Posts Tagged: language immersion

BBC News: The Cult of the Hyperpolyglot

“It is suggested that polyglots share a certain common neurological thread that allows them to process so many languages, but one thing is for sure – putting in the work to learn them can pay off.”

Halloween Special – Save $150

See the latest AmeriSpan Update and learn how to save $150 on any of our programs by taking advantage of the Halloween special.

Study Spanish in Sosua

The communities along Sosua’s coast take work and play very seriously, and you’ll find that Sosua is a sunny and unforgettable place for Spanish immersion!

Incredible Offer to Learn Spanish or French at Home

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.

My First Impressions of Playa de Carmen

By Alisa W., guest blogger studying Spanish in Playa del Carmen, Mexico When I arrived at mi familias casa in Playa del Carmen I was very nervous.  When I walked in the entrance, the entire family was sitting around the table, and then I was overwhelmed!  After introducing myself, my papa showed me to my… Read more »

Study Abroad: The Best Way for Me to Learn French

By Ashley C., guest blogger studying French in Lyon, France I’ve been taking Spanish classes for like six years, and I barely know how to say anything. I’ve been taking French for about four weeks, and I know how to say nearly everything I want to say. The difference? Spanish is harder than French. Just kidding!… Read more »

Study Abroad in the World’s Best Countries

Newsweek recently published a study of health, education, economy, and politics to rank the world's top countries. Go to Newsweek's Interactive Map.  How do AmeriSpan's study abroad locations stack up? Overall#2 Switzerland: Overall, if you would like to experience the country that ranks #2 on Newsweek's list, study abroad in Switzerland. With a 99% literacy… Read more »

Learning Spanish & Good Times in Uruguay

By Angela B., AmeriSpan Delegate, studying Spanish in Uruguay Ok, so everything here in Uruguay is still great. We didn't advance much further in the world cup but these Uruguayos are more than happy to be in 4th place. They held a huge parade, like a caravan to welcome the players back into the country. They… Read more »

Reflections on Learning French in Lyon

By Ashley C., guest blogger studying French in Lyon, France While riding the Metro during my first few days in Lyon (it?s a wonderful Metro, by the way), I sat across from a couple who were speaking in sign language. Here I was, just a little ways away from them, feeling very isolated from the general… Read more »

A Weekend at the Theatre in Seoul

By Josephine K., guest blogger studying Korean in Seoul After spending a week in your Korean class the weekend is the perfect opportunity to unwind and explore the city.  There are so many options but my favorite weekend evening has go to be going to a theatrical show. The first show that I went to,… Read more »