You arrive and breakfast is waiting, served by Fluenz staff. Lauri C noted they “encouraged us to converse with them in Spanish even when ordering our meals.” Morning session is......
Going back to normal life after Spanish immersion—reverse culture shock
People don’t write reviews about reentry shock—they write about staying engaged. meenadchi signed up for Zoom instruction “immediately after returning.” Sylvia “continued to work the online program since I’ve come......
Spanish immersion where you can actually stay multiple times without it feeling repetitive
PRHB has attended three times. satxreese did Mexico City, then Bogota, now back to Mexico City. Neither is repeating out of obligation—they’re choosing to return. PRHB | Houston, Texas “I......
What if you realize mid-week you have a different learning style than expected
The individual coaching format accommodates different learning styles. Sylvia needed explanations that “just clicked”—instructors adapted their explanation method until understanding happened. Sylvia | Solo Traveler “The instructors were fantastic and......
How do you know before arriving if the program will actually work for you
Pre-arrival assessment is thorough. Lauri C had “an in-depth phone discussion with Sonia to talk about my experience with Spanish and my goals for the program” plus a written assessment.......
Spain Spanish vs Mexican Spanish learned in Mexico City immersion
The program is based in Mexico City teaching Mexican Spanish. That’s practical for North American learners. satxreese attended Mexico City first, then Bogota for a second immersion. She’s planning a......
What if you’re the only one in your cohort at your Spanish level
You won’t be the only one because the cohort has 16 people of diverse ages and backgrounds. Julia’s cohort had people across age ranges—different life stages usually correlate with different......
Can introverts actually handle Spanish immersion Mexico City
Morning sessions are one-on-one with a coach—zero group exposure if you don’t want it. Julia Vitullo-Martin’s afternoon group was literally one other person. That’s not forcing you into extroverted scenarios.......
Spanish immersion where they teach you real Mexican Spanish not textbook Spanish
The instructors “encouraged us to converse with them in Spanish even when ordering our meals,” per Lauri C. That’s practical Mexican Spanish—how you actually order food in Mexico City, not......
What happens when your cohort is ages 12 to 85
Risa B’s group ranged “from one in his early teens to someone in her eighties and every age in-between.” That massive age spread could create awkwardness. Instead it created close......