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The beauty of a Spanish Immersion Program

4/27/2011 9:49:00 AM

A couple of week ago, I came back from Costa Rica, after having led an 11-day Spanish Immersion trip. The group consisted of 12 students who had the opportunity to live with local families, and experienced their culture first hand. It is always fascinating to witness the impact that this kind of trip has on young learners. Not only furthers their understanding of the language by providing a real life experience, but also opens their eyes to cultural differences.

I am already thinking where to go next year. It will be my 10th Spanish Immersion trip.

It is a great deal of responsibility, but you know something, it is worthy.

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4/23/2011 3:20:00 PM

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Governor School Spanish Academy

9/19/2010 1:35:00 PM

This summer I had the opportunity to attend to the Governor School Spanish Academy in Richmond, Virginia, and I was pleasantly surprised.

It was a group formed by 60 talented High Schoolers who came from every corner of the state.

Th entire ceremony was conducted in Spanish and it was massively attended.

In my mind the highlight of this event was to witness the enthusiasm displayed by all the participants and the sense of accomplishment after several weeks of an intense Spanish Language immersion program.

It was obvious to me how much they learned and the friendships that were born in the process.

Buen trabajo!

One on one Spanish tutoring

9/5/2010 8:48:00 AM

Have you ever wondered what are some of the advantages of one on one Spanish tutoring?

One good consideration is that it is the fastest possible way to learn Spanish. You are not held back in anyway by other students (which can be a big problem with classes containing groups of people), and the teacher can tailor the lessons around your needs. Another great advantage of the course is that you get to speak to a native Spanish speaking tutor, listen to his pronunciation, rhythm of his speech and practice listening and speaking.

You also get to know your instructor very well and have the opportunity to learn about his country and traditions as well.

The Relevance of Spanish Immersion Programs

8/8/2010 12:04:00 PM

When you learn Spanish the same way you learn your mother tongue, by living it. In the language school classes are taught entirely in Spanish, speaking in another language is discouraged, and the student live in a Spanish-speaking environment.Many Spanish language schools offer the option of living with a Spanish-speaking family which means that the students hear the language as it is used in real life.

Some considerations about going to a Spanish language immersion program.

Learning a language can be a lot of fun. A student who participates in one of these programs not only can make new friends by gaining an understanding of a different culture but also have plenty of opportunities to be exposed to the new language in a variety of contexts.

How to choose the right program for you.

There are hundreds of immersion program in most of the Spanish-speaking countries. Beyond that it is a matter of the educational goals that you have established for yourself, and of course the cost of the program. You should also have in mind that you will not be spending all your time in academic pursuits; therefore, you may want to choose a language school based on nearby attractions and activities that interest you. One thing for sure, if you take your time, you will find that school that you are looking for.

For the most part people from the United States have not been obligated to learn another language besides English but times have changed and more English native speakers are taking concrete steps to learn another language.The globalization of the economy has been the big factor behind the increasing importance of being able to communicate with those from another countries.
Obviously the second language US citizens are choosing to learn is Spanish.Nowadays the trend shows that Americans are studying Spanish in record numbers due to several factors, but most importantly, education in the international context is becoming a top mandate for the American government because people need to be able to compete in the global market.
Spanish is the language of almost 400 million people worldwide which is reason enough to learn the language.

The facts that support learning Spanish

The statistics show that Spanish leads other foreign languages by a wide margin for usage within the Western World. They also show that the gap is widening. The population in many Spanish-speaking countries around the world are steadily growing and the projections for the Spanish-speaking population within the United States show that it is becoming a larger percentage of the total U.S population year after year.

Spanish Subject Test

8/8/2010 11:55:00 AM

What are the Spanish Subject Tests?

There are two different Spanish Subject Tests, the traditional Spanish Subject Test and the newer Spanish with Listening Subject Test.

Both SAT Spanish Subject Tests are hour-long , multiple choice exams that are suppossed to measure your knowledge of Spanish.

Why should you take a Spanish Subject Test?

One good reason is that one of the colleges to which you are applying either requires or strongly recommends you take several different SAT Subjects Tests. In this case, you will want to make sure you pick the three subjects that best demonstrate your academic achievement.

When should you take a Spanish subject Test?

These tests are appropriate for students who have completed a minimum of two years of high school Spanish or the equivalent, but are more often taken by students who have completed or are in the middle of their third year of high school spanish.

The second thing that you need to decide is whether to take the Spanish Subject Test or the Spanish with Listening Subject Test.

The Subject Test is given five times each year: October, December, January, May and June. The Spanish with Listening Subject Test is given only once each year, in November.