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AVENTURAS LANGUAGES NOTE: Co-directors, Charley and Laura travelled to Oaxaca for the first time in 1981: "We returned in 2003. The city had the same charm, rich indigenous feel and surrounding pueblito artesans arts and crafts that it did before. We have visited one of the talleres (studios) where they make the well known black pottery, barro negro, of San Bartolo Coyotepec, Oaxaca - Oaxacan Black Pottery. Located 8 miles south of the city of Oaxaca. We also visited the indigenous Zapotec Indian weaving village of Teotitlan del Valle. It was small in 1981 with dirt roads and little indoor plumbing.  We had met Juan in the zócalo (main plaza) in Oaxaca City where he was selling weavings. Now, this village has modernized, but is still alive with tradional culture.

Our friend and colleague in Santa Cruz, California, Elisabeth Tatum, works to support a home for boys in Oaxaca City. Her website is www.Vida-Nonprofit.org, if you would like to learn more or give a tax deductible donation. Donations go 100% to materials and supplies for the boys, no monies are used for Students from AVENTURAS LANGUAGES are able to do different kinds of volunteer work and internships there. In 2008, we connected Elisabeth with Liz at Solexico and look forward to being able to coordinate more placements and more donations of money, time and materials for the boys."

~  OAXACA PROGRAM ~  PLAYA DEL CARMEN PROGRAM ~ PUERTO VALLARTA PROGRAM  ~

Our Language and Cultural Centers in culturally rich Oaxaca City, Oaxaca, Playa del Carmen, south of Cancun on the Mexican Riviera, and now in Puerto Vallarta on the Pacific Coast provide students with the best opportunity to learn Spanish in a short period of time while being immersed in the Mexican culture. Our staff of professional Mexican teachers and our effective teaching methods combined with our friendly approach to teaching Spanish, helps maximize the student’s learning capabilities and makes learning a truly enjoyable experience. REGISTRATION LINK

* Note: AVENTURAS LANGUAGES charges no additional fees to posted SOLEXICO fees

  Volunteer Program

Soléxico Oaxaca offers students the option to participate in one of our selected volunteer activities. We have visited each of the sites located in the city of Oaxaca to meet the administrators of the programs. Contact AVENTURAS for more information…

	The Center is located in the heart of Oaxaca's Historical Center, two blocks from the beautiful Santo Domingo ex-convent and 4 blocks from Oaxaca's "Zocalo" (downtown square). Due to the Center's location, students are surrounded by a number of cafes, art galleries, museums, shops and internet cafes. Soléxico Campus Oaxaca is set in a typical colonial building with a large main patio where students get together during the breaks. This old style construction with thick colonial walls keeps the classrooms cool throughout the year.
	The city of Oaxaca, located in the central valley of the state, is surrounded by the states of Puebla, Veracruz and Chiapas and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest. With its ethnic, cultural and historic richness, Oaxaca is an ideal place to experience the beauty of Mexico and its people. Due to Oaxaca's appreciation for ancestral traditions and its colonial architecture, UNESCO has named the city a patrimony of humanity. Oaxaca is known for its creative, talented artists and many different types of artisans. The artists use everything from clay and fabrics to leather, iron and jewelry, making Oaxaca one of the main producers

	The Programs Soléxico provides students of all levels with intensive, interactive programs designed to meet the needs of each student. Courses begin each Monday year-round and consist of sessions of 50 minutes with breaks in between. Upon arrival, students are given placement exams to determine their Spanish levels. Regular Program (25 lessons per week-Recommended) This program consists of classes with a maximum of 5 students per teacher. Courses are held from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and are composed of three lessons of conversational grammar and two lessons of practical conversation and/or lectures. Regular Program (15 lessons per week) This program consists of classes with a maximum of 5 students per teacher. Courses are held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and are composed of three lessons of conversational grammar. Individual Program (15 individual lessons + 10 group lessons per week) This is an accelerated, personalized program that consists of three lessons of individual instruction and two hours of conversation and lectures in groups with no more than 5 students per teacher. The individual instruction is offered in the afternoon. Executive Program (25 group lessons + 15 individual lessons per week) Students in the executive program receive three hours of intensive, one on one instruction in addition to the five-hour course of our Regular Program. Together with the eight hours of classes, an executive lounge, executive assistant services, and a virtual office are provided to meet the needs of these students. Private lectures with professionals in the students' fields of interest can be arranged for an additional charge per hour of lecture. Soléxico's executive lounge provides executive students with an area to read the newspaper, watch the latest news or simply relax. During school hours, there will be a bilingual executive assistant to take and deliver phone messages, send faxes and e-mails, type letters and assist the students in anyway possible. Private Lessons Private lessons are available in the afternoons at an extra cost.
Daily schedule Group Classes 9:00am to 10:20am Break 10:20am to 10:40am Group Classes 10:40am to 11:50am Break 11:50am to 12:20pm Conversation classes 12:20pm to 2:00pm (without breaks) Break 2:00pm to 2:30pm Individual Classes 2:30pm to 5:30pm (with a 20 min break)	Our Teachers Soléxico’s staff of professional Mexican teachers, with more than 15 years of teaching experience, is specially trained to maximize the students´ learning potentials. All of Soléxico’s instructors have taken courses on Spanish as a Second Language, and some have Education, Business Administration and Marketing degrees as well. Each instructor is amply qualified to instruct, but our instructors are also unique in their patience, attentiveness and eagerness to interact with and assist students, all of which creates a comfort level and friendship between student and teacher.

Our Courses

Our approach focuses on the conversational ability of the students though writing, comprehension, pronunciation, grammar and reading are also emphasized. Following are descriptions of the grammatical points covered in each of our seven levels. We will assess your entry level on the first day of classes and you will be placed at the appropriate level.

Beginner Spanish I. - Gender and number, definite and indefinite articles, adjectives, the verbs "estar", "haber" and "ser", demonstratives, regular and irregular verbs in present tense, direct pronouns (part I).

Beginner Spanish II. - Irregular verbs in present tense (part II), present progressive, present perfect and preterit tense, reflexive verbs, direct and indirect pronouns in the same sentence.

Intermediate Spanish I. - Imperfect tense, imperfect progressive and preterit progressive tenses, preterit and imperfect in the same sentence, accidental verbs, comparisons, past perfect tense.

Intermediate Spanish II. - Future tense, conditional tense, passive voice, comparisons of "por" and "para", familiar and formal commands.

Advanced Spanish I. - Subjunctive mode (present and past).

Advanced Spanish II. – In depth analysis and review of all the grammatical points seen in the previous levels.

Advanced Spanish III. - Analysis of literature, newspapers, journals and other material, Grammatical review.

Lectures and Activities

During the conversation hours, lectures are given in Mexican history, Zapotecan culture, national holidays, etc

Our books and materials were written by our Academic Director and have been improved over the years with the help of our qualified instructors to create the perfect support for our classes. Our Academic team updates the materials frequently and adds new worksheets, visual aids and the latest methodology for teaching Spanish as a Second Language.

A Syllabus is available to anyone who needs one. Please contact our main office in Playa del Carmen with your request, and we will be happy to forward a syllabus via post or email.

Afternoon Workshops

We offer afternoon workshops and activities that include, cooking, arts and crafts, salsa classes, singing Mexican songs, a fiesta or a picnic. Students at Soléxico meet once a week with the staff and faculty for "Café Social". A movie is shown each week during one of the conversation classes, and all students wishing to test and improve their auditory comprehension are welcome to watch it.

Solexico Oaxaca 2010

An deposit is required in advance to guarantee each reservation.
This one time fee is applicable to the registration fee and some of your tuition fee.

2010 PRICING: Contact for updated pricing

Academic expenses	Regular Program 15 Hrs (small grp)	Regular Program 25 Hrs (small grp)	Individual/Professional Program 25 Hrs (15 priv/10 small grp)		Executive Program 40 Hrs
1 week	$149USD	$209USD	$407USD	$537USD
2 weeks	$274	$396	$792	$1,026
3 weeks	$411	$594	$1,188	$1,539
4 weeks	$539	$778	$1,556	$2,016
5 weeks	Ask for discounted pricing beyond 4 weeks!
6 weeks
7 weeks
8 weeks
9 weeks
10 weeks
11 weeks
12 weeks

 

Additional week after week 12	Regular Program 15	Regular Program 25	Individual Program 25	Executive Program 40
Per week	$134 USD	$188 USD	$366 USD	$483 USD

 

Other expenses
Individual hour	$23 USD per hour
Materials 2009/2010	$45 USD each book

 

Homestay (Mexican family)	Half Board (Two meals)	B&B
Private Room (USD per week)	$189 USD/$ 29 USD extra night	$168 USD/$26 USD extra night
Shared Room (USD per week)	$168 USD/$ 26 USD extra night	$140 USD/$22 USD extra night

We accept credit cards, traveller's checks, U.S dollars and Mexican pesos for onsite payment. AVENTURAS will contact you regarding deposit payments.

AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Oaxaca's airport  taxis or shuttles cost $3-15 USD one way. For taxis, always negotiate the fee before you get into the taxi.

Budget
Apart from academic fees and lodging, the following is an estimated budget of what students might spend per week during their stay at Soléxico.

Excursions                        $18-110 USD
Personal Expenses           $30-110 USD
Laundry                                    $7 USD
Local transportation               $18 USD
Telephone/Fax                   $8-30 USD
Total                             $81-275 USD

Prices are subject to change. Please confirm current rates.

“Soléxico is like a home away from home! Basically a small family and some new friends for a life time... Thank you for the good times we shared!” Karen, Switzerland “¡Desde el primer contacto mi experiencia estuvo muy bien! La organización es muy buena... me gusto como todo el equipo de Solexico atiende a los estudiantes!” Monica, Germany “I received a solid introduction to Spanish and the Mexican culture through both my classes and my wonderful family- this was perhaps the best part of my experience of studying Spanish, they really helped me learn and were truly interested in my progress-.” Kathryn, USA “Great people, great teachers, beautiful school. Very happy with my time at Soléxico and I am planning to return” Jim, USA “Thanks to everyone for a wonderful learning experience; it was truly fabulous! In general, the campus, directors and teaching personal, all contribute to a rich environment very conclusive to optimal learning potential for students." Margaret, USA “I was very positively surprised about the whole school and the skill of the teachers...” Joseph, Germany “Living with my family was like living in my own house, as you know this is my second time at Solexico, I hope this is not the last one, because I really want to visit you again. Thanks for everything.” Andrea, Switzerland “My Family was exceptional, the teachers are very professional, and in general all the staff are very friendly. I learned a lot in this time and had a great time in this beautiful place you got here. Thank you very much!” Patrick, Switzerland “The people there were very nice and extremely helpful. The classes-especially the conversation-made me feel more comfortable and practice my Spanish out loud. The excursions were great and home stay wonderful.” Kelly, USA

REGISTRATION LINK There is an orientation held at Soléxico each Monday during the 12:00 break. At orientation, the School's programs and policies will be discussed and any questions will be answered. Holidays Soléxico will be closed on the following national holidays. No refunds are made for days missed due to these holidays. January 1 New Year's Day February 5 Constitution's Day March 19 Benito Juarez' Birthday April 6 Good Friday May 1 Labor Day September 16 Independence Day November 2 Day of the Dead November 19 Commemoration of the Mexican Revolution December 25 Christmas Learn Spanish Today Free Online Lessons ONLINE SPANISH RESOURCES AND STORE Books, CDs, DVDs and more Tell a friend about AVENTURAS in Mexico and Latin America! Name Email You: Friend: ® AVENTURAS Educational Travel Adventures Language and Cultural Immersion Program Consultants Soquel, California, USA Toll Free (US/Canada): 1 (866) 4-SPANISH (477-2647) Santa Cruz, California area (831) 476-6360 *** Copyright © 1999-2007, AVENTURAS. All rights reserved. ~Client data is never shared~ Search Terms: Oaxaca Spanish language schools, Spanish language schools Oaxaca, Spanish immersion Oaxaca, study abroad, study abroad Oaxaca, study abroad Spanish schools, study Spanish Oaxaca, spanish Schools Oaxaca, study Spanish, learn Spanish, learn Spanish , learn Spanish Oaxaca, study Spanish language, study Spanish language Spanish immersion, Spanish immersion institutes, Spanish immersion institutes Oaxaca, intensive Spanish immersion, total Spanish immersion, complete Spanish immersion, study Spanish,  medical Spanish, medical Spanish immersion, medical Spanish schools, medical Spanish classes, Spanish social workers, Spanish for teachers, Spanish for legal law enforcement, Surf Playa Del Carmen, Surf and study Spanish Oaxaca, Spanish immersion beach locations, Spanish immersion Oaxaca , Spanish immersion and ecotourism.