Where to Learn Spanish in Playa del Carmen

Playa del Carmen has increasingly become a haven for retirees and expats. With such a large community of foreigners living in the city, it comes as no surprise to know that many of the local people speak great English. However, for those living here – whether it’s part time or full time – it makes sense to get in on learning the language of the country, as well. The great thing about learning Spanish is being able to communicate with locals on yet another level. Spanish is such a fun and versatile language which can open up great opportunities for your future. Just as there are many teachers out there spreading their knowledge in English, many are sticking to their roots and teaching Spanish to foreigners. Here are the best places to learn Spanish in Playa del Carmen.

Learn Spanish with Don Quijote

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Don Quijote is an informative language school in Playa del Carmen that offers many different lessons. They offer Intensive 15, Intensive 20, Intensive 25 and Super Intensive 30. Each number represents the number of classes you can take per week. They also offer summer camps, Christmas programs, group classes and much more. You can learn Spanish, and more about the school here.

Taan Spanish School Playa del Carmen

Taan is the Mayan word for speak. This Spanish school is run by local Mexican teachers in Playa del Carmen. They offer classes for all levels and are the only 100% Mexican school in the city. Their classes kick off every Monday, which makes it rather flexible for accommodating your schedule. Taan Spanish offers a fun approach, stepping away from the classroom setting. They teach in different places around Playa del Carmen as a way to also get to know the city. By switching up the scenery, they believe their students will learn Spanish better.

Apple Language Courses

Apple Language Courses is a language school that consists of 10 open-air classrooms. They allow a maximum of seven people per class for a more hands-on training and one-on-one lessons. You can choose to have 15, 20 or 25 lessons per week. The neat thing about Apple Language Courses is the ability to add a salsa or cooking class to your Spanish course for free! This will allow you to benefit from learning Spanish and thinking outside the box.

International House Riviera Maya

International House Riviera Maya perhaps is the most well-known Spanish school (besides Berlitz). They have schools in most major cities in the world and teach a wide range of languages. The courses spread from beginner classes to Business and Medical Spanish classes. They are very flexible in schedule and are even available online. This will allow you to refresh your Spanish before you arrive or after you leave Playa del Carmen.

Regardless of which institution you decide to invest in, you should definitely learn Spanish. Although many people speak English in the region, being able to communicate in the native language will take you a long way when traveling, meeting locals, making friends and even getting discounts. Besides, speaking a new language can never hurt anyone!

Spanish Courses in Playa del Carmen

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Learning a second language is always a good investment, and Spanish is a popular choice. Over 400 million people speak Spanish in the world, it is the second most spoken language in the world just after mandarin.

There is an ever growing Spanish speaking population in North America. The United States has 41 million native Spanish speakers plus 11.6 million individuals that are bilingual, which makes it the second country in America with the largest Spanish speaking population.

Full Immersion Approach

Studying abroad is the best way to master the essential elements of everyday language. Real people do not talk like the characters in books ​​or in newspapers. Even on television, it is rare to hear the language spoken on the street.

If you already have basic knowledge of a foreign language, the most effective and quickly way to improve your skill level is through a quality total immersion education abroad. Immersion is the key to success: the simple fact of being in a different environment can help you absorb the language quickly, but to get even faster results, you need to completely immerse yourselve in the language.

Playa del Carmen is a Perfect Place to Improve your Spanish!

There are several language centers in Playa del Carmen, such as big chains like Berlitz and International House and some local companies too. Choosing the best school has to be done after careful consideration. Like at the length of the course, price, number the students in the class and visit the school to see if it is a good fit for you.

Here are some of the most popular language schools in Playa del Carmen:

Spanish Courses in Playa del Carmen: Solexico

Solexico Language and Cultural Centers was founded in 1997, and they have four Spanish schools in Mexico: Playa del Carmen, Oaxaca, Puerto Vallarta and Guanajuato.

Courses begin each Monday year-round and consist of multiple daily 50 minutes sessions with breaks in between. Upon arrival, each student will be given a placement exam to determine their Spanish level and class placement. Solexico offers full immersion courses.

If you would like to learn more about Solexico, click here.

Spanish Courses in Playa del Carmen: Playalingua

Playalingua was founded more than 10 years ago and it is a popular choice for Spanish lessons due to its central location and the fact they offer classes and boarding all in the same building. The school is located just 5 minutes away from the beach and 5th avenue.

They have many different packages designed to fit your needs, but the most popular is their Intensive Regular program held every morning Monday thru Friday with 20 hours of classes. They also offer a Super Intensive program, mixing the regular program with an extra hour each day of private one-on-one tuition.

Playalingua offers attractive summer courses, being taught from July 1st to August 23rd. The options are to take the Monday – Friday 1 hour a day class for 2400 pesos or the 4 hour Saturday class for 1100 pesos. For both classes there is a 320 pesos fee for school materials.

If you would like to learn more about Playalingua, click here!

Spanish Courses in Playa del Carmen: International House

International House (IH) is one of the world’s top language schools, and they have a school in Playa del Carmen. This branch opened in 2004, and it has become an important center for language teaching, teacher training, study tours and other activities.

IH Riviera Maya has a number of local people studying English, so there is plenty of opportunity for the students to meet native Spanish speakers, make friends and improve their fluency outside the classroom, at a coffee shop or social event put on by IH.

If you would like to learn more about International House, visit their website.

This is only a few of the schools you can find in the Riviera Maya area, it is important to shop around, find as much information you can and talk to other students to see if the school is a right fit for you.

Playa del Carmen has a large number of people who speak English, so it is possible to live in the area and manage without speaking Spanish. But if you want immerse yourself in this new culture I can’t think of a better way to than to learn the language or at least enough to ask for directions or be able to order dinner at a restaurant.