Intensive Language Program

Before we left for Chile, we had to complete a diagnostic Spanish test. Upon arriving, we were placed in groups of 4 to prepare for the oral diagnostic test. We had to choose 3 themes to talk about then they would choose the theme that they wanted us to have a conversation about for 10 minutes. Maggie was so sweet because she knew that I was really nervous for the oral examination so we talked about the three different themes before she drove me to school! :) I ended up placing into Intermediate Advanced. It has turned out to be the perfect level for me because it is a little bit challenging but I am keeping up with everything thus far. Classes are 5 days a week for the next 3 weeks. We concentrate a lot on grammar as well as vocabulary, canciones, audiovisual media such as watching and analyzing Chilean movies, and we also talk alot about Chilean culture and politics. I am learning SO MUCH about the city that I am going to live in for the next 6 months. My teachers name is Margot and she served 8 years in the Peace Corps teaching Spanish in various countries. Aside from this, she has the most sophisticated fashion sense of anyone I have ever met. haha It is so true though...that woman knows how to dress! I feel that this Intensive Language Program has give me a lot of confidence with my Spanish speaking. I know that it is greatly preparing me for life at a Chilean university for 5 months. I am trying to learn all that I can and really taking advantage of this opportunity I have been given to study in this beautiful country!