In a globalized economy, those who plan to do business or interact with native Spanish speakers should learn Spanish in order to develop strong professional ties. People with intermediate to high proficiency in a second language are very attractive to potential employers.  Knowledge of another culture gives you a competitive advantage. There is no better way of accomplishing this goal than to do a Spanish immersion program in Mexico. The growing number of Hispanics in the world has made Spanish an increasingly important tool in meeting the needs of the future market place and the professionals running it.

Kukulcan´s professional Spanish programs are custom-designed to meet the specialized Spanish needs of people working in fields like law enforcement, health care, education, veterinary care, social work, and business. These Spanish programs help professionals develop profiency in conversational Spanish, with an emphasis on practical grammar and career-specific vocabulary. Classes include role-playing activities related to the profession, conversation, culture, contact with Mexican professionals, and excursions to local sites of interest for each group. Professional programs are available all year long and can be arranged for a period as short as one week or as long as one month.  Whether you come on your own or as part of a group, Kukulcan will work to make your stay enjoyable and productive.

Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) and other credits are available for professionals. Contact us to make arrangements for yourself or your group.

Our Spanish programs for professionals include:

Grammar classes

Whether you are a beginner in Spanish or already have some proficiency, our classes are designed to help you understand and use grammar to communicate effectively with Spanish speakers in real life situations and settings.  We teach grammar in a cultural context, allowing you to use what you're learning in practical and useful ways.  We offer Spanish classes at all levels, from beginner to advanced.   Small class size and a low teacher-to-student ratio guarantee that you will get individual attention and develop proficiency more quickly.

Customized Vocabulary

Vocabulary classes focus on specific terminology and phrases used in your field.  Vocabulary acquisition is combined with oral practices, interactive exercises, and role playing activities to develop conversational fluency and communicative skills.

Practical Conversation Classes

Conversation classes are designed to enhance communication skills between you and your clients or patients.  With the grammar and vocabulary you're learning in the program, you can talk about topics related to your work.

Cultural Workshops, Lectures, Excursions

We incorporate local professional people into our program, inviting them to give lectures, lead workshops, accompany you on excursions to places of interest in your field, and help you understand Mexican culture from the perspective of someone who lives and works here.

Guided Tours

You'll have a chance to visit places in and around Cuernavaca that relate to your field, such as schools, hospitals and clinics, businesses, elder care facilities, orphanages, etc.  Field trips to local institutions and businesses increase your awareness of the cultural differences between the USA and Mexico and give you an opportunity to talk to other professionals like yourself.

Sample schedule, 30 hours