

Student Comments
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"In a nutshell, the program was everything the brochure and internet said it would be. It is well organized and well managed. If you are serious about learning Spanish, it is definitely the place to go... a good investment, without any doubt!" Yvon Vanasse - Retired Accountant, Quebec, CANADA
"I am grateful that you have put so much attention in the details. Everything was taken care of. I completely trust the administration and would return myself. I recommend the Institute to anyone that is serious about learning." Tracy Carpenter - Life Coach, Bellingham, WA, USA
"I believe the goal of speaking Spanish fluently is being achieved through the Institute. Partly because of grammar training, but mostly through the conversation class in which I can apply what is learned in class and be encouraged and corrected by the conversation instructors." Dean Basse - Teacher, San Diego, CA, USA
"This was my third time at the Institute and the quality of the program has been consistently outstanding. I had a great improvement in grammar, listening and conversation." Rich Abel - Retired, Wilmington, DE, USA
"I thought the program would be good, but it really exceeded my expectations. I'd highly recommend the Spanish Institute to anyone. I really improved my Spanish." Allen Dooley - Professor, Los Angeles, CA, USA
"I would like to come back that's how much I liked the program. I can highly recommend the Spanish Institute of Puebla." Monika Vulinovic - Real Estate Broker, Portchester, NY, USA
"When I registered, I was not sure what to expect. But I am more than satisfied. I found the instruction to be just what I needed, My teacher was highly competent." Jerry Kammer - Journalist, Rockville, MD, USA
"The idea of living in Mexico for four weeks was a little intimidating before I arrived. The structure of the Institute made everything a breeze. I concentrated on Spanish and learned a ton. I know I am not a fast learner of languages, and now I can easily communicate in Spanish." Keith Larson - Attorney, Houston, TX, USA
"The program will benefit me personally and professionally. Everyone at the Institute was helpful and professional. The format and instruction are excellent. I gained a lot of confidence in speaking Spanish." Mary Lou Jaramillo - Executive Administrator, Kansas City, MO, USA
"I really liked the full immersion of the program (classes - conversation - host family). I had a wonderful experience. The program was well-balanced and very helpful." Berri Shelley - Public Servant, Sydney, AUSTRALIA
"I had a lot of fun. Met some really interesting people of different nationalities. Learned not only a great deal of Spanish in one month, but a lot about Mexico, the people and the way of life." Ross Cooper - Student, Norwich, ENGLAND
"This has been an excellent once-in-a lifetime (though I hope to return)experience for me. I know I will be able to communicate effectively in Spanish at work." Jessie Miller - Librarian, Racine, WI, USA
"I had an excellent experience. The program does a good job incorporating classes, conversation and cultural aspects. I'm much more confident in speaking." Terri Piscatelli - Speech-Language Pathologist, Rocky Hill, CT, USA
"Not very often does a program meet the expectations of what was written in the brochure... this program exceeded my expectations. I am much more fluent in conversation." Todd Dickel - Construction, Middletown, NY, USA
"I have thoroughly enjoyed my 4 weeks. This is far and away the most efficient way to learn to use the language. The staff is exceptionally helpful and friendly." Connie Naulls - Research Assistant, Brisbane, AUSTRALIA
"My time at the Institute has been overwhelmingly challenging and fulfilling. I have learned and grown more here than I have in the past year. This program, and all involved in running it, is professional, comprehensive... and I hope to return next year!!" Emily Sarah Lineback - Editor, Boonville, NC USA
"Well organized program from the initial info to the end. Your program gave me the opportunity to switch into a new culture and absorb all of it." Charles Blasick - Engineer, Laguna Niguel, CA, USA
"During my conversation part of the program I realize I would pay much more for this school. My homestay and teacher were superb." Robert B. Mercer - Police Officer, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
"I loved the combination of learning the Spanish language and learning about Mexican culture. I now realize that I can obtain fluency." Sonia R. Levingston - Physician, Oakland, CA, USA
"I was able to finally speak in correct sentences. The Institute is very dedicated to the language learning" Chris Ryan - Public Relations, Phoenix, AZ, USA
"The Institute is very well organized and friendly. I have much greater confidence in functioning in Spanish at length. Hope to return next year!" Bob Wallace - University Professor, Winnipeg, CANADA
"The program helped me a lot. I now understand much better and have a much better ability to communicate. The program is very effective" Danny Elassir - Businessman, Toledo, OH, USA
"I did not encounter a single problem... not even a tiny one. I felt so at home that I can not wait to go back again. I'm able to converse now at a comfortable and useful level." Pip Cockburn - Student, Brisbane, AUSTRALIA
"My overall experience was truly awesome. I think you have a strong program. I appreciate the experience and knowledge I was able to gain." Robyn Kay Herrera - Teacher, San Antonio, TX, USA
"My overall experience has been excellent. I like the fact that this program includes everything (tuition, fees, books, meals, and boarding). I am also impressed with how closely the administration accounts for the whereabouts of its students. It makes me feel secure." Fran Bierwas - Physical Education Teacher, Pompton Lakes, NJ, USA
"Enjoyed it thoroughly. My host family was wonderful, improved my Spanish immensely and learned a lot about Mexico." Karen Michelmore - Journalist, Sydney, AUSTRALIA
"The Institute is so professional, well-organized, and prepared for us. The Institute was so much more than I had hoped for, thanks to your hard work. No matter how hard I worked I got so much more in return." Julie Bedore - Artist, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
"My experience in Puebla was great. I loved most everything I participated in. My host family was very friendly and seemed to cater me in every area. The teachers and conversation guides were superb in their methods and friendliness. I would recommend this program to anyone who would really like to learn or improve their Spanish." Joseph Greene - Student, Richmond, KY, USA
"This is the seventh language school I have attended in six years and it is the best. I love the conversation part of the program. The program is so well organized." Dr. Miller Bonner Englehardt - Orthopedic Surgeon, Montgomery, AL, USA
"The program is run in such an organized way. I never had to worry about anything. The exposure to Spanish was excellent, and, I think I made a huge improvement in comprehension as well as conversation in the language." Alaina Nimmo - Student, Corvallis, OR, USA
"The program was excellent. There's no substitute for being immersed in a culture and gaining the experience of having been a part of it." Vicky Adams - School Principal, Tulsa, OK, USA
"My experience was wonderful, I couldn't have dreamed of a better school or atmosphere to learn Spanish. Everything was more than I expected. It is very well organized and I wouldn't change a thing." Trisha Posey - Student, Azle, TX, USA
"My family was great. The program is well thought out, as we were immediately immersed into the language and life of Mexico. I would definitely recommend the program, as well as, return myself." Jessica Dimondstein - Spanish Teacher, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
"I loved the program! Being a beginner, I did not have much knowledge in the language. However, I now can understand it quite well and can carry on a basic conversation. I will definitely return again!" Elizabeth Dennison - Graduate Student, Austin, TX, USA
"The time I spent in Puebla was worth every penny and then some. The host family was excellent and the staff in the Institute was always more than willing to help with any question. The major benefit that I received is that I improved my language proficiency." Scott Wood - Technician, Monmouth, OR, USA
"The month has been incredibly worthwhile. I have learnt so much about Mexican culture and people, as well as, improving my Spanish in all areas." David Antonio - Student, Elgin, SCOTLAND
"The Spanish Institute of Puebla is really an excellent program. The entire experience is focused on Spanish immersion and learning the culture of Mexico. The program is run by top rate people." David Drake - Computer Programmer, Pomona, CA, USA
"This is an absolutely fantastic program - to include so many things in one price - the home, the food, the materials, the excursions, the intensive focus on learning the language and culture, with six hours daily. You do an effective and marvelous job. I'm looking forward to coming back for advance learning." Joanne Jaramillo - Retired, Whittier, CA, USA
"I absolutely loved my time in Puebla. I gained a lot personally besides building my Spanish skills. I would love to do it again. I'm leaving feeling very motivated to continue learning Spanish and with this program I think I have a solid foundation." Jenny Chamberlain - Director of Equity Center, Provo, UT, USA
"You have an excellent program! I came to learn Spanish and I sure learned Spanish. I'm so pleased with my progress and only wonder how I'm going to keep it up." Kim Wakeford - Director of International Programs, Toronto, CANADA
"This Spanish program is fantastic! I love the people at the Institute, they are so friendly and helpful. I want to return as soon as possible." Adena Ober - English Teacher, Santa Barbara, CA, USA
"I really enjoyed this program. I have met a lot of great people and learned a great deal. The atmosphere of the town and the people here is wonderful... not to mention the great food!" Angela Welch - Student, Richardson, TX USA
"I think that the program was really good. The hours just right. The time with the conversation guides priceless. I felt very safe and liked being in an area without a lot of tourists." Susan Gressel - Teacher, Loyalton, CA, USA
"I don't think better teachers can be found anywhere. That, combined with the conversation classes and living with a family made the program a total success for me." Clay Smith - Journalist, New York, NY, USA
"This has been one of the greatest experiences of my life. This was an excellent way to learn a language in such a short period of time. I highly recommend this program." Angelie Raynor - Teacher, Orange County, CA, USA
"I am impressed by the seriousness of the entire staff to keep a purely Spanish environment and respond to students' questions and needs through all faces of the program. The school succeeded in offering a complete living-language experience to their students. My only regret is that I did not come for a longer time." Mark Humphreys - Artist, Philadelphia, PA, USA
"I don't think you can pick a more well rounded, thorough and beneficial Spanish program in all of Mexico. I've been more than pleased with the program." Tony Santoloci - Student, St. Augustine, FL, USA
"I have been impressed by the very high professionalism and quality of this school. I will definitely recommend this program to any professional person wanting to learn or improve their Spanish." Chantelle Laurent - Manager, Cambridge, NEW ZEALAND
"Start to finish, the program exceeded my expectations. Every aspect of the program is very professional. I learned more than I thought I would and enjoyed myself while learning the language. I will highly recommend this program to everyone." Mark Taylor - Fire Fighter, Bend, OR, USA
"I had an excellent experience in your program. You run a first class school and exceeded all of my expectations. Thank you for everything and I look forward to returning here next year." Eric Charlick - Criminal Investigator, San Diego, CA, USA
"I think the structure of the program is flawless. Instruction time is perfect, lunch and 2 hours of conversation. I feel I have a much larger understanding of the language and culture." Elliot Kelley - Spanish Teacher, San Angelo, TX, USA
"I am very pleased with what I have accomplished here with most of the thanks going to the Institute. The family stay as very easy and relaxing. I was impressed with the level of organization." Josephine Shain - Researcher, Seattle, WA, USA
"This program is excellent. I went from knowing a few words in Spanish to having great conversation in only 4 weeks. There is no doubt this is the best way to learn Spanish." Monique De Cat - Teacher, Huizciegen, BELGIUM
"Attending the Spanish Institute is one of the best experiences I have ever had. It is amazing how much Spanish you can learn in 4 weeks when you have to speak it all the time. My family was wonderful. My teacher and conversation guides excellent. I will definitely be back." Brennan Vyne - Computer Engineer, Phoenix, AZ, USA
"This program has exceeded every expectation I had. The program is top notch with the best language instruction available in a modern comfortable school. The relaxed environment allows relaxation paired with intensive language immersion. I will recommend this program to anyone interested in improving their Spanish." Douglass Moss - Speech Language Pathologist, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USA
"I had a wonderful experience at the Spanish Institute and I am very happy and satisfied with the program. I learned a tremendous amount and had a lot of fun. Everyone at the Institute was very helpful. Would love to return if time allows." Pam Conner - Nurse, Somerville, MA, USA
"All my experiences here surpassed my hopes and expectations. I feel like I received an incredible mix of language instruction, culture awareness, social skills in Spanish, everyday life training and fun!" Emily Ponds - Student, Littleton, CO, USA
"I really enjoyed my time here. I would like to return. Overall I think this program is superior by far than others." Rachel Anderson - Student, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
"I had a very good time, I really feel like I learned an incredible amount in the last month. Everyone who works for the Institute has been very friendly and helpful." Alisha Gocke - Medical Assistant, Boulder, CO, USA
"I have studied Spanish in Cuernavaca, Guanajuato and now Puebla. The Spanish Institute of Puebla tops them all if you have a desire to learn or improve your Spanish." Jim Niblack - Technology Sales, Phoenix, AZ, USA
"It has been quite an experience! I have learned a lot and met wonderful people. I am impressed by the school and how well it is run. My host family was wonderful." Christine Schlangen - Mutual Fund Service Agent, Brooklyn Park, MN, USA
"What a great choice we made in coming to Puebla! The overall organization of every detail, the friendly helpful staff, the continuum of language training in classroom, the conversation guides, the family, everything was very effective. I'm ready to come back!" Becky Abel - Retired, Wilmington, DE, USA
"I have enjoyed the course. My teacher was excellent and I learned a great deal quickly. The conversation guides were great and my ability to speak Spanish improved a great deal." Lisa Morkel - Civil Engineer, Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA
"I had a very positive time in Puebla. Staying with a Mexican family was very rewarding. The instructors in the school were also excellent and I feel like Puebla is now another home for me. I hopefully will return to the school." Mark Uprichard - Electrical Technologist, Fort St. John, B.C., CANADA
"I think the program was excellent. The staff and my host family made my stay enjoyable. The entire educational experience was really organized well. I wish I could have stayed longer." Michael Paymar - State Legislator, St. Paul, MN, USA
"Overall I'm very happy with my choice to be here. From the beginning process until now, the staff has been very helpful. I hope to return. I will strongly recommend this program to others." Christine Deal - Registered Nurse, Jerome, Idaho, USA
"From the morning classes, to the afternoon with the conversation guides, to my Mexican family everything was top notch. My stay here couldn't have been more perfect. I feel I accomplished my goals with the great help of everyone at the Institute. My Spanish has improved considerably." Christine Swanson - Graphic Designer, West Palm Beach, FL, USA
"My time here was a wonderfully valuable experience. This is a terrific institute for students who really want to learn Spanish and want to achieve a balanced approach to their learning. The facility is great, the teachers and administrators terrific and the conversation instructors absolutely wonderful. I'd recommend it to anyone who takes Spanish language acquisition seriously and wants to learn in a comfortable atmosphere." Linda Deasy - Associate Dean, Menlo Park, CA, USA
"This was an absolutely wonderful experience. I have regained some of my previous knowledge of Spanish and learned MUCH more!" Jan Dennison - Teacher Technologist, Hockley, TX, USA
"My experience at the Spanish Institute of Puebla has been impressive. I learned, relaxed, met new friends. There is time for serious study, leisure study and quiet study time. My teacher was excellent." Sr. Celia Ann Cavazos, MCDP - Religious Educational Consultant, Austin, TX, USA
"My experience has been one I will never forget. Enjoyed living in Puebla, and my host family was wonderful. My understanding of Spanish improved tremendously, and my passion for learning Spanish lives on. I hope to return to the Institute next summer." Elizabeth Day - Special Education Teacher, Catlett, VA, USA
"The program is marvelous and difficult. Before I came I was self conscious about saying anything in Spanish and my vocabulary was limited. The class and afternoon conversation pushed me to speak which was very good. The conversation part is certainly a strength of the program." Karen Pool - Instructional Writer, Provo, Utah, USA
"I enjoyed the program very much. I felt encouraged and supported. I feel I got my moneys worth and enjoyed the opportunity to interact with the people of Puebla." Fredi Brown - Psychologist, Teaneck, NJ, USA
"Staying and learning in Puebla has given me an excellent view of Mexican history and culture, as well as, a good Spanish skills. My teacher was excellent." Sophie Zonnis - Teacher, Peachland,BC, CANADA
"I would recommend the Institute to anybody that wishes the opportunity to learn and practice Spanish with native speakers. The meals, infrastructure, and home stay were all very good." Ben Elwood - Student, Winchester, VA, USA
"Overall it was a very enjoyable experience. I like the informal atmosphere and the friendliness of the people who work at the Institute. I enjoyed my morning class and think that the size was perfect. My host family treated me "like family" If time permits I will return to Puebla." Marlin Wiggins - Certified Public Accountant, Yonkers, NY, USA
"Overall it was a great experience. My professor is one of the best teachers I have ever had." Joffrey Joseph - Computer Programmer, Deerfield Beach, FL, USA
"I came in knowing a few words in Spanish. I now feel I can communicate fairly complex ideas in Spanish. My professor was excellent, personable and professional. I really enjoyed the afternoon conversation class." Keith Larson - Lawyer, Houston, TX, USA
"My host family was so wonderful that I felt comfortable in Puebla by the second day. The program is extremely well organized and top notch. The fact that everything is included in a single program price is very nice." Kristina Lindsey - Project Manager, San Diego, CA, USA
"My experience in Puebla was excellent. I became fast friends with my family and felt very comfortable speaking and practicing my conversation. The program is intensive and I am happy with all that it offers." Amy Hertz - Educational Psychologist, Palm Springs, CA, USA
"I've learned more in the past 4 weeks than in a year of college Spanish. The opportunity to practice and use what I learned immediately was invaluable in helping me retain information." Anna Geltzer - Marketing Manager, Scarsdale, NY, USA
"The program is EXCELLENT. I really don't know how else to put it! I am extremely pleased overall and am completely serious when I say I hope I can come back! It's great to be able to have not only grammar lessons but also real conversations and cultural excursions. I would do it again in a minute!" Shanda Herndon - Student, Fort Worth, TX, USA
"I came to the Spanish Institute not really knowing what to expect. My purpose for coming was to improve my Spanish skills, and I receive that plus so much more. Throughout my stay in Puebla I learned about the culture of Mexico, visited many amazing places and made some wonderful friends. The conversation component of the program is a wonderful way to guarantee conversation daily in a non-threatening informal manner." Charlotte Smith - Student, Memphis, TN, USA
"A HUGE boost in my language skills. I really enjoyed my trip. The Institute is ran in a professional, but very relaxed manner. The staff, host families, and citizens of Puebla are uniformly friendly and considerate. A very productive and enjoyable learning experience." Austin Hastings - Consultant, Edgewater, NJ, USA
"The combination of morning classes with conversation classes in the afternoon makes this program excellent for people wanting to learn Spanish." Jens Wiik Jensen - Self-employed, DENMARK
"The Spanish Institute of Puebla is "Top Shelf" Everything I expected , and much, much, more! I now think in Spanish and I understand most of what I hear in Spanish. The facilities are excellent and Puebla is a beautiful, vibrant and interesting city (and state)." Jane Thompson-Renzi - VP Marketing, Cape Code, Mass., USA
"The Spanish Institute has a very fulfilling program. They provide a comprehensive language study program and outstanding opportunities to experience the culture in Mexico. My family was FANTASTIC." Nikki Chase - Public Relations, Chicago, IL, USA
"The entire experience could not have been better. It fulfilled my expectations for learning better Spanish and for enjoying Mexico. All the details were taken care of in a most professional and pleasant manner. Puebla and the Institute were a treat, beyond my expectations! I advanced considerably in my Spanish." Dennis Running - Retired Businessman, Paso Robles, CA, USA
"My overall experience was wonderful! I really enjoyed the people, the faculty, the students and my family. My teacher was excellent and used a great variety of class activities, adjusting well to the different abilities of the students." Tracy Puckett - Student, Missoula, MT, USA
"My teacher showed an excellent grasp of Spanish and teaching methods, she is great. I lived in a wonderful house with a warm caring "mother". Overall the program is excellent." Eleanor Toews - English Teacher, Winnipeg, CANADA
"My professors were outstanding! The facilities are great with access to e-mail. Thanks for the experience. I'm really glad that I took the time to pursue my goal of learning Spanish. I can't wait for my next session at the Spanish Institute to begin." Carrie Hunter - Technical Recruiter, Dallas, TX, USA
"Of all the language schools I have gone to (i.e. Morelia, Cuernavaca and Puebla), The Spanish Institute of Puebla is, without a doubt, the best. My classroom and conversation programs were excellent, as well as my host family and the Institute in general." Harold W. Elliott - Lawyer, San Diego, CA, USA
"I'm very pleased with the program overall... I believe it is excellent. Puebla is an excellent place for this type of program, there aren't a lot of tourists. Also the teachers are wonderful and very organized... I really enjoyed everything." Jessica Alvis - Student, Philadelphia, PA, USA
"Our teacher was so good at building our confidence using a balance of discipline, charm, humor and understanding of our needs. I can understand nearly everything I hear now. The Institute has a "pro-staff" that cares and loves their work." Thomas Snow - Banker, London, ENGLAND
"My professor was a very thorough and fantastic teacher. I really enjoyed how the day is broken up between classroom and conversation." Kevin Donahue - Architect, Racine, WI, USA
"My classroom instructor was a very intelligent and competent teacher. The afternoon conversation sessions are invaluable, with the very worthwhile excursions. I now feel I have a far better grasp of the Spanish language and I feel very confident communicating in Spanish." Fr. Benedict DeLeon - Catholic Priest, Vacaville, CA, USA
"What distinguishes this program from all the rest is the afternoon one-on-one conversation instructors. In addition, everyone at the school is extremely helpful. After 3 months here, I feel like I'm leaving a newfound family. Now, I'm returning to the states for a bilingual job." Melissa Denney - GIS Consultant, Houston, TX USA
"The program was wonderful and met all my expectations. I look forward to returning in the future. I marked everything excellent because it was in every way. I am motivated by the success I have achieved thus far to learn more." John Hardin - Accountant, Charlotte, NC, USA
"Overall this program is excellent. I am grateful for all the support I received. My host family was an outstanding host. I liked the opportunity to celebrate the Mass, compose and give homilies in Spanish; and I benefited from the opportunity to make mistakes and be corrected." Rev. James C. Manship - Roman Catholic Priest, Bristol, CT, USA
"I feel this program has improved my Spanish skills by 100%. I was a beginner and I learned enough to travel to Veracruz, Cuernavaca and Taxco. I now feel I can have a conversation with any Spanish speaking person. My teacher was the best in the world." Colby McKnight - Student, Carrollton, GA, USA
"I was extremely impressed with the quality of the professor and the class, as well as, the professionality of the program. I wouldn't hesitate coming back for another program." Yuko Kikkawa - Financial Analyst, Hiroshima, JAPAN
"I really enjoyed my class and feel I've come a long way. I like the way that the course is organised in every manner & I hope I get the chance to come back. I can know watch films in Spanish and understand." Julie Sander - Assistant Producer, London, ENGLAND
"This program is great. I am surprised at how much I was able to learn and how much I enjoyed the entire experience in Puebla. I hope to be able to come back." Ron Brink - Pastor, Las Vegas, NV, USA
"I will be back for 4 weeks next summer! My instructor is patient with the learner, but has high expectations. She is encouraging, yet persistent. Overall, she is an excellent teacher." Ann Hardin - School Administrator, Charlotte, NC, USA
"I had a great time - and it went by so fast! My teacher was wonderful and so was my class. The people here are wonderful. My family was really fun and made me feel at home. I can carry on a conversation!" Megan Berner - Student, Reno, NV, USA
"From my experience I can tell that this Institute is the best to learn/improve Spanish. It is an excellent place to improve the learner's Spanish language proficiency skills." Annemieke Heeremans - Heemskerk, HOLLAND
"I increased my knowledge of the language greatly, my speech and comprehension improved immensely and I learned a lot about the culture. My professor was one of the most effective, well-organized teachers I have ever had." Darren Gatewood - ER Nurse, Dallas, TX, USA
"Thank you for my wonderful new friends... my host family! My instructors were wonderful, helpful and made me work hard. I really enjoyed my time in Puebla. I want to come back!" Edna Pontillo - Northglenn, CO, USA
"I greatly appreciate the patient instructors and the obvious desire of all that the students succeed. The conversation part of the program is invaluable. I gained great confidence to continue to study Spanish." Rev. John Dietrich - Catholic Priest, Bloomfield, CT, USA
"The program overall is excellent. It was a great experience. I learned practical uses of the Spanish language from my class and my family. This program offered more hours of language practice each day than others I checked into. I felt like a resident of Puebla." Amy Boggs - Belleville, IL, USA
"My conversation went from 0 to being able to express myself. I acquired great confidence. The program, my professor and my host family were all excellent." Che Stow - Personal Trainer, Oxnard, CA, USA
"The Institute is very organized and professional. The attention to each student is Terrific! The Mexican family experience was THE BEST! I plan to tell other teachers, friends, etc. what a great Institute this is and what a great experience I had. I have learned so much this year. It was worth returning! My host family and I have a wonderful relationship. I am able to carry on a simple conversation with native speakers and they understand me!" Heidi Stahl - Special Ed. Teacher, Dublin, OH, USA
"This was my second session and I hope to come back for a third. I don't see how one could learn any more Spanish any more quickly than this - and I know it couldn't be more fun. If anyone had told me learning Spanish would be this much fun, I would never have believed them." Ermon Vandy - Speech-Language Pathologist, Adelphi, MD, USA
"The program was great! I really liked the intensity. The first week was very difficult because of my limited Spanish, but then my confidence improved, my listening skills improved and my knowledge of Spanish increased. I liked the classes, environment and conversation. My host family was excellent in all aspects." Kathy Bossen - Teacher, Williamston, MI, USA
"My professor was a very good instructor who developed a good atmosphere for learning. I acquired a much better understanding of the language and an ability to read a newspaper in Spanish. Overall the program was excellent." Howard Bossen - University Professor, Williamston, MI, USA
"Everything about the program is Excellent. My professor was very patient and was always available to help. I really enjoyed the excursions and afternoon discussions." Ronnie House - Student, Kent, WA, USA
"My professor was excellent in all ways. I wish I could immediately take another course. I developed vocabulary and great confidence in speaking." Paul Easterbrook - Chemical Engineer, Irvine, CA, USA
"The program was excellent in improving my language proficiency skills. My professor was excellent in all aspects. I really improved my Spanish grammar and became a lot less timid in Spanish Conversation. I really enjoyed the Wednesday excursions." Kevin Sheridan - Teacher, San Jose, CA, USA
"My professors were very effective in delivery, specially explaining new vocabulary and grammar. My conversation Instructors were such an asset to my learning experience. I really improved my conversation skills, pronunciation and cultural awareness." Jeff Martin - Seminarian, Anderson, IN, USA
"I will recommend the program to others. I'm delighted with the experience. I've improved my ability to understand and speak Spanish. The staff from the directors down were extremelly helpful and very professional. I enjoyed staying with the host family." George M. Chapell, Jr. - History Teacher, Philadelphia, PA, USA
"I feel this program has improved my Spanish immensely in a short amount of time. Not only do I have a great base for the language... I was able to learn about the culture of Mexico, something I would have never learned in a textbook. My professor was a wonderful teacher with great charisma. I could not have asked for a better teacher." Matthew LaGrass - Special Ed. Teacher, Lakewood, CA, USA
"I really enjoyed living with the family, they were excellent. The materials for the program were excellent and the hours were good, I always had extra time to tend to my personal errands. The management of the program, the teaching effectiveness, the teaching methods and the relation to the students was excellent." Richard Tillis, Jr. - Teacher, Nashville, TN, USA
"I had fun while learning the complex things about the language. I was impressed by the variety of different approaches, the professionalism of the management and staff, and the afternoon conversation classes. My professor was excellent." Mario Bitter - Student, Scheinfeld, GERMANY
"I've definitely improved my Spanish skills. The instructors have been excellent and I liked the speed in which one can improve his/her Spanish. I think this is an excellent program, located in an ideal place for its purpose. I've enjoyed an experience in Puebla that I'll never forget." Beckie Higley - Flight Attendant, New Milford, CT, USA
"The strenght of this program is its organization and structure (which is the weakness of most other schools). The student is forced to utilize his acquired language skills on a daily basis... you are not left to fend for yourself. The people (Director, Conversation Instructors and Teachers) are genuinely interested in helping you learn about their language and culture. Be aware that you do not sit at a beach all day - the work is demanding, but enjoyable and rewarding." Richard J. Colgan - Lawyer, Virginia Beach, VA, USA
"This program greatly improved my understanding of the Spanish language and my ability to speak. I received high quality of instruction in a comfortable classroom. I really enjoyed the Internet access. My professor was really excellent in all areas." Anne Virtue - Retired, Cupertine, CA, USA
"I hope to return next year to learn more. It is an excellent program with excellent professors. I would strongly recommend this program to anyone serious about learning Spanish. My host mother is an excellent cook and a great host. The house was very clean and comfortable." John Lejarzar - US Postal Service, Milwaukee, WI, USA
"Overall the program was excellent. It was a pleasure to work with a teacher with such ability and dedication, she is the best language instructor I have had. I liked the committment to learning that the Institute has. My host family was fantastic." Brian Wickwire - Physician, Tahlequah, OK, USA
"I had an absolute blast this month! I knew that learning a language in another country would be fun, but I never imagined it to be this fun. I coudn't imagine learning any other way and having as much fun as I had this month. I liked everything about the program." Lyndsey Hazen - Student, Rochester, IN, USA
"I have enjoyed the entire process of the program and hope to return again. Please don't discredit because I have marked everything in the program excellent... The program has been excellent." David Houston - Attorney, Anchorage, AK, USA
"This is an excellent program. I'm very excited that I chose to go to school at the Spanish Institute. Everyone has been very helpful and has made this an easy transition coming from the states." Kori Gormley - Project Accountant, McMinnville, OR, USA
"I enjoyed my stay in Puebla and I would recommend the Spanish Institute of Puebla to anyone wanting to increase their knowledge of the Spanish language and Mexican culture." Patrick Wilkerson - Student, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
"One of the major benefits was improving my Spanish Comprehension. The instructors are excellent and the excursions are interesting. I appreciated the concern of the administrators and teachers about the progress of the students. The encouragement helped a lot. Overall the program is excellent." Susan Arreola - Physician, Chicago, IL, USA
"Thank you to all the staff. I had a great time and wouldn't have been able to have such an experience and learn so much as I did without this school. I definitively enjoyed the afternoon excursions and had lots of opportunities to converse with native speakers. In four weeks I went from not knowing Spanish to being able to speak." Lisa Govan - Traveller, Brisbane, Australia
"I am extremely happy with this program. It is more than I had expected. I've gotten everything and more that I wanted out of the program. The Spanish Institute of Puebla helped me become bilingual and bicultural. I like the fact that the program runs in 4 week blocks instead of week by week. I enjoyed the location for the lack of English native speakers in Puebla. It is an excellent idea to combine morning classes with conversational program. " Steven Rebholz - Student, Las Vegas, NV, USA
"My Spanish language skills became more polished and living with the family was a great experience. I was really glad to receive so much individual attention. The Institute has great tools and extra books available to the students." Jessica Gelin - Sales, Avon, CO, USA
"The thing I liked the most about the program was the focus on immersion. This program is not for the faint hearted tourist, but I think we need schools like the Spanish Institute of Puebla for the serious learner." Philip Hale - Lawyer, Kansas City, MO, USA
"You have an excellent Spanish program in Puebla. I like the fact that it is a month long, that you stay with a host family, that you spend the afternoon talking in Spanish, that the courses concentrate in both speaking and grammar." James M. Sweeney - Software Engineer, Minneapolis, MN, USA
"My professor was excellent and my Spanish really improved. I met a lot of interesting people and I learned much about Puebla and Mexico" Els van Drimmelen - Student, Amsterdam, HOLLAND
"I have enjoyed a lot Puebla and the Institute. The director is a teacher without equal. The associate director is like a mom. The professors have infinite patience and they helped me really learn how to speak and think in Spanish." Jason Buell - Computer Engineer, San Diego, CA, USA
"I really liked that the program was so intensive and I adquired a greater understanding of the Spanish language and culture. It was a wonderful esperience and look forward to going back." John Read II - Attorney, Dallas, TX, USA
"I had a very positive experience. The program was organized well. I had the opportunity to speak Spanish 14 hours a day. I do feel that my Spanish fluency has improved a lot." Kate McNulty - Student, San Francisco, CA, USA
"My teacher was wonderful! She was always giving me confidence and understanding throughout my time in class. Thank you for providing a great atmosphere and a professional environment. I have really enjoyed my stay and know I learned a lot." Damaris Wirth - Teacher, Santa Catalina Island, CA, USA
"I really appreciated the patience and helpful attitudes the Director and his wife always have. The family was very gracious and generous with their time. My teacher was excellent. I would be happy to be a reference for any future students." Deb Holmstrom - Analyst, Tucson, AZ, USA
"My teacher was wonderful. I can not expect any better anywhere in the world. I learned a lot and gave me incentive to study further. I will recommend this program if anyone wants a similar wonderful experience as I had." Dr. Yuki Sasaki - Scientist, Claremont, CA, USA
"The overall program was a great experience for me. The facilities for classes were outstanding and my instructor was very patient and a "great" teacher." Patricia Woehlert - Accountant, Swarty Creek, MI, USA
"Administration of the program was extremely professional, helpful and enjoyable. I would recommend the program to any "serious" student of Spanish with the greatest enthusiasm. My stay in Mexico surpassed my expectations in every respect. My instructor was excellent, I learned a great deal and she made the class extremely engaging!" Joe George - Teacher, Pomona, CA, USA
"I feel more confident in speaking the language. I am very pleased to have chosen this program over others. Antonio & Lupittina form a great team! The information you provided on the internet was very clear and helpful." Imelda Phelan - Campus Minister, San Antonio, TX, USA
"The things I liked the most about the program was the intensity, responsiveness of the staff and the comfortable facility. What makes the difference is that the Institute cares about the students. The afternoon program was excellent! My teacher was superb!" Tim Wheat - Attorney, Dallas, TX, USA
"Overall I loved being in Puebla with you all! The worst part of the program is knowing that I have to leave." Julián Ramírez - Teacher, Lawrence, KS, USA
"I really appreciated the patience of our teacher as we struggled with the subjunctive. She challenged us very well. I was very impressed with your Web site, and I you've lived up to what you wrote. Thank you so much! I hope to return someday." Yumico "Coco" George - Physical Therapy, Pomona, CA, USA
"I really enjoyed the personal contact with Mexican teachers because it exposed me to the Mexican culture. Very friendly atmosphere. My instructors overall were excellent." Elaine Girard - Executive Secretary, VS-Villingen, GERMANY
"I loved the whole program. The attention I received in the one-on-one learning was incredible. I think you guys could brag a lot more about what you offer in the Institute." Corey Trevor - Student, Laverock, PA, USA
"I really enjoyed the opportunity to use the language skills in the afternoon conversation classes. The program overall was excellent. Thank you for providing everything I expected and wanted from the program." Mary Ann MacLeod - Flight Attendant, Irving, TX, USA
"This program included more than textbooks... I learned a "practical" Spanish. The afternoon guided conversation tours were great - don't ever change this!" Mary Louise Reddy - Educator, Abingdon, MD, USA
"The Institute is very organized and professional. The books and materials provided and available to the students were great. My instructor was excellent." Helena Munro, Vancouver, Canada
"Everything was Great. The personal involvement of the director and his wife really pays off in terms of creating a warm, friendly and fun environment for learning. Home stay great idea." Richard Bigelow - Social Work, Harlingen, TX, USA
"I really enjoyed my experience at the Institute. My first time out of the US will be one of the most memorable in times to come. My Spanish improved beyond satisfactory." Theron Brittain - Student, Ben Wheeler, TX, USA
"I have been at other language schools and definitely The Spanish Institute is the best school because we had access to Internet, the professors, the conversation classes, the food, the cable TV and much more. Also the teaching was more personal." Mathew Nagle - Teacher, Riverside, CA, USA
"This program provided me with an excellent opportunity to broaden my social and academic life experiences outside the university atmosphere. It also dramatically increased my Spanish language proficiency." David Nickles - Police Officer, Dallas, TX, USA
"The three things I enjoyed the most about the program were: the people (instructors and students), speaking the language outside the classroom, and the trips to Teotihuacan and Cholula." Michael Coles - Psychologist, Norwich, ENGLAND
"The experience in Puebla has taught me more than any book or classroom could. I have greatly improved my 2nd-language skills, and would feel confident living in a Spanish country. My instructors were second to none." Leanne Chacksfield - Student, Newport, RI, USA
"One word: 'Excellent'. The program is really organized." Ingo Wallat - Journalist, Frankfurt, GERMANY
"I improved my grammar and vocabulary and have a lot more confidence in my Spanish; it has been my best life experience. There is nothing like learning the language first-hand, and The Spanish Institute of Puebla helps you do that." Cindy Pettigrew - Student, Minneapolis, MN, USA
"I believe there isn't a more dedicated and caring staff than that of The Spanish Institute of Puebla. I would recommend this program to those wanting to learn or dramatically improve their Spanish." Allen Muncrief - Accountant, Albany, NY, USA
"This was a great program. Due to the instructors, it was fun and I learned a lot. The daily interactions and the trips to the pyramids will be something I will never forget." Joerg Bruenner - Student, Dusseldfort, GERMANY........

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