******* LEARN SPANISH TODAY- Study and learn Spanish with Visual Link software free online, using interactive audio-visual lessons. Easy to use online demonstration of Spanish language educational software. Build quick conversational fluency. Excellent for ramping up to better use your study abroad in-country Spanish immersion language experience. Great gift idea.  ® AVENTURAS:Educational Travel Adventures PRESENTS ® Beginners to Advanced Students             Stays from as short as one week             Let us help you with your individual learning needs EXPERIENCIA SPANISH LANGUAGE SCHOOLS SINCE 1977: MEXICAN-OWNED, ALL NATIVE MEXICAN INSTRUCTORS: CUERNAVACA AND TEPOZTLAN, MEXICO SPANISH IMMERSION COURSES FOR NURSES, PHYSICIANS ASSISTANTS, NURSE PRACTITIONERS, MIDWIVES, AND NURSING STUDENTS Emphasis on Medical Terminology, Conversational Skills with Patients, Cultural Competency, and Options for Volunteer Internship Experiences in Health Clinics and Hospitals Clases de Español de inmersión para enfermeras EXPERIENCIA: Centro Cultural Bilingual and Multicultural Studies Center CLICK FOR PRINTABLE BROCHURE! Phone Toll -Free (US/Canada): (866) 4-SPANISH or (866) 477-2647 You pay the same fees through us that you would pay at the schools in Cuernavaca and Tepoztlán! 2004 EXTENDED STAY DISCOUNTS! BASIC PROGRAM! 1 week inclusive: $440 2 weeks inclusive: $770 3 weeks inclusive: $1,110 4 weeks inclusive $1,390 Longer stays available. Nursing and Midwives emphasis options may require an additional fee. Free medical Spanish immersion volunteer work placements arranged.   Spanish immersion classes, cultural immersion classes.  Mexican Homestays, Fieldwork volunteer experiences in health clinics and hospitals, excursions to Puebla, Mexico City, Taxco, Oaxaca, Acapulco and more.

Your classroom in Cuernavaca!

EXPERIENCIA

Centro de Intercambio Bilingüe y Cultural

CUERNAVACA, MORELOS, MÉXICO

Come enjoy the warm tropical sun of Cuernavaca for the “experiencia” of a lifetime!™

***** EXPERIENCIA: Centro Cultural Our Spanish Immersion Options for Nurses in Cuernavaca, Mexico Have you ever wished that you could connect better with your patients of Mexican/Latino background? Do you feel an ethical responsibility to provide nursing and medical services in a more culturally competent and culturally sensitive manner? Nurses and other healthcare professionals will benefit from our Spanish immersion intensive courses both in new language acquisition as well as acquiring a deeper understanding of Mexican and Latino culture. Even with a basic understanding of simple Spanish and a deeper appreciation for Mexican and Latino culture, you will be have increased confidence in approaching your patients. These people will appreciate your reaching out to them by learning some of their language. You will be able to understand important cultural values related to religion, family, indigenous healing practices, communication and respect. Your approach to working with your students will become more culturally competent. Our programs are not like the typical classroom experience that you may be thinking of. You will study in groups of no more than 5 students (average is 4) or in private classes. We can combine group and private classes for you if you wish. In a tropical garden setting, you will study with students of different ages and nationalities with the most seasoned teachers that Cuernavaca has to offer. Most of our teachers have between 15 and 25 years of Spanish language immersion instruction experience and are invested in your learning and having a good time while doing so.  That is why we call it "Fun and Learning, too!" For students interested in bringing a group with them of other students, we offer discounts or even free Spanish classes, accommodations, meals, excursions and materials depending upon the size of the group you bring. We will help you with a special webpage to promote your group; flyers for your target group; help in arranging group travel rates through Exito Travel; and help in arranging traveler's medical insurance. You can consult with us toll-free at: 1 866 4SPANISH (477-2647). We can arrange a volunteer experience in a Mexican hospital, women's clinic or family and children's clinica throughout the year at no additional cost. Think of how this will impact your understanding of your patients. We are able to begin new classes each Monday, 52 weeks throughout the year. Classes are arranged in weekly modules of learning objectives. Students may register for any number of weeks. Group and individual classes begin EVERY Monday throughout the year. More inforation on our classes below. Make new Friends!

Saturday Excursion: Pilgrimage to Chalma

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Special Programs A special program can be offered to those with a specific learning objective, e.g. for business executives, teachers and educators, psychotherapists, social workers, mental health workers, flight attendants,  medical staff or technicians (doctors, nurses, healthcare professionals, etc. An extra fee may be required. We can arrange volunteer internship experiences working in a hospital, school classrooms, a family clinic or children's clinic.  There is no charge to arrange an internship placement. We will arrange group studies for your group and offer incentives to those bringing a group with them. Please inquire with AVENTURAS to learn more: Contact Us

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Our Spanish Courses

• Open to everyone, all ages and all levels of Spanish from complete beginners to native speakers wanting to fine tune some aspect of grammar or a special application. Inquire about our classes for children.
  

  Summer 2002: Teen students during break	Summer 2002: Teacher and student
  Classes are available for teens and children. There are more teens and children during school breaks and especially in the summer. Teaching methods used with children integrate the fact that they have shorter attention spans and need to learn in a variety of modalities such as using games, arts and crafts and outings into the community.

• All levels of instruction begin EVERY Monday throughout the year

• Your skill level will be determined in a personal interview

• Each course is attended by no more than five students

• You will have a different teacher each week

• You will receive homework on the average of ½ to 1 hour daily

• A change of groups is possible, according to your progress

• A certificate will be awarded at the end of every course

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Course Content, Teaching Methods & Materials

• Spanish is spoken exclusively in the classes (a knowledge of English is not necessary)

• Each course will progress through 15 different levels

• First levels include grammar, verbal communication, reading and writing

• Advanced levels help to consolidate acquired skills and expand vocabulary

• Illustrated teaching materials are used as often as possible

• Grammar exercises use various written materials as well as group discussions

• Dictation is given to improve writing skills

• Essays are assigned as homework

• The school's own grammar book will be the basis for all programs

• Specific exercise books will be utilized for each course

• Teaching materials are up to date and written by the school staff, allowing the teacher to adapt the teaching-learning process to the needs and knowledge of the student

• One book for each 4 week course required. US$10

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Weekly Class Program

SAMPLE CUERNAVACA CAMPUS SCHEDULE

Monday through Friday

09:00-10:30 hrs Spanish grammar lesson

10:30-10:45 hrs Break (Practice your Spanish with teachers and other students!)

10:45-12:00 hrs Spanish grammar lesson

12:00-12:30 hrs Break (Practice your Spanish with teachers and other students!)

Monday through Thursday

12:30-14:00 hrs Conversation Class

Friday

12:30-15:00 hrs Practical Situation (market, museum, historical site, pyramids in town etc.)

If you are interested in a less intensive option, contact us about our light Spanish immersion study program.

Mercado Municipal in Cuernavaca

Monday

18:00-20:00 hrs Lecture or Round Table Discussion

Tuesday and Wednesday

18:00-20:00 hrs Bilingual exchange program

Thursday

18:00-20:00 hrs Lecture or Round Table Discussion

Friday

18:00-20:00 hrs Video or Cultural event

Saturday

09:00-19:00 hrs Excursion (within the state of Morelos)

Tepoztlán from Tepozteco Pyramid Site

Sunday

8am-6pm Excursion (outside the state of Morelos)

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Example of Our Lecture Topics

• Art in Mexico

• Prehispanic culture and philosophy

• Precolumbian history

• The Mexican Revolution

• Mexican contemporary history
  
• The myth of Quetzalcoatl

• The political system in Mexico

• Mexican society

• The role of women in Mexico

• Mexico's geography
  
• The Zapatistas and Marcos in Chiapas and the struggle for indigenous rights
  
• Indigenous cultures of Mexico
  
• Healing practices of indigenous cultures (curanderismo, natural healing methods, limpias)

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Bilingual Exchange Program with Mexican Students

Experiencia is also a school that offers foreign language classes for Mexican students. The establishment of  "intercambios" many years ago, has made the school well known in Cuernavaca because apart from practicing languages, it actively contributes to a better intercultural understanding and friendship between foreign and Mexican students. All students may participate in the bilingual exchange.

Various topics of interest are discussed in small groups or the students simply decide what to talk about, one hour in Spanish and another in English, German, Italian or French.

Film and Video Evening

Documentary and feature films about history, culture, politics and life in Mexico, as well as Latin America and other continents. All students may participate.

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Weekend Excursions

Xochicalco Pyramid Site

Saturday Excursions Included in weekly tuition (Some excursions may incur entry fees. Guide and transportation included.) Xochicalco, a ceremonial center of the Toltecs Malinalco Monolith pyramid site carved from the side of a mountain The pyramid of Tepoztlán, a tradition village of Morelos Tlayacapan, a 16th century village built according to the "Utopia" of Thomas Moore Las Estacas River:Underground river surfaces here. Crystal clear water for swimming and enjoying "un día en el campo". Tequesquitengo Lake Lagunas de Zempoala: Mountain lake region with horseback riding, hiking and great food!

Sunday Excursions The pyramids of Teotihuacán, a ceremonial center of the prehispanic Mexicans Taxco, a silver town in the state of Guerrero The Caves of Cacahuamilpa, 2 Km. long subterranean caverns famous for their natural beauty Mexico City Museum of Anthropology and Ballet Folklorico The Pyramids of Cholula, the center of the mighty Toltec empire and the colonial city of Puebla

Teotihuacan: Pyramid of the Sun Pottery Shop in Puebla

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Weekend Excursions 2 or 3 Days

• Colonial towns of Puebla, Querétaro and Guanajuato

• Acapulco, a world famous town on the Pacific coast

• Oaxaca, the pyramids of Monte Albán and Mitla
  
• Copala, rural beach location south of Acapulco with hotel or camping available
  

All excursions are accompanied by an expert guide. Entrance fees, when charged, are the student's responsibility. No charge for transportation and guide on Saturday. A small charge for Sunday.

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200 Avenida Leyva , Colonia Las Palmas

CUERNAVACA, MORELOS, MÉXICO

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