Spanish School ECORA

50th Ave. # 361 x 53B & 53F | Fracc. Francisco de Montejo, Merida 97203, Mexico

+52 (999) 9534974

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Don Jose one of our Spanish Teacher and Alison during class

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Ranked #14 of 21 activities in Merida

24 Reviews

Type: Classes/Workshops

Owner description: One of Merida's premier Spanish language schools.It’s environmentally friendly, socially responsible and culturally respectful.Only Spanish Immersion... more » Owner description: One of Merida's premier Spanish language schools.It’s environmentally friendly, socially responsible and culturally respectful.Only Spanish Immersion Institute in Yucatan that has received the National “M” Certificate for its excellent quality services.Include some fun Spanish or Mexican/Mayan Culture classes to your vacations while in Merida. Business Spanish Courses available. ECORA Spanish School offers high quality Spanish Immersion Programs at school or personalized private tutoring at home or hotel per hours. It’s an excellent place to meet locals or make new friends from around the world. It is open year-round including Christmas, Spring Break, Easter and Summer holidays. Bilingual Tutors with University degrees in Language Teaching. Homestay starting at 26USD per day; Private Class $15USD per hour; 20hrs/week Course starting at 268.80/week.

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boevingr

Lincolnshire, Illinois

1 review

“ECORA Spanish school in March 2013”

Reviewed March 26, 2013

My wife and I were the only students during the week and the instructor, Don Jose, was extremely accommodating to us. He picked us up the first day and to drive us to the school and subsequently he held daily 5-hour lessons for us at our hotel. He even drove us out to Progresso beach on one day. I thought... More

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crosswycke

Half Moon Bay, California

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42 reviews

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“Learned a lot.”

Reviewed August 25, 2012 via mobile

The teachers - Don Jose and Hiram - were excellent. Instead of just plowing through the two books, they forced us to speak a lot. This made me a lot more comfortable with my ability to actually carry on a conversation, albeit one with a lot of grammar mistakes. The books were easy to understand and to follow. Now I... More

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Thank you very much for sharing your review, it's our pleasure to know that we met your expectations with the quality of the teaching and the outstanding service at Señora Francis' home. It is the greatest compliment for us, when after spending their vacation, at Ecora Spanish Language Institute our guests express they have enjoyed it. We are very and... More

travel_lover087

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4 reviews

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5 helpful votes

“The Good, The Bad, The Ugly”

Reviewed July 9, 2012

Good: I learned more Spanish. The instructor: Don Luis. Bad: How far the school is located. I had to take a bus from el centro 30-45 minutes each way. I wanted/paid for group classes and was the only one at the school. In their defense: I knew this going in but prefer at least a few others. The schedule and... More

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David W

Cambridge, UK

2 reviews

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1 helpful vote

“Great teaching, lack of activities/culture”

Reviewed May 2, 2012

I did a two week course at the start of April 2012 and, most importantly, I learned a lot. Two weeks is not enough time (I'd highly recommend a month), but my teacher (Don Jose Luis) was great and we stormed through the grammar, which I think has given me a good starting point for learning. I paid for a... More

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Thank you for your comments and for taking the time to share your experience with the TripAdvisor community. All of us at Ecora Spanish Language Institute are truly grateful for the honor you gave us to be a host for your Spanish Immersion Experience in the Yucatan Peninsula. It's a true pleasure to know that your overall experience with us... More

passionfortravel9

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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“Can't Wait to Return to ECORA Next Winter”

Reviewed March 13, 2012

I picked ECORA because it was the only spanish language school in Merida that I could find many reviews for online. I wasn't sure what to expect but everything was fantastic. Jose Luis picked us up at the ADO bus station (we flew into the Cancun Airport) and drove us to meet Elizabeth with whom we had been placed for... More

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Thank you very much for sharing your review and for mentioning so many positive elements about Ecora Spanish Language Institute. We all are very glad to know that your stay with us resulted in such a pleasurable and memorable vacation. Staff members are happy to know that their efforts have been appreciated, thank you for highlighting the great service that... More

christina M

Merida, Mexico

1 review

“Better than therapy... It´s not just learning a language.”

Reviewed March 7, 2012

When I started the language course, I couldn´t speak more than two sentences in spanish and I was quite stressed. After a month of hardcore 8 hours a day spanish learning, I felt cured like in a therapy. I was able to talk to the mexican people, I felt more relaxed and I was happy. The teacher are not even... More

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Thank you very much for this detailed and wonderful review. It’s a pleasure to know that this experience was a very positive one, highlighted by our great service and selection of staff. I am sure that your feedback will serve as an encouragement to our team as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. For us is... More

D0nR0berts0n

Toronto, Canada

2 reviews

1 helpful vote

“I learned more Spanish in four weeks than I ever could have imagined!”

Reviewed February 25, 2012

The four weeks that I spent in the semi-intensive program at ECORA have been the most concentrated and rewarding learning experience that I have enjoyed in some time. I did not anticipate that that my learning would be one-on-one with a tutor; I expected to be part of a small class. The fact that Hiram Reyes was able to come... More

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It is an honor to be recommended by you, we appreciate it. Thank you very much for choosing Ecora as your hosts in Merida, Yucatan Peninsula. On behalf of all the staff I would like to thank you for your kind comments, we are very glad that our service pleased you during your learning vacations at Ecora Spanish Language Institute.... More

Indra M

Oakland, California

1 review

1 helpful vote

“Teaching an old dog new tricks!”

Reviewed February 12, 2012

I have been a lazy Spanish learner, mostly putting effort in when I go to Mexico every 10 years and take short duration language classes. I have made some progress over the years, but my short stay at Ecora helped get me motivated to try harder and I made some real progress! Since I left Mexico I practice with language... More

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Dear Guest, Thank you for taking part of your valuable time to write this review. As a reward for our hard work and effort to satisfy our guests while they are our guests at Ecora Spanish Language Institute we have been favored with their reviews. We appreciate so much your comments for our staff, we take pride of them and... More

pdxlaura

Portland, Oregon

1 review

“Ecora provided me with exactly what I needed”

Reviewed January 12, 2012

Working with the teachers Susana and Rosa helped me to feel more comfortable speaking Spanish. They provided excellent feedback and gave me valuable real life Spanish speaking tips. They were both very friendly, helpful, and patient. I would completely recommend Ecora.

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Thank you for qualifying our services so highly. We are completely honored to read that your first cultural and learning experience with Ecora Spanish Language Institute in Merida was enjoyable and met your expectations. We strive to make every learning experience, as close to perfection as possible and we will continue working hard in this direction. Comments like yours have... More

czerwionkam

Bradley, IL USA

2 reviews

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“It's GREAT to be a student again!”

Reviewed March 2, 2011

January-February 2011 The ECORA experience was magnificent, much more than we anticipated and a tremendous bargain for the cost. Our teacher Don Jose was outstanding. He was an excellent instructor, patient and clear-spoken; plus a very talented and charming person. We appreciated all our Spanish conversation sessions, the grammar instructions, learning Spanish through songs which Don Jose led with his... More

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Dear Guests, First of all thank you for choosing Ecora Spanish Language Institute. We are very thankful for such kind comments on your review. And thank you too, for creating this wonderful video as a testimonial of your Spanish Immersion Experience. We are sure, future travelers have, and will continue to find it exceptionally illustrative of what an immersion experience... More