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Instituto Amigos del Sol

Calzada San Felipe del Agua # 322, Oaxaca 68020, Mexico
951 196 80 39
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Ranked #1 of 45 attractions in Oaxaca
5.0 of 5 stars 55 Reviews
Type: Educational Sites
Traveller Description: Based on the experience of studying three times at Amigos del Sol over the past three years: The owner/manager Rogelio Ballesteros speaks fluent... more »
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Lafayette, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

I studied at Amigos del Sol language school in Oaxaca in April for 3 weeks and my customized instruction and work with Maria Elena was invaluable. I had studied nearly 8 years of Spanish in school nearly 20 years ago and had used it on a limited level for work and travel and was very timid and wanted to improve... More

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Kindersley, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

I have travelled to Spanish countries in the past with no knowledge of the Spanish language and figured it was time to learn more than hello, good-bye, and where`s the washroom. Amigos del Sol was a great choice, the instructors were welcoming, patient, and very informative. I learned that in two weeks I had a long way to go but... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Some friends went there and theyndid learn spanish More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

After spending roughly a month and half in Mexico we decided it was time to get some Spanish lessons to help us with our travels and break down a bit of the language barrier. We met Rogelio on a Saturday and he had us starting school the following Monday after giving him the details of our current abilities and expectations.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

We are taking a short 3 day travelers course, 3 hours a day. Everyone we have met from the school has been wonderful! Our teacher is great and very professional. Be prepared to work hard in class. After 3 hours our heads were ready to explode with all the new information. I can highly recomend them. More

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Caldwell, Idaho
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012

This is a superb small school with instruction carefully tailored to the student's level of learning – it’s so good that I wish the equivalent existed where I live! I came to Amigos del Sol for three weeks as an intermediate who had been learning in a conversation school and by listening to the many Spanish speakers in my area,... More

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Dartmouth, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012
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Went to Amigos del Sol at the beginning of 3 months in Oaxaca with almost no Spanish. Within 2 weeks I was beginning to understand a good bit of what was going on around me and communicate in a rudimentary way. The school and it's director, Rogelio, are very creative in adapting to the individual needs of students. You wlearns... More

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2012

This is an excellent school. Rogelio and his staff are first-class, friendly, efficient, prompt and really attentive to the students needs. The school is also in a picturesque neighborhood which was a very pleasant learning environment. I learned a great deal during my week there. Would highly recommend Amigos del Sol to any travelers to Oaxaca! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012

You're going to feel like family at Amigos del Sol because owner Rogelio and the teachers (mine was the delightful and smart Miriam) are so kind and supportive. Rogelio is very flexible about times and how many hours you are in class. He has created a curriculum that combines a lot of conversation with vital grammatical structure. Classes are fun,... More

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Minneapolis
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012

My husband and I spent two evenings at Amigos del Sol. Rogelio accommodated us with the days and hours that worked for us. He picked us up for each class and dropped us off near our hotel after class. In each class there was never more than two students. Our teachers, Mari and Celso, were smart, friendly and encouraging -... More

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