LEARNING SPANISH IN BOGOTA, COLOMBIA 🇨🇴 1 week Spanish School + Family Homestay

SOLO BACKPACKING COLOMBIA EPISODE 2 - BOGOTA
I’m still in Bogota! I joined Whee Institute Spanish School for 1 week to get more confident speaking Spanish. I also stayed with a local Colombian family for the week which I organised through Whee Institute.
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[@BrendenWalters]

Learning a new language is life changing! Also, you are almost at 100K Subscribers! 😮

[@BackpackingBananas]

Im so stoked to be improving! It feels so good to finally start understanding people better. Ahhh yesss!! So close 🤯🤯🤯

[@meghan11]

@@BackpackingBananas go off

[@LovelieYentl]

I love how you embrace each culture !!! Also, thank you for documenting your travels, Im getting ready to do my first solo travel and your videos are REALLY HELPING ME CALM MY DARN NERVES❤ .... also,,,, aprendiste bien el espanol !!!!! 😬😬 PS.i live in southern CA - email me I can show you around!!!!!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Nerves are totally normal! ❤️❤️ I'm so glad these videos are helping 😊😊

[@akramelhachimi957]

i did the same last summer. travelling solo is an amazing exprience you wont regret it

[@Nickiisqueenofrap]

Backpacking Bananas I live in Southern California and I would love to show you the cultures thrive through LA like Mexican, Salvadoran etc.

[@MatiasStrengthCoach]

Muy bueno ver a gente de habla inglesa aprender español! I feel like is always us who have to learn english haha. Greetings from Uruguay!!!

[@randomgirl1451]

I look forward to your Colombian vlogs so much! It’s one of the places I want to visit.

[@BackpackingBananas]

I have sooooo many in the pipeline 😅😅

[@lauralewis2309]

You are amazing , and you are showing Colombia at such a positive side. Proud Colombian here

[@BackpackingBananas]

Aww thanks Laura ❤️ I've honestly had such a positive experience my entire time in the country so far!

[@annalang5687]

I think that drawn out, slightly awkward "si" was my most used word when I lived in spain

[@BackpackingBananas]

😅😅😅

[@69Peopleshit]

Pues...si...

[@leesaw6]

I loved /traveled in Colombia for ~9months and its my favorite country, people are so kind and welcoming! So cheap to travel around the country and all the fruits omg! Please get a ton of footage from Medellin, my favorite city ever !

[@byrlink]

Liza Castrellon Where are you from? What parts of the country did you visit?

[@leesaw6]

Brian Young I’m from Mexico! I visited bogota, Medellin and surrounding areas, Pereira, sale to, taganga, sta Marta, Cartagena, Leticia and surrounding areas! I miss it so much, I’m planning on going back this year

[@byrlink]

Liza Castrellon I’m glad you liked it! I grew up in a place just 20 minutes from Salento, closer to Armenia, and we still have our house there. Now, I have lived in the US for many years. I also miss it so much there. Always welcome to Colombia :)

[@ROCKNROLL947]

Medellín is way overrated

[@byrlink]

JFNC Why? What is the city lacking?

[@francescastrangio2062]

Omg I loved every second of the video. I'm gonna watch it again. I'll defenitely to the same someday, Colombia is one of my dream!

[@zoeh2867]

My dream is to learn Spanish through immersion too - grew up is Australia and my dad is venezuelan, and never taught me the language. Love the video!

[@jazzie2967]

That's very interesting I speak spanish but I have northern mexico accent ^^ which yeah it's pretty different, my family lives in a different state and sometimes i don't understand what they say 😅 so have a lot of patience and know what spanish you're learning. You can do it! :D

[@passportoadventure]

Yes I needed this! I'm planning a trip down to Guatemala within the next few months to attend a Spanish school and stay in a homestay! Your school and family seem incredible! Your family especially seems so nice and fun, I loved the scene when you were dancing. It was nice getting insight into a similar trip that I'm trying to plan. This video made me so excited!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Ah yay you will love it! My friend did the same thing in Guatemala and she loved it!

[@kieron8505]

I'm travelling around Mexico in March, hoping to see Guatamala as well. Enjoy (:

[@passportoadventure]

@@kieron8505 I hope you have a wonderful trip!

[@annebagpackingtheworld5849]

how cute is the part where the fam is dancing?! absolutely love your videos! I am preparing for my first solo travel in March and your videos are just the best! I'll probably combine Mexico and Colombia, thanks!

[@Juan-ho4dd]

Hola gracias por visitarnos, nos agrada tu compañia.

[@hanniescurls]

Yes! highlight of my day is watching your video! love your channel, it makes me want to book a trip somewhere every time i watch your videos!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Aw yay ❤️❤️ thanks so much! That means a lot 😊

[@jadahilton4517]

Currently daydreaming through your vlogs 😍. Can’t wait until I eventually make my way there!

[@HoustonGuy]

You're too much fun! I love your videos and I adore Colombia! Thanks for sharing!

[@martinbutcher37]

Another excellent video. You really immerse yourself where you are, learning the language and living with a local family. Looked like you enjoyed the dance lesson, I tried salsa dancing twenty years ago and was always amazed at how fast my instructor could move his feet. Looking forward to the next update. You are an inspiration to lots of budding backpackers not to mention potential vloggers.

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thanks so much ❤️❤️ omg I love learning new dances 😅😅 yesss same with my salsa teacher (in future episodes 🤫) I couldn't keep up with his feet!

[@TheVigilantes15]

It's incredible how colorful you make Bogotá look like. I've been living here since 3 years, and I am used to it as a gray and not interesting city, but now I'd like to know my city again.

[@marydecelle3896]

I admire You !!! Thank You for sharing. I am going to look into this school and home stay !!!

[@franzjelladortalina7957]

OMG i love your Videos, i live in curacao wich is pretty close to colombia. thanks to your videos i made the choice to go Backpacking for the first time in december this year and i am going "SOLO" , I love to look at your vlogs for information and tips!!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Ah that makes me so happy 😍😍❤️❤️

[@rosslittlewood1287]

You’ve inspired me. I am going to take the plunge and travel to Columbia in late 2023. Thank you for all of the effort you made with this video x

[@binlondon9685]

wow, I am moving to Bogota soon, thank you so much for posting this its made me feel at complete ease about learning Spanish. The Colombian people are so helpful and love foreigners to visit their incredible country

[@lucilasandoval3084]

Me encanta lo comprometida que estas con aprender español! I feel oddly proud at how good you are getting. so many people don't even make the effort of learing a few words in the language of the countries they visit, so this is soo cool, and it seems like the Whee institute is quite a cool one, taking you to Ciudad Bolivar and all

[@BackpackingBananas]

Aw thanks Lucila! I wanna improve so much! I think I'm a slow learner though 😅 hopefully I will be pretty good by the time I finish my travels! Yaas Whee Institute were fabulous!

[@DanGalla]

Ayyyy!! Estoy aprendiendo Espanol para 6 meses. It looks like such a cool experience and one I need to do!! That cable car at the end as well looked LOOOOONG! Love following this adventure!

[@Wanderlauren]

Yay! I've been waiting for your next Colombia video!!!! It's finally here haha. Learning a different language in a foreign country is something I have always wanted to do so I really enjoyed this little insight into Spanish school in Colombia :)

[@BackpackingBananas]

Woohooo 🙌🏼🙌🏼 finally managed to get it out 😅

[@Baztee86]

Beautiful country, was there exactly 2 years ago. Enjoy!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Nice! Thanks 😊

[@LukeAlexander]

Yay so happy u uploaded! I get so happy when u post a new video

[@iyams_]

This looks so good!! I'd love to do a trip like this soon so I'm so glad I have a good Spanish school recommendation now. Can't wait to see more in this series 😍😍

[@BackpackingBananas]

Yesss! Highly recommend them!! I learnt so much and I loved all the extra activities that were organised as well

[@solbohopostal4534]

Que cool que estés aprendiendo español...saludos desde Panamá 🙋🏻

[@KendallW12345]

You are absolutely amazing! I really want to go to South America and learn Spanish and stay with a family so this was so perfect and unexpected to see! Thanks for all your amazing content!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Aw yay! Glad I could give you a good insight! It was a fantastic experience 😊

[@pauldavidmurray6531]

So glad you’re having a great time, you make Columbia look like a great place to go for a holiday.

[@xdfdsfds3]

ColOmbia

[@jameslopez4243]

Omg you took a Bachata class, how awesome! I'm loving this trip. You look so adorable talking spanish, makes me wonder how I actually look when I talk in English xd, you're doing it great btw! Saludos desde Venezuela ❤

[@Thatkiwiguy]

You've inspired me to start learning spanish before my trip next year, ive downloaded Duolingo for a taster. hmmm definitely not an easy thing to pickup over an app but im VERY slowly starting to understand the basic concepts. I suspect a classroom environment will help, so I will investigate schools for when i first arrive into South America :)

[@anastazjasadventures]

Oh girl, I am so happy for you! I was smiling all the way through this vlog. Looks like your having the best time! ❤️

[@cc-ic7rj]

Great to see you !! I really enjoyed the video. . I know how good the feeling it is to learn a language I spent 4 years in the middle east and after a long time picked up the language ...its funny when you can hear people talking around you or about you and you know what's going on they get a shock tho when you answer them in there own language!!😅 ... but more importantly you get to know the people and the country really well !!! Well done keep up the great work you Top Banana !!

[@BackpackingBananas]

🤠🤠🤠

[@benlangille3821]

Luis and Maritza are the best Colombian family ever!! Great video.

[@gabii8369]

Awesome video! I prefer nature over cities(that's how I found your channel - when researching about philippines) but I can see the homestay and language school plus dance classes make it a way more interesting. Can't wait for the videos from Cali and Medellin etc.. 😁😁

[@mgmunoz]

Good idea to learn Spanish since you’re going to be there for a few months. Even a little will help make your life so much easier. Love that you’re such a brave and adventurous soul!

[@luceletloose]

Such a well put together vlog, Christianne! You're so inspiring - thank you!

[@hanmeetsworld]

I miss South America so muuuch! Hope you're having a wonderful time! :D

[@raymonortiz3084]

Hi Christianne! Really enjoying your Columbia series. It's really a beautiful country. Lovin the mountains and the scenery. A funny little trivia about "fartsy" cable cars that go up high. Changes in altitude (atmospheric pressure) can cause people's digestive tracts to produce and release these "pockets of bowel gas". Lol! Now you know! 👍😉

[@bmountainstate]

Thank god a new vlog!!!! Great to see your trip update 😘❤

[@BackpackingBananas]

Woohooo 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 finally!

[@Heyfunnygirl]

Pronto estarás a 100k!!! Loving the videos too, been keeping up to date on Instagram so I’m excited for what’s to come 😆😆

[@BackpackingBananas]

Sii!! 🤯🤯 Ah yay! Omg so much to come 😅

[@ashleygabriellea]

ahh i loved this so much! Especially all of you dancing at your homestay! Cool to see what it is actually like in Colombia right now. I want to add it in to a trip I am taking through Ecuador and Peru.

[@marimedgal]

My parents are Colombian. The last time I went to Colombia was about nine years ago. I need to go back soon! I would love to stay for at least a month and really explore the country.

[@TheTania1101]

Me encantó!!! Soy bogotana y mostraste cosas que no conocía

[@jenniferkay5952]

What a fab video Christianne! Totally makes me want to visit, loved the style of this video so much.

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thanks Jennifer! ❤️

[@alexgranados8719]

I think singing the novena is such a great idea. Ofter language classes can be boring and having that social activity can be more entertaining and a way to understand Colombian traditions.

[@hernanruiz6683]

Hi, they say colombia 🇨🇴 is the best country to learn Spanish cause we speak clearly, good luck, greetings from USA 🇺🇲🙏🇨🇴

[@TheBudgeteers]

what neighborhood are you staying in? you should go to my cousin's restaurant - Insurgentes in Chapinero Alto. enjoy Bogotá! xx lina

[@BackpackingBananas]

I was staying in Teusaquillo! I'm not in Bogota anymore (so behind on editing as per 🥴) but if I return I'll have to go check it out! Xx

[@Amanda-eq5tu]

Bachata is a mood! I love ittt

[@Amanda-eq5tu]

One of my favorite videos

[@johanrodriguez7147]

Don't worry about tap water in Colombia. It actually is one of the purest in the world because it comes from the Paramo, a high mountain ecosystem where sponge like plants called Frailejones absorb cloud moisture and turn it into water, then that water trickles downstream and becomes ponds, then rivers and finally reach one of the many reservoirs that produce energy as well as secure the drinking water of millions, then the waters gets treatment that meets all international standards and arrives to your home. Beware about the water in places like the Llanos (If you go) or La Guajira, high temperatures and high mosquito populations in these areas mean water is not as drinkable but for the most part, water in Colombia is clean and drinkable, there's no need for a special water bottle!! 🙂🙂

[@Lauren_aida]

Such a great idea to do this at the beginning of a South America trip! This is making me so nostalgic for a very similar Spanish school that I went to in Quito in 2011!

[@dejashu]

Only just catching up with all your vlogs now and it feels like i'm binging on a travel show! Spanish school looks so fun and rewarding - your homestay family are also the cutest. Those moves! Feels special reliving all of this through your eyes! 💛

[@manonstoate]

Needed this video right now! My night bus broke down and we’ve been stuck in the middle of Cambodia for 6 hours now 😫

[@anakarinabuairide5726]

Thanks for the video! I'm planning to have Spanish courses in Bogota but I'm very sad to know they have closed down the school due to the pandemic. :( But thanks for sharing your experience, I'm planning a one-week course in Bogota and two more weeks in other cities in South America during my vacations.

[@LatinMusicFansUK]

Well done on learning Spanish! Have you managed to keep it up? I loved seeing the bachata lesson! It's my favourite style of dance. It should be on strictly!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thanks!! Yes! Improving everyday as I travel through the country. Si Bachata was cool, I definitely prefer salsa though!

[@LatinMusicFansUK]

@@BackpackingBananas you'll be fluent before you know it! 😘 yes I think bachata takes more getting used to. There's a few different styles of it. It's more of an acquired taste I think, once you know the songs. Are you going to take more salsa lessons

[@jasonpetersharpe]

You are an amazing woman 👩🏼! I intend to give my daughter a healthy upbringing and life so she can be as adventurous and courageous as you are! You have such an awesome heart ♥️ for learning and enjoying life! -j

[@BackpackingBananas]

That's very sweet and flattering, thank you ❤️

[@jasonpetersharpe]

Backpacking Bananas MUCH respect!

[@lenama8697]

I loved this video, the parts with the family were so cute. I have learnt a lot about packing from your videos. I hope to meet you sometime if you come to Costa Rica!

[@billmccaleb7481]

Great vlog! I could have used a warning though. I had lemonade and ice tea squirting out my nose because of the "smells of farts" comment. I guess I won't drink when watching you anymore! 98.9k...you're gonna do it soon!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Haha thanks Bill. You can always rely on me to give you the honest truth about all my senses 😅😅

[@imstillinthere]

i truly loved this video!!! keep up with the great content, i can’t wait to see more of your adventures 😍

[@germansalazar5480]

Loved your video and how you enjoyed your experience in Bogota !

[@nikolawright1241]

Looks like you are having a wonderful time. Thank you for sharing 😊

[@santiagoahumadalozano8160]

Hello, I felt so excited when I look our perfect performance in dancing hahaha. Thank you so much for visiting my country. :D

[@laurahopeblack]

Ahhhh I love your travel vlogs! And I love the idea of Spanish school/the home-stay - so cool! Xo

[@trevilling]

I can’t wait to travel in June!!! Fuck I’m so exited! So happy I found your Channel a few weeks ago. Can’t wait for a new video soon! Hope you having a good time, stay safe :)

[@EmilyClaireDaly]

Wow I would LOVE to do a course like this. I work in Spain as a tour guide with very broke Spanish so this would be so helpful!

[@alicegillard]

I love watching your vlogs, you give so much information that is really useful cannot wait to see the next one!

[@simontemplar6898]

Lovely video. Was that filmed now? The weather looks gorgeous.

[@BackpackingBananas]

It was filmed mid December 😊

[@BETOETE]

if you are lucky, check the normal weather on Bogota.

[@diegonino5018]

I loved you all entire experience! Go girl ✊🏻

[@masonjohnston2427]

Yooooo i stayed in Selina my first 8 days in Colombia for the new years this year😂absolutely loved it

[@seandesmond5560]

Loved this vlog lovely Christie!!! ❤ Looks like you are having an amazing time!!! 😊

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thanks Sean! Indeed! It was a successful week 😊

[@seandesmond5560]

@@BackpackingBananas Looking forward to seeing more vlogs from Colombia!!!

[@luciasanchez9385]

The music you were dancing to in the dance class is Carmesi by Vicente Garcia. Im from the Dominican Republic where bachata was "invented" i guess hahaha. Vicente Garcia is one of my favorite!

[@lugasue]

Me gustan mucho tus vídeos. Bendiciones y que disfrutes tu viaje

[@eduardomena162]

great job. Excelent way to learn spanish and a culture.

[@jonygq]

The water in Bogota is some of the highest quality in the world. The water comes straight from the Paramo. You're spoiling it with that bottle.

[@nsadj987]

I'm a native Spanish speaker and you have a great Spanish accent (don't sound like a gringa lol) Love your channel and your videos!

[@Martin23022000]

thank you for these videos, viva colombia

[@reemthedream1066]

I love this 🥺my wanderlust is tingling !!

[@javiermarcialcespedesberne8575]

Hola, que tal?, como van?, Los mejores y más cordiales Saludos desde puente piedra, lima, Perú, ojalá que puedas venir en algún momento a mi país y que disfrutes mucho de todo por aquí, con la familia y los amigos,felicidades por tus vídeos..

[@colombiatotheworld4336]

Great! Many people say that the best way to learn English is in Bogotá

[@Shost7]

Next time you come to Bogotá try to visit other nice places such as Calle 85 and Usaquén

[@zarjetsaoirse]

Ow my.. Me too. I'm so eager to learn Spanish... Just the basics tho... My fav word to say is "Por fin"

[@BackpackingBananas]

😅😅 random favourite!

[@jbjay2884]

Your video just fell in my inbox. KZbin must be reading my mind, I’m thinking of moving to Bogotá later in the year and thinking about taking Spanish classes with either The Whee Institute or Nueva lengua. Why did you choose Whee? Great video by the way.

[@rubenavendano5130]

Lo mejor el profe Camilo!!!

[@workthentravel]

The school is very cute, makes me wanna go and enroll in that school

[@natasharisman5839]

How has no one commented on your jenga playing faces hahaha... muy bien 👏🏻

[@freyahoward5847]

I love this video so much, Spanish school looks so cool! Side note where is your white hoodie from? It’s super nice! Xx

[@isabellenatalya]

I was thinking the same thing! love that hoodie!!

[@freyahoward5847]

I found out its puma but it's on asos x

[@joinjemima7115]

So close to 100K !!!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Siiiii 🤩🤩🤩

[@Grace-it5vi]

Wow you inspire me so much!

[@meghan11]

wow that's so cool you did that

[@karthikmunishamaiah2689]

Downloaded the video for repeat viewing :)

[@mayurshah4267]

Nice videos Colombia... 👈👌👌👌👌👍👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👍👍👍

[@alejandroorozco864]

thanks so much for theses videos!

[@Luke-mq1oj]

Me gusta mucho tus vídeos ...espero ver pronto el de Cali...

[@Alliegoesbackpacking]

OK my question: When you were visiting the kids in the end of the video, you said they were looking for volunteers to stay for free and teach Spanish. Did you consider doing it? Got to be honest, I half expected the next clip of you to be saying you had agreed! Would you go back? Love you videos so much! This Colombia series is getting more and more interesting! My favorite perspective of traveling. Can't wait for more! XOXO

[@BackpackingBananas]

I would totally consider it!! Something like that isn't what I had in mind for this trip in particular but never say never 😅

[@clickmontii]

This program sounds so fun! Best way to learn a language is to travel. Would love to learn Spanish abroad! Too bad I’m broke 🤣

[@woodfolk46]

Nice thank you. I'm 53 years old looking to spend few months in a beautiful play in Bogota Columbia were it some English speaking. I'm a childcare provider. Just me & my pup

[@MG-ku3cg]

Absolutley loving the Colombia vlogs!! Random q; before you video people you're with do you ask for permission? E.g the dancing?

[@BackpackingBananas]

Most of the time, yes! And if not before, I will ask afterwards (I can blur faces for those who don't want to be online etc)

[@MG-ku3cg]

Also, this is one of my favourite vlogs you've done in a while! I'm so excited to plan south America and attend the school!

[@FreedomBreeze24]

I feel nervous about doing a homestay alone in Colombia as a solo female traveller. I wish I had a male who was also doing it with me like you did, I'd want someone else there