The Oaxaca Spanish Immersion is the best way to learn the Spanish language while being immersed in the local culture of Oaxaca, Mexico.
First thing first, let’s get you started with how to pronounce Oaxaca in Spanish properly. It’s a tricky word that a lot of travelers from the United States, Canada, Australia, and you’re up find it difficult to pronounce. It’s more like Wah-HA-Kah when we spell out Oaxaca phonetically.
You’ll find all sorts of Oaxacan magical secrets in our Spanish language immersion in Oaxaca. Let’s start by a explaining what Oaxaca means in Spanish.
Oaxaca means, “at the top of the Guaje.” The Guaje is a type of tree with an edible seed, also known as Guaje. Traditionally, the Guaje seed was used by the Zapotec, indigenous to the Mexican state of Oaxaca. It’s medicinal properties include treatment to eliminate problematic bacteria in the digestive system.
The Zapotec built the site of Monte Alban, on a mountain overlooking the modern Oaxaca City, capital of the state of Oaxaca. It’s been dated back to the sixth century B.C.
Spanish immersion for adults is the only proven way to learn the language. If you’re seriously interested in learning Spanish, you have to explore the Spanish speaking world, and Oaxaca is a great place to learn.
The best Spanish immersion summer program for high school students is a family Oaxaca Spanish Immersion.