Video: Learning Spanish in Spain

So what is the answer?

Yes, it is worth it for many reasons including:

1. It forces you to speak and hear the language 24/7
2. Learning the grammar and vocabulary is only a small part of learning to communicate in another language.  You want to understand the culture, hear the pronunciation and see how it is used in daily life.
3. Often, removing yourself from the day-to-day grind of a typical day relaxes you and your brain is better able to soak in the aspects of a new language.
4. You might be surprised to learn just how inexpensive language immersion programs are compared to classes at home.  And if you are looking to get academic credit, then you really save.  Your college doesn't want to give you credit for your studies? Then spend an extra $100 and take a CLEP exam.

Discover AmeriSpan's many Spanish immersion options

AmeriSpan’s Spanish school in Flamingo Beach is a beautiful location, flanked by natural beauty and friendly locals. The school facilities are just a five minute walk to the beach and features a pool and shuttle service to homestay locations – it doesn’t get any better than that!

While in Flamingo Beach, one can explore the flawless natural white and black sand beaches, observe the unique wildlife and plantlife, practice their new Spanish with any of the well-educated nearby residents, and more!

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Flamingo Beach Spanish School

1. It’s Easy to Get to Puerto Rico
Easy Flights, No Passport. With dozens of daily flights, many of which are direct, Puerto Rico is an extremely accessible destination for U.S. travelers. By the way, you don’t even need a passport to travel to Puerto Rico!

2. Less Culture Shock = More Time Learning Spanish
That’s right, everything is easier in Puerto Rico for American travelers. They use the same currency, infrastructure, electricity, laws, food regulations, and pharmacies! This cuts out so much of the worry and time you need to take when traveling abroad to make sure you have the right electrical adaptors, the best exchange rate, and know the (sometimes obscure) local laws and customs. Plus you have less worry about getting sick from eating the local food and the assurance that you will have access to medicines you are used to in case you do. 

3. A True Immersion Experience
This is from the director of AmeriSpan’s Spanish school in Puerto Rico, regarding the immersion experience possible there: “Technically both English and Spanish are the official languages however the lengua franca, the native tongue and what travelers will hear on the street is Spanish. I like to compare Puerto Rico to a cake, on the surface we look like a modern city, comparable to many in the US but as soon as you pass the icing you see that our true identity is a Latin country. We speak, dance, sing, cook, work and play in Spanish and are truly a Latin community. So a true immersion experience is possible here.”

4. So Close, Yet So Far
At our Spanish school in Puerto Rico, the offices and homestays are located away from the main tourist areas. This ensures even more of an immersion experience. However, you need not miss out on some of the fun tourist attractions as Old San Juan, Condado, and Isla Verde are all located only 20-25 minutes away by public transportation or private car. 

5. Classes, Culture, and Vacation!
Puerto Rico is such a multi-faceted island, it offers sunny beaches, mountains, adventure, culture, and history. Our school offers at least one excursion each week with a certified guide. Many additional options are also available. Examples of excursions include: A trip to the farmer’s market, a historical walking tour of Old San Juan, catamaran trips, canopy zip lines, and trips to delight nature-lovers to the bio-bay or the rainforest. 

Find out more about AmeriSpan's San Juan Spanish schools.

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