sofia Posted March 20, 2010 Report Share Posted March 20, 2010 We have friends who are considering retiring here (Ajijic) and are thinking of spending a few months (May-August) living at Lakeside. While here they would like to attend language classes in Guad and have asked me about the commute. As we don't drive into Guad, except on an occasional Sunday morning, I don't know how to respond. Does anyone have any input? I would appreciate the help. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmiller Posted March 20, 2010 Report Share Posted March 20, 2010 Much depends on where they will live,where the school is,and what time of day they'll be traveling. Just as a rough estimate,I would allow for one hour each way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sofia Posted March 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2010 Thanks for your response. . .I'll pass on the info. Right now, I believe they want to live in Ajijic and are looking at a school in Tlaquepaque. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVGRINGO Posted March 20, 2010 Report Share Posted March 20, 2010 Tlaquepaque is easier and quicker to get to than Guadalajara. There are also several parking options which can save time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sofia Posted March 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2010 Thanks - I'm sure they'll be happy to hear this - definitely sounds doable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmiller Posted March 21, 2010 Report Share Posted March 21, 2010 Thanks - I'm sure they'll be happy to hear this - definitely sounds doable. There are other possibilities that involve less driving. I understand LCS offers Spanish lessons and I imagine there are classes and courses at Lakeside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVGRINGO Posted March 21, 2010 Report Share Posted March 21, 2010 That's very true, if they are looking for a weekly class. However, my guess is that they are looking into an immersion course for an intensive daily experience. If that is the case, I don't think there is such a course available locally, unless Sol y Luna has one. Check here: http://www.solylunamexico.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sofia Posted March 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2010 Thanks all. . . .I believe they are looking for an immersion class while experiencing what it would be like to live in Ajijic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted March 23, 2010 Report Share Posted March 23, 2010 The only thing close to an immersion program that I know about that exists locally is the Chapala Learning Center. They use the Warren Hardy method and materials. http://www.chapalalearningcenter.com/ I'm currently taking some classes at Sol y Luna in Ajijic (not immersion) but the teacher is leaving next week to go to Guerrero. I'm not sure when he's returning or what Sol y Luna will be offering during the summer......slow season. The language instruction available through LCS can only take you so far, and I don't think it's even offered during the summer. Tlaquepaque would be doable, but even that drive would get tiresome on a daily basis. Depends on how committed they are. If there is another more intensive approach available locally, I'd love to hear about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sofia Posted March 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 Thanks. . . .looks like another good option for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVGRINGO Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 "Immersion" would almost preclude living in Ajijic while attending classes. One simply can't avoid speaking English in Ajijic. It might be possible in Chapala or Jocotopec, for example, but still difficult. It might be better to stay in Guadalajara, where the expats are so diluted that they're hard to find, and the locals don't necessarily 'cater' to them. One might stay in Chapala, take a bus & taxi to Tlaquepaque, having opportunities to practice during the commute and the chance to sit on the plaza in the evening to practice with locals. That could work well, as the Chapala plaza and mercado publico area are still quite 'undiluted'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sofia Posted March 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 Good point. . .I'll pass it on. . . and, again, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 "Immersion" would almost preclude living in Ajijic while attending classes. One simply can't avoid speaking English in Ajijic. True. That. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paco Loco Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Any recommendations for a school in Guad that has a 6 to 8 week intensive spanish language program? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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