Spanish Language School
Small Group Immersion Program |
- 5 or fewer students in class
- Classes offered at 12 proficiency levels.
- 4 hours core curriculum plus 2 hours activity per day
- Classes are Monday through Friday - 6 hours per day, 30 hours per week
- Curriculum designed to best benefit the group
- Special topics classes for pre-arranged groups (i.e. teachers, children, health professionals, attorneys, fire/rescue, etc.)
- Excursion each Thursday (optional)
- Fully transferable US college credit through Arizona Western College
The Small Group Immersion Program is the most popular program because of it's dynamics and economics. The main objective of the Small Group Immersion Program is to develop both verbal communication and critical listening skills.
A variety of interactive and hands-on methods are used to cultivate motivation, self-confidence and enjoyment. Success is measured by the student’s ability to complete the communication loop in Spanish.
Class instruction is limited to a maximum of five students. The small group size assures individual participation and allows for personal attention from the instructor.
There are twelve different levels of coursework accommodating everyone from an absolute beginner to a Spanish teacher needing a refresher course. Classes at the various proficiency levels run concurrently.
Proficiency levels are determined both by oral interview and by written exercises. Students tend to be placed in groups based more on their ability to communicate than by the results of the written exercises.
Classes meet Monday through Friday throughout the year from 8:30AM until 2:30 PM.
The first four hours of each day is the core curriculum period. This period consists mainly of exercises and drills focusing on aural comprehension and oral expression. In the afternoon, students change instructors for a two-hour activity period. Dictionaries, verb books and note books are put to the side. Students engage in role playing, songs, board games, presentations and numerous other activities that promote using Spanish to communicate. Special topics and activities are organized around the needs, interests and proficiency levels of the group.
Each Thursday, in lieu of the afternoon activity, an off-campus excursion to a point of interest in Ensenada is coordinated. The excursion is optional. There are typically nominal admission fees to enter some museums and for some tours. These fees are are NOT PART OF THE TUITION. Students should budget accordingly.
Students in the Small Group Immersion Program can study for as short a time as a single week or take courses for 5 and 10 weeks at discount rates. The Baja California Language College is flexible in accommodating your busy schedule.
Tuition Summary
All prices are in US currency and payment must be made in US dollars. The Baja California Language College accepts payment by personal checks, business checks and US or Mexican currency. Payment can also be made by money order.
The Baja California Language College does not accept credit card payments.
| Small Group Immersion Program (SGIP) | |
|---|---|
| Weekly | $329 (30 hrs)M-F |
| Weekend | Available ONLY as Private Immersion Program (Unless exception is made by the Director) |
| Daily | $65 (6 hrs)Weekdays |
| Hourly | $30 |
“I am a 56 yrs old female and have a Family Practice clinic in Florida. In 2010 I wanted to learn medical Spanish to assist the patients who visit my clinic from the USA and from abroad as I am located in a prime tourist. My previous background in Spanish was just one year of high school Spanish and I could only say a few phrases. After my first week at the Baja California Language College, and living with a host family, I was able to start talking in phrases to my patients with minimal use of a telephone translation service. After my second week of immersion 6 months later, I now rarely use a medical translation service with my Spanish patients and have even picked up some Portuguese phrases.
I am not always perfect in my conjugations and still have to ask “Como se dice… (how do you say….) sometimes, but my patients really appreciate my efforts and I am complimented on my Spanish language abilities! I have found that just attempting to talk in someone else’s language is a huge gesture of good will, and the way that I have gotten even better is to not be afraid to try! If someone is bilingual, it is better to approach them in their native language, and they also will give me invaluable feedback on my pronunciation and vocabulary when I ask them to please let me talk to them in Spanish for my own practice.
The travel to and from Ensenada, Baja California Mexico was very safe – I flew into San Diego and took all public transportation BY MYSELF each time. I walked through USA customs/bridge in and out of Tijuana and walked to the ABC bus station. In nice weather, I would walk the 3 miles from my host family’s home, or get a ride from them for a nominal cost. I also walked a lot around the town when not in school just to see the fabulous scenery. I would use an internet café a few blocks away from the house that I was staying in into the evening. The host families are all very nice with excellent meals and accommodations.
I would highly recommend this program to anyone of any age.”
Dr. Pat Wahrenberger Family Practice Physician Minneola Florida
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