In Montañita, this school is the perfect place to study for the discerning traveller. This school, run by an expert experienced teacher who taught in Quito, offers private lessons, which is proven to be the best way to learn Spanish quickly. Rather than being taught from a book, this school focuses on practical Spanish, depending on the interests of the students. Steps from the beach, 30 m away from the constant noise and distraction of the town, this is the place to go if you really want to learn the language. Programs include book materials free and variety of options for extra activities: surf, yoga, medical Spanish, volunteer work, etc. The owner, Gaby, is incredibly friendly, and the size of this school makes it extremely accommodating, without many of the policies and rules that make the other schools difficult to deal with.