PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
SA Cuernavaca #2

Our partner Spanish language school (SA Cuernavaca #2) has been in operation for over 25 years, and is recognized as one of the best schools in Cuernavaca, Mexico. This Spanish language school is located 10 minutes south (walking) of the Zocalo in Cuernavaca Mexico. The Spanish language teachers and cultural immersion staff are excellent. The school has consistently provided excellent Spanish language study programs throughout its history. Today the Spanish language school is housed in a spacious former residence, with ample gardens, swimming pool, volleyball / basketball court and patios. In addition to offices and classrooms, the administration building includes a computer lab, a reference library, a large living room, and a lecture hall. An on-campus restaurant offers a varied menu of typical Mexican meals.

Please note that additional info (prices, activities, etc) are found to the right of this pages.

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Besides the normal Spanish programs offered, the Spanish language school can also accommodate individuals who need specific type of instruction. During the summer months, the school does receive large amounts of high school and college age students.

So that students can apply their newly learned language skills out in the "real world" , several excursions a week are planned to different recreational, cultural, and historical sites. A guide or teacher always goes along so the students have the opportunity to see México like no other tourist would. The cultural and historical significance of these locations is used as topics of conversation in the classrooms.

• Cuernavaca is one of the more charming cities found anywhere in Mexico.
• The Spanish language school is just 10-15 minutes away from the city center (walking).
• The city has an abundance of bars, nightclubs, restaurants, and shops, enough to satisfy any taste.
• The weather is very comfortable throughout the year.
• Cuernavaca is a great jumping off point to make visits to other interesting parts of Mexico.
• Mexico City and Acapulco are within just a few hours. This makes for some very interesting afternoon and weekend trips.
• The famous town of Taxco is very close by.
• Nearby the city you will also have a chance to visit ruins, beautiful lakes and rivers, and many traditional towns and villages, plus much more.

Please note that additional info (prices, activities, etc) are found to the right of this pages.

Normal Program: 6 lessons per day of small group instruction. Max 5 students per class. Most students participate in this program, which follows an original grammatical sequence made up of 55 lessons, integrating a four book series. It consists of six lessons of class daily, which break down as follows:

• 3 lessons of Grammar & Language Practice.
• 1 and 1/2 lessons of Guided Conversation.
• 1 and 1/2 lessons of Situational Spanish for beginners or Cultural Conferences for advanced students.

Situational Spanish is a series of classes designed to introduce the vocabulary necessary for everyday situations ("Survival Spanish"). Conferences explore subjects such as History, Art, Indian Cultures, Politics, Society, Pre-Hispanic Mexico, etc. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, this latter portion of the program is substituted with Workshops in special language and cultural topics, such as Pronunciation, Idiomatic Expressions, Mexican Songs and Latino Dancing.

Super Intensive Program: 6 lessons per day of private instruction. If you need to learn Spanish fast, this is your best choice. This program is a private six lesson course directed towards the student's individual needs. It is designed for people who need to learn as much Spanish as possible in a short period of time, and is structured to meet the student's specific needs regarding grammar, vocabulary, and culture.

Semester Program: 12-16 week program designed to meet the requirements of various universities.

• Accommodations
• Access to e-mail, fax, and telephone services
• Access to the school library
• Use of swimming pool and on-site restaurant
• Cultural activities
• Weekday Activities
• Weekend Activities

Start Dates: Classes at the Spanish language school start EVERY MONDAY throughout the year, except when a holiday falls on a Monday.

• Weekend excursions
• Airport pickup
• Academic credit available
• Airport pickup in Mexico City costs $120