We had class this week on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday mornings. On Monday after class, the students bought local magazines and newspapers for their community activity. On Tuesday students took the STAMP exam during class to help measure their progress during the program. For the afternoon activity, the students visited... Continue reading

On Saturday morning students chose one of two excursions. One was to climb a big hill called "la bufa" that had a wonderful view of the city and mountainous landscape from the top. First we took a bus to a high point on the hill, and then it took us... Continue reading

On Saturday we went to a cactus farm to learn about a specific kind of cactus, called "nopal," and all of the products the community has developed to make use of the plant that grows so well here. First we drove to a town named Valtierrilla, about an hour from... Continue reading

Thursday students focused on food during their morning classes. Here are our excellent local Spanish teachers! From left, Isidro (level 2), Tania (level 3), and Eva (level 1). After lunch we played some games in the patio of the language school! Playing telephone in Spanish! Playing telephone in Spanish! More... Continue reading

Today students practiced talking about their homes and families in Spanish! After class, we visited the museum of the famous Mexican painter, Diego Rivera. The house where he was born is now a museum that displays his art and the art of other Mexican artists. Ready to enter the museum!... Continue reading

Yesterday students visited some local shops! They asked the owners about the items for sale and tried a few Mexican snacks! Students preparing for the community activity. Students with the snacks they purchased in Spanish! About to enter the next shop! After exploring the next shop with one of our... Continue reading