| Immersion is a method of teaching that involves | | | | school. |
| surrounding the pupil with the language they wish to | | | | Spanish is the most widely spoken language in the |
| learn mirroring the way a child learns his or her mother | | | | world after English and many students choose to take |
| tongue. Immersion holidays are becoming an | | | | immersion classes in the exotic settings of Latin |
| increasingly popular choice for travellers who wish to | | | | American countries. Guatemala is a popular choice for |
| become fluent in a new language as quickly as | | | | backpackers looking to hone their language skills prior |
| possible. They are often combined with homestays | | | | to travelling the rest of Central America. An |
| and voluntary work for the purposes of cultural | | | | abundance of ancient Mayan ruins, beautiful scenery |
| enrichment. | | | | and unbeatable culture make Guatemala a great place |
| IhSpain run a number of Spanish Immersion courses in | | | | to spend some time studying, the prices are also some |
| Madrid with different options ranging from intensive | | | | of the cheapest in Central America. |
| courses to less intense, customisable, one-to-one | | | | If you'd like to combine your Spanish with some |
| tuition. As well as Madrid the company has offices in | | | | serious chill out then a Spanish, Yoga and Surf |
| Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca and Seville. Culture | | | | vacation in Costa Rica may be for you. Conducted by |
| courses and business Spanish courses are also | | | | La Escuela del Sol and located in the hippy paradise of |
| offered. | | | | Montezuma, courses last from 1-4 weeks and |
| Ail Madrid is another school that offers immersion | | | | downtime can be spent enjoying the numerous |
| classes. Located in central Madrid this school has | | | | activities found in the area: from snorkelling in tropical |
| options for 50 plus study, gap year appropriate | | | | waters to zip-lining through the jungle you'll never be |
| courses and the chance to integrate your Spanish | | | | bored! Costa Rica also has an abundance of flora and |
| lessons with learning dance such as Flamenco, Tango | | | | fauna as well as some of the most accessible |
| or Salsa. Classes are composed of a maximum of 8 | | | | rainforest areas in Latin America. The truly |
| students (with an average class size of 5 students) | | | | adventurous can even combine their courses with |
| and the school prides itself on flexibility allowing | | | | fire-dancing lessons! |
| students to fit their learning around holidays, work or | | | | |
