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The teacher prevented the students from getting bored. She knew immediately when the students did not understand the subject.

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It has been five-years since I attended, but it was well worth the money. The surrounding accomodations were a little pricey for the quality.

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I've studied at Jabel Tinamit 3 different years and stayed with the same host family all 3 times. I've studied at 3 other schools in Guatemala (1 in Antigua, 2 in Xela) and I think that the instruction here was superior to any of the others. I'm a TESL teacher and I think that all of the teachers (I had 3 different ones) are well prepared, gracious and have good senses of humor. I do feel that activities are a bit limited, but I enjoyed exploring the other towns around the lake.

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This is a wonderful school located in one of the most beautiful places in the world. My first visit to Jabel Tinamit (Mayan) was in their old location in a quiet garden just off the main tourist street. Since then, they have a wonderful multi-story facility with a new garden, absolutely fabulous instructors for 1-on-1 instruction. They quickly assess your level then begin an excellent program consisting of a mix of conversation, vocabulary and exercises. I've gone back 5 times over 10 years and love it over any other school I've tried. I'd never go to Antigua after being here. They have weekly outings and learning Spanish is as much fun as you want to make it. Their well trained staff is more than happy to converse about politics, local economics or history. You'll learn a lot more than just Spanish, you will get a taste of the local culture. The homestay I was assigned was located on the bus route, and I was more accustomed to a quiet place near a lake, so I changed to Hospitaje Contemporaneo, a little over a block from Lake Atitlan... my home away from home. Try this place, You'll love it.