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Mark B.
Wausau, WI
Student: 2009 and Online

"I have attended one other Spanish immersion program (in Mexico) and Ann has attended three others (two different schools in Mexico and one in Guatemala). Those experiences were great and each of us would return to the schools we attended without reservation. We have both concluded, however, that Conversa offers the best complete package (teachers, method, materials, and facilities).

Ann and I were able to observe four different teachers in the course of two weeks. In addition, I have had experience with two more of your teachers through my online classes. I think one of Conversa's strongest selling points is the "bench strength" of its teaching staff. It's not just that they are native speakers, have many years of experience teaching Spanish, and are well-grounded in rules of grammar and construction. Just as important, they have many years of experience teaching together at your school and implementing your approach to language learning. That offers an element of quality that neither Ann nor I have seen in other schools.

It is clear that your teaching staff believes in the method and the materials. This consistency of approach is a comfort to students as they go from one week to the next and switch teachers. Your practice of making the materials available online allows students to continue their study after they return home.

Your kitchen, housekeeping, administrative and security staffs are all to be commended as well for providing excellent service and enthusiastic support for your educational program. I also appreciate your high quality Wi-Fi throughout campus and your generous practice of providing students with transportation to and from the city.

Lastly, Ann and I were both taken aback by the beauty of your facilities. Your campus in the serene hills of Santa Ana overlooking a majestic valley is about the most conducive setting one could ask for to study and learn.

Since leaving Conversa, I have continued to study using your online materials. Now I am ready for another two weeks on campus. I look forward to seeing you the last week in May and the first week in June."