Learn SpanishOverview
Our ApproachAt Habla, we believe that an arts- and language-rich environment provides a space for students to reach a deeper understanding of a new culture while finding words to express themselves and to contribute to the world in meaningful ways.  Spanish and Day of the DeadOctober 25 – November 5, 2010 This program will teach Spanish through the lens of cultural traditions, artworks, essays and literature that examine Mexico’s spiritual and playful relationship with death. In addition to the language courses at Habla, we will visit the Day of the Dead altars and parades around the city of Mérida. This course will be offered to all levels of Spanish learners, beginning through advanced. See Day of the Dead Full Description  Spanish ImmersionJanuary 3-14, 2011 | February 7-18, 2011 | March 14-25, 2011 Join us for a rich and in-depth language learning experience at Habla. Study Spanish in our supportive, intimate, and creative classroom environment. Participate in arts workshops with local artists. View and discuss Mexican films in a nearby cinema. Cook with local chefs and sample Mexican wines. Take advantage of our generous host families and practice your Spanish both day and night. See Spanish Immersion Full Description  Spanish for Mérida LocalsIf you live in or near Merida there are two ways you can learn Spanish at Habla. Join us for our one to four week intensive classes or take Spanish three hours a week in our yearlong Spanish courses. See Spanish for Local Description  Summer Spanish ImmersionJuly 4, 2011 - July 29, 2011 Join us for our premiere Spanish immersion program from one to four weeks in July when you will develop your Spanish by working with dynamic Mexican artists and leading international educators in the field of language development. Experience the vibrant culture of ancient and contemporary Mexico and explore the biodiversity of the Yucatan through numerous excursions to sites around the region. More information coming soon. |
In our reception area, on the wall of our school, is the word “create.” We view learning a language as a creative process. At Habla you won’t work your way through a textbook, chapter by chapter. Here you will experience language in a dynamic way by reading literature from the culture, discussing works of art, and studying grammatical concepts by actually using them to communicate. Most importantly you will learn Spanish so that you can tell your own story and create conversations, narratives, and even poetry in a new language.