For people planning to move
Arrive ready to talk.
Why start before you move
The first weeks in a new country are full of small conversations: viewing apartments, opening accounts, finding a doctor, ordering at the bakery. Basic Spanish turns each one from stressful into manageable.
What to focus on
- Numbers, dates, times and money
- Polite requests and asking for help
- Housing, health and banking vocabulary
- Listening to the Rioplatense accent
Online now, in person later
Start with online private lessons from wherever you are. After you arrive, an intensive week or two in Montevideo or Punta del Este builds confidence quickly, and flexible expat lessons keep you going.
Choosing well
Think about your timeline, your current level and how you like to learn. The course finder suggests an option in two minutes. Read more in our guide Learning Spanish before moving to Uruguay.
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Prepare for life in Uruguay.
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