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- Join our Spanish Language Course in Mexico, and start learning basic Spanish or improve what you already know. You’ll learn through classes with a professional language teacher. Outside of class, you’ll be able to practise new words and phrases with local native speakers, as well as your host family. You’ll also learn about the local culture and traditions as you immerse yourself in the community.
- You can study Spanish full-time, or combine your studies with one of our volunteer or internship programmes. Combining it with a project is a great option if your chosen programme has a Spanish language requirement, like our medical internship. Your teacher can also teach you specific vocabulary for your project.
- You’ll be based in one of three locations, ranging from a large city to a smaller, more rural town. No matter where you are, you can make the most of life in beautiful Mexico!
Is learning Spanish in Mexico right for me?
If you’re eager to travel and learn Spanish at the same time, this immersive learning experience is ideal for you. You’ll get to practice your language skills while exploring the city and interacting with your host family.
Whether you’re looking to improve your Spanish or you’re a complete beginner, this project will suit your needs perfectly. Your lessons will be tailored to your skill level, so you don’t need to worry about having to keep up with a class.
It’s also a useful way to improve your Spanish if you want to join a project with a language requirement. You can study full-time before starting your project, or choose a language add-on, so you can learn while working.
This is a flexible project that is available all year round, from a minimum of one week. We recommend staying longer to hone your Spanish skills as much as possible.
What will I be doing?
You will attend one-on-one Spanish classes with a qualified teacher. The time and frequency of these lessons will depend on whether you’re studying full-time or part-time. Here are some of the activities that you can expect to do during your stay:
- Learn Spanish during personal lessons
- Explore and experience Mexico
- Help with other work if you choose to combine your lessons with a volunteer project
Learn Spanish
Your Spanish classes will be personalised according to your knowledge and skill level. If you’re a beginner, you’ll be taught basic grammar and vocabulary. If you’re on an intermediate level, you’ll have more control over what you and your teacher focus on.
If you choose to do this as a standalone course, you will attend 15 hours of classes per week. If you choose to combine this course with one of our other projects, you’ll be able to choose between a 5, 14, or 30 hour course.
Explore Mexico
The best thing about learning Spanish in Mexico is that you’re able to practice what you learn in your lessons while you’re out and about. Improve your conversation and pronunciation by ordering lunch at a restaurant or shopping!
Participate in a volunteer project
We offer many different projects that are based in Mexico. Support early childhood development at understaffed childcare centres or gain practical work experience working with NGOs in the field of international development. Take a look at the projects we offer to see if you’d like to combine any of them with your language course.
Alternatively, you can also do a standalone course in Spanish before moving on to contribute to one of our other projects. This is particularly useful if the project you want to participate in requires you to speak Spanish. For example, your teacher can teach you medical terms that you can use if you decide to do a Medicine internship.
Where will I be working?
You will be located in Guadalajara, Ciudad Guzman, or Cuyutlan.
Guadalajara
Guadalajara is the second largest city in Mexico. Here, you’ll attend classes at our Projects Abroad office.
Cosmopolitan and lively, this historic city has all the comforts of large European and North American cities. It’s home to plenty of cultural festivities and attractions, gorgeous architecture, and dozens of historic sites. Enjoy an authentic Mexican meal at a restaurant or fill your free time with touristic activities.
Ciudad Guzman
A small town located about 90 minutes out of Guadalajara, Ciudad Guzman is rich in tradition, history, and culture. Surrounded by gorgeous hills and mountains, and home to beautiful buildings, this small town is a good fit if you want a more rural, traditional experience. Your classes are held at a local school.
Cuyutlan
A small coastal town, Cuyutlan is the closest town to our Sea Turtle and Coastal Conservation Project. Your lessons will be held at your accommodation, or at a nearby hotel. When you aren’t studying, you can sunbathe on dark sand beaches and revel in the relaxed atmosphere.
A typical day learning Spanish in Mexico
Most days will begin with breakfast at your host home. This is a great opportunity for you to practice your Spanish and get to know your host family at the same time. All classes run from Monday to Friday. You will have evenings and weekends to explore with other Projects Abroad volunteers and interns.
The structure of your day will depend on whether you choose to do a standalone Spanish Language Course, or combine your studies with a project through our add-on options.
If you study full-time, you’ll have around 15 hours of classes per week. You can choose to have your classes in the mornings or afternoons. If you’re combining your language studies with a project, most of your day will be committed to project work.
What are the aims and impact of this course?
This project aims to help you improve your Spanish language skills through personalised lessons and immersive learning.
It is also a brilliant opportunity for cultural exchange. Through immersing yourself in the Spanish language and interacting with your host family as well as locals, you will learn about the culture and way of life. You will leave with an understanding of traditions and practices different to those of your home country.
If you choose to combine your language course with one of our other projects, you will also become part of our ongoing efforts to support local communities. For example, if you work on a Childcare Project, you will help children with early childhood development, and teach English.
This project will leave you with an increased knowledge of Spanish and a marked improvement in both your grammar and conversational skills.
Study Spanish in Mexico and improve your language skills in a Spanish-speaking country.
Onze impact
Onze projecten zijn opgesteld voor de lange termijn, en er worden elk jaar specifieke doelen vooropgesteld. Elke vrijwilliger en stagiaire helpt met het behalen van deze doelstellingen, hoe lang ze ook helpen op onze projecten.
Elk jaar evalueren we de voortgang in het behalen van de doelstellingen. Daarom hebben we een Global Impact Report opgesteld waar we al onze verwezenlijkingen verzamelen. Kom meer te weten over de impact die onze internationale groep vrijwilligers, stagiaires en staff hebben gemaakt en lees het laatste nieuwe rapport.
Maaltijden en accommodatie
Je gaat bij een gastgezin verblijven in Guadalajara. Zij verwelkomen je met open armen in hun huis en delen graag de lokale gewoontes en cultuur met je. Dit is de beste manier om jezelf volledig onder te dompelen in de cultuur van Mexico en een unieke ervaring te beleven.
We proberen ervoor te zorgen dat je met minstens een andere Projects Abroad vrijwilliger of stagiaire verblijft bij het lokale gastgezin. Jouw kamer is bescheiden maar comfortabel, proper en veilig.
De kostprijs van het project is inclusief drie maaltijden per dag.
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Weekend en vrijetijdsactiviteiten
Prachtige witte stranden, verschillende kunstgalerijen en heerlijke restaurants, er valt zoveel te zien in Mexico.
Je kunt de oude stad ontdekken, de neo-gothische architectuur of de Templo Expiatoria del Santisimo Sacramento. Een prachtig stuk architectuur met ornamenten en kleurrijke ramen.
Leer de lokale geschiedenis kennen en bezoek de verschillende musea of vind rust in de natuur in het Las Peñas Ecological Park.
Wat Mexico zo uniek maakt is de lokale keuken. Proef de lokale tamales, pozole en geniet van de omgeving!
We hebben verschillende gastgezinnen in Mexico waar je samen met andere vrijwilligers bij kunt verblijven tijdens jouw vrijwilligerswerk project. Ga eropuit op je eentje of met een groep vrijwilligers.
Veiligheid en ondersteuning
Jouw veiligheid heeft onze hoogste prioriteit. We hebben verschillende procedures opgezet zodat jouw ervaring in het buitenland zorgeloos en veilig verloopt. Onze Projects Abroad staff is 24/7 beschikbaar, zowel door de week als tijdens het weekend, om je te ondersteunen en begeleiden. Zij zorgen ervoor dat jij je altijd veilig en comfortabel voelt. Mocht je ergens tegenaan lopen, dan zijn ze altijd beschikbaar om je te helpen.
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