While learning Spanish, students develop an understanding of Salvadoran culture and ideals. Through this process students can support the democratic process that has been initiated in El Salvador. The school is part of and supports the organizing work of the Centro de Intercambio y Solidaridad (CIS).
Objectives
- Teach students to speak and understand Spanish within a political, social and cultural context.
- Broaden students' understanding of the Salvadoran culture and political situation.
- Promote and involve students in solidarity activities through a variety of programs, while encouraging students to educate people back in their own communities about the Salvadoran reality.
- Immerse students in Salvadoran culture.
The Spanish School
The Mélida Anaya Montes Spanish School is small and intimate, providing the opportunity for individual attention and a personal atmosphere. Students come from many different countries and cultural backgrounds. We encourage adults of all ages and professions to come study with us. Teachers are Salvadorans trained in teaching Spanish as a second language. They have a variety of experience levels, some with up to 8 years of teaching experience at CIS. They are active or have been active in grassroots movements.
Grassroots Organizing Volunteering, El Salvador
The Grassroots Community Organizing main role is to support grassroots organizers that work in different communities throughout El Salvador. Specific work will be based on the needs of the program as well as the abilities and preferences of the volunteer.
There are three specific areas of the program. (Applicants can name a preference for which program they would like to work with.) The areas are:
- Salvadoran Enterprises for Women
- Clean Water Campaign
- Youth Formation and Scholarship Program
For more information including prices, please contact us.
