DialoguE Spanish Immersion Course
I personally can't imagine that a better Spanish program than Dialogue's exists anywhere
Before I chose Dialogue Spanish Immersion Course, I sought feedback from actual participants from myriad language schools.
Based on the former students' comments, I felt confident that the course at Dialogue would be excellent. I had no idea, however, that the experience would be as effective, enjoyable and fulfilling as it ultimately proved to be.
I personally can't imagine that a better Spanish program than Dialogue's exists anywhere.
I had studied Spanish for two years in high school, but as that was in the early 1960s, my previous formal studies were of marginal value.
For a little over a year before I studied in Spain, however, I had been taking adult classes consisting of four months of weekly group lessons at Berlitz and about nine months in one on one sessions with a native Spanish speaking instructor for two or three hours per week.
My private Spanish instructor knows well grammar and general teaching techniques, but much as I like her, she is no match for my Dialogue instructors.
My listening skills, by which I mean my ability to understand rapidly spoken Spanish, increased very substantially.
I would estimate that in terms of grammar, usage and comprehension, my Spanish skills improved in two weeks more than they would have in one entire year of traditional university level language study.
Most important about the teaching methods was the total focus on me, at my level, with my interests, strengths and weaknesses. For a person with limited time and opportunity to participate in a language immersion program, private, one on one, study with experienced instructors is the most efficient use of time.
As I had only a short time to devote to an immersion program because of family and career obligations, I am convinced that the individual study of Dialogue was clearly the best way to go.
Overall, I loved my experience. You made my stay a marvellous vacation. You were always willing to help make my stay more comfortable and enjoyable.
While I attended Dialogue, there was not another student in the house. To be honest, I would not want to change in any way the totally private class method that distinguishes Dialogue.
I strongly recommend Dialogue.
Alan Weiss