Language Classes with a Social Soul
Panama Language Academy has Spanish classes and foreign language classes for all levels, plus cultural workshops and social events, all in the vibrant neighborhood of El Cangrejo.
learn spanish in the ♥️ of panama city
In-person Spanish classes
Join one of our dynamic group classes in vibrant El Cangrejo
Online Spanish classes
Learn Spanish the PLA way, no matter where you are
Foreign language classes
Learn English, French, Mandarin, or more!
Events @ Panama Language Academy
Practice language at one of our exciting community events
Beginner Spanish — 3 modules
You’re just starting out on your Spanish journey. Learn to introduce yourself, talk about your daily life, ask and answer basic questions, and navigate essential situations like shopping, eating out, and getting around—using real Spanish you’ll need in Panama.
Pre-intermediate Spanish — 2 modules
You’re a good fit for Pre-intermediate Spanish if you know how to conjugate regular -ar / -ir / -er verbs, understand gender and number, and can talk about time and dates. In these modules, you’ll expand your vocabulary and learn to talk about the past, express preferences and opinions, make plans, and understand common expressions and social interactions in Panama.
Intermediate Spanish — 2 modules
If you can hold a simple conversation, ask and answer questions about familiar topics, and describe your daily life using present and past tenses, you’re ready for Intermediate Spanish.
In these modules, you’ll learn to express emotions, narrate personal stories, explain problems, and participate in debates—all while deepening your understanding of Panamanian society and culture.
High intermediate Spanish — 2 modules
By now you should be able to comfortably talk about everyday life in detail, express past events, preferences, and making simple arguments using a range of tenses.
In High Intermediate, you’ll refine your storytelling, express more complex ideas and emotions, give formal advice, and participate in structured debates and presentations on real issues in Panama.
Advanced Spanish — 2 modules
Arriving in Advanced Spanish, you should already have strong command of various past tenses, conditional forms, and be able to express opinions clearly in conversation and writing.
We’ll spend class time mastering formal argumentation, covering more nuanced expressions and advanced grammar like mixed conditionals, adjusting Spanish to register, and more.
Find the spanish class that's best for you
It doesn’t matter if you’ve never taken a Spanish class, or if you’re nearly fluent—we have levels for everyone.
What makes panama language academy stand out
Founded by a linguist, we know that you can't separate language and community. That's why we offer more than your everyday language class.
- Immersive workshops and events
- Trained teachers with unique passions and perspectives
- Conversational curriculum focused on life in Panama
Improve your everyday life in Panama
Build the skills you need to integrate into Panama fully, with the help of our friendly and empathetic teachers and staff.
Learn through new perspectives
Learn Spanish through history, photography, theatre, and more, with the help of our multitalented teachers.
Build a like-minded community in Panama
Take advantage of school-wide events, like happy hours and language exchanges, to meet other expats and Panamanians passionate about language.
Master the intricacies of Panamanian Spanish
Speak the Spanish Panama speaks—we've developed our curriculum to reflect how Spanish is spoken in modern-day Panama.
Enroll in classes
Ready to have the tools you need to live your best life in Panama?