What a better way to immerse yourself in the Latin American culture than by living with a local host family in Panama? Put yourself in the very best position to learn Spanish within a natural and authentic environment by joining our Total Spanish Immersion Program.

Living with a local family in Panama while you learn Spanish will put you in a privileged and unique position to practice Spanish outside of the classroom. Once you step through your family's door you'll practice your Spanish in a relaxed and authentic environment.

Being able to listen and speak Spanish even when you're not having Spanish lessons is definitely a plus and something you should seriously consider if you want to learn Spanish as fast as possible and in the most natural way.

Family home stays for our Spanish students are available at our three school locations: Boquete, Bocas del Toro and Panama City, Panama.

Our Active Spanish Immersion Vacations are amongst the most popular programs at our Spanish schools in Bocas del Toro, Boquete and Panama City, Panama. Participants can choose to have group lessons, private lessons, or a combination of both, and are presented with a wide selection of extra curriculum activities and lodging options in order to suit each student's particular budget and needs.

Specialized modalities of this program include but are not limited to:

• Learn Spanish + Panama Eco-Adventures Tours
• Learn Spanish & Surf Program
• Learn Spanish & Scuba Dive Program
• Learn Spanish & Yoga Program
• Learn Spanish & Rock Climbing Program

There are so many things to do in Panama: why just come here to study Spanish? Learn it and experience an amazing vacation! By joining our Active Spanish learning vacations you can hike Panama's highest mountains, surf in warm tropical waters, raft Central America's wildest rivers, discover the Pacific's uninhabited islands, spoil yourself in Panama's Caribbean beaches... the possibilities are endless!

And when it comes to Spanish Classes, not everyone needs the same Spanish Course. Choose the Spanish Course that best meets your needs!

• Group 4 (4 hours of group lessons per day)
• Group 4 PLUS (4 hours of group lessons per day + extra private lessons)
• Private Course (4 to 6 hours of private lessons per day)
• DELE Exam Preparation Course (get your command of the Spanish language certified)
• Junior Spanish: Spanish for Kids or Spanish for Teenagers
• Specialized Spanish Courses: Medical Spanish, Legal Spanish, Business Spanish, Spanish for Teachers, etc.
• Other Personalized Spanish Classes: Intensive Spanish Course, Spanish for couples or friends traveling together, Spanish at your Home, etc.

On the other hand, when considering where to live during your Spanish Vacation Program, it is our belief that appropriate accommodation is an essential part of your language study trip. We will make you feel cozy, secure and right at home: in fact, you won't want to go back home! When you study Spanish with us, you can decide to live at any of the following places:

• Home Stays with Local Families
• Budget Hostels
  • Boquete: Hostal Garden or Pension Topas
  • Bocas del Toro: Hostal Mamallena or Saigon Bay Bed and Breakfast
  • Panama City: Panama House Bed & Breakfast, Baru Lodge or Luna's Castle
• Mid-Range Hotels and Bed & Breakfasts
  • Boquete: Isla Verde or Boquete Garden Inn
  • Bocas del Toro: Hotel Tierra Verde, Hotel Cala Luna, Santuarios del Mar or Bocas Island Condos
  • Panama City: TRYP by Wyndham Panama Centro, Magnolia Inn or Hotel Milan
• Upscale Boutique Hotels & Resorts
  • Boquete: Valle Escondido Resort, Golf & Spa or The Haven Spa & Inn
  • Bocas del Toro: Tropical Suites or Palma Royale Hotel & Suites
  • Panama City: The Bristol Panama or Hotel El Panama

Besides Spanish lessons and accommodation, in our Active Language Learning Holidays we make sure that students LIVE the most amazing Spanish learning experience! Plenty of extra activities, many of them at no extra cost, are included in this package such as salsa lessons, movie nights, yoga classes, dinner parties, get-togethers, eco-adventure tours and much more!

Boquete is Panama's eco-adventure capital in the mountains, Panama City is Latin America's trendiest capital, and Bocas is Panama's top Caribbean beach destination, so in each location there are loads of activities to do besides Spanish learning. From rafting and scuba diving to surfing, and from rich cultural experiences to yoga lessons, you'll find everything you could ever want from a Spanish learning vacation in Central America.

Please take your time to consider our different Spanish Courses, lodging options and extra activities. If you have any questions and need guidance selecting the best spanish language course or lodging option for you, feel free to contact us. We will make sure that you fall in love with your experience at Habla Ya Spanish Schools and remember it forever!

If you're planning the ideal family vacation to Latin America, why don't you give your loved ones the opportunity to have the time of their life and to also learn a new language? We will cater to your specific needs and organize the most incredible family holiday for you.

Put your family in the right hands and let us take care of everything for you. Your family will enjoy a unique and immensely rewarding Spanish learning holiday. We are experts organizing Family Language Vacation Programs that can include all or any of the following:

• Spanish lessons for each family member
• Appropriate accommodation (homestay, hotel, apartment, resort, villa or vacation rental)
• Eco-adventure tours
• Volunteering opportunities
• Additional cultural & social activities
• Field trips to Panama's farms, rivers and beaches
• Airport pickups in Panama City, David and Bocas del Toro
• Babysitting for children and infants
• And any other special need that your family might have

Each of you'll not only live an unforgettable experience but will also take back home something that will open doors to a brighter future: the ability to speak the Spanish language and a better cultural understanding of Latin America and its people.

Interested in learning Spanish and also making your trip to Central America a truly meaningful one? Then come to any of our Spanish Schools in Bocas del Toro, Boquete or Panama City, Panama (or to all of them) and become a volunteer to make the difference! We have many different volunteer opportunities and projects to choose from, all of which have a great impact in many people's lives.

During half of the day volunteers attend Spanish Lessons, either in a group or privately, and during the other half of the day they participate in the volunteer project of their choice. Volunteering also makes a great opportunity to practice your Spanish outside of the classroom in an authentic and natural environment.

Some of the volunteer projects that you could join are:

• Amigos de Boquete Nutrition Programs
• ReAL Recycling Center Boquete Panama
• Casa Esperanza
• Paradise Gardens Panama
• Sea Turtle Conservation Project in Bocas del Toro
• Loco por Leer Reading Program
• Por Los Niños Orphanage Support
• Nursing Home for the Elderly
• Fundación Pro Handicap Integration
• Music Program
• Youth Mentor Project
• Youth Development Sports Project

So come to Panama to learn Spanish and be a volunteer! Working together we can create opportunities for those who would not otherwise have one. We can build bridges to self-sufficiency, personal growth, and human happiness. Through the giving of their time and talents, volunteers can help children, families, and individuals around the world realize their potential for a brighter tomorrow and a future of fulfillment. Click here to find out more about volunteer projects in Panama City, Boquete and Bocas del Toro, Panama.

Our medical Spanish immersion program is intended for doctors, nurses, medical students and health-care professionals in general who want to learn medical Spanish and are searching for an effective medical Spanish program, customized to suit their specific medical profession and learning needs.

At Habla Ya Spanish Schools we have built a medical Spanish curriculum that is customized to different medical professions. Not only is each medical Spanish course tailored to specific medical professions, but we also personalize each medical Spanish class by taking into account your own medical specialty, learning style, Spanish level and area of expertise.

Candidates interested in joining our medical Spanish program can choose from a wide variety of accommodation options and can complement their medical Spanish classes with a medical internship or volunteering opportunity at one of the public health clinics in Boquete, Bocas del Toro, or Panama City, Panama. Being able to practice your medical Spanish in real life situations and interact with native Spanish speakers definitely makes the difference when you're learning medical Spanish.