Spanish Language Immersion Programs in Mexico

Tlatoani Language School:
Tlatoani means "He who speaks well". Our name reflects our program focus & commitment to our students. We are a total immersion program located in Buenavista de Cuéllar, a rural municipality in the mountains of Guerrero, a community at the cross roads of humble living and modern convenience. Learn to speak Spanish in a real home-town Mexican environment.

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Beginners to Advanced levels. Our San David Pastoral Spanish Program offers clergy, religious & laity a unique opportunity for language & cultural immersion.

The Regular Intensive Program (20 hours)

The Intensive Program consists of 4 hours of daily instruction:
- 3 Hours of Grammar and Language Structure
- 1 Hour of Facilitated Communicative Activities or Cultural Studies*

* The Communicative Activities are open to all students. Cultural Studies are only available to those with a sufficient level of comprehension of spoken Spanish.

Individual or Specialized Study (15 hours minimum)
Many students have a solid background in Spanish through prior study either in the United States or abroad. In most instances, this knowledge is general in nature and not sufficient for specific professional, job or volunteer related requirements. The Tlatoani Language School can offer specialized sessions to meet a student’s individual situation. Please contact the school so that a full needs assessment can be completed. A program will be designed and tailored to your objective.

Inter-Cultural Mini Courses and Communicative Activities
To bridge the gap between theory and practice, the following themes and activities may form part of the daily study program and round out the students understanding of Mexican history, culture and lifestyle.

- The role of the Catholic Church in Mexico
- History of Buenavista de Cuéllar
- The Cristera War
- Indigenous Cultures in Mexico
- Pre-Columbian Studies
- Art and Folklore
- Mexican Customs and Traditions
- Mexican System of Education
- Current Events
- Plants and Herbal Medicine
- Local Culinary and Cuisine
- Visits to area points of interest