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marliesue · Joined: 10 Jan 2008 Posts: 22 Location: USA

Hello,
I am new to GDL and am lucky to already have a part time job teaching english, however I really want to take spanish classes as well but cant' find anything remotely affordable. Any suggestions other than just going out and working on it which i am doing as well?
Thanks!

wildchild · Joined: 14 Nov 2005 Posts: 519 Location: Puebla 2009 - 2010

get a boyfriend...

marliesue · Joined: 10 Jan 2008 Posts: 22 Location: USA

ha thanks- i'll work on that Wink

TheLongWayHome · Joined: 07 Jun 2006 Posts: 1016 Location: San Luis Piojosi

Unless you REALLY love being in a language class, just immerse yourself. You're in Mexico. Avoid expats. Read, watch TV, talk to people, get a boyfriend as WC says. Anything but languages classes - even a private teacher would be better or just someone you could pay to talk to and have them correct you. Mexicans won't correct you, they think it's rude.

gregd75 · Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2010 6:51 am Post subject:

Hello!

Out of curiosity, how much were you wanting to pay for classes?

Also, have you been to Sandy's bookstore in Chapalita? They have a good selection of Spanish text books to work from.

Finally, I would recommend a book published by difusion that is very similiar to the Cambridge 'Grammar in Use' Every two pages deals with a different gramatical point, it explains the point and then has practices (answers in the back of the book) It could be a good self study aid.

robertokun · Joined: 27 May 2008 Posts: 199

BF and a grammar book. Studying Spanish at a school in GDL is for rich gringo retirees and college kids on exchange on mommy and daddy's money.