In Person Spanish language classes

Master Spanish While Making a Difference

Our program offers an unparalleled opportunity for volunteer teachers to achieve full Spanish immersion while significantly contributing to the Buenos Aires community. From Monday to Friday, you'll be deeply engaged in on-site Spanish classes from 10 AM to 2 PM. This intensive schedule is perfectly designed to complement your afternoon English teaching contributions, allowing you to maximize your learning and impact.

This isn't just a language course; it's a living laboratory for rapid Spanish acquisition. Our structured curriculum caters to all proficiency levels, whether you're a complete beginner eager to grasp the basics or an advanced speaker looking to refine your fluency and delve deeper into linguistic nuances. You'll find your Spanish skills blossoming quickly, giving you the confidence to truly connect with the culture of Buenos Aires.

Embrace Buenos Aires: Speak the Language, Live the Culture

Learning Spanish isn't just about new vocabulary; it's your key to truly experiencing Buenos Aires. With four hours of dedicated Spanish instruction every weekday, you'll quickly build the foundation to engage with locals and understand daily life.

By speaking the local language, you'll enjoy richer interactions with Argentines, gaining a much deeper understanding of customs and traditions. Imagine yourself sharing mate with new friends, passionately discussing football with shopkeepers, and genuinely connecting with the incredible pulse of this city in its native tongue. Our program ensures you'll fully engage with the local culture and become an integral part of its community.

We offer a wide range of Spanish immersion courses designed to meet every need. Our program features eight levels, accommodating everyone from absolute beginners to students approaching fluency. Each stage takes three weeks to complete, culminating in a review and an exam to ensure solid progress. Through our balanced teaching approach, you'll progress quickly while enjoying a pleasant and supportive learning environment.

Our Teach Buenos Aires Spanish Program offers an unparalleled language learning experience, distinguished by its exceptional quality and professional instruction. All classes are led by university-level instructors committed to delivering a highly effective and professionally managed curriculum. Your investment in Spanish studies with us is a direct contribution to this excellence. Our group classes are intentionally kept super small, ensuring personalized attention and maximizing your learning potential. Every participant receives a comprehensive Spanish language learning textbook, along with regular reviews and periodic tests designed to facilitate your progression through levels. Our Spanish program is also fully accredited, reflecting its rigorous standards and academic integrity. As an organization that operates independently, without government or external funding, the contributions from our participants directly support our dedicated Spanish instructors' salaries. We pride ourselves on transparent and minimal costs, avoiding large placement or participation fees. Your payment directly enables us to sustain our operations and continue offering this high-quality, in-person program in Buenos Aires, especially during these challenging times.

Best Opportunity

Your Passport to Buenos Aires: Speak Spanish, Live Like a Local

Proficiency in Spanish makes navigating Buenos Aires truly effortless. Imagine confidently ordering those delicious empanadas, seamlessly engaging in social activities, and fearlessly exploring the city's hidden barrios. All of this becomes not just easier, but profoundly more rewarding, allowing you to truly become part of the community. This practical mastery of Spanish will empower you to make the absolute most of every moment you spend in Buenos Aires

Personal & Professional Growth

Gaining Spanish skills in Buenos Aires adds significant value to your resume, truly setting you apart in today's globalized world. It's a skill that opens doors for future opportunities, whether you plan to stay in Argentina, explore other Spanish-speaking regions, or pursue any career path where cross-cultural communication is highly valued. This experience pays dividends, both personally and professionally, enhancing your life and career long after you leave Buenos Aires.

🙌 Who This Is For

This program is ideal for:

Aspiring teachers or educators

Travelers looking for a deeper cultural experience

Students or professionals taking a sabbatical or gap year

Anyone who wants to live abroad with purpose

If you're ready to live, teach, and learn in one of Latin America's most exciting cities — and to grow both personally and professionally — this program offers the best of all worlds.

Our Comprehensive Spanish Curriculum

Our Spanish curriculum is designed for effective and engaging language acquisition, guiding you from a beginner to superior level. We follow an eight-level progression that's fully aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Each level is broken down into three-week segments, with 20 hours of instruction per week, daily from Monday to Friday, studying from 10 AM to 2 PM, totaling 60 hours. New segments start every Monday, ensuring a gradual and highly effective learning process. We utilize esteemed Spanish learning textbooks that provide a structured and engaging path, carefully selected to cover all aspects of the language: grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

Teach, Live, and Learn in Buenos Aires

An Immersive English Teaching & Spanish Learning Experience
Total Program Contribution: $2,470 USD – 8 Weeks All-Inclusive
Includes accommodation, daily Spanish classes, and full program support

Why This Program Is Different

This is more than a volunteer gig. It’s a cultural immersion experience designed for people who want to give back, live like a local, and gain valuable skills — both professionally and linguistically — in one of South America's most dynamic cities: Buenos Aires.

As a volunteer, you’ll contribute by teaching English in community-focused programs — both online and in person. In exchange for your work, we provide:

  • Comfortable, centrally located accommodation in our community residence
  • Access to shared living and working spaces
  • Utilities, Wi-Fi, cleaning, and local support
  • Daily Spanish language classes to deepen your cultural connection and communication skills
  • A structured weekly schedule that balances service, learning, and exploration.
  • Program Details
  • Start Dates: Flexible – new groups start most Mondays
  • Duration: 8 weeks
  • Volunteer Contribution: 12–15 hours per week of English teaching (online/in-person)
  • Spanish Classes: 20 hours/week (Monday–Friday, 10 AM – 2 PM)
  • Accommodation: Included (shared room) Private rooms have a separate cost.

Total Program Value: USD 2,470

This all-inclusive model is designed to cover all essentials — from housing and logistics to teacher salaries for the Spanish program — while still remaining affordable and accessible to travelers passionate about learning and contributing.

📚 The Learning Experience

Our Spanish immersion program runs alongside your teaching placement, offering structured language development that supports your day-to-day interactions and helps you make the most of your time in Argentina.

The Spanish curriculum is built around CEFR standards (A1–C2) and is taught in small groups by university-trained instructors. You’ll receive personalized attention and high-quality instruction using carefully curated materials and real-world conversation practice. It’s an ideal way to build confidence in a new language, whether you're a total beginner or already intermediate.

🏠 Where You’ll Live

Volunteers stay in our beautiful shared residence, located in the heart of Buenos Aires. The home includes:

  • Fully equipped kitchens
  • High-speed Wi-Fi
  • Common areas for socializing and coworking
  • All utilities and cleaning services

By living with other volunteers, you’ll become part of a supportive and international community of like-minded people.

We’d love to welcome you to Buenos Aires!

Option 1: 8-Week Program
Teach English, Learn Spanish, and Live in Buenos Aires

8-Week Immersion Program

Total Program Contribution: $2,470 USD – 8 Weeks All-Inclusive

What’s Included

✅ 8 weeks of accommodation in our volunteer residence, shared room
✅ 20 hours/week of group Spanish classes with certified instructors
✅ 15 hours/week of English teaching (online & in-person)
✅ Shared kitchen, Wi-Fi, utilities, and community spaces
✅ Program materials, local support, and orientation
✅ Small group Spanish classes aligned with CEFR (A1–C2)

Option 2: 12-Week Teach English, Learn Spanish, and Live in Buenos Aires

12-Week Immersion Program
Total Program Contribution: $3,495 USD – 12 Weeks All-Inclusive

What’s Included

✅ 12 weeks of accommodation in our volunteer residence, shared room
✅ 20 hours/week of Spanish classes with certified instructors
✅ 15 hours/week of English teaching (online & in-person)
✅ Shared kitchen, Wi-Fi, utilities, and community spaces
✅ Program materials, local support, and orientation
✅ Small group Spanish classes aligned with CEFR (A1–C2)

Option 3:Your Full Cultural Exchange in Buenos Aires,16-Week Program

16-Week Immersion Program
Total Program Contribution: $4,595 USD – 16 Weeks All-Inclusive

What’s Included

✅ 16 weeks of accommodation in our volunteer residence, shared room
✅ 320 hours of intensive Spanish lessons (20 hrs/week)
✅ Weekly English teaching placement (15 hrs/week)
✅ Program support, all materials, and structured curriculum
✅ Fully equipped kitchen, Wi-Fi, utilities, and coworking areas

Advanced Learners

The Teach Buenos Aires program offers a unique, specialized experience for advanced Spanish learners. Unlike other organizations, it doesn't mix learners of different proficiencies, focusing entirely on private, one-on-one instruction. This ensures highly personalized attention to refine fluency, deepen cultural understanding, and enhance professional conversational skills.

Our program boasts professional university instructors, guaranteeing a high-quality Spanish learning experience. The Spanish program directly supports the instructors' salaries. This direct funding model sustains the program's authentic, university-level language education.

Advanced learners receive 10 hours of private lessons per week, designed for intensive Spanish learning progress and in-depth exploration. This blend of personalized instruction and cultural engagement provides an unparalleled experience for advancing Spanish proficiency.

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Last updated October 23rd, 2025.

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