I attended 5 weeks of class during June and July and I can't speak well enough about the school to do it justice. I took a variety of classes to get a better picture of what's available but based on COVID impacts on attendance I never got a large group experience. I will return for that in the future. What I can say is that the instructors and staff at the school were excellent. They took the time to understand where my capabilities were and to base instruction around that. I had group instruction in the morning that focused on particular tenses/rules and then 2 hours private instruction after lunch where I could work on what I practiced in the AM or we could just freestyle and really just practice communicating while I learned more about Mexico and the culture. For me, a little bit of each was very effective and a fun way to blend how I was learning.
The school is conveniently located close to all for walk, bus or cheap UBER or taxi. It is a charming building with several classrooms to expand or contract with students in attendance. I missed out on some of the group activities inside and outside of the school because of Covid but I really enjoyed my experience and cannot wait to return for more. There is no magic wand / recipe for learning language immediately but I felt the classes were more effective that anything online or by simple immersion. The school in addition to immersion while using Spanish will improve your knowledge, vocabulary and keep you from making many mistakes before they become bad habits that are incorrect!
My instructors Berta and Jovanni were excellent people. Their mastery of the language and how to teach were evident. Just being a native Spanish speaker does not make you a master instructor. They have each gone to great lengths to study their craft and to become master instructors. Beyond that, they were just nice, friendly people. They were willing to engage and speak about lessons and about life in and about Mexico. I highly recommend both of them as instructors for your needs.
I interacted with Enrique and Patty daily also and they were both helpful and friendly. Patty prepared meals daily that were absolutely dynamite. Her food showcased simple Mexican delights and they were made from scratch at a fraction of what you would pay for anything outside the front door in town.
In synopsis...I highly recommend this school, my experience was fantastic and I cant wait to return! Thanks to Berta, Jovanny, Patty and Enrique for making my experience such a great one!!! read more