College Students - Spanish Immersion Students | Baja California Language College

Earning college credit is one of the main reasons college students choose to learn Spanish at the Baja California Language College. They can earn 2 credits per week and up to 6 credits total through Arizona Western College.

Another principal reason college students choose Ensenada is because they actually want to learn how to effectively use the language.

Many students feel rushed through semesters of Spanish at the college and university level. Although they may earn good grades, their proficiency level can remain very low. Even after several semesters of studying Spanish, many students are unable to effectively communicate using the language.

Tim O’Connor, a senior at Boston University, got mostly A’s and B’s in the two years he studied Spanish. However, when he arrived in Ensenada he felt tongue tied and lost. "I was embarrassed that I wasn’t even good enough to speak in the present tense when I got here. Because I got good grades at BU, I thought that would transfer to my ability to speak to the Mexicans. It didn’t. I basically had to relearn almost everything. I knew a lot of words, but couldn’t put it all together.”

In Ensenada college students are able to study at their own pace. They are not rushed through chapters and forces to memorize long lists of vocabulary for tests. This allows them to master critical fundamental areas before moving on to more challenging areas.

TESTIMONIALS

“The Baja California Language College was the perfect answer to my recent challenge. I was about to head down to Baja in March of this year and participate with Amigos de los Californios in a two-week dental clinic for the remote mountain villages of Santa Martha and San Francisco. I was to be the receptionist for the clinic and my Spanish skills needed a swift boost.

I contacted Keith Rolle of the Baja California Language College in Ensenada. This was the third time I was returning to the school and since my time was limited, they accommodated my request for only three days of attendance. There were three students in my morning class and two of us in the afternoon class. This allowed for plenty of individual attention and opportunity for practice. A review of verb tenses and expressions helped my mind set and the speaking helped my tongue remember what to do inside my mouth to make the Spanish flow.

Teachers were knowledgeable about Latin American cultures as well as the Spanish language. Classroom space was beautiful, comfortable and close to wonderful restaurants and taco stands for lunch. Many of the classroom exercises and assignments were fun and excursions to La Bufadora and the vineyards in Guadalupe Valley provided enjoyable opportunities to practice our Spanish.

Living with a family is the best. I have experienced three different homes and all were excellent. Besides providing two or three delicious meals a day and comfortable, private bedroom accommodations, the “Mamas” are well trained to speak slowly and distinctly and listen intently. Your Spanish can’t help but improve in a very non-threatening atmosphere.

If you’d like to increase your knowledge of Spanish or learn to speak more fluently so you can better enjoy your travels in Mexico, the Baja California Language College is an excellent way to do it. View their website at www.bajacal.com or call our Discover Baja office at 800-727-2252 and ask for Carol. I’ll be glad to extol the benefits of the Language College. Feliz viaje!”

Carol Kramer Discover Baja Travel Club San Diego California

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