Why Are Homestays With Local Families Offered As Part Of An Spanish Immersion Program?
A major reason why Spanish language immersion programs are so effective relates to the fact that you have the opportunity to live with a host family (some locations offer apartment and/or other options as well). All host families (and any other accommodation option available) are located, approved and overseen by each respective language school. When staying with a host family, you will have the chance to practice the Spanish you learned in class in a natural family setting. Because of their interest in your progress, you will find that staying with a host family is a non-threatening environment where you can practice and improve you Spanish. As your relationship with the family grows, your motivation to learn Spanish will increase. Another great benefit of staying with a host family relates to the fact that in many cases, you will find yourself participating in family activities. As one former student stated: “In my immersion program, the host family I had was great! They took me to r
