Guadalajara's friendly people, its rich colonial history, wonderfully mild year-round climate, bountiful parks, and fountains are a wonderful background of urban beauty in which to learn Spanish and the Mexican culture.

Guadalajara, while retaining its provincial Mexican enchantment, offers the visitor all the modern conveniences that will ensure he or she will have many, cultural, sporting, and entertainment events to explore such as the Mariachi, futbol matches and learning about the entire tequila making process.

These are a few of the reasons that many are lured from other countries to make Guadalajara their home or, for those pursuing educational goals their center of learning.

Throughout the year Guadalajara comes alive with many events.During the fall and winter months, many festivities are celebrated all over the city. In October, you have the ¨Fiestas de Octubre¨, where you will come across amusement park events, evening concerts, and artisan fairs.What is especially convenient about Guadalajara is how affordable everything is. This area of Mexico is not so commercialized or geared toward the tourist therefore the prices of everything are lower than other more touristy areas.Delicious homemade traditional delicacies of a Mexican kitchen are found on every corner. You will be able to utilize your skills of learning Spanish, to communicate while you have fun and experience our culture at any number of places or events.

In November the customary ¨Day of the Dead¨, is when people come out to celebrate, honor and remember the dead. A popular tradition during this time is baking and eating 'El Pan de Muertos', a delicious dessert that you can enjoy with 'atole'. At this time, book lovers will enjoy a visit to the International Book Fair which is the largest in all of Latin America.

In December traditional neighborhood feasts occur which are called 'posadas' throughout the city. The streets are decorated in rich colors. People from the smaller towns are busy shopping and selling for the Christmas holidays. This would certainly be a good time to take advantage of using what language skills you have acquired speaking among the townspeople.What will happen during this special time as well is a more lively sense of goodwill and understanding which comes with the holiday season; besides that the temperatures in December are always quite pleasant and mild.

In the spring, the city is the host of the annual 'Tlaquepaque Arte', an exposition of Latin American arts and crafts. This event is quite interesting and worthy of some conversation because it is such a unique locally recognized cultural affair. These captivating places are definitely opportunities for language practice as well as opportunities for some truly worthwhile cultural exposure. The rainy season greets the city withrain in the early mornings or late evenings, creating a comfortable temperature throughout the day.

You are encouraged to compliment your studies by participating in one of the free walking tours available.

Day or weekend excursions are plentiful because of the centrally convenient location of Guadalajara.There are many places within close proximity outside the city; Puerto Vallarta is just 4 ½ hours away by bus and many surrounding small villages are veryeasy to access.Tlaquepaque, Tonala, and the market at San Juan de Dios are all part of Guadalajara and all will be spots you won't want to miss for shopping. LakeChapala and Ajijic are only one hour drive away for you to take advantage of somerelaxation in one of many natural thermal hot springs.The town of Tequila is accessibleby train on a day tour where you enjoy outstanding traditional Mexican meals, learnabout the romantic Mariachi bands, and of course, drink complimentary Tequila. Not only will you drink tequila but you will also learn about the whole process ofmaking it.

Overall, while you learn to speak Spanish in Guadalajara, Mexico, you will not only receive knowledge of language, you will receive close contact with the culture and the hospitality of our city. In terms of importance of experience; a keen cultural awareness is certainly highly valued especially in the realm of international business.This immersion experience will certainly carry you a long way.

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