Lauren S.’ Farewell to Austria

By Lauren S., guest video blogger from AmeriSpan's Teen program in Vienna, Austria

For details about studying in Vienna, see Studying German in Austria

See all of Lauren's video blogs from Vienna


 

AmeriSpan Gift Card: Ultimate Study Abroad Gift!

Gift_certificateCan't decide what on Earth to get your friend or loved one for the holidays? How about something that will always be the right size, color, and you can never have enough of: an AmeriSpan gift card. Available for purchase in any amount over $10, gift certificates can be used towards any AmeriSpan educational travel program. They can be used just like any other form of payment, as a deposit, registration or program fees. Other perks: AmeriSpan gift cards never expire, are transferrable, and we also track each one in case it is lost or misplaced.

Best of all, you can complete this purchase online, and we instantly email you the gift card for you to print out and give, or even email to somebody. Great for those last minute gifts!

Sounds good, right? Go here to buy an AmeriSpan gift card.

Sea Turtles and Spanish Practice

Playa_beach By Alisa W., guest blogger studying Spanish in Playa del Carmen, Mexico 

Today marks the end of my second week here in Playa.  These two weeks have gone by very fast, and I can't believe that I only have two weeks left.  Today, my friends and I took a colectivo (basically, a taxi van that takes 10 or 15 people to places in one general direction) for only 30 pesos/person (about $3 US dollars)  to Akumal. 

 

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Incredible Offer to Learn Spanish or French at Home

Think_spanish_cover Just in time for the holidays, AmeriSpan and Think Language have teamed up for a very special offer: Save $80 off one year of Think Spanish or save $70 off one year of Think French. As an extra bonus, each subscription includes access to a full year of back issues.

Why do we love Think Spanish and Think French?
With a subscription to Think Spanish or Think French, you receive 12 months of continuous learning with new content every month:

  • A complete learning package of monthly articles, audio, lessons and more!
  • A proven method to increase Spanish or French fluency naturally and effectively, at home and at your own pace!

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Study Abroad Tips: Flight Complications

IStock_inclement_weather_plane Let's face it, sometimes flying can be a serious hassle – especially when in a new place or when time is of the essence.  Unexpected delays, security measures, cancellations, and any other annoyance you can think of can arise when trying to get from once place to another, even if you've done all you can to be organized and arrive early.  These issues are unavoidable most of the time. AmeriSpan recommends that you do the following to minimize problems if you encounter flight changes or delays:

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Holiday Gifts to Learn Spanish: Bilingual America

With the holiday season upon us, we would like to highlight some wonderful gifts for you friends and loved ones (or even yourself!) who want to learn a new language, or are planning on or currently enrolled in a study abroad program. 

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Our top gift for those that want to learn Spanish without traveling abroad, to prepare for studying Spanish abroad, or to continue learning and practicing Spanish after studying abroad is Bilingual America. Bilingual America’s Spanish Power course is a results-driven Spanish course for busy professional adults. Many AmeriSpan participants have gone on to use Bilingual America’s Spanish Power course with wonderful results.

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MSNBC Highlights AmeriSpan & Others

A wonderful, feature article on MSNBC.com highlights learning languages abroad and educational vacations for travelers of all ages.  For the 2nd time in 60 days, MSNBC came to AmeriSpan Study Abroad as key source for a featured article in their travel section. 

Msnbc_article[1] The first article featured Dawn Soriano, 40, a high school Spanish teacher from St. Louis, Mo. who is studying with AmeriSpan in Europe.

This article, "Vacationing in a native tongue", interviews Dajana Guja, a repeat AmeriSpan language traveler, as well as AmeriSpan's co-founder and other industry experts.

The article does a great job laying out some of the many reasons why people of all ages are increasingly going abroad to learn languages. In addition, the author underscored a variety of different learning vacations including language immersion programs, summer camps for teenagers, French law classes, and professional internships.

 

First Impressions of Heredia

Heredia_fountain_plaza_mayor By Jennie M., guest blogger studying Spanish in Heredia, Costa Rica

The moment I spent in the San Jose airport on looking for someone holding a sign with my name was nervewracking, full of fleeting what-ifs.  Then, there it was, with my name spelled "Jennye."  Whisked into a taxi some disorienting moments later, I found myself on my way to Heredia.  The driver made small talk and complimented me on my Spanish pronunciation.

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Korean World Cup Party

By Melissa E., guest video blogger studying Korea in Seoul, Korea

Getting around in unfamiliar territory is a challenge, so this how-to guide for public transportation in Seoul is a must-watch!

For details about studying Korean, see Korean School in Seoul

See all of Melissa's blogs from Seoul


 

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