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Immersion Spanish in Coatepec, Veracruz, Mexico

Come with us to romantic Mexico for serious study in a beautiful setting. Our Immersion Spanish program offers you the experience of living the culture while acquiring knowledge of Mexican history and customs. Our communicative approach teaches you everyday language which you will begin to use from the very first day of arrival. Interwoven throughout the session are local field trips and cultural events. Unrivaled historical and cultural wealth, combined with the hospitality and warmth of its people, make Mexico your perfect destination for the study of Spanish.

Immersion at VISTAS does not mean sitting in a classroom all day. We will be visiting markets, cultural events, museums, as well as singing (in Spanish) and cooking. It is immersion into culture and language. You may choose 2, 3 and 4 week sessions offered through-out the year in the colonial town of Oaxaca. See our Schedule for current dates.

VISTAS' classes are designed for teachers and other professionals who need to communicate with Spanish speaking students and clients in diverse job situations. Individual or small group instruction brings together motivated students and skilled instructors who work together 6 hours daily. At the beginning level, our program emphasizes an oral communication approach with the exclusive use of Spanish in the classroom. For more advanced students authentic written material is selected to increase proficiency in reading and writing while still allowing ample opportunities for oral communication. Through both formal and informal interaction, all participants gain a cultural and linguistic understanding of Mexico and its people. From the day of arrival until the hour of departure you will find yourself immersed in the daily life of Mexico and learning Spanish. Woven throughout the course are visits to museums, markets, and cultural events.

University Credit
Teachers who need to fulfill the CLAD requirement in California or an ESL endorsement in other States can do so through our program. Up to 12 quarter units of credit may be earned through California State University, Hayward, Extension Division. Our classes model the latest methods of effective language instruction incorporated in the state credentialising bilingual exams. Advanced Spanish students may concentrate on the history, culture and grammar necessary for their Bilingual Credential.

Credit option: Credit option applies to all VISTAS Spanish programs. Up to 12 quarter units of credit may be earned through CSUHayward Extension Division for an additional $32 per credit. Successful completion of 9 quarter units satisfies the foreign language requirement for the California CLAD specialized authorization. Forms are available from the CSU website.