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| Spanish Institute of Mexico... Our students learn from the outset to think and express themselves in Spanish. Receive Academic Credit, Enjoy the Excursions and Live the Cultural Activities. www.LearnSpanishMexico.com or e-mail us at: info@LearnSpanishMexico.com
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Don’t just learn Spanish, live Spanish with don Quijote. Combine small classes (guaranteed!), 8 destinations in Spain and Mexico, academic credits, personalized service - and rich Hispanic culture. www.donquijote.org or by email: usa@donquijote.org
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Study Italian, discover Sicily! An Italian course can also be a good way to being able to participate to the local culture and the local tradition. Especially when you can combine a language course with a wide offer of "Italian plus..." programs
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Enforex Spanish in the Spanish World. Spanish language programs in the best 28 language schools located throughout Spain & Latin America. Small group and private instruction, host families, apartments or dorms, cultural activities, weekend excursions. www.enforex.com Call Toll Free (866) 60-SPAIN, or info@enforex.es
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3 Cities throughout Spain: Quality, comfort, efficiency... Learn Spanish with Instituto Hemingway, in Bilbao, Granada or Valencia. In three weeks you will learn the equivalent of one college semester of Spanish and acquire speaking and comprehension abilities that are not possible in a classroom back home. Spanish courses from one week on. For details email info@institutohemingway.com or visit www.institutohemingway.com
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Join Global Crossroad’s unparalleled volunteer projects in 20 countries; engage in heart-stirring service to orphans, exploited women, and poor villagers; discover life as a member of rural host families, and return home with everlasting memories of lifetime. www.globalcrossroad.com info@globalcrossroad.com
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| Bridge-Linguatec offers world-class language immersion programs in great locations worldwide. Whether you want to learn French, German, Italian, Spanish, or Portuguese, we've got the perfect course for you. Homestays, excursions, free travel insurance, college credit available. Call 1-800-724-4210 or visit www.bridgeabroad.com.
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Soléxico Language and Cultural Centers provide students with the best
opportunity to learn Spanish in a short period of time while being immersed
in the Mexican culture. Our staff of professional Mexican teachers and our
effective teaching methods combined with our friendly approach to teaching
Spanish, helps maximize the student’s learning capabilities and makes
learning a truly enjoyable experience. For details email info@solexico.com
or go to www.solexico.com.
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Spanish Abroad, Inc. offers Spanish language programs with some of the finest language schools located throughout Latin America and Spain. Small group and private instruction, accommodations, cultural activities, weekend excursions, plus much more! Learn Spanish the right way with Spanish Abroad, Inc. Toll Free 1-888-722-7623 World Wide 1-602-778-6791 Fax 1-602-840-1545 Internet: www.spanishabroad.com. Email info@spanishabroad.com
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IPEE Spanish Language School. Total immersion, Intensive classes, home stays, excursions, excellent location. Contact Robert Levy by calling (813) 643-0416, e-mailing ipee@gate.net or go to www.ipee.com.
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Learn the Language, Live the Culture. Immerse yourself in Costa Rican
culture and Spanish. Intercultura, founded in 1993, offers intensive Spanish classes, free cultural activities & internet, homestays, Univ. credit, and volunteer opportunities. www.interculturacostarica.com.
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Language Abroad Article Summaries
He
Said, Ella Dijó
Article by Ian Mount & Cintra Scott
Mount and Scott decided to test their Spanish
skills along with their relationship when they moved to Buenos
Aires to learn a new culture.
Although they were in different levels of Spanish, they found a way to communicate
with each other and with the new world around them
Speaking
of Tongues
Article by Matt Gross and Matt Goulding
Get the inside scoop these two seasoned travelers
discuss about the merits of learning a language
abroad. These writers will tell you that passion seems to be the best tool
to carry on the road to fluency, whether your classroom
is in a desk or on the streets.
Wanna
Learn Spanish? Claro Que Si!
Article by Zachary Shtogren
Shtogren traveled to Peru
to weave his way through jungles
and deserts,
but ended up exploring verb tenses and conjugation living with a family and
studying at the Claro Spanish Language Program. A real part of his lesson was
learning how to avoid being kidnapped and robbed by learning a language
in the native country.
A
Whole New World of Language Study
Article by Lisa Schechtman
Learning a less commonly taught language like Maori
or Tibetan
allows one to stretch their mind and distinguish themselves from other bilinguals.
Schechtman shows how to further your education
so you will be the toast of the conversation at your next party.
How
to Choose a Language School
Article by Miranda La Barge
La Barge offers pointers for language
school choosers to avoid a sketchy situation. She suggests asking schools
for their lesson structures and chances for field trips to get the best overall
experience.
Q&A
on SLA: Studying Languages Abroad Primer
Article by Troy Peden
All of the commonly asked questions about language
schools are answered here. If you want to study a language
abroad but don't know where to start, this is a good jumping off point.
Learning
to Say Quetzaltenango
Article by Kevin Revolinski
Sometimes the best language immersion programs aren't the most expensive ones.
Remote places like Quetzaltenango, Guatemala,
offer students the chance to practice a language in an intimate setting full
of hot springs,
sexy salsa instructors, and friends
that stay with you forever.
Does
Size Matter?
Article by Chris Cotes
Yes it does! Here is the low down for those weighing the pros and cons of university
sponsored language programs and private language
schools. Although size is a key factor, so is cost,
receiving credit, and getting personal recommendations from those that have
taken classes at the school before.
Great
Language School Websites
Article by Sarah Carroll
Here are ten websites that offer a glimpse into language
schools with credible reputations all over the world.
Whether you want to become more employable or ask exactly what you're eating,
these websites are a great overview before you embark on your adventure.
Speaking
the Local Lingo: How to Choose a Great Language School
Article by Eric Tiettmeyer
Forget stuffy American classrooms; learn the ins and outs of a language
by taking classes in a native language school. From living with a host family
to correctly ordering food,
here is first hand advice for those who want to truly learn the specifics of
a different culture.
Article summaries
by Paul Detrick
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