Why Becari?
At the Becari Language School, we specialize in offering many different options for any person interested in learning our beautiful Spanish language. To study at Becari is not only to learn a new language but also to enter another culture. We are a medium size school which prides itself on careful and sustained attention to each student regardless of his or her level of proficiency with a staff of qualified teachers. who have ample experience in the field of Spanish as a second language.
- Medium size school
- Professional teachers
- Over 50% of our students arrive by recommendation
- Diploma after 2 weeks
- Carefully selected and monitored Mexican families
- Numerous social activities
- Students ID/Discounts card
- Oaxaca Airport pick-up and homestay drop-off
- Intercambios
- Wireless Internet Access and Scanner
- Cell phones available for students
- One time enrollment fee
- Bildungsurlaub for students in Frankfurt, Germany
- Special Packages all year round
Courses
Three hours of classes, five days a week, divided into two sessions with a different teacher for each session. The first session includes a review of specific grammar points through dynamic and interactive learning. In the second session, the student practice what they have learned through conversation and practical exercises. There is fifteen minute break between the two sessions.
Classes run from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Four hours of classes, five days a week, divided evenly between two teachers. This program allows student to dedicate more time to developing conversational skills. There is also a fifteen minute break.
Classes run from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Six hours of class five days a week divided in to three sessions, each with a different teacher. There is a fifteen minute break between the first two sessions. The last session is held after la comida (between 4 and 5:00 p.m.). This program is recommended for students who do not have a lot of time to spend in Oaxaca and really want to improve their language skills quickly.
Four hours of regular Spanish classes five days a week divided in two sessions, each a with a different teacher. And two more hours of workshops in the afternoon, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
- Monday and Friday: Weaving
- Tuesday and Thursday: Ceramics
- Wednesday: Cooking
Special Packages
- 30 hours of Medical Spanish lessons
- 14 nights of accommodation with a Mexican host family including breakfast and lunch
- 25-30 hours of clinical rotations with a medical supervision
- Airport pick up
Cost: $685 usd
- 30 hours of Spanish group lessons focused on specific vocabulary
- 14 nights of accommodation with a Mexican family including breakfast and lunch
- 25-30 hours of volunteer work at different organizations.
- Airport pick up
Cost: $585usd
Spanish Via Skype
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Fees
Day of the Dead Week
Oct-Nov.
One week full of traditional activities to celebrate the Day of the Dead.
Includes:
- 1 week of Regular Spanish lessons
- 10 nights with host family including breakfast
- One class to design your own wooden carving skull from Arrazola (home of the wooden carving animals)
- One lecture: "Traditions of the Day of the Dead"
- One visit to the market to buy all necessary to set up our traditional altar
- A tour to the Xoxo Cemetery and tamales, hot chocolate and the traditional bread
- Our traditional "Tamalada" at Becari with teachers, host family and staff
Cost: $400 US
Promotional Spring Package
April & May
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Promotional Autumn Package
September & October
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Christmas Package
Dec. 1st - 31st.
Includes: Group classes with maximum five students/Intensive program (20 hours a week) No registration fee / Accommodation with a Mexican family/ two meals with the family / Celebrate with us our traditional "Posada" on the last weeks of December (after the 18).
COST OF THE PACKAGE PER PERSON PER WEEK: $375US
Prices:
2 weeks
SPECIAL PRICE: $675.00US
4 weeks
SPECIAL PRICE: $1,200.00US
Special All Year Round
Includes: 2 weeks of Regular group lessons (15 hours per week). 2 weeks of accommodation with a Mexican family/ two meals per day. One cooking class, preparing two dishes. One long excursion on Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm. (Monte Albán, Cuilapan, Arrazola, Atzompa).
Cost: $632 US
I can say that Becari M. Bravo offers an outstanding educational program in a warm, intimate setting.
Margaret Mackinnon
Gracias por todo, mi programa fue maravilloso, gracias por todo lo que ustedes hicieron por mí, estoy muy agradecida (reuniones, clases, familias, etc.)
Amber Oliva
Me encantó trabajar con mis maestros, además de la lengua aprendí mucho de la cultura, la vida de Oaxaca. En la escuela siempre me ayudaron cuando tenía preguntas, me sentía muy bienvenida.
Stephanie Etter