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Wife and 2 daughters are interested in spending 1-2 weeks (possibly 2, 1 week sessions) in a spanish emersion program. Looking for a formal program
with either very small classes or private for the 3 of them. Locations are optional, but I believe they are a # in Rosarito, Ensenada, and La Paz.
This will be for this summer in later July til mid August time frame. Any specific advice/referrals would be greatly appreciated. Tim
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Should have added that daughters have had minimal spanish (wife less) but all have traveled Baja and mainland a great deal. Daughters are 11 and 13.
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Would they be interested in
living with a family in the hills around La Paz? It would probably involve them helping to make candy and empanadas, and all other aspects of rancho
life.
They are a wonderful family.
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You might be able to make contact with the Boarding School in Loreto. That would be an excellent place to have the children emmersed with the children
and learn Spanish that is used in and around Loreto as well as the Mountains villages.
Anytime that you can be involved directly gives you many more benefits.
My Daughter speaks "Castallian" {sp} and had diffculty being understood by the eveyday Mexicano around Loreto, until she had switched to the"Slang
Version" spoken by most of the olders Mexicanos.
Skeet/Loreto
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tim40
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Jr, if I was able to go, they would love to participate and learn in that fashion. Very much so in line with other service activities they (we) have
participated in. Without me, they would not be comfortable.
Skeet: love the Loreto idea, but as much as we like the area it is too hot at that time of year in our opinion even more so than La Paz. But will
keep that great idea in mind for one of our other many trips their throughout the year.
For this time, really looking for a formal language emersion course. All ideas/references are greatly appreciated. Tim
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Tim, I know there is one in Ensenada
David, Keri?
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I have previously mentioned this school in Ensenada:
http://www.bajacal.com/
Talk to Keith.
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tim40
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Thank you Doug and Debra. We will check it out. Doug it appears that you may know them , any insight?
Others in La Paz or Rosarito?
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The one in Ensenada looks good, but pricey. The State University, before you get into Ensenada proper used to have Spanish classes during the summer,
at a minimal cost. I could make some calls for you, if you'd like.
I don't know of any in Rosarito, unless they would be private.
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Margie
I don't think that is the one I've seen recommended here......If Keri pops in I'm sure she can explaine.
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Theres a class put on at Marina De La Paz for the gringo boater folks . I think they can also hook you up with an emmersed set up.
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Baja California Language College
is the place Debra! Doug put up the link http://bajacal.com This is the school where you live in Ensenada with a local family (optional, but best) when not in school, and really learn
fast! The school is owned by Keith, a good person.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by tim40
Doug it appears that you may know them , any insight? |
I have NOT been a client yet, but did recently discuss
sending one or more of my teens down there with him.
The occasional feedback that I read/hear is good.
I've known Keith for some time now, and have no hesitation in referring those interested in such a program that way.
Here's more about Keith from an article by book author Ann Hazard:
| Quote: | The most unique way to visit Ensenada, however, and to get a true feel for its people, culture and lifestyle, is to take a learning vacation. The Baja
California Language College (Colegio de Idiomas de Baja California) is located here, and a week of study can drastically improve your Spanish. It was
founded by Minnesotan Keith Rolle in 1997, a former manager for Toro, the lawn mower superpower in Minneapolis. In his travels for Toro, he discovered
that more and more people he did business with spoke Spanish. He was fluent in French, but that wasn?t doing him much good in Mexico or other parts of
Latin America. He heard about a school in Ensenada that offered weeklong Spanish immersion programs and signed up for two weeks? worth. He enjoyed it
so much that he went back for another three weeks. By then, he was hooked on Ensenada. He was also hooked on the idea of starting his own school.
He quit his high-paying job, started up a Mexican corporation and moved to San Diego, where he commutes back and forth to Ensenada. Keith has a team
of six instructors, and another eight on standby who come in when a huge group of students shows up. The school?s philosophy is geared to getting
students speaking Spanish?as soon as their first day in town. Combining small classes of no more than five students with a Mexican family home stay
program, instructors use a combination of conversation, games, music, contests and outings around town to help students learn the language and
culture.
Located in central Ensenada, within walking distance to everything, the Baja Language College attracts a variety of people with a need or passion to
communicate in Spanish. There are business executives from the US, Canada and Europe, attorneys, doctors and human resource professionals. Seniors
wanting to retire or travel in Mexico sign up. Teachers come with groups of students in the summer. Families come together during vacations. With
Keith?s program, not only do you learn Spanish, but through immersion, you?ll become familiar with the Mexican culture. Once you?re able to actually
talk to the Mexican people, you?ll find a whole new world opening up to you.
Keith has done an amazing job of integrating himself into the Ensenada community. I?m always impressed when I hang out with him. Everywhere we go,
people know him. The bartenders in Hussongs joke and jive with him. He bowls every month with a group of local businessmen. They call him El Vikingo
(the Viking?think football). Keith is difficult to pronounce in Spanish, so the locals just call him Kiki. He?s easy going, funny and smart as hell.
He fits in and he?s the best advertisement around for the success of his immersion program. The Mexicans not only respect him, but they have a good
time with him too. So do his students, many of whom have told me that their time at the school was as a blast?as much a vacation as a learning
experience.
Keith?s program works so well because you eat, drink, dream and live in Spanish. Host families are selected for their friendliness, willingness to
assist you with their studies, and for their superior accommodations. They?re all middle class families in comfortable homes with all the amenities
Americans are accustomed to. The home stay cost is reasonable too?$25 per night per person, which includes meals. If you share a room or stay longer
than five weeks, the cost is $20 per day. If you decide to bypass the home stay program, lodging is also offered at local condominiums RV parks and
hotels.
Tuition for 30 hours a week (five days at six hours per day) is $245. Extra days cost $60 and weekend workshops cost $180 for a total of 13 hours.
Private tutoring is available as well, for $90 per day for six hours or $445 per week. Executive immersion, requiring a two-week minimum, costs $690.
Seniors, families and large groups can apply for special discounts.
School days are from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Afternoons are free, so you can explore Ensenada and have some fun. Sign up. Show up, and you might just
stumble onto one of Ensenada?s famous fiestas!
http://justsaygo.com/JustSayGo_Site/destinations/ensenada.ht... |
Ann's own site is at:
http://www.bajamagic.com
fyi... for La Paz, I'm aware of this site online:
http://www.sehablalapaz.com
...but have no further knowledge/feedback.
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tim40
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Thank you all so much for your time and knowledge. The book reference leaves me wanting to call in 'ill' for a couple of weeks...but then who would
pay for the wife and the kids....
One last clarification please.
Margie, is what Doug shared the same that you were thinking of? Just to have something to compare with, I would appreciate a contact # of the
University if you have one. Tim
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Thanks David.....
I wasn't sure Margie was talking about the same one that I've seen recommended by you and others so often.
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No, what I was talking about was the Universidad Autonoma de Baja California en Ensenada. We had a friend who used to teach Literature there.
This is the huge complex on the oceanside as you are entering Ensenada.
The program was in conjunction with San Diego State University, and the credits you received could be applied to SDSU. The cost, at that time, was
$50.00 per week.
I'll need to get that Ensenada number for you, but in the meantime you could give SDSU Spanish Language Department a call and see if the classes are
still offered, and here are some listings for UABC in TJ who might be able to direct you:
UABC - TJ :
Escuela de Idiomas:
011-52-664-683-3325
Recursos Humano:
011-52-664-682-0059
Universidad Servicios:
011-52-664-682-1068
[Edited on 6-22-2004 by Margie]
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Thank you. We will try and make contact. Tim
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tim, try these sites:
Study Abroad In Mexico:
http://www.sa.sdsu.edu/isc/sites_mexico.htm#uabc
also,:
http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/~latamweb/autonoma.html
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Thank you Margie...you are great!
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Se Habla... La Paz is also quite good. They offer really small classes and homestays, although I'm not sure if they cater to children. I am
currently doing one of their programs. If you have any specific questions, I'd be happy to answer them. Here's their website: http://www.sehablalapaz.com/
Good Luck!
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