Chiapas is a wonderful place, somewhat off the beaten tourist track, but well worth the effort to... read more
Chiapas is a wonderful place, somewhat off the beaten tourist track, but well worth the effort to... read more
Fluenz Chiapas was amazing! Beautiful hotel accomodations, amazing food and cuisine by a world... read more
My experience in Chiapas was my third in-person immersion with Fluenz (and I have a fourth scheduled for this year). I also do their Zoom lessons and use their software - so you might say that I'm a fan of their methods. Are the in-person immersions a luxury vacation and cultural exploration? Or an intense language learning experience? All of the above.
Having also joined Fluenz in Mexico City and Oaxaca (both of which are awesome in their own ways), Chiapas was the most unique. It's quite a journey to even get there, which starts with private car trip through a high mountain pass. Upon arriving, I discovered the charming boutique hotel waiting for us. From then on, we were treated to amazing food and impactful cultural experiences. The excursion to Chamula in particular was eye-opening.
All of that is combined with personalized Spanish lessons from some of the most understanding and effective teachers I've ever had the pleasure to learn from. The reason I keep coming back to Fluenz is that they not only take care of every logistical detail of a wonderful trip, they also actively manage my Spanish journey. I have a dedicated "head coach" that monitors my progress, and the entire team adapts the content, speed and topics to help me learn as quickly as I'm able. And learning while immersed in the language and the culture really makes a huge difference compared to just learning from home.
Is it a typical vacation? Or a typical language school? No, it's the best possible combination of both, and I love it. Chiapas in particular has had the most impact on me so far. Maybe it's the location, high in the mountains. Maybe it's the wonderful food and warm people. Perhaps it's the language coaches who actually care about my progress. Most likely though, it's the alchemical combination of all of it. Fluenz hasn't only significantly improved my Spanish, they've also given me experiences that I otherwise never would have had. For that I am grateful, and highly recommend them.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that your third immersion with Fluenz in Chiapas left a lasting impact. It's fantastic to know that our unique blend of language learning and cultural exploration, combined with personalized attention from our dedicated team, has made a positive difference in your Spanish journey. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to welcoming you for your fourth Spanish Immersion this year!