Learn Spanish in Peru

Do I need to Speak Spanish to Volunteer in Cusco?

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Cathedral in Cusco

Why Volunteer In Peru? Cusco, Peru is one of the most popular volunteer destinations in the world. It is a city incredibly rich with opportunities for both cultural and personal exploration. There are dozens of major museums, archaelogical sites and monuments just in the city itself and hundreds of sites in surrounding areas. It is … Read more

Why Is Peruvian Spanish Considered So Neutral?

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Peruvian speaks with a foreign tourist

For many people deciding where to learn Spanish, one question comes up again and again: which variety of Spanish is the most neutral? Spanish is spoken by more than 500 million people across 20 countries (21 if we count the US/Puerto Rico) on multiple continents, and no single version can be considered truly “standard” in … Read more

The Value of Spanish for Proyecto Peru Volunteers: Connect, Communicate, Contribute

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Do you value authentic travel experiences and genuine connections with the people, culture, and language of the places you visit? Are you someone who seeks personal and academic growth through adventure — willing to step into the unfamiliar to discover more about yourself and the world? If this sounds like you: at Proyecto Peru you … Read more

How do you prefer to learn a new language?

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Text book called fluent city

Have you ever studied a language at university and forgotten all about it six months later? Well, don’t worry you are not the only one! For decades now, universities have been using the so-called “traditional language learning methods“. Every student is approached in the same way and tested on their general knowledge. In recent years, this technique is being questioned on its effectiveness and effiency.

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7 Reasons why apps can’t replace Spanish teachers

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apps can't replace teachers

With the rise of technology and all the options coming with it, jobs are taken over by robots and automized. These days, you can do pretty much everything on your mobile. There is an app for everything! But why can’t apps replace teachers?

Online learning gets more and more popular. You can study and learn all kinds of things from behind your device. Today, you don’t even have to travel anymore to dig into a new culture or language. There is a variety of language learning apps that you can download on your phone that will help you learn a new language. But, are they as effective as you wish it to be? And, will they ever be able to offer what teachers can offer you? In short, will technology ever replace teachers? Of course, this also depends on your learning objectives. In this article, we will answer these questions for you.

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Hannah and Linda’s Experience in Cusco

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Let’s get to know our volunteers a little more. Meet Linda(18) and Hannah(18) from Germany. They arrived in Cusco 3 months ago after doing some volunteering work in Zanzibar. How cool right? 😲

Currently, they are volunteering at a school in Cusco with Proyecto Peru. They are working in Childcare as teachers and helping with activities for the kids. Do you want to get to know more about their experience in Cusco? Keep reading.

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Learn Spanish in Peru: Clare’s Adventures in Cusco

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This is Clare’s story living and learning Spanish in Cusco.

I started my year abroad in Peru knowing three spanish phrases, “El baño?” “no habla espanol” and “gracias”. In hindsight, I now know why nobody understood me- I was saying the first two wrong! Thanks to Google Translate and lots of guessing, I made my way through my first few days in Lima. The next three days were spent taking Peru Hop buses from Lima along the coast, finally arriving in Cusco.

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Learn Spanish in Peru

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In this article, Laura Graichen shares her experience learning Spanish with Proyecto Peru.

Five years ago, I came to South America with zero knowledge of the Spanish language. I thought that I would get far with hands and footwork, but nothing could be further from the truth. Well, in the end you will get there, but some basic knowledge of Spanish is actually indispensable as it makes traveling a lot easier. In addition, it is nice if you can chat a little with the locals. You immediately get a lot of respect if they only see that you are trying!

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When Love Crosses Continents: How two volunteers met and fell in love in Cusco

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Dear friends at Proyecto Peru,

We’d like to share our story with you, to spread a little of our happiness.

Three years ago, back when we didn’t know each other yet, we – Daniel from the USA and me from Belgium – read about the medical package at Proyecto Peru and decided to jump into the adventure.

In the summer of 2015, we arrived in Cusco. The first day of medical Spanish classes, I thought I was all alone with my teacher, Paula. Intense! But the next day, Daniel was there.

It didn’t take long for us to realize we’d gotten lucky.

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