{"id":334,"date":"2022-06-21T16:08:46","date_gmt":"2022-06-21T16:08:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sipuebla.com\/eblog\/?p=334"},"modified":"2023-06-27T19:16:32","modified_gmt":"2023-06-27T19:16:32","slug":"things-to-do-before-going-to-mexico-to-learn-the-spanish-language","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sipuebla.com\/eblog\/things-to-do-before-going-to-mexico-to-learn-the-spanish-language\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to Do Before Going to Mexico to Learn the Spanish Language"},"content":{"rendered":"

So, you\u2019ve decided to embark on a life-changing language exchange journey<\/a> and you\u2019re on your way to Mexico to learn the Spanish Language? Before you board that plane, however, there\u2019s a handful of to-dos you\u2019ll need to sort out to ensure you benefit as much as possible from the experience!<\/p>\n

In this post, we look at some considerations to keep in mind while planning your Spanish language immersion in Mexico!<\/p>\n

#1 \u2013 Start by Deciding on the Length of Your Adventure in Mexico<\/strong><\/p>\n

Language learning programs vary in length. While some programs for learning Spanish are just a few weeks long, others can last an entire year. The shorter Spanish programs are less intimidating, but they might be more intensive. These are great for language learners that haven\u2019t spent a lot of time abroad and those that don\u2019t have an entire year to dedicate to learning a new language. The extended Spanish learning programs, on the other hand, offer a cultural exchange along with a language immersion experience. These programs allow you to start feeling like a local and are often best suited for language learners looking to achieve fluency along with cultural competence.<\/p>\n

#2 \u2013 Learn Some Basic Mexican Spanish<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yes, you\u2019re heading to Mexico to learn Spanish. But did you know that less than 10% of Mexican locals are fluent in English? This means you\u2019ll need to have a basic stockpile of Spanish words and phrases that you’re familiar with to help you find your feet once you arrive on foreign soil.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s worth remembering that Mexican Spanish isn’t the same as the Spanish they use in Spain either. Albeit the major differences between the various Spanish dialects lie in pronunciation, and not so much a different set of words. Get acquainted with some basic Mexican Spanish words and essential phrases like hello, good night, good afternoon, thank you, excuse me, and I don\u2019t speak Spanish before your trip. Not sure which phrases of Mexico’s national language to focus on when learning Spanish? Here are some ideas:<\/p>\n