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Spanish for Law Enforcement (Police Spanish)
Oaxaca, Mexico
Program Snap Shot
Highlights:
- Combination of group and private classes
- Classes can be customized to individual needs
Requirements:
Program (included in tuition):
- 3 hrs/day Spanish classes (15 hrs/wk)
- Group Classes (max 6)
- 2 hrs/day private specialized classes (10 hrs/wk)
- Private room with host family
- Breakfast and dinner daily
- Daily organized activities
- Intercambio (paired with Mexicans, take turns speaking English/Spanish)
- Airport pickup in Oaxaca
- Emergency message service
Possible Options (extra cost):
- Private room in Residence (private bathroom & breakfast daily) - limited availability
Start Dates:
- Any Monday
- Closed dates
1/1, 2/6, 3/19, 4/6, 5/1, 9/16, 11/2, 11/19, 12/25
Host School:
Learning Spanish for Law Enforcement and Police Spanish means more than just learning to speak Spanish. It also means understanding Latin American culture. This is an important part of creating a successful and productive police force in today’s society. Police must learn to read between the lines, understand the nuances of high-stress communication, and learn how to diffuse situations with competent and culturally sensitive Spanish language skills.
Oaxaca is an excellent example of a traditional Mexican city with a cosmopolitan feel. Locals are welcoming and interaction is high, making it easy to get to know the Mexican accent, commonly heard for North American police forces. AmeriSpan’s Spanish for Law Enforcement (Police Spanish) program can teach participants how to respond to the situations they encounter on job through a combination of group and private classes. Participants will learn the relevant vocabulary and common expressions that they may use on a day-to-day basis or is specific situations at work.
Information about Oaxaca, Mexico (Click to view)
The state of Oaxaca is one of the most important archaeological zones in Mesoamerica. The city boasts an abundance of colonial architecture and a strong indigenous presence. The ambiance is both relaxed and energetic. Oaxaca has one of the most active central plazas in Mexico; there is rarely a dull moment. The blend of cultures sets a tone that is both remote and cosmopolitan.
Diversity is the word that best describes Mexico's people and geography. Over 50 different indigenous groups, each with its own language, comprise 28% of Mexico's 83 million inhabitants. Divided by the Tropic of Cancer into the temperate North and the tropical South, the country boasts snow-capped volcanoes, jungle clad beaches, deserts, archeological ruins, modern cities, upscale resorts, and isolated villages.
Who Is It For:Police, Fire/EMS Personnel, Border Control Officials, 911/Emergency Dispatchers, and Corrections Officers
2012 Prices
| Course Name |
1 Wk |
2 Wks |
3 Wks |
4 Wks |
Add'l
Wks |
Spanish
Wks |
Class
Size |
Meals |
| Spanish for Law Enforcement w/homestay |
$805 |
$1465 |
$2120 |
$2735 |
$615 |
$420 |
max 6 |
2 |
| Spanish for Law Enforcement w/residence |
$875 |
$1605 |
$2330 |
$3015 |
$685 |
$490 |
max 6 |
1 |
| Spanish for Law Enforcement classes only |
$595 |
$1045 |
$1490 |
$1895 |
$405 |
$210 |
max 6 |
0 |
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Program Notes
- Airport pickup included with homestay, otherwise shuttles/taxis are available from $5-$20 one way
- Extra homestay nights: $45/night
- Extra residence nights: $40/night
- Private classes: $25/hr (Maximum 1 add'l hr/day)
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