Spanish in
MEDELLÍN
Experience living in the “City of the Eternal Spring” Medellín, Colombia for an entire month while soaking in the local culture and learning Spanish.
Chapter Details
WHERE
Medellín, Colombia
THEME
Spanish
COST
Starting at $2,999*
DURATION
4 weeks
What to expect:
Become better acquainted with the Colombian culture
Improve your spoken Spanish skills
Explore different parts of Colombia in your free time
Connect with others trying to learn Spanish
Easy and convenient access to all your remote working needs
Speak Like a Local.
It is said that you can not truly understand a culture until you begin to understand its language. Learning Spanish in such a vibrant city will certainly be a powerful driver to have you speaking in no time!
Once Spanish classes are over, you’ll find yourself with plenty of time to enrich your experience by chatting with locals (called Paisas), tasting locally sourced, roasted and brewed specialty coffee, and practicing your Spanish with your Chaptermates.
Reliably Connect Anytime You Need.
If you will be working remotely while in Medellín, we’ve made sure to give you access to what you’ll need to get the job done. We have partnered with a local co-working space that can cater to a range of needs. Here you will find super fast wifi, plenty of outlets, and even private rooms in case you need to get some privacy or just spread out.
If you enjoy a little more hustle and bustle while working, you can check out our Sojrn Spaces - places you're always welcome to pop into to socialize, get some work done, or grab a bite to eat. Through our partnerships with local cafes and restaurants around Medellín, you'll be able to find your new favorite spot in no time!
Choose your stay.
The Spanish in Colombia Chapter has two accommodation options available for your choosing. Swipe to see examples of each.
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Shared Housing - $3,499 | A private bedroom in a shared apartment equipped with a shared kitchen, a dining table, Wi-Fi, and other modern amenities. Guests who book first are entitled to the main bedroom, which has an ensuite bathroom. The second bedrooms are slightly smaller and have bathrooms located directly outside their doors.
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Private Housing - $3,999 | A private apartment equipped with kitchen space, a kitchen table, Wi-Fi, and other modern amenities.
Like most living spaces in Medellin, these apartments can vary significantly. All units are accessible via elevator and are equipped with fans and washing machines; some may have balconies, dryers, or other amenities.
PS: If you book private accommodations with someone (shared bed), the second person gets 50% off of their Sojrn.
Hablar y aprender.
With beautiful accents (and people), a lively social scene, and low cost of living - Medellin is the ultimate place to spend time improving your Spanish. Our month-long curriculum includes plenty of opportunities to practice what you are learning by immersing yourself in different experiences. While each week has a theme, living in Medellin will give you opportunities to speak as much Spanish as you want, on a range of different topics. All speaking levels are welcome.
WEEK 1
Empecemos!
The first week is dedicated to getting to know your home for the next four weeks. You'll be acclimating to Colombian life by learning words and phrases you'd use in common situations as well as learning to navigate the city.
Included Activities:
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Welcome Lunch
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Private 1hr Tutor Session
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Weekly Happy Hour
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Survive and Thrive Scavenger Hunt
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Salsa Dancing Class
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Comuna 13 Visit
Optional Activities:
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Day Trip to Guatapé
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Ciclovía on Sunday
WEEK 2
La Gente
The true heart of any place is its people. This week focuses on what is means to be Colombian, and the stories and traditions that shape these warm, lively people.
Included Activities:
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Weekly Happy Hour
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Private 1hr Tutor Session
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Community Service + Get-Together
WEEK 3
La Comida
There's nothing that connects us more than food. This week will focus on food vocabulary, local cuisine, and the importance of agriculture in Colombia. You could say you'll learn as much cuisine-related vocabulary as you can stomach ;)
Included Activities:
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Street Food Market Challenge
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Private 1hr Tutor Session
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Weekly Happy Hour
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Cooking Class
WEEK 4
El fin
Colombia is known for its amazing nature and we’d be remiss to not incorporate it in your stay here. The vocabulary focus covers much of the natural world plus activities you can do in it.
Included Activities:
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Coffee Farm Experience
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Private 1hr Tutor Session
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Weekly Happy Hour
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Farewell Dinner
Optional Activities:
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Tejo Night
What's Included:
We've covered the basics so you can arrive at your new home feeling like a local.
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Living accommodations
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Access to Sojrn Spaces (workspaces and partner cafes)
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Guaranteed Wifi connection
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Eight included activities (two per week)
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Chapter platform with pre-travel prep, important information, menu of curated optionals, and more
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Two included meals
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A community of chapter-mates
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A Chapter Host
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Access to a local host
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Optional curated activities (curated for you but paid separately)
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Arrival Airport transportation
What's Not:
Our Sojrn Chapters are created to cater to your needs and allow you the most amount of flexibility and control over how you spend your time and money. As such, these items are left for you to arrange at your discretion:
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Airfare
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Meals (unless otherwise noted)
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Optional activities/experiences
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Insurance
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Visas and related fees
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Departure Airport transportation
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Co-work space provided at an additional cost
"I participated in the Medellín Spanish in Colombia” chapter. We had a fantastic Sojrn host, Makayla, and local host, Juan Manuel. I loved the cultural exchanges, Spanish lessons, group trips and the food! It was wonderful meeting so many people who wanted to explore the wonderful city of Medellín just like me. A special recognition goes out to Makayla who always made sure everyone was comfortable, included and having a good time. I’d recommend for anyone wanting to make the most of travel while doing so safely."
-Helene
