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[S786]Spanish Immersion In Mexico

by Lauri Stiller, Lau

There is no doubt. When it comes to learning Spanish, there is no way to do it than to immersing yourself in the Spanish language. And the best way to truly understand the Spanish language is to understand the culture. For this the ideal option is to enroll at in a Spanish Immersion program. For these types of programs, Mexico is the ideal choice. It does not have the high price of Spanish classes like you will find in Spain, but it also offers a level of safety that is not found in most other Spanish speaking countries in central and Latin America.

In Mexico there are hundreds of Spanish schools, but how do you know which one is best for you? This is depends very much on how you like to learn and what kind of environment you feel more comfortable in. Due to Mexico's large size you can find schools on the beach, in historic cities, in the mountains, in the deserts or on mountain lakes. You can study Spanish in small towns or in one of the biggest cities in the world. The only limit to where you can study Spanish in Mexico is the limit of your imaginations.

Even with so many Spanish schools, there are always a few that stand out from the crowd. Here is a list of some of the top Spanish schools (based on size) in Mexico.

TOP LARGE SPANISH SCHOOL (100+ students)
Universidad Internaciónal - Cuernavaca, Morelos

- Known as the school that invented Spanish language education. Has been around for over 30 years.
- Huge amount of school sponsored activities since it is also a Mexican University.
- Chance to interact with people from all over the world.
- Cuernavaca is known as the city of eternal Spring.

- Easy to get lost in the crowd
- Cuernavaca is becoming saturated with Spanish schools, and many local stores and restaurants are starting have menu's in English.
- Due the its near proximity to Mexico City the safety in Cuernavaca has gotten worse in recent years.

TOP MID-SIZED SPANISH SCHOOL (30-100 students)
Solexico - Puerta Vallarta, Quintana Roo

- Perfect place for students looking to study and then enjoy an active night life.
- Spanish school has branches in other parts of Mexico, so you can arrange exchange programs.
- Can take classes in wonderful outdoor palapas.
- Puerta Vallarta is centrally located near the most beautiful beaches and ruins in Mexico.

- A bit of a walk from the nearest beach.
- Risky choice during hurricane season, since Puerta Vallarta virtually closes if there is a hurricane headed this way.
- Some people may not enjoy the heat and humidity of the outside classrooms in the summer.

TOP SMALL SPANISH SCHOOL (0-30 students)
Querétaro Language School - Querétaro, Querétaro

- Has a real family feel.
- Due to its small size, personalized attention is given to each students.
- Querétaro is the safest city in Mexico, and has one of the most active art and cultural scenes in the Mexico.
- The campus is located in the historic downtown.

- Fills up quickly in the high seasons. Need to reserve in advance.
- Not for people who are looking to have class in large groups.
- The nearest beach is 8 hours away.

Other than the Spanish schools located in the list above there are hundreds of Spanish schools scattered around Mexico and you are sure to find one that has what you are looking for. The few things to ask when looking for a Spanish school in Mexico is if there teachers have university degrees (many Spanish schools have Spanish teachers without any qualifications) and to make sure that the staff knows what they are doing. Spanish immersion in Mexico is one of the best ways to learn Spanish, just find a place that suites your learning needs and you are just one step away from speaking one of the most widely spoken languages in the world.

It's always the best choice to expose yourself to a Spanish-speaking community while learning the Spanish language. You only not gain friends but are also forced to speak the Spanish language at all times. Compared to staying in an English community, you may speak and practice the Spanish language for a short period of time and completely use the English language throughout the day. This makes adjusting to use the Spanish language more difficult to achieve.

But immersion isn't the only way to learn Spanish.

Remember the four basic skills of learning. Regardless if it's Spanish or not, you always need to look in to four areas of learning concerns such as speaking, listening, writing and reading. These are the main factors which can help you distinguish whether you are making progress or any progress at all. Don't worry if you're not getting all four areas perfect in learning Spanish though; you will surely be able to cover all of them in the long run.

Start practicing the Spanish language (even if you only know the most basic greetings) to your day to day activities. A classic example is when you meet a friend on the street; greet the sales man or lady upon entering an establishment or when you ask a small favor from any of your family members at home using the Spanish language.

Also, it doesn't matter if you only have a few minutes daily to study Spanish. You have to realize that understanding what you're trying to study is even more important. Better be sure that you know how to use the word in its most practical way. Quality is better than quantity here that's why it is advisable to discover and learn whatever you can about a certain Spanish word before jumping on to further Spanish terms to avoid confusion later on.

And of course, a primary factor in dealing with lessons such as that of the Spanish language is the mere interest itself in learning what pantalones or bocadillo means. The initiative and continuing interest to learn the subject matter helps in keeping you curious, thus leading to an anticipating mind of the next lessons for learning.

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