Weekend Immersion Programs - Spanish Immersion Programs

Weekend Spanish classes are featured at the Baja California Language College throughout the year.

Because many students are unable to break-away for a full week-long course, classes are offered every Saturday and Sunday from 8:30 to 2:30.

The course consists of 12 hours of private instruction. Weekend students prefer the intensity and individual attention of the Private Immersion Program . In this one-on-one environment students able to go as quickly or as slowly as needed to accomplish their Spanish language goals. Participants may also elect to have a program tailored to their specific interest or professional discipline. Students of all ages and proficiency levels may enroll in the Weekend Immersion Program.

All Weekend Immersion Programs are incorporated into the Private Immersion Program with two exceptions.

Students arriving with a group of 3 or more students at the same Spanish proficiency level may enroll in a Small Group Immersion Program for the weekend.
If two students arriving together want to share an instructor exclusively, one student pays the Private Immersion Program weekend rate and the other pays the Small Group Immersion Program weekend rate. See Prices page for details

First time students to the College who have chosen homestay accommodations should plan on arriving on Friday between 2:30 and 3:30 for a brief orientation. At that time the student’s level of Spanish proficiency is assessed and they are introduced to their host family. The tuition balance is also paid at that time.

If a student cannot arrive prior to 5:00PM on Friday, they are urged to secure lodging in a motel for the first night. Class will begin 8:30AM on Saturday. The College can make hotel recommendations for those unable to arrive by 5:00PM and for those preferring not to stay with a Mexican family.

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TESTIMONIALS

“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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