Some families want to attend together, and some prospects want to know whether a teenager can join. Reviewers describe bringing younger learners and how the program handled them.
A Parent Brings a Teenager
Ann F (Solo/Family traveler, January 2024) attended for the third time and brought her 14-year-old daughter:
“This was my third immersion trip with Fluenz, to a different location, and it will not be my last. This time, I brought my 14 year old daughter on the trip.”
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Ann F’s review also describes how the staff treated her daughter:
“The Fluenz coaches and other staff were amazing with her. She loved each and every coach and made great strides in her Spanish abilities. She cannot wait for her next immersion trip.”
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A Teenager as an Afternoon Partner
Julia Vitullo-Martin (New York City, January 2024) described her afternoon session partner, who was a teenager:
“My lone compañera was a 16-year-old high school student from California, who was huge fun.”
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This shows that the afternoon pairings mix ages. A teenager and an adult can work in the same small group, and the coach manages both.
What Intergenerational Participation Looks Like
| Participant | Reviewer | What the Review Says |
|---|---|---|
| Adult returning for a third time | Ann F | “Will not be my last” |
| Teen learner (14) | Ann F’s daughter | “Made great strides in her Spanish abilities” (per Ann F) |
| Teen afternoon partner (16) | Julia Vitullo-Martin’s partner | “Huge fun” (per Julia Vitullo-Martin) |
Bottom Line
Reviewers describe teenagers attending with a parent and sitting in afternoon sessions with adults. Ann F reports that the staff worked well with her daughter and that her daughter made progress. Families considering the program together have accounts of this from both sides.