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This class was the best and funniest class in all my life. The teacher is a wonderful person and a very smart one. I can't believe how much I learned in only 2 weeks... gosh, I hope I can return again!

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I headed to Panama with two goals: to see a new part of the world and to improve my Spanish language skills. After two months I returned to California having gained much more than I anticipated. Like many of the students at Habla Ya language center, I considered my choice to study in Boquete fairly random – I searched “Latin America spanish school” and left the rest up to Google. However, the more students like myself I met, the more I realized that the decision was not random. We all chose Habla Ya because the high quality of the school becomes clear from the website. The professionalism of the site is backed up by the immediate response applicants receive from the staff, by the attention to detail of the directors, Julio and Carlos, and by the school’s great location and facilities. Having studied at other language schools in Panama, well as in intensive language courses in the US (at Cornell and Dartmouth), I can attest to the quality of Habla Ya’s teachers and methodology. My courses were always at the appropriate level of difficulty and focused around my priority of improved conversational skills. In addition to practicing Spanish, I climbed Panama’s highest mountain, rode horseback through Dolega farmland, relaxed in the waterfalls of Santa Fe, snorkeled in turquoise water in Bocas del Toro (not to mention the beaches and island nightlife…), and saw the sights of Panama City. Finally, as a young female traveling alone I felt comfortable and safe having Boquete as my home base while exploring the country. Panama is a beautiful place with so much to offer. Whether your goal is proficiency in Spanish or just a week of introductory classes I promise you will not regret including Boquete and Habla Ya in your travels!

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No question that spending 3 weeks over the summer of 2009 at Habla Ya was a GREAT investment - in me, my husband, and my kids. We all learned MUCHO espanol. Wonderful, funny teachers. They can help you find housing and activities in the area as well.

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I spent two weeks at Habla Ya in Boquete, Panama in September 2009 during which time two teachers worked with me. Over the last several years I've spent some of my vacations at different language schools in various Central American countries. I found Habla Ya and its teachers to be one of the best, if not the best language school, I've attended. The facilities are attractive but for me the high point has been the teachers who are well qualified and experienced. Also worth mentioning, I was the only student at my level at Habla Ya and they provided me with one-on-one instruction at the group price rate. I enjoyed the school, the excellent teachers, and Boquete. Frank

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I studied at Habla Ya for 11 weeks and I can't explain how much it helped me with my Spanish. I had taken 2 years of Spanish in college but had lost most of it over the past year. I can honestly say that I learned more in 11 weeks at Habla Ya than I did in 2 years of University Spanish. The teachers were wonderful, positive, supportive, and patient. The staff is very helpful and they are almost looking out for your best interest. I do not have other language schools in Central America to compare it to but I do believe it is probably one of, or if not, the best!

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I can only recommend the Habla Ya school. I had a great time and improved my Spanish a lot. Everyone at the school is very friendly and helpful. Especially the private lesson helped me a lot to improve my language skills.