Escuela de español - San Juan del Sur
Reasons for Going to Nicaragua to Learn Spanish
Of all places to go for learning Spanish, Nicaragua is considered one of the finest. This country is known as “the land of lakes and volcanoes” and of all destinations, it is also rated as one of the most hospitable and safe in all of Latin America. Because of this, people who want to travel to a Spanish speaking country to learn the language will usually start by checking out possibilities in Nicaragua.
The entire area is stunning and most of the country remains unspoiled. This means when you get the chance to do some sightseeing when not in class, you will see a variety of wildlife, birds, fish, and vegetation. The mountains up to the north are cool, the central lowlands humid, and the beaches on the pacific coast, breezy and hot. Having so much diversity in topography is one reason people love going to Nicaragua – it is gorgeous.
As mentioned, another reason to choose Nicaragua for a place to learn Spanish is directly related to the people. Seriously, the locals all have huge hearts and they will welcome you into their homes with ease. This is a place with a diverse population so it is always interesting. Most schools in Nicaragua where Spanish is taught use host families. These families will take one or more students in, give them a clean place to stay, feed them, and even help them on a daily basis with learning the language and teaching about the culture.
What you will find is that schools in this Latin American country typically offer students methods of learning Spanish through participation programs. What this means is that in addition to time in the classroom, you will also be exposed to experiences that encourage you to put your newly developed skills to use. Through well organized immersion programs, you will find yourself being challenged, which is why you learn so well and so quickly.
The schools in Nicaragua have students who come from around the world. This means classrooms, although small, consist of different races, genders, social levels, lifestyles, religions, and so on. Therefore, while you learn Spanish, you also get exposed to many different people and cultures. Along with learning about the Nicaraguan history and culture, you get to learn so much more. This is why taking a trip to Nicaragua for learning a foreign language is so incredible.
Not only will you be learning Spanish, but you will also have the chance to see many attractions. There are all types of churches, museums, art galleries, restaurants, shops, and so much more but of course, you want to make sure you take time to see the environment. With lagoons, lakes, beaches, islands (365 in all), volcanoes, and mountains, this is the outdoor person’s paradise. Coupled with the colonial architecture, fiestas, charming cities, and lots of special events, you can see why Nicaragua has become one of the top choices for people who want to learn Spanish in a native country.
