Cuauhnahuac's superior teaching methods form a unique system, approved by the Secretary of Public Education. This system is based upon a grammatical sequence of lessons that provides students with the necessary skills to speak and understand Spanish in a reduced amount of time. Students use the Método de Español Cuauhnáhuac, a series of four textbooks written and published by Cuauhnáhuac Esc. C.I.C.L.C., S.C

Classes begin every Monday throughout the year for students at all levels, from the complete beginner to the advanced. Courses run from one week to as many weeks as the student wishes to study. Upon his/her arrival to the Institute, the academic director assesses the student´s knowledge and abilities and places each student in an appropriate class with others at the same level. When no other students are at the same lavel to share the class, students are placed in individual classes at no additional charge. Weekend classes can be arranged upon request.

Several universities give credit to their students studying at Cuauhnáhuac: Ashland University, Carthage College, New Mexico State University, Northeastern Illinois, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, La Verne University, Williams College, and others. If you would like to receive credit from your university for studies at Cuauhnáhuac, we recommend you present our brochures to your Spanish and/or Study Abroad Department for their approval prior to your arrival. We can provide transcripts of material studied upon request.

NORMAL INTENSIVE SPANISH LANGUAGE PROGRAM

Most students participate in this program, which follows an original grammatical sequence made up of 55 lessons, integrating a four book series. It consists of six hours of class daily, which break down as follows: 3 hours of Grammar and Language Practice (There are no more than 4 students), 1 1/2 hours of Guided Conversation, and 1 1/2 hours of Situational Spanish for beginners or Cultural Conferences for advanced students. The Situational Spanish is a series of classes designed to introduce the vocabulary necessary for everyday situations ("Survival Spanish"). Conferences explore subjects such as History, Art, Indian Cultures, Politics, Society, Pre-Hispanic Mexico, etc. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, this latter portion of the program is substituted with Workshops in special language and cultural topics, such as Pronunciation, Idiomatic Expressions, Mexican Songs and Latino Dancing.

SUPER-INTENSIVE SPANISH PROGRAM

This program is a private six hour course directed towards the student's individual needs. It is designed for people who need to learn as much Spanish as possible in a short period of time, and is structured to meet the student's specific needs regarding grammar, vocabulary, and culture. Upon arrival, students can meet with the Director of the Spanish Department to discuss the program most suited for their needs and interests.

BUSINESS PROGRAM

Since business opportunities in Latin America are expanding so quickly, Cuauhnáhuac has developed a special Super-Intensive Business Spanish Program, which consists of six hours of private lessons daily. Grammar, terminology, and expressions related to the person's particular line of work are studied, as well as cultural and situational factors which are important when doing business with Latin Americans. Cuauhnáhuac uses a different sequence of grammatical lessons for the business program than for the Normal Intensive Program providing an accelerated course tailored to the special needs of the business world.

INTENSIVE MEDICAL SPANISH PROGRAM

This program provides an introduction to the key aspects of Medicine within the context of a Hispanic culture. Medical Spanish terminology, intricacies of the Mexican Health Care System, and fundamental cultural differences which surface when treating Hispanics are covered in this course. It is integrated with our Normal Intensive Program for three hours daily of grammar instruction. The second block of the Normal Program is directed toward medical studies. Students with a minimum or intermediate level Spanish may arrange for volunteer clinical work as part of their program.

INTENSIVE LAW PROGRAM

This is a program developed for law students and lawyers interested in learning law terminology and the judicial system within the Mexican republic. It presents students to the technical vocabulary necessary in their field as well as to the intricacies of the Mexican Legal System. Cuauhnáhuac has a special topic sequence for this program, which can be taken completely or by electing certain topics. The Law Program can also be integrated with any part of combination of our Normal Intensive Program. Again, students can discuss their special needs with the Director of the Spanish Department to create the most appropriate program.

LATINO PROGRAM

Cuauhnáhuac offers a Latino Program designed for students who have been exposed to oral Spanish at home and have some command of the language but who have little or no background in the formal grammatical or written aspects. This program emphasizes pronunciation, spelling and the correct use of grammar rather than fluency in speaking.

PROGRAM FOR ADVANCED STUDENTS

Since Cuauhnáhuac receives many advanced students, including Spanish teachers and professors from high schools, colleges and universities, we have created this program to accommodate them. The advanced program follows the same schedule of the Normal Intensive Program, but covers some complicated grammatical points and the advanced lectures are designed to detect the weak points of the student. The linguistic workshops include writing and wording in acceptable literary form, phonetics and pronunciation, and precise and diversified vocabulary. The advanced student can also take mini-courses in Latin American literature, Latin-American studies and Mexican History. Due to the flexibility of Cuauhnáhuac´s scheduling, many students are able to personalize their courses by introducing textbooks from their own universities into the syllabus.

SEMESTER PROGRAM

Cuauhnáhuac offers full semester programs, which include Grammar and Conversation classes. Spanish directed toward the student's major, and Mexican Literature and History. Cuauhnáhuac can also assist in setting up internship programs in the medical, legal, business and educational fields. Our semester program may vary, depending on the requirements of the university.

PLEASE REMEMBER! CUAUHNAHUAC IS VERY FLEXIBLE AND WILLING TO DESIGN A COURSE WHICH SATISFIES YOUR SPECIFIC NEEDS.