Study Spanish and Surf Mexico

Student Comments

Jeff Woldrich - "Great for all levels and paces. I learned more in less time than in any other program and with an open air view of the crashing surf de bout. The program is firmly rooted in an immersion style, but the few-on-one class sizes make it flexible and fun. Study hard or relax on the beach it's up to you. "ˇVa a aprender muchĚsimo!" jwoldric@itsa.ucsf.edu

Chris Wilson - "I found Puerto Escondido to be the perfect balance between big city and small town Mexico. There are a lot of great things to do but the town isn't just another tourist resort. My Spanish classes were designed to fit my learning style. The personal attention I received helped me to get as much as possible from my time in Puerto". Chris061080@aol.com

Ben Schatz - "When I was researching various Spanish schools around Mexico, I was trying to find a school that would not only give me the intensive Spanish instruction that I was looking for, but that would allow me to enjoy my vacation as well. Puerto Escondido appeared to be a place that I could have a great vacation, but I was somewhat apprehensive that Puerto would be serious enough for me.
What I found was instruction that was as intense as I wanted it to be, but relaxed enough to allow for a great vacation in a beautiful place. The balanced pace of the classes was complemented by excellent instructors who tailored their lessons to my interests. As far as Puerto Escondido is concerned, I can't think of a more perfect place to study Spanish. The town has great restaurants, very friendly people, and plenty of things to do. Brian set up several excursions such as rock-climbing, a trip to a nearby ecological project, and of course, surfing. Brian also set up a "pseudo-homestay" with an incredibly friendly family. The pseudo-homestay gave me the freedom to come and go as I pleased, but also gave me plenty of opportunity to practice my Spanish with the family". benschatz@yahoo.com

 Michelle Fisher - "From my perspective, Puerto Escondido is a perfect place to study for those who are looking for a town off the beaten path. Although Puerto Escondido is not 'third world', it also is far from resembling the U.S. or even Mazatlan. Maybe all the Mexican resorts used to resemble Puerto Escondido way back when before the big corporations moved in. Ma and Pa shops and hotels abound and people are extremely friendly, especially if you want to practice your Spanish. I made friends with two women who owned a tienda just by stopping by for a cold beverage every afternoon. Additionally and importantly, as a single woman traveller in Puerto Escondido, I felt safe for my entire visit. My pseudo homestay with Las Salinas was exactly what I wanted: they supported my efforts as a language learner by listening lots, helping me laugh at my mistakes, and explaining many expressions or words that weren't in the dictionary, only in common conversation. They also gave me space when I was too tired to form a sentence. At el Instituto, the professors developed classes specializing in my personal needs and at a self-determined pace (when I tried to take the easy way out, the professors would challenge me even more, they were also committed to my goals as a student). Because we used my experiences outside the classroom and materials chosen between the professor and I, I feel that I learned quickly due to relativity and interest, rather than just following along in a textbook. Sometimes we went on field trips to the cafes to get out of the classroom, even though the view isn't all that bad...waves, beach, and sun. If I had it my way, I would have stayed all summer, three weeks flew by and I was just tapping into Puerto Escondido as a town and community". mishlfish@hotmail.com
 

Other programs available at a small cost:
We recommend that you participate at your convenience, based on your taste, budget and time available in the following activities outside of the classroom.

Salsa dancing, cooking, surfing, fishing, turtles/dolphin watching, painting, weaving, ceramics, guitar lessons, horse riding    

Excursions ˝ Day and 1 day

Lagunas de Manialtepec / Barra de Navidad / Waterfall el Charro  
Coffee plantations / Lagunas de Chacahua / Mazunte beaches and turtle museum / Hidden Waterfalls /  Horse riding to the hot springs / Trekking in the Mountains / Mountain Biking / Snorkeling / Bird and or Turtle watching / Fishing day / Four wheel drive in the Mountains   

Weekend excursions

Adventure and Nature weekend with accommodation in the Sierra Mountains     

Email us at: info@studyspanishandsurf.com

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