Monday through Thursday, students participate in afternoon talleres taught in Spanish by local artisans and teachers. These workshops provide students with the opportunity to apply the knowledge they acquire in morning language classes in an informal setting while discovering more about Mexican history, art, and culture.
Students have the opportunity to put to work their Spanish conversation skills in small groups.
This workshop provides the ideal setting to practice and enhance Spanish conversation skills. The week starts with a trip to the market to experience the Mexican style of grocery shopping and continues with the opportunity to learn about regional specialties. The tapetes and huipiles of Oaxaca are famous throughout the world. Students learn to weave on backstrap looms and take home their final product of a colorful piece of art. They learn about different traditional designs that have been used by Oaxaca s indigenous population for centuries.