There are a lot of opportunities to learn Spanish abroad.  And if you ever have one I suggest you take it. It is a once in a lifetime thing.

I would have to say that learning a language in a country is probably the fastest way to get the overall experience: language and culture. It comes with the cost of a pretty penny though, so most of us can't afford it. However, if you're looking into education and a school abroad, let me share with you some of the experiences my family and I have had.

First of all, believe it or not, there are schools that teach Spanish, that aren't in a Spanish speaking country. Funny I know. These programs dot the maps in Paris, France, Italy, and London, England. Europe is flooded with them, and so is America. They are great schools, and the teachers are usually natives, but, as soon as you leave the classroom, you are no longer immersed in the culture or the language. If you're going to spend the money, why not just go to the real country?

I can tell yo about my experience in Mexico, because I've been there a few times. I'll tell you the good and the bad.

I can tell you about Ecuador from my family's experience. They went twice.

And one of my best friends went to Spain, and she can tell you what to expect if you go there.

I also have a friend that lived in Puerto Rico for several years. Here is here experience.

Personally, I think that some of the better programs to learn Spanish abroad are in Mexico, Ecuador, and Spain. I can tell you a more about them too because I have experienced them. And you can trust my suggestions because I don't make any money when you take my advice for one of them. 

You can also find some in Peru, Argentina, and most Spanish speaking countries. Mexico, Ecuador, Puerto Rico, and Spain are well established programs and have been around for a while. There are usually plenty of reviews that you can find about them, good and bad. 

Trust me, you want to know as much as you can, different cultures can create different problems. And it only gets worse when you are new to the language.

Check out as many resources online as you can before making your decision and you'll be happier for it.



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