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1. IMAC Spanish Language Programs - Learn Spanish in Mexico - Guadalajara

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Address: C. Donato Guerra 180, Zona Centro, 44100 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico
Schedule: Opens at 9:00 AM
Telephone: +52 33 3614 1414
Business type: Language school
K T: Coming here greatly improved my Spanish and was a fantastic opportunity to learn about the city and meet many people.
Oliviana Moreno: i took a couple weeks of spanish here in feb 2022, really enjoyed my time and my teacher was great. when you get there, they have you speak to someone to assess your placement and i felt like i was in just the right class for my level. they have multiple locations where they also teach english and we took field trips and met up with groups of english learners to tour new areas and practice together. i thought that was fun and clever.
Annica S: I researched so many Spanish immersion programs and I'm so happy I chose IMAC. Daniela A. is a fantastic instructor. I will certainly be back.
Robert Albert: I took two weeks of Spanish at this school in December 2022 and was really happy with the experience. Teacher Katya Ramos was excellent and the school was well run: well located, and serious in its mission. Don't expect a fancy facility, but the substance was there. Each week they pair the English and Spanish learners together for language practice on walks through Guadalajara which was particularly fun. ¡Muy bien, IMAC!
Colleen Malone: I spent 5 weeks at IMAC in Guadalajara late in 2022 and loved the experience! If you are serious about improving your Spanish (not just picking up some tourist language), I highly recommend it and I hope to return for further study in 2023.Because I didn't know what to expect I will detail what I experienced: Classes are 4 hours a day (from 9-1) with a 15 min break around 11. I never had a class with more than 5 students in it and usually there were 3 (it fluctuates--see below re: placement). The instruction (and textbook) is entirely in Spanish, only occasionally will the teacher relent and clarify something in English--this is true immersion! There's an optional additional hour intercambio (conversation) from 1-2 with the local students at the same school who are learning English. Additionally, on Wednesdays there is a field trip during class hours --either walking to a nearby location with the local students and exchanging relevant vocab words (once we went to a church, another time to a Christmas market) or taking a bus to another area of town to meet up with the English students at that IMAC location). There's a short test every Friday--I get the sense that it is as much for documenting your progress as it is for evaluating the teachers. I had 3 different instructors in 5 weeks (because of class changes, see below) and two of them were excellent! (If you are lucky enough to get Emmanuel or Katia, please tell them I say hola!) The 4 hours in class went very quickly--there were lots of varied activities/exercises: silly vocabulary games in the form of Taboo or charades, listening to recordings and (trying to) answer questions about th content, written exercises and review, and a lot of "discuss this topic with a partner." And there's a bit of homework too.The intermediate textbook cost me about $50 (US). The grammar lessons and vocab are buried in a context approach--each chapter has a theme (e.g. health, real estate, Spanish history or famous people). I understand this approach but to be honest I would have like more repetitive simple drills on some concepts (which I would find on the internet after class).Re: placement. The schedule of classes is seemingly erratic and solely based on which students show up in a given week. Each course level (beginner, intermediate, etc.) is about 5-6 weeks long. And they seem to start whenever they have enough students at that level (2-3 people) and simply end when it doesn't have any students left--during my 5 weeks there were several folks who came for just a week or two, so every Monday the class configuration was different--someone gone, someone new, and a few folks who were sticking it out from start to finish. In other words, you can start any Monday but you may be starting in the third week of an ongoing course (as I did). It's not really a problem though, as the lessons don't seem to build on each other directly--though presumably the earlier lessons in a course will be easier?Last but not least, here was my scheduling experience for 5 weeks: They initially placed me in the first week of a beginner course but I balked (I came with some vocab and could conjugate present tense verbs so I was pretty full of myself 🙄, and I got put in the next available alternative--the third week of the intermediate course (Chaps 5-6). I was in WAY over my head but I stuck with it for two weeks and learned a LOT (in retrospect starting in the middle of the beginners course may have been more appropriate for me--perhaps too easy but I would have reviewed a lot of foundational stuff that I apparently lacked). And then I joined week 2 of another Intermediate course (Chaps 3-4). There were only 3 of us in that class and we negotiated for the following week to repeat Chaps 1-2 since none of us had done that yet.
maria 1125: They cater to your needs. I am currently in Mexico and have 5 kids who understand Spanish, but don't speak Spanish correctly or fluently enough to get their point across clearly. So, I simply asked for conversational classes. Each of my 5 kids had a teacher for 3 hours for 3 days a week, for 4 weeks. They went over a 20 minute lesson and then had conversations with one break, talking about all sort of things. My kids ranged from 6 to 15 years of age. I decided to do it this way because, if I put them in the same room...only my more verbal kids would speak. This way they were forced to communicate and get out of their comfort zone of simply being a listener in class. The only thing I disliked was that the teachers wore masks. I get it...they are scared even though the studies from France and Germany say the masks don't work. However, because the purpose is to learn correct pronunciation and for that one needs to see mouth movement. Other than that, my kids loved the experience and when we come back we will surely use them again. FYI...I asked the teachers to remove their mask for the picture.
Fernando Steve Gamboas Murillo: Excellent place to learn and develop your English as it has different tools and professional teachers. My favorite part is the conversation between students at the school, like people who come from other places.
John: I was there for 4 weeks starting end of October 2020. I thought the school and classes were great! Instructors were very well educated in the language and how to teach, classes were small, (for me 2 to 4 students) and the atmosphere was friendly and fun. Covid procedures were in placed and strictly followed. I think it's a matter of how hard you want to work at learning. I worked hard and it paid off. I'm back in Guadalajara now (January 2021) and plan to take 4 more weeks of classes. Thanks to Miriam and Daniela for being great instructors!
Sarah Dodson: I highly recommend taking a Spanish-language class at IMAC. I can't recall my teacher's name, but his lessons and attention to detail have remained in my mind and have truly helped me to become a more proficient Spanish speaker. Classes are small and allow each student the opportunity to speak and ask questions (but not "take over" the class). I found that my classmates as well as other students in the school were engaged and dedicated--not just to the classes, but to learning about the city. If I could return this approaching winter, I would in a heartbeat.
Matthew LeClere: I studied at IMAC from October 2017 to December 2017 in one of their intensive Spanish Language programs and wow! Really it was a amazing experience and gave me a super solid foundation/boost in the Spanish language! Now my Spanish is far fom perfect but because of what I gained from them I was able to communicate much more easily with my friends who speak limited English!
Lyle Brown: I studied here two different times for about one or two weeks each time. My experience was great. I met people from all over the world studying Spanish here. It was a lot of fun and it is so great to go to a Spanish speaking country to learn Spanish. Immersing yourself 100% really helps.I stayed farther out of town and took the light rail or a taxi into the city. It was fun and I really enjoyed the experience of living in the city for a bit.My only concern for going again would be the general lack of good restrooms (both at IMAC and in Guadalajara.) They have a lot of English students as well and the restrooms can be a real problem. But overall I was very happy with the experience and one day will return.
sulaiman Aloraini: Great school and they advantage is that they have English and Spanish courses so you could practise your language with local speakersTeachers’ quality is great as well
Kade MacNeille: Great place to learn Spanish! I am a Spanish Teacher in the U.S. and I like to take time once in a while to brush up on my Spanish by immersing myself in the culture and language once more. First off, I have to say that I had a terrific teacher, Corinna, who was very intelligent and attentive. It is also good to note that the school doubles as a Spanish and English school, so part of the experience is participating with the locals in various activities as they practice their English while you practice Spanish. It was blast! The host families are also very friendly and accomodating (all meals included). Overall, for the great price and wonderful experience I wouldn't hesitate to visit again!
Werner Schueller: completely dysfunctional operation. overpriced. poor quality of facilities and teachers.
2. North American Language Center - Guadalajara

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Address: Calle Gabriel Ramos Millán 16, Ladrón de Guevara, Americana, 44600 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico
Schedule: Opens at 8:00 AM
Telephone: +52 33 3825 9903
Business type: Language school
Ralph Gutekunst: Both my wife and I studied under Pedro for several months while we lived in GDL. Pedro is a thoughtful, caring teacher with great knowledge and excellent interpersonal skills. We highly recommend him.
3. Spanish School Guadalajara - Guadalajara

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Address: 1068, Jose Alvarez del Castillo, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, Mexico
Telephone: +52 33 3809 8223
Business type: School
4. Berlitz - Guadalajara

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Address: Av. de las Américas 1254-piso 19, Country Club, 44610 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico
Schedule: Opens at 7:00 AM
Telephone: +52 33 9688 7495
Business type: Language school
CELESTE: Worst school, they never answer the phone
Tita Núñez: They never answer the phone, why put it if they are not going to answer
Herr Camarena: Dieser Ort ist sehr gut, ganze Platz !
Lisa Eden: Spanish classes here are extremely expensive compared to other options.
5. Instituto Mexico Americano de Cultura - Guadalajara

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Address: Guadalajara Centro, C. Donato Guerra 180, Zona Centro, 44100 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico
Schedule: Opens at 7:00 AM
Telephone: +52 33 3614 1414
Business type: Language school
Gloria Rodriguez: It's a very good school!
Stevo Steverino: Was apprehensive at first, not knowing what to expect. The school is very organized, but make sure you get the book(s) materials early - they may not have, my only negative.This was fun, AND hard work. I took 6 weeks of classes, it really helped me feel more part of the culture - interacting with Mexicans every day, and making friends with los Estudiantes Extranjeros.You will not become fluent in 3 or 6 weeks but you WILL have the opportunity to move forward dramatically. I liked the materials and the subject matter it used for each chapter.By book 2 you are listening to somewhat complicated conversations, and understanding better. You get to practice with locals, and they - their inglés with you. (maybe 2/3 of the students are studying english?) The Mexican students are super nice.There are Wednesday trips to visit significant places or historical sites, and you pair up one-on-one with Mexican students. This is a chance to ask questions about just about anything you want about the culture.Some of the foreign students have been to the school before, and come back to learn more. I am considering the same for myself. Guadalajara is a huge candy store once you become comfortable with it.
Dylan Román: Terrible service and quality.
manuela ochoa: Very good school, I highly recommend it, a good teacher I had and the teaching plan is good.
Jose Rafael Gonzalez Sanchez: Thats very cool
Cecy “Pixineko” Cervantes: It is a good place to learn, the plan is intensive and worth it.Highly recommended.
Abigail Ramírez: What's up with the bad comments?I recently studied at IMAC, and it was one of my best experiences, the teachers were super good and pleasant, the facilities were clean, and I really like that it is in a central building since it makes it more beautiful inside, I highly recommend it. I've been to many English schools and all of them were horrible.Cheer up without fear!!! ❤️
Brenda Lujano: Super bad experience lousy administration they changed our teacher every 15 days they didn't even have us registered as a group lousy zero I recommend this school there are many very good English schools but IMAC Zero recommendable
Gus: Undoubtedly the best option to learn English, you will love it from the first day. It also has many options that can be adjusted to your schedules📚
Isiani Franco: Excellent English school.
HÉCTOR MIGUEL: Not even a week ago I published a complaint they asked me to send an email and nothing, today due to my need to change the schedule I ran into another scam attempt, they told me that if I go back a level they will deduct a payment from the that I did in advance why is it not for academic reasons. The lady who identified herself as Monserrat told me that since I had already repeated two levels, two payments had already been deducted. The only thing missing was that they steal my advance payments and use it as blackmail so that one cannot repeat courses, when they sold me the course they never mentioned that, they even told me that for twenty pesos I could return it as many times as necessary and that I considered. It also says that neither the administrator nor the coordinator can attend to me because they went to eat and come back until four and I dial at one. Now are you going to attend to me or do I send you another Mail? They haven't answered me. I think they only put that here to send your email so you don't put it anymore, but either they return my money or they give me a solution.
Guzz gzz: They don't have cleaning staff on site? It smells horrible, like drainage, they should do something because that damages the image of their school a lot. I can't comment on the classes or the level because I really didn't want to enroll
madmaxpowermx: Today I went to ask for reports and the truth is that I didn't even want to sign up, the place has a disgusting smell like drainage, I can't imagine smelling like that during classes.
ulegamer: Porque a cada 2 o 3 meses te cambian al profesor y hasta Incluso te lo cambian en menos de 1 mes con la excusa de "se fue a la institución de Tonala o Zapopan" y te dejan profesores DEMASIADOS MALOS cuando tenias el profesor/@ bueno que realmente saben enseñar.3- Fui 6 meses, todo bien, hasta que toco la profesora pesima (repetia mucho las mecanicas del after me, no motivaba al grupo y nos notabamos aburridos, no hacia mecanicas diferentes como: pruebas, juegos dinamicos con el ingles.
Rocio Aguirre: Too bad you can't put ZERO STARS. My reasons?1. It's a HORRIBLE PLACE!!!!! physically it is horrendous, at least the Guadalajara branch, nothing to do with the photos they put on their website.2. By message they are zero cordial and they send you the link of their website as the only method of information because they don't care to attend to your messages.3. When you go in person you are greeted by 2 girls at the reception, sorry, they are a couple of assholes who know absolutely nothing because when you ask them they don't know what to answer and they only read what is on their website and they think that with that they give you reports. AND BY THE WAY!! one of them left me hanging with her partner and never showed up again. SUPER RUDE!!!4. By force they want to make you take their English classes and they argue by telling you that they give you a placement test when you were only looking for one of their additional courses, but not their classes.5. Their online classes are simple recorded videos, there are no teachers who give you online classes as they say on their website.6. They tell you that you practice with foreigners when nothing to see.THINK ABOUT IT BEFORE STUDYING ENGLISH AT THIS SCHOOL. IF THIS IS THEIR QUALITY OF ATTENTION, IMAGINE THEIR ACADEMIC QUALITY.SOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
Alan Ramirez: I really liked it so much that I go to classes and in fact my mother was taking English and my brothers were also going, that's why I highly recommend this school in terms of English
Alejandro Nolasco: excellent institution
Carlos de Jesús Villalobos Alvarez: Well, it fulfills its purpose, not in the best way, they never change teachers or at least during three levels that I studied it was always the same, the audiovisual areas do not work, neither does the classroom equipment, but it does what it "offers" In relation to price-quality, personally I did not like his methodology but that was personally.
Dyvaan: I study there, the teachers are highly trained and the administration is always very attentive
Araceli Ontiveros Mtz: It is an excellent English school.Only that the facilities require more maintenance
Diego Cuevas: Very good school!!