We have adopted the moderate communicative methodology of teaching Spanish as a foreign language. This is inserted into an immersion system, i.e. instruction is completely in Spanish.
We believe that in order to teach a foreign language it is necessary to use examples that are concrete, real, varied, motivating and placed in context. They must be practical so the students can interact in any type of every day situation.

The teachers place the students in different situations with activities that make them practice message-production abilities (oral and written expression) and reception abilities (audio and reading comprehension).
Through samples of real Spanish the students progressively learn the rules of grammar which are later confirmed and corrected by the teacher.  We also emphasize student practice over memorization of grammar.

 

On the other hand we consider that culture and language are linked and are impossible to separate. This is especially true in a language course that follows a communicative methodology due to the importance of situational and cultural context and interaction. Culture influences and determines the way people use a language. At Escuela Fronteras we encourage the students not only to practice the language but also to immerse themselves in the local culture, both Chilean and Latin American.