Take your Spanish to the next level through immersion in local language and culture.
Travel with small groups (5-10 people) of fellow language learners to explore new cities, try local foods, take classes from local teachers.
Itineraries include both guided tours and activities in addition to Spanish classes and immersion opportunities. Programs are thoughtfully designed to connect you with the local community and foster human connection, cultural appreciation, and meaningful language learning.
Your participation in these programs supports local educational efforts or community organizations in the destination country.
Travel Program Objectives:
- Develop and enhance your Spanish skills through travel
- Gain a greater understanding of your program destination’s culture and history
- Build connections with local people and fellow travelers
- Explore iconic sites with the group and use free time to customize your experience
- Foster human connection, cultural appreciation, and cultural humility
“I’m proud of how confident I felt about making mistakes with locals. In my past I have been absolutely terrified to speak Spanish with native speakers but I learned new phrases, new uses, and pushed myself to apply what I learned in class when adventuring out.”
Oaxaca Traveler 2024
Who should book this program?
This program is for language learners who are ready for an immersion experience.
We will speak in Spanish with fellow group members and the local community.
Trips include several group tours and activities, and also free time for travelers to spend as they choose.
- Adult Spanish learners ready to practice their Spanish skills in an immersive travel program.
- Active travelers: we will be moving, walking, hiking, traveling, while staying immersed in the language as much as possible. These programs can be both physically and mentally challenging. Please contact Elizabeth with any questions about accessibility: elizabeth@thelanguagetraveler.com
- Teachers & educators: earn CEU hours and a program certificate.
- Culturally curious travelers: ready to learn about another culture and respect cultural differences.
- Mindful travelers: participants are expected to respect fellow group members, the local people, and the local culture, while contributing to a supportive and positive environment.
“This week was amazing! Elizabeth curated a set of experiences that allowed me not only to grow my Spanish skills, but also to learn about the culture and history of Oaxaca while making what I hope are life-long connections with an amazing group… I cannot wait for the next trip!”
Oaxaca Traveler 2024
What are the language requirements?
- Willingness and readiness to speak Spanish: From the moment of arrival in the destination country, we do our best to communicate in Spanish with both group members and the local community.
- Basic Spanish proficiency: Travelers must have a foundational understanding of the language.
- Fluency not required: travel programs are an opportunity to practice your Spanish skills and be immersed in the language.
- Commitment to preparation: Dedication to studying and practicing Spanish prior to departure is required.
- Pre-departure Spanish conversation class: with the group leader is highly encouraged to assess your Spanish level and meet the travel leader.
Language Immersion
All group members are expected to make their best effort to communicate in Spanish with both fellow group members and the local community. Language growth is a main focus of the program, and this is your opportunity to immerse yourself and give your Spanish skills a boost to the next level! Tours included in the program are given primarily in Spanish, although some guides may use English.
“The trip itinerary was great! It was the right balance of daily activities so we got to see and do everything we wanted in Peru. We never felt rushed or hurried. She knew exactly what physical requirements would need to be for the trip and planned free time/rest time at exactly the right spots. A perfect balance of fun activities but also recovery.”
Peru Traveler 2019
Support During the Program
Elizabeth, the program leader, travels with the group to provide language support and coordinate group activities throughout the week. She has been teaching languages (English and Spanish) and traveling internationally since 2010. Her travel experience includes personal trips and professionally organizing group trips. Learn more about the program leader here.
Oaxaca City, Mexico: The group will stay at Hotel Con Corazón, which “invests most of its profits in education. Our Oaxaca City program supports students from low-income families in and around Oaxaca city in their education path, in order to give them a head start at the labour market and break their families’ poverty cycle.” Read more on Hotel Con Corazon’s website.
Peru: A portion of the program price will be donated directly to a Peruvian educational organization; while investing in your language growth, you will also be creating positive impact by supporting local educational efforts.
Colombia: We will work with our Colombian partners to find a local organization to invest in during our time in the country to ensure that participation in the program contributes to meaningful educational or community-based initiatives.
¿Qué esperas? ¡Vamos de viaje!
“I felt that everything we did immersed us in the local culture. From philosophical conversations with my Spanish teacher, to art history, to learning from the wisdom of older and younger generations… this trip felt nothing like an experience I would have planned by myself. Elizabeth was intentional with every experience we had while creating opportunities for us to explore on our own. I will treasure every single moment of this trip!”
Oaxaca Traveler 2024
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