Advice on Selecting a Summer Spanish Language Program

[mwhistorian]

Hello everyone,

 

My research has recently taken a new geographic turn and I find myself in need of improving my Spanish speaking, comprehension, and reading skills. I would like to go to an immersion school in Mexico for 3-4 week during the summer (I am already planning to be there in July for research). I also open to programs in Central America as my main concern is travel expense from the program I choose to Mexico City for research later in the summer. I have a basic knowledge of spanish (3 semesters in college and living in the southwest for several years) and an elementary reading level (probably 3-4 grade). I understand that I will not come out of a program fluent in only 4 weeks, but I am looking for a program that I will be able to maximize language practice and instruction.  

 

Any and all suggestions are greatly appreciated, especially if they come from personal experience. Thank you!