Learning Spanish in Peru: Benefits, tips and best schools

If you’re looking to improve your Spanish while enjoying an unforgettable cultural experience, Peru is the perfect destination. This guide will show you the main benefits, practical tips, and the best schools to help you discover how to learn Spanish in Peru with confidence

Things you must to know before study spanish in Lima

Peru is home to some of the best Spanish schools and immersive programs, ensuring that you return with strong language skills. Outside the classroom, you’ll find countless chances to practice your speaking. Since the Peruvian accent is widely regarded as one of the clearest and easiest to understand, it’s an ideal setting to interact with locals and put your Spanish classes into practice

1) After you learn Spanish in Peru, you will have one of the clearest accents

Peruvian Spanish is known for having one of the clearest Spanish accents in South America and one of the “purest” dialects in Latin America. This is mainly because it does not aspirate or drop the “S” at the end of syllables, avoids the “vos” verb form, makes a clear distinction between “R” and “L” sounds, and uses both “seseo” and “yeísmo.” All these features make it much easier to listen to and reproduce Spanish sounds. In other words, because Peruvian Spanish is so neutral, learning Spanish in Peru will give you a professional, easy-to-understand accent that will be recognized anywhere you go or work.

2) Don't be afraid of using your Spanish. Peruvians love that you are trying!

It’s always interesting to meet new people and new cultures, but Peruvians make traveling an especially enjoyable experience. Peruvians are always happy to welcome tourists to their proud nation. With just a basic command of Spanish, you will never lack an opportunity to chat with a local over a cool beer or a freshly squeezed fruit juice (or frog juice, if you’re feeling adventurous). Understandably, you may feel a little shy to use your Spanish skills with the locals, however, something to keep in mind is that in fact, Peruvians consider it a sign of great respect that you are trying to use your Spanish to communicate with them (yes, even if your Spanish is choppy or basic. They will always listen to you with a huge smile and be extremely patient).

Another thing to keep in mind while learning Spanish in Peru while traveling is that the more practice you get, the faster you will become fluent, so it is really important that you take advantage of every opportunity you are given.

3) Peruvians take food VERY seriously (which is good for you!)

Drawing inspiration from dramatic ecological diversity and hundreds of years of influence from Incan, Spanish, West African, Mediterranean, Morrocan, Chinese, and Japanese cultures, Peruvian cuisine is an explosion of wonderful, unique flavors and textures. World Travel Awards (otherwise known as the Oscars of travel) recognized Peru as the World's Top Culinary Destination from 2012 to 2019 (Yes! that's 8 years in a row!). You can find outstanding culinary experiences all the way from tiny street stalls to some of the best ranked restaurants in the world. In fact, matematically speaking, not other city in the world has as many restaurants on the list of the 50 best restaurants in the world.

Peruvians are very passionate and proud about their culinary legacy, so they will always be more than happy to start great conversations about food, cooking techniques, native ingredients, and the history behind them. Definitely a great way to practice and use your language skills while you learn Spanish abroad in Peru.

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4) Spanish teachers in Peru are more qualified than you may think

Did you know that most professional Spanish Language Schools in Peru only employ teachers with a 5-year University degree? (usually with degrees such as linguistics, education, translation, literature, etc.) In the case of our Spanish School in Lima, the vast majority of our Spanish teachers have also completed graduate degrees in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language and/or international specialization Masters in teaching Spanish. To top it off, Peruwayna takes a step further by running training/specialization programs all year round to continue their education and/or certify their team (for instance, all of their teachers are Certified Official Examiners for the DELE international exam and hold official diplomas from the prestigious Instituto Cervantes).

Conclusion: Come learn Spanish in Peru!

Choosing to study Spanish abroad in Peru is a decision that will enrich your life in countless ways. Not only will you learn Spanish in Peru with one of the clearest and most neutral accents, but you'll also immerse yourself in a vibrant culture known for its warmth and world-renowned cuisine. With highly qualified teachers and endless opportunities to practice, Peru offers the perfect environment to quickly enhance your Spanish skills. Ready to embark on this unforgettable journey? Check our our Spanish School website and sart planning your Spanish adventure in Peru today!

Ready to embark on your Spanish learning journey in Lima? Discover the perfect course for you at Peruwayna! Visit our website to explore our diverse options and start your adventure today. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us—we're here to help!