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Guadalajara |
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Known as “The Pearl of the West,” Guadalajara
is a gem of a city located a short distance from Mexico City.
The city and surrounding area is considered the birthplace
of many things uniquely Mexican—mariachi music, the
Mexican hat dance, sombreros, even tequila. The capital of
the state of Jalisco, Guadalajara warms visitors with its
charm, beauty, and the hospitality of its people.
Guadalajara’s innumerable colonial buildings, museums,
theaters, churches, and parks all contribute to making it
truly rich in history and culture. At the same time, as the
second-largest city in the country, this bustling metropolis
also offers modern amenities and a high-energy social scene.
With mariachi music and Mexican street theater flavoring colonial
plazas next to busy university cafés and modern shopping
centers, Guadalajara is the perfect combination of the modern
and the traditional.
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Three Good Reasons
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The city of Guadalajara enjoys
one of the most temperate climates in the world.
The year-round average temperature is about 75
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Guadalajara is known throughout
the country as one of the most traditional of
Mexican cities. After all, it is the birthplace
of mariachi music and tequila liquor. |
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The school in Guadalajara is
accredited by the Mexican Board of Education and
the Mexican State Department, ensuring a high-quality
Spanish language program. |
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Guadalajara Weather |
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In the summer, the temperature is
usually about 82º F (28°C) during the day,
cooling off to 73ºF (23°C) at night. Winter
temperatures are approximately 73ºF (23°C),
during the day and 50ºF (10°C) at night. The
humidity is quite low in Guadalajara, increasing somewhat
during the rainy season (June-October). Although the
rainy season often brings showers at night, the days
are usually sunny and pleasant. |
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Learn Spanish in Guadalajara |
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The Spanish language school is conveniently located in the heart of the
historic district of downtown Guadalajara. Students have easy
access to public transportation, as well as to numerous shopping
and entertainment venues. The Spanish school is also close to many
attractions, parks, and plazas, so you will never have a hard
time finding somewhere to practice your Spanish in this fantastic
city.
With 50 classrooms, a student library, and an auditorium,
the language school facilities provide plenty of room to study and
socialize. Spanish students also have unlimited access to the
multimedia lab, which offers e-mail, Internet, and interactive
Spanish programs free of charge.
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Highlights |
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Location: Located in the heart of the downtown historic district close to many famous attractions, parks, shops and
restaurants. |
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Facilities: Colonial-style building • 50 classrooms •
multimedia lab with free Internet access •
auditorium • student library • cafeteria. |
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Group Class Size: Maximum of 6 students. |
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Student Body: The majority of students are from the USA, with
a small percentage from Europe and Asia. 20% are
ages 18-22, 38% are 23-36, 24% are 37-50, and 18%
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Guadalajara |
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Activities and Excursions |
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Students in Guadalajara are given the opportunity to learn more
about the culture through a variety of activities and excursions.
The school provides activities free of charge; some take place
on campus, others in the city, and yet others in the homes of
host families. All are conducted in Spanish, allowing you to
learn about the culture and practice the language at the same
time.
In order to discover the fascinating city and country in which
you are studying, excursions are also organized both in and
out of the city. There is a small additional charge for these
excursions to cover the cost of transportation and the tour
guide. Some of the activities and excursions offered by the
school are listed below.
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Language
and Cultural Exchange Group
The Language and Cultural Exchange Group is made
up of Mexican students studying English and foreign
students studying Spanish. Students take turns practicing
language and sharing their culture. This activity
provides a real cultural and linguistic exchange—and
the perfect opportunity to make international friends! |
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Focused Conversations
Daily lectures on various topics are presented and
then followed by group discussion. The group uses
a variety of media, including movies, CD ROMS, slide
shows, and more. Topics covered include the history
and culture of Guadalajara, the history and culture
of Mexico, the Aztecs, and Mexican holidays such
as the Day of the Dead. These conversations are
a great way to practice your Spanish while learning
more about the culture of Mexico. |
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City Tours
Guided city tours are a great way to experience
Guadalajara’s beautiful architecture, historical
buildings and other attractions. A tour guide
will take you to a variety of important sites
of interest around the city, pointing out the
historic and cultural significance of each. Both
walking and bus tours are available several times
per week during the summer months. |
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Mexican Cooking
In a unique and entertaining activity, the school
encourages host families to teach students to prepare
a traditional Mexican meal. First, you’ll
select a dish from a Mexican recipe guide, and then
your host family will provide all the ingredients,
support, and encouragement to help you make a traditional
feast. Then, you can take these skills back home
and delight your friends! |
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Salsa Lessons
Salsa is a dance that reflects the joy and abandon
of warm tropical days. This activity has been extremely
popular because you have the chance to mingle with
both local English students and foreign Spanish
students. These lessons are also very flexible:
since all skill levels run in parallel during the
class, you don't have to attend consecutive lessons.
Practice your Spanish and join in the fun every
Thursday evening! |
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Karaoke Club
Meet local students in the school auditorium for
an evening of singing the tunes of Cielito Lindo,
Besame Mucho, Guadalajara and many of the memorable
songs that have made Guadalajaran (Tapatío)
singers legends of traditional Mexican folk songs.
Of course, modern Mexican and English songs are
also available. A professional music instructor
conducts this event every Wednesday evening. |
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Guitar Lessons
The school offers guitar lessons two evenings per
week. Lessons are conducted on campus, and students
must either bring their own guitar or rent one in
the city. Lessons will consist of many of the most
traditional Mexican ballads and songs. If you've
always wanted to learn guitar, this is the perfect
opportunity, and like all school activities, it
is completely free! |
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Ceramic Crafts
The school works with a local ceramics institute
that can give you pointers on how to create your
own ceramic works of art. Classes are held in the
afternoons and you may attend as long as you wish
during the class hours. |
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Guadalajara - Tlaquepaque
On this trip, you’ll visit many historical
and cultural sites. You will see the Los Arcos de
Guadalajara, Hospicio Cabañas (Humankind
Patrimony), Minerva Fountain, Republic Square, Niños
Heroes Monument, The Cathedral, Expiatorio Plaza,
El Palacio de Gobierno, the famous Degollado Theatre,
and picturesque San Pedro Tlaquepaque with its arts
and crafts typical of the region. The tour takes
approximately five hours and is available Monday
through Saturday. |
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Lake Chapala and Ajijíc
Lake Chapala, the largest lake in the country, is
located 30 miles southeast of Guadalajara. A visit
to the towns and villages along the shore is a truly
memorable experience. The town of Chapala boasts
a beautiful church and pier, Chulavista is a beautiful
American residential colony, and Ajijic is an old
rustic town with craft shops, handmade rugs, clothing,
leather goods, and silver jewelry. The tour takes
approximately six hours and is available three days
per week. |
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Tequila Tour
The tour takes you to the land of Tequila, which
is 30 miles west of Guadalajara. Learn the history
of Mexico's national drink, its planting, harvest,
distillation, aging process, and taste. You visit
the ranch "El Indio" where you can see
the cultivation of the plant that is used to make
tequila, the blue agave. After visiting the ranch,
you’ll go to the processing plant to learn
about the distilling and ageing process.
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approximately six hours and is offered four days
a week. Do not miss this unique experience! |
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Guadalajara |
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The school offers several special courses for students who want
to adapt their Spanish language skills to specific fields or
areas of interest. These courses may be taken as private or
group classes.
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Spanish for Business and Finance
This course introduces students to realistic situations
and the specialized vocabulary that professionals
need in order to communicate in the business world.
Personalized questions, grammar exercises, role-plays,
reality-based activities, and translation and interpretation
tasks provide students with numerous opportunities
to apply their newly acquired knowledge in a wide
variety of practical contexts.
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course includes one preliminary lesson, 20 regular
lessons, and four review sections. The complete
course is covered in a total of 60 hours. |
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Spanish for Medical Personnel
This course is a must for anyone in the healthcare
field who deals with a substantial Latino clientele.
The course presents realistic situations and the
specialized vocabulary that healthcare professionals
need in order to communicate with Latino patients.
Language development is accomplished through a wide
variety of opportunities to apply new |
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and grammatical structures in many practical contexts.
A preliminary presentation of the Spanish vocabulary
for human anatomy is included. All of the skill
areas of reading, writing, speaking, and listening
are emphasized. |
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Spanish for Teachers
This
course focuses on the special needs and situations
confronted by teachers when dealing with Hispanic
students and their parents. You will have a wide
variety of opportunities to apply new vocabulary
and grammar in practical contexts. Vocabulary and
grammatical structures unique to teaching are developed
through a communicative approach. All of the skill
areas including reading, writing, speaking, and
listening are emphasized. |
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Spanish for Law Enforcement
As most major cities face the demand for larger
numbers of police officers, fire fighters, parole
officers, and social workers that speak Spanish,
the school in Guadalajara has designed a course
that specifically targets their very unique language
needs. Studies have shown that crime and violence
significantly decrease as the level of communication
increases in a community, and this course is extremely
useful for anyone in the law enforcement field. |
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Spanish for Social Services
This course is designed to meet the vocabulary and
communication requirements of those working in the
social services field. You will apply new vocabulary
and grammatical structures to practical situations
encountered in the field. All of the skill areas
including reading, writing, speaking, and listening
are emphasized. |
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Appreciation
of Authentic Literary Pieces
This course is designed to help intermediate students
make the transition from highly controlled materials
(textbooks, etc.) used at the elementary levels
of language instruction to the appreciation of authentic
literary works. It contains 22 short stories, written
primarily in the twentieth century. The authors
of these stories represent Spain and Latin America,
as well as the Latino presence in the United States. |
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Guadalajara |
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Tom Coonan
USA |
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everyone connected with the school to be friendly, bright,
and warm. The institute has an inviting feeling to it.
The host family went out of their way to include me in
all activities, each member seemingly taking turns to
teach and/or show me something. My instructor was sharp,
very friendly, patient, and well organized. I will recall
my experiences here with fondness." |
Frank Woodward
USA |
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had a lot of fun and improved my Spanish considerably
during my one week of study here. In addition to solid
review of grammatical structures with a great teacher,
I had the chance to improve my speaking ability in conversations
about México that also helped my cultural understanding.
My homestay experience was both educational and a lot
of fun. I leave with many pleasant memories." |
| Dilpazir Zaman |
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for its historical and cultural richness. It affords
a total immersion into Mexican culture and people."
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| David Keyes |
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with the school and the city have exceeded my expectations.
The staff at the school is extremely helpful and there
is no doubt that they genuinely are concerned that you
have a good experience while you are here. I am looking
forward to returning for another week next year."
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| Geoffrey Buch |
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a fantastic place to study Spanish with marvelous and
friendly people. The school's program really prepares
a student to become fluent in Spanish."
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Carole Wilson
USA |
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experiences here in Mexico. I like the classes, especially
the concentration on conversation. My biggest problem
was my hesitation in speaking. After spending two weeks
working on conversation. I feel much more confident
speaking. I am looking forward to working on grammar
now. The homestay family has been very helpful and conversation
with them has helped to build my vocabulary and work
on pronunciation."
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David Hutt
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groups allow for personal attention from the instructor.
I have been learning more than in my college classes!
I am really enjoying my class, which is perfect for
what I need in this trip. My class is doing a high-speed
review of what I have studied at home, in a way that
is both solidifying and increasing my Spanish speaking
ability. No time wasted!"
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Rick Williams
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experience that will help me immensely with my business.
I gained a sound understanding of the Spanish language
and an appreciation for the wonderful culture."
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Lea Ann Lust
USA |
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wonderful experience for our whole family. We have learned
so much about the language and the culture. Our homestay
family was the best!"
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Guadalajara |
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| Course |
1 week |
2 weeks |
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4 weeks |
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| Immersion (40hrs/wk incl lunch) |
$963.00 |
$1718.00 |
$2339.00 |
$2839.00 |
$690.00 |
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| Private 4 (20 hrs/wk) |
$445.00 |
$747.00 |
$983.00 |
$1158.00 |
$270.00 |
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| Group (20hrs/wk) |
$271.00 |
$413.00 |
$503.00 |
$594.00 |
$219.00 |
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| Group + (20hrs/grp/wk + 10hrs/priv/wk) |
$463.00 |
$781.00 |
$1030.00 |
$1263.00 |
$386.00 |
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1 week |
2 weeks |
3 weeks |
4 weeks |
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Host Family |
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| Immersion (40hrs/wk incl lunch) |
$1061 |
$1914 |
$2633 |
$3231 |
$788 |
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| Private 4 (20 hrs/wk) |
$543 |
$943 |
$1277 |
$1550 |
$368 |
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| Group (20hrs/wk) |
$369 |
$609 |
$797 |
$986 |
$317 |
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| Group + (20hrs/grp/wk + 10hrs/priv/wk) |
$561 |
$977 |
$1324 |
$1655 |
$484 |
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| Notes |
 Price includes books.
Immersion is not available from June to August.
Accommodations are paid onsite. The cost is included here for reference.
• Immersion is 6 Private lessons/day
A class hour is 55 minutes.
Airport pick up is $30.
Homestay includes 3 meals a day.
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