Spanish Language School
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Our Philosophy
Our program was designed specifically to help students identify and eliminate barriers to speaking Spanish.
We realize that in large classes of 15-30, most students are not comfortable attempting to speak a foreign language in front of their classmates. They typically become frustrated and study behind a barrier which prevents them from speaking freely. We also know that memorizing vocabulary lists for chapter tests does not encourage Spanish speaking.
In the Spanish immersion programs we offer in Ensenada the goal is Spanish language acquisition.
Our classes have five or fewer students. This allows our instructors give students individual attention and plenty of opportunity to speak Spanish.
There are no textbooks nor are there exams. We don't grade our students. Each student is well aware of their progress and the effort they are putting forth. Our students grade themselves in their ability to comfortably communicate in Spanish.
Students always study at the appropriate level. If it takes two weeks to learn the difference between the Spanish verbs Ser and Estar, we'll study Ser and Estar for two weeks.
Our methodology is highly effective because removes the pressure, stress and anxiety that students typically experience in conventional Spanish classes. This allows them to quickly develop into effective Spanish speakers.
We are committed to creating the perfect environment for you to quickly learn to communicate in Spanish.
History
The Baja California Language College was founded by Keith Rolle and Yolanda Camacho in 1997 and the first Spanish immersion course was given that June.
Rolle is a native of Duluth, Minnesota. Upon graduating from the University of Minnesota he moved to Paris to continue his French studies at the Alliance Française. He spent nine years with a Minnesota based Fortune 500 company working both internationally and in the United States. While in graduate school at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN, he realized the growing importance of Spanish and enrolled in a program in Ensenada.
Camacho was his instructor.
Camacho is an Ensenada native and graduate of Universidad Autonoma de Baja California. She spent 9 years teaching in a Spanish immersion school in Ensenada before being promoted to Director of Education. 
In that position she was responsible for curriculum development and instructor training as well as teaching an occasional class. She spent 4 years in that capacity before deciding to leave to start her own Spanish immersion program.
Less than two years later they resigned from their respective employers to found the Baja California Language College.
“During the past seven or eight years I have attended classes at the Baja California Language College both in Ensenada and the two-week classes held in San Felipe during the Spring and Fall. It is hard to find the words to describe just how much my life has been enriched from this experience. Learning to speak Spanish has opened doors I never expected.
Since my first class in Ensenada, there have been many major changes in my life. Learning the language has only brought more joy to me through the beautiful people, culture and country of Mexico. Every time I am able to attend classes in Ensenada it is much like “going home” to an environment that encourages you to grow in an atmosphere of professionalism and FUN!!! In my university studies, never did I experience the commitment and dedication that I have found from all of the teachers, director and owner of the Baja California Language College.
I have felt compelled to write this letter because of the negative press regarding safety and travel in Mexico. During the past 25 years I have been traveling to and from the United States and Mexico alone. The people from Baja California have been extremely kind and helpful and I must say that I have not had a negative experience in all of these years. After many flat tires, gasoline shortages, etc., etc. the stories are countless of the incredible people and their willingness to share their lives and homes with a complete stranger.
It would be easy to go on and on, so I would just like to say thank you to all of you from the Baja California Language College for your commitment and dedication to your students, and most of all for your friendship! “
Janet (Juanita) Meulemans Portland Oregon San Felipe, BC, Mexico
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