IMMERSION PROGRAM FOR ADULTS
IMMERSION PROGRAM FOR ADULTS IN PUEBLO ESPAÑOL
The nature of our spanish immersion program for adults is all about conversation, designed to depart from book study and grammar lessons and to instead actively use Spanish in a variety of contexts. Participants will be exposed to a full spectrum of the language, a variety of accents and will get over any intimidation about speaking.
Our spanish immersion course especially for adults and seniors has been described as “intense,” “amazing,” “inspiring,” “stimulating,” “eye-opening,” and “magical” just to pick a few of the words we hear at the end of a program.
Pueblo Español is the best spanish language programs for adults, because it provides a true immersion experience for the adult.
Due to the number of hours of listening and speaking per day the mental focus can be intense! However, it will also be fun and rewarding. If you are looking for a casual program with just a few hours of language practice per day and a lot of free time, this may not be the course for you. If you are a true beginner with no Spanish, this is also not the course for you as this kind of immersion works best (and has the most impressive results) when you start with enough Spanish to communicate on a basic level and therefore are at a great place to start acquiring more vocabulary, correcting mistakes, and becoming more confident and fluid in your speaking.
We recommend a ‘can do’ attitude and a resolve for getting as much out of the spanish immersion program for adults as possible. If you put in the time, you WILL see the results. And you’ll enjoy chatting with people from all around the world (and Spain), being immersed in beautiful places and eating great Spanish food while doing so.
If you’re not sure of your Spanish level we can schedule a level test with you, just send us an email.
If you’re ready to jump in with both feet and give 100% effort towards speaking more Spanish- Pueblo Espanol is for you!
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WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE SPANISH IMMERSION PROGRAM FOR ADULTS
With our immersion program you can learn Spanish abroad for adults with everything you need to focus on learning without worrying about a thing. We help you organize your trip!
The full-course package for the 8 days (7 nights) is 1,980€.
Full room in a 3-4* hotel
All meals
Transport from Madrid
+100h of learning
International friendship
- Full Spanish immersion
- 100+ hours of contact with the language
- 1:1 ratio with native Spanish speakers (not teachers)
- Different Spanish accents
- Learn in a relaxed, non-classroom environment
- Full room and board (individual room with en-suite bathroom)
- Transport from Madrid to the venue and back
- A charming hotel in a quaint town of high cultural interest
- Local excursions
- Cultural activities
- Facilitation of the program by on-site Pueblo Español staff
- Assessment level test (minimum intermediate conversation level required)
- Supplemental material provided
- Insurance coverage
- End of course completion certificate
WHAT DOES THE SPANISH IMMERSION FOR ADULT INVOLVE?
Learning Spanish in Spain for adults at Pueblo Español means immersing yourself in a stimulating and entertaining environment made comfortable by our staff.
A schedule designed and organized so students gain confidence in their comprehension and communication skills.
A noticeable improvement in listening and communication skills, as well improving self-confidence when speaking.
A perfect program for all ages, that’s why it’s also one of the best Spanish immersion programs for seniors.
CONVERSATION-ORIENTATED ACTIVITIES
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Two Spanish speakers and two students are seated at each table. Even meal time is a valuable moment to continue listening and speaking while enjoying the local cuisine.
One-to-one
This is the “star”activity at Pueblo Español. A Spanish speaker talks to a student during a 50 minute session. Every hour you switch partners, so that you speak with a volunteer with a different accent.
Telephone sessions
Day-to-day, real-life communication situations over the phone. Whether you need to negotiate a contract or make travel arrangements you can practice this dynamic through telephone sessions. Either way the focused listening will be just what your ear needs!
Conference calls
Numerous role-play situations are scheduled to help to build confidence in conference call situations and interactive meetings.
Variety hour
In order to facilitate learning and overcome barriers, enjoying the experience is fundamental. Most evenings before dinner, the Pueblo Español participants meet for an hour to laugh and learn through presentations, performances, sketches, and more.
Presentations
Each student is presented the task of preparing 1 or 2 presentations. Here, the native-speakers help the students learn to use the language with more precision.
THIS IS WHAT OUR ADULT STUDENTS OF SPANISH SAY
"First, I have to say that I feel like the experience pushed me and challenged my skills, but I very much enjoyed the experience of Pueblo Español. Since I returned home I have been telling all of my (envious) friends that it was a profound cultural experience. Not only did I learn a lot of Spanish by speaking it with native speakers every day, but I also learned so much about the culture of Spain. There were long discussions about the geography, the politics and the food of Spain, to cite only a few examples. I plan to repeat the experience another time and will do so without reservation." You can read the full experience in Pueblo Español here!
"I have gone to a lot of Spanish schools, but this is fantastically different. It is a fun language camp full of opportunities to not only speak Spanish, but gain confidence in doing so while chatting, debating, and laughing with your new friends."
"Wonderful experience! Before and after. At first the students were a little shy with the language but eager to reinforce their skills. On the third or fourth day the confidence and ease were noticeable, and in their last presentation the results were impressive. I recommend Pueblo Español without reservation."
"Excellent week of different activities to help the learning process. Very well organised, throughout the week and every effort was made to help learn. The volunteers were exceptional...patient and informative. I learnt so much and built my confidence. Recommend to anyone"
"Pueblo Español is an excellent program. The instructor was a dedicated professional who made sure all students were included and challenged. The activities were fun, and the excursions were wonderful learning opportunities. The volunteers were like friends who support and encourage. I loved this program and would recommend it to anyone who is serious about improving their Spanish and willing to do the hard work."
"What an incredible experience! The Pueblo Español programme is immersive and intense but so much fun. From 9am to late in the evening you are only speaking Spanish; the activities are varied and the excursions interesting. The volunteers are patient, encouraging and enthusiastic, constantly working with you to develop your language skills. All this, ably led by Cecilio, our programme director. I arrived with little confidence in speaking Spanish, by the end I felt I had taken my listening and speaking skills to an entirely different level. I also came away with plenty of new ‘native’ expressions! The hotel is comfortable surrounded by countryside and provides a perfect learning environment."
"It was a pleasure to join in another course with Pueblo Español and the volunteers are always ready to help especially when certain words in English have a different connotation in Spanish . It is also important that participants keep an open mind to take in all the suggestions offered by Pueblo Español staff and the volunteers. I have personal experience of the help and support offered."
"Pueblo Español fue una experiencia fantástica. Hay muchos programas de inmersión en español pero este es especial. El programa es su gente y el director del curso, Diego, hizo que la semana fuera muy educativa y divertida. Los voluntarios fueron excepcionales con el español de muchos lugares diferentes y muy, muy pacientes y amables. Cada uno habla un poco diferente, lo que aumenta el valor de la enseñanza. La ubicación era excelente para aprender. El hotel y su personal fueron fantásticos. Mantienen muy bien las habitaciones. y la comida, fantástica y mucha. Las excursiones fueron muy interesantes solo en español. Seguramente volveré. Una semana no es la respuesta al idioma español pero esta semana tiene más valor que un semestre en el aula."
"¡Una semana fenomenal! I loved every minute of this course. It was so rewarding to socialise in Spanish and to understand what was going on. I laughed lots, learnt lots and met a wonderful group of people. The hotel was good and the volunteers gave up a week of their holidays for us, led by Diego who did everything to ensure that we all made progress with the language. Someone asked me today what was the best bit : la amistad."
"The planning staff and volunteers of this program were so great! The accommodations and food are fine but the real value is the gift these volunteers gives each student- it's something money just couldn't buy. If you want to push yourself to jump in and learn spanish, this program could not be more positive and supportive to hold space for it. No judgements, constant encouragement, and making every effort to ensure its a great experience for learning. I feel truly moved and so fortunate to have been a part of this group."
"A great immersion experience. You speak in nothing but Spanish for 15 hours a day. The volunteers and fellow students are wonderful. It was a fabulous experience."
"Everything about my experience with Pueblo Español deserves 5 stars. The hotel in Cason, the food experience (that might be worth 6 stars!), the excursions and the activities - all amazing. The group of students and volunteers were great fun but best of all was the smooth running of the program due to the professionalism of the two members of staff from Pueblo Español, Marta and Emparo. I came away with much more confidence than I arrived with and a few more inches on my waistline. Definitely an experience I would have no hesitation in repeating. Muchas gracias por todo. Hasta la próxima."
“I thoroughly enjoyed Pueblo Español and feel that I have really benefitted from it. As I said my confidence in Spanish and in life in general has increased and I would like to thank you all for giving me this opportunity.”
“A person embarking on Pueblo Español needs to know about the ‘rule’ of the total immersion: no speaking their own language to the volunteers or each other for the entire day. During all the waking hours, we interacted only in Spanish. About 16 hours a day!”
“I really enjoyed the program and found it extremely helpful. I especially liked the format of a non-classroom based set up – this makes it impossible to hide. The volunteers were great and especially as they had different accents and spoke with varying speeds – it made you listen very intently.”
LATEST MEDIA PUBLICATIONS
Explore the most recent news and articles published about the program. It’s another avenue to gain insight and deepen your understanding of the program experience.
RESULTS OF THE ADULT IMMERSION IN SPAIN
¡Piensa en Español, vive la experiencia!
Measuring the value of the Pueblo Español program needs to be seen from the perspective of the amount of contact you will have with native-speakers in a variety of social situations. We give you the chance to experience the “live” language with a variety of carefully selected native-speakers who will be sure to both challenge and encourage. A week at Pueblo Español has been compared to the equivalent of 1-2 typical months in a country.
Comprehension
Make a noticeable improvement in listening and communication skills, as well improving self-confidence when speaking.
Communication
A schedule designed and organized so students gain confidence in their comprehension and communication skills.
Confidence
More than 100 hours of learning experience while speaking Spanish.
WHEN ARE ADULT IMMERSION PROGRAMS?
Pueblo Español takes place throughout the year, choose the date that suits you most. Eight full days of total immersion in the Spanish language, from Friday to Friday enough to get you… ¡pensando en español!
WHERE ARE THE ADULT PROGRAMS HELD?
Immersion in beautiful Spanish villages
Learn spanish in spain for adults in our tranquil and stunning locations offer something different to the typical holiday destinations. Surrounded by mountains and rivers, or hills and olive trees, our venues are stunning and even magical.
Throughout the year we have differents locations for Pueblo Español for adults.
Casón de la Pinilla, Cerezo de Arriba (Segovia)
The Casón de la Pinilla is located in the province of Segovia, 100km from Madrid. Segovia is a medieval city that lays high on a hill in between two rivers. It is World Heritage City and the area is known for its medieval red and black villages and natural surroundings of unique beauty.
Doña Teresa, La Alberca (Salamanca)
The Doña Teresa venue is located in the town of La Alberca, well known for its traditions and customs that date back to the 15th Century. It was also the first village in Spain to be declared a National Heritage Site in 1940. The medieval village still preserves its architecture, especially in the town center.
María de Molina, Úbeda (Jaén)
The hotel María de Molina is located in the historic center of the city of Úbeda, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Andalusia, Spain, is renowned for its impeccably preserved Renaissance architecture from the 16th century.
In addition to the Spanish immersion course for adults, you can participate as a volunteer in our Pueblo Inglés Spanish immersion course. You will teach English to Spaniards. A great opportunity to take advantage of your trip to Spain!
A longer stay in Spain where you can learn Spanish and teach English.
WHAT ARE YOU IN CHARGE OF IN THE SPANISH IMMERSION?
- Check program availability and confirm your Spanish level!
- To book the course, you will receive a registration form so you can make the reservation payment.
- Finally, you can book your accommodation in Madrid (for the night before and after Pueblo Español).
- On the following day, you will head out to the venue with the whole group, so prepare yourself for rapid improvement!
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN INTENSIVE SPANISH COURSE WITH TEACHERS IN SPAIN?
You shoul have a look to our Villa Española Program: 6 or 3 days of intensive program in small groups of students. The program is ideal for professional adults who want to improve grammatical fluency, as well as more specific aspects of different professional situations (meetings, presentations, conferences, etc.) and other areas that students may have previously requested.
TRUE SPANISH IMMERSION
