Mexico is known for its cultural richness, traditions, colors, natural beauty, and magical places. And it is also one of the favorite places for those who want to learn Spanish in a more native way.
If you want to know more about these claims we make, keep reading … But before we dive in, why is learning Spanish a good idea? Well, it is the second most widely spoken language in the world, so it would be very useful for you to travel.
Spanish was originally born in the Iberian Peninsula, but today it has more speakers in Latin America where it is the official language of 18 countries including Mexico.
But why is Mexico the best place to learn Spanish? Here are some reasons to take Spanish courses.
The warmth of the people
When you are walking down a street in Mexico, it is very common for people to smile at you. This happens because that is how Mexicans are, there is no reason behind this, they are warm and friendly people. If you plan to travel to Mexico and learn Spanish, it is very likely that you will be able to make friends before even forming a complete sentence in Spanish. For this reason, we recommend you to learn Spanish in any of our Spanish schools, to live a complete experience through the language.
One of the most important things for Mexican society is the family. There is a very strong connection between all the members, uncles, cousins, nephews, godparents, etc. A Mexican knows how to share, I will enjoy spending time with his family, so, if you are kind, they will see you as part of the family and you will not have to worry about liking them.
Exquisite food
Mexican cuisine is simply delicious, and it goes beyond tacos and tequila. There are many dishes that you will surely love such as cochinita pibil, enchiladas, pozole and others that you will surely enjoy a lot, yes, be careful with the chili. You can learn some of these dishes in our special Spanish classes.
Maybe you like Mexican food and you don’t even know it. Have you ever eaten avocado or chocolate? Well, these are Mexican! The variety of dishes and flavors is immense, in fact, UNESCO gave it the recognition of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Safe and beautiful cities
The myth that exists about security in Mexico is well known, and yes, there are cities that are violent like in any other country, but in Mexico there are also cities that could be even safer than some cities in Europe. For example, in Mérida, Yucatán, a 2017 CNN Money report designated this city as the best city to retire abroad. Excellent climate, low costs and you also have cities like Cancun and Playa del Carmen in less than two hours.
In addition to all this, the Yucatan peninsula is also one of the favorite destinations for international students who are looking to learn Spanish, as well as have an immersive cultural experience. This in addition to the fact that in the peninsula you can find beauties such as beaches, caves, cenotes, lagoons, and other extraordinary landscapes.
If you prefer the city, you can also take Spanish courses Mexico City with the same quality of teaching that represents Alegre Spanish Schools.
Learn Spanish with native speakers
Believe us when we say that there is no better way to learn Spanish than with native speakers, because with them the practice is much easier. In addition, in this way you lose the fear of speaking thanks to the trust that exists with the locals. If you want to know more about the Spanish courses that you can take at Alegre Spanish Schools, contact us and start learning Spanish in the best places in Mexico.
Do you want to teach Spanish? Get more information about our Spanish teacher training course.
If you prefer English, we also have options for you with our CELTA courses for beginners or advanced teachers and TKT.