Spanish Language School in Ensenada, Mexico

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Spanish Language School in Ensenada, Mexico

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About the Spanish Language School in Ensenada

The Spanish Language School in Ensenada has been providing excellent language instruction since 1997 when it was first opened by Minnesota native, Keith Rolle. It is located in a very authentic part of town near the local home stay accommodations but only about a 25 minute walk from downtown. Class sizes are small and the school offers a different excursion every week to familiarize you with the culture. The teachers are native Mexicans who combine conversation, games, music, contests, and outings around town to help students learn the language and culture quickly

Location: The Spanish Language School in Ensenada is located in a central location within walking distance of most of the homestays, shops, restaurants, internet cafes, and the downtown area.

School Size: It has 10 classrooms and is equipped to enroll as many as 50 students at a time.

Class Size: There are never more than 5 students in each class.

Timing: Peak season is summer so register early if you plan to attend in the summer time.

Start Dates: Classes run in weekly increments starting each Monday. Accommodations begin on Sunday.

Duration: Classes consist of 6 hours each day and start from 8:30 am until 2:30 pm Monday through Friday.

Content: The first 4 hours of the day consist of exercises, drills, and oral communication. The last 2 hours of the day include practical application of what was covered in the previous 4 hours through a fun activity.

Books: Books are not used and exams are not given. Students focus more on the verbal aspect of Spanish and are motivated by their own progress.

Homework: Homework is given to help students practice their lessons.

School's Features: There is a nice terrace and a cafeteria where students can go during break. The Spanish Language School in Ensenada also has a kitchen designed for holding cooking classes.

Additional programs: The Spanish Language School in Ensenada offers students the opportunity to participate in the Executive program. The executive program is a one on one class which is geared towards studying Spanish with an emphasis on the student's career, focusing on terminology that relates to the career in question.

College Credit: College Credit is available through the Arizona Western College. Arizona Western College will issue 2 credits for every week that you attend the Spanish Language School in Ensenada as either a Spanish 100 or Spanish 200 credits. To find out more about obtaining college credit for attending the Spanish Language School in Ensenada, please contact Ms.Linda Elliott-Nelson, Chair of Modern Language at Arizona Western College at linda.elliott-nelson@azwestern.edu.

Excursions/Activities: There is an excursion offered every Thursday and is chosen by the students. Some examples of the excursions that the Spanish Language School in Ensenada offers are a trip to Ensenada's famous winery, trips to museums, the Fish Market, the flea market, or the beach.

Accommodations: Accommodation options include living with a host family, staying at a hotel, a hostel, or in a condo. The most recommended option is to stay with a host family as this is the most effective way to fully immerse yourself in the culture and practice the language. The host families are very patient and will gently correct you to help you continually improve your Spanish while you are outside of class. For more information about the accommodation options in Ensenada, click here.

Day care: Day care service can be arranged by the school. Some host families are available to babysit students' children while the students are in class. This arrangement must be made well in advance.