"The message was simple - to get the most out of Pueblo Español, we Anglos (English speakers) were to: hablar (talk), escuchar (listen), and most important.ly, disfrutar(enjoy). With this in mind, let's review the day." The following is a report on Day Two of my Pueblo Español experience, brought to you today (on what's actually Day 4) by my good friend, Jet Lag. Let me begin by reminding you of the instructions the Master of Ceremonies (Raquel) gave on the first day of this immersion program. Day ... Read More
Day One… Let the Magic Begin – By Abbey Algiers
"The Magic of Pueblo Español is in the following.... escuchar, escuchar, hablar, y hablar." Day One of Pueblo Español wrapped up with the Master of Ceremonies, Raquel, giving us the low-down and what we should expect as we embark upon an our week-long immersion. We are in La Alberca, Spain, a charming village in Spain. I'm here for my fourth program with Pueblo Inglés- my previous three experiences were at Pueblo Inglés, where I was the volunteer. I'm excited to see the other side of ... Read More
PREPARING FOR THE PUEBLO INGLES PROGRAM– THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
If you’re thinking about attending the Pueblo Español program, I have a few tips on things you should know before you go. Having just attended my first program, I came away with an increased confidence in speaking, and made some new friends to boot. This isn’t an all-inclusive list, but just some recommendations. 1. Know the Alphabet (as it’s used in Spain)! I know that sounds kind of strange and basic, but there are so many time where I didn’t know a word that was ... Read More
5 Spanish Immersion Program Benefits Taking You To New Levels!
Heidi Wagoner an American expat living in Spain, tells us why she feels a Spanish immersion program benefits you, even when you are living in Spain. I've lived in Spain for just about 5 years now and I promised myself I would become fluent in Spanish. Without having any formal Spanish language education, prior to living in Spain, it was a steep learning curve. It is easy to absorb some vocabulary here and there in your daily life and feel quite confident, until you are ... Read More
7 DAYS AT PUEBLO ESPAÑOL – A VOLUNTEER’S TESTIMONIAL
Meeting other people with different customs and sharing with them seven days for 12 hours a day in Pueblo Español has been an authentic experience that I would not mind repeating. By Carmen Martínez When my daughter told me about this wonderful (I can tell you) project, I did not hesitate to go. I like new things and in a way any kind of adventure. It’s important to mention that those who come as, let’s call it “teachers”, we take part in the program as … Read More
1,2,3…Ready for my Spanish immersion at Pueblo Español!
Pre-Departure Remarks about Spanish learning program Hola a todos! Soy Rebecca DiLuzio, a 19-year old student from the United States. In less than 24 hours, I am beginning my journey with Pueblo Espanol, an 8-day Spanish immersion program. Tomorrow morning (Saturday July 22), I have to wake up bright and early to meet all the participants at a hotel in Madrid, and then we all travel together to Baeza, a town in Andalusia, Spain, where our program is based. This is the hotel in Madrid ... Read More