"PILS is a language institute with a healthy learning environment, energetic instructors, and a strong "buena onda". The pre-test administered during orientation allows the instructors to cater towards your specific language developement needs. My instructor and I focused on past-tense verbs so that I could reach one of my goals of telling personal stories while in social situations. The two hour course allowed plenty of time to practice my new story telling skills while at the local empanada stand or while shopping at the fish market. The biggest growth spurts in my life-long Spanish speaking journey have come after spending a week or two in Pichilemu. I would recommend the Spanish courses offered at PILS to anyone, and don't forget to try the muffins in the reception area! They're the perfect before class snack."
Chad Mills, USA
¨Surf was great, the staff was excellent and the homestay was like a second family. All in all a great experience. In fact I left Pichilemu and Chile in January, 2009 only to find myself wishing I was back there. So in March I went back!¨
Wei Chian Ong, Australia
¨!Pasè un tiempo maravillosa! Gracias a la linda profesora que me enseña exactamente lo que querìa aprender en una manera flexible, paciente, y bien preperada. Recomendo esta escuela a todos que quieren aprender español - no importa cual nivel tienen! Gracias por todo!¨
Caroline Imfeld, Suiza (Caroline studied and prepared for the advanced DELE exam), enero 2010
¨If you are staying in South America for a while and need some pointers on the basics to be able to talk to the locals there is no better place. PILS staff are friendly, approachable, and professional. After a weeks introduction I can understand much more of what the locals are saying and most importantly, join in their conversation. The proof is in the pudding!¨
Helen Bliss, UK, Jan 2010
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