Say "adios" to old methods of learning Spanish utilizing tedious grammar
rules and verb conjugation lists. The LIVIT Immersion Center uses a totally
new way of learning where acquiring more language takes less time. Our
system of learning is proven. It's based on the same concepts that everyone
uses to learn their very first language. Babies learn to talk through constant
and progressive repetition of natural speech from the day they are born. They
listen, slowly gain comprehension and then exponentially reproduce
grammatically sound (fluent) language. If a baby can learn to comprehend
and speak in such a short period of time, imagine the results for adults,
especially when the biggest barrier, lack of comprehension, is removed.
In the LIVIT Immersion Center, 100% of the Spanish in the classroom is
comprehensible; nothing goes over your head. Moreover, there's no grammar
rules, no grammar structures and no verb conjugation tables to mull over. All
of this creates a remarkable formula which rapidly accelerates language
acquisition.
After 30 hours of a one-week course made up of no-prior knowledge
beginning adult Spanish students, they all produced dramatic results because
the Spanish was in their brains, not in their notebooks. These students could
talk and write about their backgrounds, families, daily routines, likes, dislikes,
special interests and more. Most were writing over two pages with less than a
15% error in grammar and spelling.
Our method is constantly being refined based on our research/experience and
that of other researchers to remain on the cutting edge of foreign language
acquisition and development. Our method applies the following:
- Immersion - surrounding oneself 24/7 in the target language. Spanish
takes time to learn. Your language goals are met much faster by living
the language all day long. Not to mention that In our complete cultural
immersion program you learn the language from the source, therefore
gaining authentic, modern, natural Spanish.
- Acquisition Not Learning - Acquiring a language is a natural, intuitive
and subconscious process in which the learner actively participates in
real language interactions gathering patterns of languages and their
structural uses in order to create and understand an infinite number of
language combinations. Learning on the other hand, is the formal and
conscious study of grammar rules and structures, verb tables, only
leaving the learner with the memorized blueprints and tools for the job,
but not the ability to use them. In the LIVIT Immersion Center language
is only acquired. We have developed a special methodology to help
you acquire Spanish faster by adhering to these principles.
- Meaningful and Natural Communication - Teach what people really
use so that they can communicate with real people. Make it practical,
personal, natural and interesting to increase acquisition potential.
- Only Minor Use of Grammar Rules - Concentration on grammar
adversely affects the language learning process by transforming
language into formulas, which require heavy memorization techniques,
poor long-term retention and restricted non-dynamic communication
skills among other negative effects. However, in isolated cases we
can gain from the rules of grammar. It´s like salt. Too much ruins the
meal, but just a splash can make all the difference.
- Comprehensible Input - if you don´t understand it, you can´t retain it, let
alone use it. Spanish is used exclusively in the classrooms, but rest
assured that EVERYTHING you hear, touch, see, feel or smell will be
comprehensible. Moreover, we don´t beat around the bush when
teaching new things; time is precious and not wasted on charade
techniques to introduce new vocabulary.
- Learn Culture - Learn More Spanish - the culture and the Spanish go
hand in hand. We love sharing the Mexican culture with our guests. It
has been shown that a good understanding of the culture helps one
acquire language. Each afternoon brings a new chance to experience
a bit of the culture through various activities and excursions. Check the
Activities Page.
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