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In a study abroad program such as this one, a language student may spend much of their time with the host family. For that reason, Instituto Chac-Mool works as a team with the families to make the students stay as pleasant and ...
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The Philosophy behind the Spanish Department:
The central objective of our programs is that our students reach their full potential academically (comprehension, fluidity, reading and writing) and culturally (History and Literature) as well as a greater understanding of the acceptance of other styles of life and society. Our goal is to have you communicating in Spanish. Our approach focuses on an individual’s learning ability. Courses include Spanish instruction in a small group setting, larger group activities and periodic one-on-one instruction. You may begin classes any Monday all year round and you may study for as little as one week. The school’s facilities are excellent; we have indoor and outdoor classrooms, a library, a beautiful, large grassy area that surrounds a refreshing swimming pool, and a covered cafeteria where snacks, coffee and tea are served every day. Courses: The Total Immersion Program The Total Immersion Program: The Total Immersion Semester Program: The important social, economic and cultural development of the majority of Spanish speaking countries, together with their continuing population growth, has led to an important and Hispanic presence in non-Hispanic countries. As a result, more and more professionals in such countries need to able to respond to the various cultural backgrounds of their clients. Conscious of this necessity, UCM offers an exclusive immersion program for CEO’s, executives, business professionals, diplomats and other professionals in general. UCM combines the excellence of an academic course with a program uniquely designed for each participant. The flexibility and effectiveness of our program allows our students to advance rapidly in areas specific to professional communication and communication on a daily basis. This program is specifically designed for those who are looking for individual attention or who need to cover the most in the shortest time possible. The One on One Course is a flexible program that allows students to choose the time, place and intensity of the teaching schedule. Courses can be full time or flexibly timed and start any day of the week. We can tailor your VIP course according to your particular needs. Here are three suggested options that will help you to find the best one for you. Option 2. 6 hours of One on One classes in two sessions from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Each session will be run by a different teacher*. Option 3. 3 hours of intensive private classes taken at your most convenient schedule. The One on One course is interactive and task-based, using case studies, role-plays, formal presentations and simulations. Everything to be rapidly applied in your workplace. The Semi-private for Professionals Program: The SPP offers the benefit of private instruction in which each student can concentrate on aspects of the language relevant to his/her particular demands as well as group work so students can interact with other students with same level and language skills. This program offers an Intensive oral and written Spanish practice through simulations involving real life situations in intercultural settings and provides vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, and cultural information for the specific needs of the targeted professions. We tailor a specific Program for Professionals to meet your needs: • Spanish for Teachers and School Administrators For those mature professionals, retirees or senior citizens whose passion is not only to travel abroad but learn the Language and Culture, UCM offers a unique Spanish Language program specially designed for you. No matter what your level is: beginner, intermediate or advanced, you will learn and improve your Spanish language skills day by day by building new vocabulary and practicing everyday useful phrases that will allow you to enjoy and understand not only the language but the culture of a magic and colorful country - MEXICO! If you are traveling alone, with a partner, or a group, Instituto Universitario Chac-Mool welcomes you! Our Natural Approach to learning is the easiest way to acquire a new language and no age is too old to learn. We guarantee it! The Total Immersion Program for Teens: Have fun while you enjoy learning Spanish in Paradise!!! UCM offers a careful designed program especially for teenagers (12 to 17 year olds) during Spring Break and summer, where fun, exciting, language learning experience and the warmest of our Mexican host families provide a unique study abroad experience that will open their minds and their hearts to other world cultures. The TIPT combines a balanced 25 hour weekly program in small group classes at all levels, workshops, social activities, sports, as well guided or escorted visits to places of interest, full room and board with one of our excellent Mexican host families, and optional weekend excursions to Aquatic parks, Spas, beaches, museums and ancient pyramids. Instituto Universitario Chac-Mool offers a children's Spanish program any time of the year for children who have at least one parent (or a designated guardian) studying at the school. The class hours are weekdays 8:50 am to 1:50 pm (same as the adult program). In summer, our Children’s program becomes a binational and bicultural program: The Amiguitos Program. The Amiguitos Program offers a unique opportunity for your children to interact with local Mexican children who join the program to learn English while your child is learning Spanish. After daily lessons the children get together for educational and fun activities and to form friendships. Children learn Spanish through educational, yet fun activities. Since many children have previous exposure to Spanish, such as participation in Dual Immersion programs that have become widely implemented in some parts of the United States, our program here at UCM has evolved to meet those needs. We have adapted a thematic approach that offers small group instruction (6-8 kids) to all levels. This approach assures that each student is challenged at his/her level, as well as enjoys interesting, diverse themes, such as ocean life, etc. As part of the learning process, the young students may write a story, act in a play, make a piñata, or draw and paint in art class. For children under 4 years of age, an excellent day care center accepting children infant to 4 years old is just a short walk from UCM. Be sure to bring your child's vaccination records and a passport size photo. |
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