Spanish Immersion in Guadalajara

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I really enjoyed my time learning spanish at GLC. The teachers are competent, helpful and funny and are able to teach you a lot in a short time! Anything I needed to know I was helped with. I had booked an accommodation with the centre, and couldn"t complain a thing. Wouter had made my stay, and studying very comfortable. All of them are doing their job great! If I decide to return to Mexico to study Spanish again, it will surely be here!!!

Monika Divisova , Czech Republic, Europe.
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The entire experience was excellent from airport pickup to home stay family, accommodations were good. The school helps with everything. The teachers were very good. The week flew by and I only wished I was staying longer. Tlaquepaque is a charming, safe town. I was comfortable waking around day or night.

June G. Cravenn, NV, US.
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The teachers at the school are absolutely outstanding. I was very pleased with the flexibility of the curriculum to address my problem areas in the language. Everyone involved with the Guadalajara Language Center (teachers, students, etc.) are all exceptionally friendly and a joy to be around. The location of the school is fantastic. I always felt very safe and comfortable even walking in the streets at night. The school, the city and the people are all great and I hope to return soon.

Ilse Fritz, WI, US.
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The teachers are wonderful teachers! They are patient and are open to adjusting their learning plans to meet the needs and interests of the students. They were always professional. I consider them both friends now! I have already recommended the school to others. I also appreciate the response to my concerns. You accommodated all of my requests. Good luck with the business

Karina Vesco, CA, US.
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I loved the school and my stay in general. All the teachers were all fantastic teachers. They were all very eager to help and I felt that they actually cared about me truely learning. I feel that I become friends with every body and that made a fantastic learning environment. The home stay was wonderful. Every thing was always clean. The food was great. The family was very helpful. The class size was great. Both the school and the home were very hospitable. I look forward to returning at some point in the future.

Victor Mancini, US.
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The location of the school and it’s proximity to the home stay and Tlaquepaque Centro couldn’t be better. Tlaquepaque is a wonderful town full of great restaurants, shops, churches and all that is Mexico. The classes were challenging and much more fun then I could have imagined. My teachers were intelligent, fun and full of life. We learned and laughed everyday of every class. My home stay was wonderful as well. She took great care to explain the meats, grains, fruits and vegetables in every dish she prepared. Each meal was a joy. She talked of her childhood in Mexico and of Mexico past and present. My room was clean and comfortable and I felt at home. My two weeks at the school flew by. It was an experience beyond expectations. For me the people of Mexico are the best and the people of the school are the best of the best. Thank you so much!

James Freeman, US.
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There are two kinds of education. Education of the head and education of the heart. Both are alive and well at the Guadalajara Language Center. The teachers are superb, always prepared to help you to a higher level of language proficiency but more important- much more important, they approach their work with a passion and enthusiasm that i´ve seldom seen before. Please, leave your preconceptions at home and come to Guadalajara for a learning and cultural experience you´ll never forget!

Michael Kenney, Ph. D., US.
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I think that this whole experience was amazing and I am very sad to go. Everything from the after school trips to the home stay. All of the staff are amazing and they made me feel so comfortable. Special thanks to the teachers! They were asesome teachers. Jill should bring us sandwhiches that she made everyday at the school. They were amazing!!

Monica Damm, US.
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I learned a lot and had a lot of fun! I like how the school offers activities and suggestions to make sure students enjoy the area and culture and have oppertunities to practice Spanish. The Bustamante family is great! They are very friendly and helpful and took care of me when I was sick!

Alyssa Campbell, US.
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My objective was to improve conversation since I am timid in speaking Spanish. My objective was met. This is the friendliest school that I ever attended. I felt comfortable as soon as I arrived. Hats off to you and your wonderfull staff.

Ellie Sauerzopf, US.
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Julia is a gifted teacher.... very well prepared and offers a variety of activities each day. The other teachers are very competant. The atmosphere is very community oriented and I am very pleased with my experience here.

David Smith, US.
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I would not hesitate to recommend the school to anyone wishing to learn (or learn more) Spanish. The experience has been exactly what I needed at this stage in my education.

Linda Franklin, CA.
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I really enjoyed this course. I fell like I´ve made huge improvements. I wish I could stay longer to improve more. Thanks.

Cara Bonhage, Calgary, CA.
(August 2008)

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This was an excellent experience all the way around. Learned things I needed to know, presented by excellent teachers who allowed me to workout information for me. Not some cookie cudder method that gets results in the object sence but a useful reallife method.

Bob Hutton, Bellevue, NB, US.
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The staff is great! There is a nice community feel. The homestay was good with excellent food. They are very friendly & talkative. I loved having lots of pets around to keep me company. I would love to come back again!!

Miriam Sikking, San Diego, CA, US.
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The school was warm and welcoming. It made my fear go away quite easily! The teachers are Fantastic!! The school is lucky to have them. The price is reasonable and I would recommend it to everyone.

Roxana Borrego, Sacramento, CA, US.
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I really liked my time here. It helped me improve my spanish. I would recomend this school to my friends. My homestay was really good. I appriciate them being willing to be patient with me while learning.

Stacy Bennett, WA, US.
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Teachers were all wonderful and very helpful. I was pleasantly surprised at their thorough understanding of the idiosyncrasies of the Spanish language. The instructors were able to clearly explain some very complicated concepts.

Monica Hill, Ithaca, NY, US.
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One of the key indicators for good language teaching is the frequency of use of the target language - I really appreciated the minimal use of English en in the beginners calss. I thought that I might find 4 hours per day too much, that I might be "watching the clock". In fact, the time flew past and this is a testament to the preparation and hard work of the teachers.
I liked the size of the classes as this gives each person plenty of time/opportunity to speak. I appreciated the personal touch and felt that my needs were taken seriously by Wouter and the teachers. My first week was perfect and allowed me to make a good start. The second week was tough but both teachers were encouraging and were concerned that I was comfortable. I appreciated the extra home work that the teachers gave me to help fill in some gaps in my knowledge - this was also extra work for them.
Occasionally you hear about a private school that just wants to get money from its students - the opposite is true here. We felt that the value was excellent and the whole staff made us feel very welcome. We also thought that the value of the extra activities is very good. We really enjoyed the Bustamante family. Overall - Great experience. I look forward to using my new Spanish in the next 2 months. We´ll be back.

Tony Rainbow, Surrey, BC, US.
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Wow - what a great week. I have felt very stupid at times but am excited for all I am learning and know this week has propelled me forward. The teachers are superb maestros. They alll have great personalities and wonderful teaching methods. I would recommend your school to anyone. Thanks so much. Alicia is a wonderful hostess. She´s a great cook and very helpful and "simpatico". We would stay with her again!

Monica O´Sullivan, US.
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I enjoyed my classes and especially the teachers. Wouter is a delightful administrator and very helpful in trying to fit on figure out my needs. Thanks for the experience.

Rebecca Dare, Seahurst, WA, US.
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I enjoyed the format of the class where conversation was encouraged and we discussed a variety of themes and subjects. I also appreciated the opportunity to participate in events with other students/teachers outside of the classroom such as playing pool, the walking tour of Tlaquepaque, going through the market, conversation club at La Vid. It is great that you offer information about the Tequila Tours, going to Lucha Libre, going to Tonala and we took advantage of these. I learn by doing, so having the opportunity during the home stay, in the streets, bars and restaurants was a great experience. The school has a lot of wonderful talented teachers who care about their students and helping each student learn in the best way possible. I appreciated the creativity of the different teaching techniques that were utilized by the various teachers.

Mischelle Muck, Aurora, Colorado, US.
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Everyone was very patient and helpful. Our family (Bustamantes) was very accomodating and friendly. The class was great. The size was perfect and the teacher was very knowledgable. His style was very flexible. We couldn't have asked for a better teacher or family to stay with.

Adrienne Prince, Parker, Colorado, US.
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Wouter and his staff are extremely helpful, very attentative to the needs of students. I would recommend GLC to any foreign student wishing a tranquil city atmoshpere with a top notch teaching crew.

Terry Richard, North Little Rock, Arkansas, US.
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The home stay was perfect! The teachers are very knowledgeable and willing to adapt to the needs of the students. They are patient y muy agradable. We learned a lot and we will highly recommend this institute to our friends.

Bernhard Hennig, Kentucky, US.
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The school is in a great location. We have been living in Mexico and now Tlaquepaque is one of our favorite cities. The teaching and practice was excellent. We are going home with a better knowledge base and have many more ideas from the classes of how we should study and learn faster.

Josh and Stephanie Horvath, Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico.
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The teachers were well organized, very patient with my Spanish and well able to answer my questions and explain things in more then one way. I very much liked having no textbook-this forced my attention on the teacher and helped me improve my listening comprehension. The Bustamante family was just wonderful - lovely home, great food, good conversation - a really nice experience. I thought it was great that the teacher spoke only en Español. Again this greatly helped my listening comprehension.

Ellie Minich, Albuquerque, New Mexico, US.
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The school and it's staff are incredible. When I arrived I spoke in "Caveman" Spanish. I have learned an incredible amount while here and I now have a solid base in which to continue speaking Spanish. I hope to return and will recommend the school to others.

Julia Buckstead, Amarillo, Texas, US.
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My host family was extremely friendly and welcoming. I enjoyed discussing current events in class with newspaper articles as the vasis for the ciscussions.

Jonthan Huie, Colorado Springs, Colorado, US.
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The staff was extremely helpful in all areas. The school and the culture together made for a fantastic experience! The class for me was just what I wanted and needed.

Tere Daniel, Longmont, Colorado, US.
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Everyone was so helpful and friendly. The school functions as a community which can be hard to find.

Leo Lamanna, Arizona, US.
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Our experience has been really good. We loved the school and especially the teachers who are very committed and have a great teaching method which helped us learn a lot. We also appreciated the helpfulness of the school staff who has always been very much willing to help us.

Cinzia Ferri and Gabriele Pastorino, Italy
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I liked to practice my Spanish a lot with my host family. I'm very happy. Thanks.

Kathleen Debroux, Geel, Belgium.
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I feel like I really learned a lot in two weeks. I liked the activities that were set up by the school; trip to Teuchitlán, Conversation Club on Saturday nights, playing pool. Craig and Wouter are good people. I had a great time, even though I was by myself and I'm really glad I came.

Anne Tobey, Cripple Creek, Colorado, US.
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The classes I attended were exceptional. The teachers were more than exceptional. They made the class fun and we had interaction exercises. I have not been in school in years and had no trouble in this immersion program. I would recommend it. I will be back next year.

Ginger Somers, Pinetop, Arizona, US.
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The staff were great. They made efforts to discover my needs and deficiencies, then approach those areas. They also kept the curriculum and pace moving forward to ensure all areas were covered.

Don Garcia, Lakewood, Washington, US.
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The teachers are awesome and combined with a homestay you can really learn some Spanish. The Bustamantes (host family) are great hosts! Javier and Teresa really helped with my Español.

Don Graham, Newport Beach, California, US.
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I'm so glad I came here. The city is so safe. I have absolutely no complaints about the teachers - every single one of them is great. I'm defintely coming back one day. I had a great time. Thanks Wouter and Craig for making the transition into a new country and language so much fun.

Anne Sebastian, Sydney, Australia.
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I enjoyed all of my teachers - Laura, Miguel and Julia - all very professional, friendly, patient, kind and helpful. I appreciated the field trips on Friday afternoons. All in all a great experience and did manage to learn some Spanish as well. All the best for the future.

Linda Ronlund, Parksville, British Columbia, Canada.
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My two weeks of individual instruction at GLC was exceptional. All my teachers thoughtfully designed my classes with an effective balance of encouragement and challenge in all classroom activities and assignments. Compared to my experience of individual instruction at a well known language school in Cuernavaca, GLC easily won the match!

Jessie Ewing, Chicago, Illinois, US.
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We have been to other language schools and are ourselves language teachers. We felt that this school was very effective. We feel comfortable in Tlaquepaque and enjoy the extra-curricular activities arranged by the directors. Our homestay was delightful, a place where we could practice our Spanish with the family, children and visitors.

James & Marilyn Stark, Seattle, Washington, US.
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The center's informal setting really works to students' benefit. The classes are customized to students' needs.
Tony also made a small movie of his time at GLC. Watch it here on YouTube

Tony, Long Beach, California, US.
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The school location is close to the basic essentials - bank, market place, shopping malls. The neighbourhood is absolutely safe and not noisy and for cultural diversity it's the place to be. Conducive atmosphere for learning Spanish and patient teachers. GLC is the cultural school to visit.

Samuel G Nyagah, Mombasa, Kenya
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Good school, very good teachers

Don Helgerson, Phoenix, Arizona, US.
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We started knowing almost nothing of the Spanish language and after just 5 days of lessons we can read the Spanish newspaper!

Linda Borsodi & Paul Bouten, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
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Anyone can build a website these days, but here at GLC, my wife and I had all of our expectations met or exceeded! The teaching staff was attentive, organized and helpful. The family we met through the homestay option were in turn transportation guides teaching assistants, "local colour" commentator, cook (or rather, grand chef of regional specialties!) and concierge. We felt comfortable, relaxed, and well looked after, all prequisites for providing a great learning environment !

Brian and Donna Caldbeck, British Colombia, Canada.
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The school is very well run and both my Spanish teachers were excellent. The homestay too was excellent.

Richard Ostrofsky, Ottowa, Ontario, Canada.
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The school is located in the heart of Tlaquepaque. Everything is very convenient. My host family was nice and friendly. I had a wonderful time and a memorable experience in Mexico. The teachers are very professional and explained the cultures of Mexico very well.

Sarah Cheung, Los Angeles, California, US.
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"I really enjoyed the small class size and the willingness of the teachers to explore any questions the students had, even when they had to abandon the curriculum to answer it! Very friendly and helpful and everyone seems to go out of their way to enjoy each others company."

Chanie Long, Surrey, British Colombia, Canada.
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"GLC is doing a great job - the teachers are excellent and highly willing to tailer the lessons to what you need. Administrators are helpful and friendly. ¡Gracias!"

Joy Lockard, Pasadena, California, US.
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"Everyone associated with the school has been so friendly, helpful and just plain fantastic! I felt like I got exactly what I was hoping for during my time with GLC."

Jennifer Miller, Pasadena, California, US.
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"I had a great experience. I especially appreciated proper placement when I felt I was in a class too advanced for me. I feel I have several new friends - Wouter, Aiko, Craig and the teachers - Julia, Miguel & Laura. I felt very safe on the streets at night. I also appreciated the security of the hotels and Wouter's apartment. The cooking class with Aiko's mother was excellent. This was quite an adventure for me, travelling alone and being in a strange city. I feel more confident now. Thank you!"

Bonnie Tetzlaff, New Berlin, Wisconsin, US.
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"Studying at GLC was really worth the investment! I am using languages professionally and I had decided to add Spanish to my language combination. Thanks to GLC - mission accomplished. I combined group classes (for grammar and vocabulary) and private classes (to practice and become more fluent). The professors were very qualified and helpful, and since the group classes are small, they adapt the course to what the students really need. The staff is very flexible and always ready to assist you to find the solution most suited to your expectations. I am amazed to see how much I have learned. Muchas gracias GLC!"

Celine Werner, Berlin, Germany
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"It was great to have a one-on-one experience with my two teachers. The experience was great. The school was a big plus. The existence of an open office and available computers made adjustment to life in Tlaquepaque very easy. The home was truly wonderful. The rooms were comfortable and the food excellent."

Mark Mills, Dallas, Texas, US
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"I've taken a lot of Spanish immersion courses and this was one of the best. The GLC staff was incredibly helpful - from the initial email exchange in setting up the course and hotel arrangements - to getting settled in Tlaquepaque. The teachers were friendly, organized, flexible and willing to cover any area of student interest. Classes were small enough that even in a week I felt as if I covered a lot of language territory. Furthermore, Tlaquepaque is beautiful, safe and mellow - a great place to relax whilst exploring. I would definately come back and will recommend it to others. Thankyou!"

Maya Smukler, Los Angeles, California, US
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"An excellent experience. I learned an incredible amount of Spanish. There aren't enough words to say how good my teacher was. She adjusted lessons when necessary to fit the situation and to fit my needs and wants. The school was helpful and convenient. Thanks for the internet and space to study outside of class. The Bustamantes were also very hospitable and helpful. They provided good food, great stories of Mexican culture and were more than willing to exchange Spanish help for English help."

Jason Brunt, Austin, Texas, US
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"Miguel is a very good teacher. He is patient and was able to identify areas where I could improve my Spanish. He was very knowledgeable, seemed happy to share that knowledge and seemed to enjoy teaching it. The Bustamante family (homestay) was very hospitable and very helpful. They were nice and Javier made very good food! There wasn't a dish I didn't like. He had lots of information and suggestions on things to do. Overall this was a very good experience and a great boost in my confidence for continuing to improve my Spanish. I also liked the informal family-like atmoshpere at the school. Thanks!"

Clarissa Brunt, Austin, Texas, US
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"Classes are small and teachers are very good."

William Veeder, Albuquerque, New Mexico, US
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"You guys are organized, friendly and have created a great atmosphere of professionalism and for learning. Our teachers were enthusiastic, friendly and smart - all very important traits."

Dr. Jonathan Cartsonis, Phoenix, Arizona, US
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"The Bustamantes (homestay family) are incredible hosts - great language practice, authentic Mexican food and lots of space - I loved every minute. The teachers were excellent and very helpful. I really appreciated access to the internet and Skype. Craig and Wouter were always accommodating and helpful."

Sharon Hendricks, Pasadena, California, US
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"Private lessons were a big plus for me. I enjoyed the casual atmosphere with enough time to see the area and activities. I appreciate the communication abilities and was able to call and email home an a frequent basis."

Robert Wallace, Columbus, Ohio, US
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"I enjoyed my second visit to GLC very much. The teachers and staff are always helpful and the environment is very relaxed. I learned even more by adding a few hours individual instruction."

Douglas Reeve, Ventura, California, US
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"I quickly gained confidence to use the knowledge I already had and built on it. In a short time I can already see improvement in my speaking skills. Teachers were excellent, a great learning environment."

Elizabeth Riccomini, Toronto, Canada.
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"The teachers were very helpful, supportive, friendly and really tried to help us learn. I like that it feels like a 'friendly home' atmosphere, because everyone from the administration, teachers and students all interact well. Thank you for all your help. If I decide to study Spanish again in Mexico, I will come back here."

Angela Valdez, El Centro, California, US.
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"Everyone has been very hospitable. I would definately return and tell others about the program."

John Gunningham, Riverside, California, US.
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"The personal approach is very pleasant and effective. The teachers take personal goals of students seriously and know how to work towards them in class. The internet facility is a bonus. Friendly staff - nothing but good comments."

Jacqueline Witschge, Maastricht, Limburg, The Netherlands.
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"Everyone is positive and helpful with good ideas of how to learn Spanish and what to see and do in Guadalajara. This is a language program I would take again! The atmosphere of the school makes students want to spend time there and the methodology of teaching beginner Spanish through verbs is effective and useful."

Gaia Marsden, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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"Everyone at the school was positive and friendships were easy to make. When we had problems with the accommodation every possible thing was done to improve the problem. The teacher was easy going but challenging and attampted to make the program suit our individual needs - I appreciated the small class-size."

Deborah C.Love, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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"The program was excellent - I learned a lot. The teachers are well prepared and patient. My hotel was wonderful - I felt at home. Tlaquepaque seems to be a lively and relatively safe environment."

Victoria Patterson, Redwood Valley, California, US.
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"The school couldn't be better. The teachers are great. I got a chance to learn and practice a lot. Thanks to the school for being so attentive and taking care of any problems that arose."

Gail Trumble, Ventura, California, US.
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"The teachers were very good. Staying at the family hotel was great. Martha was a superb hostess - very helpful and pleasant to be with."

Mike Winslow, San Antonio, Texas, US.



"Teaching staff was very friendly and helpful. School facilities are very nice."

Sally Koch, Sikeston, Missouri, US.




"Enjoyed my stay in your school and probably will be back."

Dale Reinhardt, Santa Barbara, California, US.




"The classes were great - tailored to what I wanted to work on. The activities in class helped and pool(billar) nights helped to get to know more people in the school"

Leah Rode, Mankato, Minnesota, US.



"My host mom took me to Tonala on the bus. I couldn't have asked for a better family. The food was great! The teachers were very enthusiastic and helpful. I felt very safe and comfortable in Tlaquepaque."

Richelle Raabe, North Mankato, Minnesota, US.
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"The overall experience was enjoyable and the balance of structured and non-structured discourse was really what I needed at this stage. I felt the teachers were committed to the students individual levels and interests. The staff was helpful and made efforts to make it fun and communicative."

Madeline Lacques-Aranda, Berkeley, California, US.
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"These weeks have been so much fun. I learned a lot about the history, culture and music of Mexico. Thanks a lot to all the teachers – Laura, Miguel, Liliana and Adriana. I enjoyed all of my classes with you all. Thanks a lot to Wouter and Craig for the great administration, homestay placement with the Mexican family and the level of my class. Finally, thanks to Lamberto (the school dog) for protecting the classrooms. I hope that the school continues to grow and improve!"

Anne Nguyen, Memphis, Tennessee, US.
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"The teachers were really good. I've learned a lot during my 6-week stay. I really liked the different methods used by the teachers. Also changing them every week was a good way of getting used to different accents. Will definately come back next year!"

Bethnie Dorsainvil, Montreal, Canada
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"I liked the changing of the teachers - it gave us a chance to learn in a different way. Being in the mission field, I have many friends that need to learn Spanish and I will recommend this school to them"

Ty Thurman, Dallas, Texas, US.
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"I had an excellent experience overall and feel that I am leaving with a strong base on which to proceed in both spoken and written Spanish. I would recommend GLC to anyone of any level and plan to return myself. The location is superb! - Tlaquepaque is a very non-threatening place to a foreigner and its proximity to the city makes it ideal. You're doing a great job!"

Gregory Cooper, Calabash, North Carolina, US.
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"Outstanding! In 1 week I was able to expand upon the little Spanish retained from college and began speaking more Spanish than I imagined. In addition, since the teachers knew I was in Medical School they began incorporating Medical Spanish with ease. I now feel confident in my ability to communicate with patients which I hope makes a better medical provider. Needless to say, the staff, the teachers and my host family met and exceeded my goals for the week."

CJ Culp, Seattle, Washington, US.
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"I'd very much like to come back to GLC. Both Miguel and Adriana are intelligent, friendly teachers that helped me a lot. Hasta Pronto!"

Emily Patch, Portland, Oregon, US.
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"The experience here at GLC has been 100% positive for me. The teachers, the family, the classes were all first class. The Saturday evening 'intercambios'(Spanish/English student exchange conversation club) are especially nice to break the ice and get to know one another. You have a great program and I wish you the best of luck. Hope to return someday."

James Parker, Minneapolis, Minnesota, US.
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