Language is culture: Spanish in
Mexico is intricately linked to
the people, the customs, the geography, and the history of our country. At
ENCUENTROS, an important aspect of the total immersion experience is to
introduce our students to the multiple historical and culture aspects of
Mexico. The city of Cuernavaca becomes the classroom.Learning a language
is much more than memorizing grammar rules.It is using the language in a
diverse set of circumstances. It is finding out about the people, the
traditions, and the history of the land where it is spoken.
·
Unique bi-weekly "Visitas" to places in town offer on-site vocabulary
building and conversational practice with locals. Students experience the
language, the history, and the culture first hand.
· Charlas (talks) on
Mexican history, geography, traditions, and popular culture make your stay
more significant.
· Complementary afternoon activities such as Mexican
cooking and Mexican movies are included in the tuition and provide
students with more information about life and culture in Mexico. FUN!!!
·
We recommend crafts classes given in town by Cuernavaca residents and a
salsa dancing class at the school on Fridays - more opportunities to use
Spanish, learn about Mexico and have a great time.
· Optional weekend
excursions round out the program: recreational and educational visits to
Taxco, Teotihuacan, Mexico City, and Puebla among others.
Meet
the Culture:Dancing classLearn to move your feet to the
lively rhythms of salsa, meringue, and cumbia.
Cooking class.Each
week you can discover how to prepare a tasty Mexican dish with Marusa, our
cooking teacher. You will have fun and practice your Spanish buying the
ingredients at the market, learning to prepare a typical Mexican meal, and
finally enjoying the dish in the company of Marusa and her family.
Ofrenda.Ofendas
are an essential part of the Day of the Dead celebrations, and are set up
to remember and honor our ancestors. We take students to Ocotepec to see
these festivities on November 1 and 2.
Chinelo from the State of
Morelos.Locals from towns like Tepoztlan dress in traditional
costumes and dance for hours on special holidays.
