| Its name meaning "Old Guatemala" in Spanish, the city of Antigua Guatemala has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its interesting baroque architecture and ancient churches. The city is famous for the clarity of its spoken Spanish, making it a great place to take Spanish immersion courses in Guatemala.
Immersion Spanish is, without a doubt, one of the best ways to learn Spanish. Simply put, it is the idea that by completely immersing yourself into the language and culture, you will be able to learn Spanish faster and easier.
Usually, immersion is a two step process – you’ll take classes with a school or private tutor and then get constant reinforcement of your lessons as you use what you’ve learned in your daily life. Imagine learning how to order food in a restaurant, then going out that night, confident in your new skills as you order tapas and wine!
The only question that remains – where to go to immerse yourself? Many people are now choosing Antigua, Guatemala and it is an excellent choice for those who wish to immerse themselves not only in language, but in culture and history. The name itself means “Old” and the city has been made a UNESCO World Heritage site because of its historical churches and Baroque architecture.
There are a couple of good reasons for choosing Antigua. First of all, the city has become renowned for its language schools, and there is a variety to choose from. The city has become one of the most popular language destinations for students from the US and Europe interested in learning Spanish. In addition to being a well established language center, Antigua is the unofficial hub of tourism in the region. It has a well developed tourism infrastructure, making it a great place to stay while you visit other Central American tourist destinations.
Are you ready to book your flight yet? If it’s going to be a little while before you get to Antigua, why not get a head start on your studies by enrolling in online Spanish classes? You can study with a tutor over the internet get the basics down, and that way once you get to your immersion destination you’ll be ready to hit the ground running.
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