Why choose Interactive Spanish Learning?
✔︎ You want to focus on learning useful Spanish, not tourist attractions
✔︎ You are an independent & adventurous traveler who wants to explore a less touristy side of Oaxaca
✔︎ You want an ultra personalized learning experience, receiving all the attention that you deserve
We're a Small-Scale
& Non-Conventional School
We stand out because of our non-square philosophy, which focuses on Quality Interaction and not Quantity of Students. We believe that large groups are not suitable for effective learning.
100% personalized Spanish classes for your needs & goals
We plan learning strategies and monitor your progress, in order to improve your oral expression skills in Spanish. We provide you with easy to use materials created by us.
Experienced & Learned Spanish Instructors:
28 years of Experience
We have 28 years of experience teaching Spanish as a second language and of proudly sharing our love of our Mexican traditions and culture. Our professional instructors are broadly knowledgeable with a wide range of interests: art, literature, music, politics, history, tech, and more.
Improve your Spanish through our Interactive Activities
Learn how to use public transportation | Go on a Walk with your teacher | Share coffee, lunch or breakfast with students & teachers | Visit a Local Artist's Workshop | Hang out at a Cocktail/Mocktail party | Have a Curated Art & Culture Private Tour to Oaxaca City and nearby villages (extra cost) | Visit Oaxaca City and nearby villages | Play a Board Game in Spanish
Teacher Rotation
Every day your class will have a rotation of 2 - 3 different teachers, or more than one teacher at the same time, so that you can practice listening and talking to different people all the time.
Experience life in a non-touristy rural Mexican village
Immerse yourself completely into Spanish and the slow-pace life of a rural Mexican village. If you want to get away from the tourist crowds, to avoid hearing/speaking English, and you won't miss the amenities of a city, our program is for you!
Our School's Philosophy
Your Teachers
Hola, mucho gusto! We're a family of professional Spanish instructors: Luz, Karina & Erika; and three rescue dogs: Candy, Ringo & Luna. And we would all love to welcome you to Interactive Spanish Learning!
Our school, originally called Español Interactivo, was founded in 1997, by maestra Luz in Downtown Oaxaca City. But sadly, by the time the pandemic hit in 2020, we were already being pushed out of the city because of the ever growing gentrification, so we had to close our school.
This didn't stop our love for teaching Spanish and for sharing our culture with people from other countries, so we decided to build a special home for that purpose: A Spanish immersion experience in Oaxaca in a small-scale, family environment.
Eco-Friendly & Inclusive Atmosphere
We use local and organic ingredients and public transport. We prioritize water conservation and minimize waste generation.
At our school we exclusively use biodegradable and natural cleaning products.
We've implemented a biofilter system for treating and reusing greywater. The last phase of our system involves a small constructed wetland, providing a habitat for insects and frogs, where water is further cleaned by plants. A portion of this treated water is then returned to the groundwater table.
We are a small, women-run family business that prides itself in warmly welcoming everybody, always!
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Spanish Immersion Courses & Fees
2025 prices (in USD)
*Classes By The Hour: Private: 32 USD ● You + Friends: 20 USD (2 - 3 people)
Meet Your Instructors Online Beforehand
Get to know one of your instructors, and have a brief conversation, so she can assess your Spanish level and hear about your specific goals and interests.
Online Spanish Lessons
Can't come to Oaxaca anytime soon?
Make the most of our top-notch
Conversation + Grammar + Useful Phrases online classes
PRIVATE
4-Classes Package: 99 USD
(paying via Wise or Xoom)
Normal Hourly Rate: 28 USD/hour
A Oaxacan Village, Away from the Tourist Activities and Crowds
We’re located in San Andrés Huayapam, Oaxaca (25 minutes from downtown Oaxaca). You can take public transport from Oaxaca City (bus, colectivo, or taxi). When studying with us, we highly recommend staying in Huayapam; we offer a private room with a private bathroom in our building; and there are a number of AirBnb options available, a hotel, restaurants, small food stores, a hiking trail, a small park: everything that is necessary for your stay.
If you want to get away from the tourist activities and crowds, if you want to avoid hanging out with foreigners and hearing/speaking English, if you don't need to be in a group to learn or to have fun, and if you won't miss the amenities/services of a city, our program is for you!
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FAQ
Our programs are for you, if:
- your main goal is to learn Spanish
- you like to challenge yourself
- you are adventurous & independent
- you want to avoid English speakers
- you won't miss the amenities / services of a city
- you are not scared of trying out your Spanish in normal day-to day situations
- you want to experience the slow-paced life of a rural Mexican village
- you enjoy exploring and spending time on your own, without depending on a group, or other students
San Andrés Huayapam is a small traditional town that is only 25 minutes from Oaxaca City by car, and 35 minutes by bus.
At our school:
For 1 person or a couple–who are taking full weeks of private lessons (15 or 20 hours/week)–we offer: 1 private room + classes + breakfast in our property! Read all the details here 👆
Other options:
There is a hotel with a pool and there are also quite a few options for houses, apartments, rooms and cabins registered on Airbnb.
Yes, there's public transportation. There's a bus + mototaxi (tuk-tuk) route between Oaxaca City and Huayapam. We'll send you the instructions for this route via email. 🚌 🛺
Yellow taxi cabs cost around 300-400 pesos. 🚕
When you get to Huayapam, you get off the mototaxi at the stop behind the village's yellow church:
From the bus stop you can easily walk to our place:
Yes, if you want to get away from the tourist crowds, to avoid hearing/speaking English, and if you won't miss the amenities / services of a city, we highly recommend staying in Huayapam!
ℹ️ Huayapam is a quiet place where you can breathe fresh air, go for a walk, and experience a small Mexican village. There are traditional Oaxacan food restaurants, small food stores, hiking trails in the mountains, a park with bike rentals, a pool and green areas; and a couple of places to have dinner and drinks in the afternoon and evenings.
👉 Read more about San Andrés Huayapam in the blog entries written by travel bloggers Evan & Dani Benton:
Village Life in San Andrés Huayapam
House-Sit #7: San Andrés Huayapam, Oaxaca, Mexico
Yes, you can rent a car at the airport. It's a good option if you're staying in Huayapam and want to visit Oaxaca City frequently, or other interesting villages.
Only in some restaurants. You can get cash from an ATM when you arrive at the airport, and get more cash during your stay at the ATMs in the Macroplaza shopping mall 👆🏧
Need more information, or want to make a reservation? 🗓️
Contact us, we will be happy to help you plan your visit!
You can reach us by filling out the form, emailing us, or texting us via whatsapp
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Address
Los Mártires 36-BIS, San Andrés Huayapam, Oaxaca. México.
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