My partner and I plan to go to school for Spanish in Oaxaca for two weeks January beginning Monday the 6th or thirteenth. We went 7 years ago and enjoyed the experience. We are both senior citizens (65 and 83). 83 has studied quite a bit of Spanish but is rusty. 65 has just taken the basic 3 week course in Oaxaca and travelled in Spain and Latin America. How central is your school and campus? Are there deluxe home stays in large houses? While I like home stays and have stayed in a variety, Bob does not like to be the only guest and expects classier accommodations. If this is not available, are there student discounts for good hotels or charming B&B's.? A friend just got back from Oaxaca and stayed at the Palacio Borghese. He raved about it. .

How long would one need to attend to this school to become somewhat profficient. Is this school (and accommodations) a good one for seniors?

Did you compare or even hear information about Instituto Culturo Oaxaca? I cant decide between the two. the latter is the oldest, most established school in Oaxaca with very nice facilities? I have todecide very soon! Thanks for any input!

I'm a,person of color. Can you tell me if the area is receptive to African Americans

i am a senior and am only interested in studying with other seniors at a moderate pace, definitely not too fast. Can you guarantee to place me with other absolute beginners at a moderate pace please? Kind regards Joan clements

Could you please provide me answers to these basic questions: what is cost per week per student? How many hours per day of spanish conversation would this include? What is the size of your classes? Also do you have a website w/ more info? Thx Mark

Can anyone tell me if this truly is a safe place? Im hearing conflicting things. I plan to attend Spanish school for several weeks I am a student girl. Thank you for your answers.

Hello! I am a retired ESL teacher and have been wanting to spend time and perhaps live in Mexico for many years. Although I have had Spanish students over the year I am a beginning student. I have read all the reviews and am interested in coming and attending your school for a month with a homestay that would be appropriate for a single "older" woman. I have looked at vacation rentals, and Air B & B's, but think I should attend your school to work on communication, and become more familiar with the city before I make a decision to rent for a longer period of time. I am suddenly free of responsibilities at home, and am trying to decide on the best time to come. Of course, I would love to include a holiday, but that isn't necessary as from what I have read, and heard just being in Oaxaca is like a holiday! The colder months are appealing of course (I live in Atlanta and it doesn't get all that cold, but December, January and February are excellent months to escape our grey winters. I could come earlier of course to avoid Christmas holiday tourists. I have traveled extensively, including third world countries, and am excited about learning. My interests besides traveling include cooking (and eating of course) foods from around the globe, meeting artisans and their crafts (weaving, embroidery, pottery), nature (I'm a bird lover, and walker/hiker), and cultural experiences (music and art) I look forward to hearing from you, and planning my trip.

What is the recommended length of stay if you do have some basic knowledge already of Spanish? As in I have present tense understanding.

I would like to know how much a massage would be for one hour?