OLE Spanish and Culture

Ole felt like an immediately friendly space, as well as the teachers and office staff who were incredibly lovely and kind. Although it was not very busy with other students when I first arrived, the people that I did meet were very memorable and it was also nice that the school is located so centrally so that it was easy to explore the centre (safely on your own or with other students). I did also appreciate the welcome walking tour that helped me feel more comfortable around the area. I did feel like I needed to be challenged more at times during my lessons, but Ole were very accommodating in adjusting my course based on my abilities/speed. Overall, I had an incredibly memorable experience - where I shall remember my time not just in regards to the learning I did, but also my teachers and the vibrant culture and traditions I was able to experience. Thank you all very much!

The classes were very good and, although I've taken other Spanish classes throughout the years, I still learned new things in the grammar classes. Conversation classes were interesting, as we touched on a variety of topics. Ole was about 8 blocks from our host home and close the the center where there were many museums and art galleries. Our host family, headed by Sra. Yolanda Jaimes was awesome! We joined the family for many "comidas" and we were treated more like Yolanda's family than outsiders. Our accommodations were comfortable and relaxing. We had several nice conversations with Sra. Jaimes which augmented our Spanish language education. We participated in Wednesday "activities" and these provided an introduction to more of the culture. Ole is a beautiful site with 2 peaceful patios and several classrooms.Ole provided coffee and tea gratis and snacks were available for purchase. I wished we could have known our housing situation and received the handbook sooner.

I enjoyed this school and experience very much, but the main teacher assigned to me did not speak English and it was very difficult to ask her any questions as they came up. The school is in a beautiful location and it was a peaceful environment.

I arrived during a low attendance period, which turned out to be beneficial as I was getting one-on-one attention from the teachers in both the grammar and conversational classes.
Everyone I interacted with at Olé was friendly and professional which I felt improved the level of my Spanish. The Spanish-only interaction with the teachers was exactly what I needed, as it made me think in Spanish and not revert back to English.
As mentioned in the original description, on the first day, I was shown around Querétaro to get familiar with the central region of this beautiful city.
My homestay was excellent, Mónica couldn't have been kinder and went out of her way to make sure I was comfortable and taken care of. I was included in her family gatherings and she also showed me around the area.

I liked everything: class, teachers, staff, home stay friends Jeanie and Pablo.
I especially enjoyed the teachers who were genuinely interested in providing a personalized learning experience. All teachers spoke exclusively in Spanish; at the same time, we seems to communicate quite well - a testimony to the teachers expertise.

The staff was extraordinarily accommodating and helpful: every question cheerfully answered and requests were accommodated. That I was there during Dia de los Muertos was an absolute plus - OLE hosted a very nice party with activities that helped students understand the meaning of the holiday.

The classrooms and public spaces were always very clean and the coffee was always fresh - Thank you Rosie!

The homestay with Jeanie and Pablo made the difference between a fine experience and an unforgettable experience. They we consistently welcoming, accommodating, helpful, interesting, inclusive ...... could go on and on. I hope that the three of us are friends for a long time.