"My family was terrific. They included me from the very beginning and were always making sure that I felt at home. They thought that I was possibly getting sick and they treated me with a tea to sooth my throat. I felt like one of the family. The school that I was at was fantastic too. My teacher was Freddy and he had a terrific way of blending instruction with social and cultural activities. At times, I didn’t even realize it was part of the program. I saw many wonderful sites in Quito and, using a little caution, I had no problems navigating the huge city. The school provided many opportunities to learn, for cultural activites such as cooking, and to socialize with others students. The staff at Language Link did a terrific job of preparing me for the trip." – Jim Couch, Sales, Harrah, Oklahoma

"Two outstanding teachers, one grammar, one Hispanic literature, two weeks each; unbelievably hospitable family for homestay; well-equipped school in great location; excellent time to go when most Gringos are at home in USA for Thanksgiving/Christmas holidays; I raised my level of Spanish from "Intermediate" to "Superior" by director's measuring stick. Language Link and a good guidebook set me up regally!!!"
 Jerry Wilkerson, Life-long student/Journalist, Asheville, North Carolina

"I am very glad that I did the Activa program. Not only did it extend the length of study because the teacher I went with was very helpful in further instruction, but I also got to see a lot of places in the shortest period of time. Instructors were
very good, very helpful, very friendly. My host family was great. Really enjoyed them. They were very good about interacting with me and invited me to go with them to a couple of evening events they were attending."– Steve Barrymore, Advertising Manager, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

"My experience was superior. I liked the school; everyone was very nice and helpful. I had the choice to change my program when I felt that it needed to be adjusted so that was very accommodating. The teachers were really nice and I learned a lot. It was nice to have a switch in the teacher each week because each one brought a different format of teaching. The family was really nice and they were flexible with my schedule." 
Nicole Pfeifer, Student, Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota

"Homestay and instruction were terrific. I had the best host family I have EVER had in decades of language travel. They made me feel completely at home." – Judy Hochberg, Spanish Teacher, Scarsdale, New York

My experience was very fun, went to the jungle for 1 of the 3 weeks and learned a lot. Each professor was great (lots of practice opportunities), and my family stay was superb.
Lesley Newell, Student, Atlanta, Georgia

"The teaching at the school was excellent. Overall the experience was good.
The instructors I had were excellent. They were very competent. My host family was very nice and helpful. The living was very close but I got to know them well for this reason." 
Richard Page, Professor Emeritus, Athens, Georgia

"Instructor was the very accommodation of what I wanted. "
J. Decker, Retired, California

"The teachers I had at the Quito school were especially accomplished in teaching. My instructors explained grammar – particularly advanced grammar – well."
M. Zehr, Washington DC

(from a leader of a high school group who combined Quito study with a Galápagos trip) "Overall I would rate our experience as superior. The school in Quito did everything to ensure that we were comfortable, well-fed, and well taken care of. We received very much attention and they were always available for whatever we needed. Students were pleased with their instructors, and mine taught me about Ecuadorian history/economics and briefed me on the places we would visit as a group in the afternoon so that I could guide students myself."
Valerie Silva, Spanish Teacher, Dalton, Georgia

"As a high school Spanish teacher, I found the Academia in Quito, Ecuador to be just what I needed to sharpen my proficiency skills. The one on one instruction and the homestay were wonderful!"
Jeanne DuLaney, VA

"Being in Ecuador was great. My wife and I went down there with our two children (2 years and 5 months). While we were a bit afraid of traveling so far with our children, the trip went great. My wife and I took classes in the morning while the employee of the house took care of our kids. She was great and became like their “second mom.” In the afternoons one of us went out with a professor on the town to sight see; the other went home and watched the kids while a professor taught a class or just conversed. Two months went by very quickly there. My wife went from being a non-Spanish speaking person to the advanced level in 2 months."
Daniel Olson, Pastor, Woodside, New York

(Anaconda Amazon jungle program) "This was something I never dreamed of doing, and I immediately loved the beauty of the rainforest. Doing activities like rafting, hiking, meeting an indigenous tribe, learning about jungle plants and animals...my life definitely will never be the same. It was one of the most amazing weeks of my life, and the instruction was incredible."
Megan Cowell, College Student, Johnston, Iowa

"Overall, I had a wonderful experience. The school was amazing. The professor were awesome.I feel like I learned a ton! The teachers were awesome and all very knowledgeable in the rules of the language, in Spanish literature, and in the history, culture, and legends of Ecuador. I liked that we switched teachers every week. It kept things interesting and new. I never really felt bored with school during the 8 weeks I was there. I would definitely recommend the Activa program because it was an awesome balance of classroom learning and then more practical practice in which I learned a ton about Quito and Ecuador in general while seeing the important sites."
Kristen Scislow, Student, Lakeville, Minnesota

"Thanks to the excellent program and the teachers, I progressed rapidly and fulfilled my language learning goals. I progressed from level one to level eight out of ten levels. I have already reocmmended this program to many people."
Beth Thompson, ESL Program Director, Wisconsin

Pre-study comment: "When I decided which program to use to go to Ecuador, I thought choosing a bigger organization located in the US would give me a sense of trust and confidence, but you exceeded all my expectations. You are very fast and very competent, and if this is an indicator of how it will work in Ecuador, I feel very confident about the success of my trip."
Ines Langrock, Minnesota

"The school is very helpful with excursions and traveling after studies (special thanks to Arturo!), a great country where you can spend a lot of time. The Activa Program was a fantastic and diverse way of learning, and a great way to directly apply what you learned. I could have continued for weeks without getting bored or tired. I thank you very much for all your help, it was a great experience with wonderful people at the Academia, and it was definitely not my last time to take classes there in Quito."
Ulrike Kuehl, Flight Attendant, Germany

"The Anaconda program was incredible! The school and teachers were excellent. (My homestay mother) was excellent, very patient and spent a lot of time with me."
Beth Nerney, Cook, Rhode Island

"What a wonderful experience! Everyone at the school was so helpful, warm and kind. Special thanks to Elisabeth -- a fantastic teacher!"
Patricia Kettle, Travel Agent/Retired Teacher, Canada

"The experience of living and studying two weeks in Ecuador greatly enhanced my later travels. Host family -- they were wonderful and they will always be my Ecuadorian family."
Barbara Holtzman, Retired, Arizona

"A fantastic, professional school. Teachers and administrators are top notch! Highly, highly recommended."
Katie Rusnak, Non-Profit Youth Development, Washington DC

"One on one teaching was most helpful, beneficial, and an ideal method for Spanish education. We learned much, because our professors were superbly qualified, gifted, and able to effectively communicate their knowledge and experiences. We now have a greater appreciation of Ecuador and its people, history, culture, aspirations, economy, sights, food, and fruits. Please convey our warmest thanks, and best wishes always, to all who made our four weeks stay both educational and enjoyable. We will most heartily recommend the Academia to our many friends in the USA. Thanks also to Language Link's Kay & Marcy for their many logistical assistances."
Dr. Maryann Beebe and Dr. Shamir Allymm, Marketing Manager and International Consulting & Financial Services, Pennsylvania

"It was great to be guided through the process, from being picked up at the airport, to assistance in arranging travel, etc. Instructors were top quality. Family was very nice and helpful in conversation and teaching me Spanish."
Craig Kauffman, Relations Researcher, Georgia.

"The Quito school was especially accomplished in teaching. My instructors explained grammar - particularly advanced grammar - well."
M. Zehr, Washington DC

"I deeply enjoyed my experience in Ecuador. Everything was wonderful and I definitely left feeling that I had learned a considerable amount of Spanish. The school was great, easy to get to, and had wonderful, personable people working there."
BethAnn Meier, Marketing Manager, NY

"I had a wonderful time on your program in Ecuador - the two weeks definitely helped me to pass the Foreign Service Institute telephone fluency exam!"
Erin Eddy, MN

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