LANGUAGE PROGRAM

Baños, Tungurahua is a town which thrives on tourism…in fact it is the main support of the 20,000 people who live in the city and the surrounding rural areas. The majority of international tourists, even those from Europe and Asia speak English, although many of them do not speak Spanish. Knowledge of how to communicate in English has become essential for the most people in Baños, many of whom operate restaurants, hotels, tourist agencies, etc.

Although English is taught in the schools, students only receive an average of one hour a week of classes taught by a teacher who is not a native English speaker. The opportunities for adults to learn English in Baños are limited; usually taught in the Spanish Schools, they are prohibitively expensive for the average citizen. The teaching in both instances centers on grammar, with little or no conversation or creative participation on the part of the student.


Our language program is teaching Conversational English to children, adolescents and adults. The program is acheiving great success in the community. Classes are limited to ten students and are priced affordably at only $20 a month. The children's classes are team taught by both an English speaking Ecuadorian and a native English speaker. Our classes for Adults and Jovenes (adolescents) taught by English speaking volunteers from all over the world.


In the future we hope to provide classes for city emergency workers, Police, Red Cross and Bomberos (Firemen) at reduced cost as a community service to the city of Baños.


Even though our prices are very low, an average of just $1.00 a class, there are still those children who cannot afford English classes. We are seeking sponsorships for these children. If you are interested in helping by donating to our new SCHOLARSHIP FUND, please contact us at artedelmundo21@gmail.com Thank you.