Guatemalan family + weekend cultural excursions
Ideal for teachers from the US, Canada, and Europe seeking skill refreshment and cultural connection

Obtain college credit in Hispanic literature

The three week course will include grammar study and practice to help students improve their use of verb tenses, the subjunctive and correct syntax as well as other complex Spanish language structures.

Katelynn Jensen, a Spanish teacher from from Marquette, MI, shares her experience learning Spanish at Casa Xelaju.

What Will You Learn?

In this 3-week intensive course, educators will:

Study advanced grammar, including verb tenses and the subjunctive
Improve phonetic accuracy and native-like pronunciation
Analyze Latin American literature from various countries
Develop classroom-ready cultural lessons and materials
Participate in curriculum development workshops with regional cultural context

Unique Program Features

Total of 75 instruction hours with a 3:1 student-teacher ratio
Homestay with local Guatemalan family, including 3 meals/day and private room
Weekend excursions to historical, cultural, and natural sites
Opportunities to earn college credit in Hispanic literature
All-inclusive cost: $1,800, covering tuition, lodging, cultural activities, and transport

This is more than just a course—it’s a transformative cultural and linguistic experience that enhances both teaching ability and cultural empathy.

Who Should Attend?

Certified Spanish teachers looking to refresh their skills
Educators returning to the classroom after a language gap
Curriculum coordinators seeking Latin American cultural insights
High school teachers preparing students for AP/IB Spanish

What is the Spanish Immersion Program for teachers at Casa Xelajú?

Casa Xelajú’s program is a 3-week intensive course for Spanish teachers to improve grammar, pronunciation, and cultural understanding through classroom and real-world immersion.

Can Spanish teachers earn college credit during this program?

Yes, the program offers opportunities to earn credit in Hispanic literature alongside grammar and pronunciation modules.

What kind of cultural activities are included?

The program includes weekend trips, museum visits, workshops, dance classes, and excursions to indigenous villages and natural parks.

Is accommodation provided during the immersion program?

Yes. Teachers stay with local Guatemalan host families in private rooms and receive 3 meals per day, included in the program fee.

Who can join this Spanish immersion program in Guatemala?

Secondary-level Spanish teachers from the U.S., Canada, and Europe who want to refresh and advance their skills are welcome to join.

The history of Casa Xelajú (1987) is one built on trial and error with visions of a better future for Guatemala and an international awareness of Guatemala’s political, social, and cultural situation.