Hola ! For its 7th edition, the week of modern languages took place from April 4 to 8, 2022. Aimed at highlighting languages and linguistic diversity in schools, as well as outside the school setting, this event is an important time to encourage the practice of languages.
On this occasion, Linguifamily, theleading platform for private language stays, offers you the opportunity to go on a Spanish language stay in Mexico with one of its host families. Daily budget, security, accommodation, let’s see together how to make this international linguistic and cultural stay a reality. How to improve your Spanish language skills and add a new and original experience to your CV. Are you ready to take off ?
Under the spell of Mexico
AfterSpain andArgentina, Linguifamily offers you a new Spanish-speaking destination. Mexico! An ideal destination to improve your Spanish, Mexico is an incredible country with many colors, beautiful sites and must-see cities such as Mexico City, Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Tulum.
This Latin American country leaves no one indifferent. There are many good and not-so-good feelings when it comes to Mexico. But with nearly 43 million foreign visitors in 2019 (a record !), Mexico is now one of the ten most popular tourist destinations in the world. It is also the first tourist destination in Latin America (full article here).
The country of the Mayas is still attracting tourists, especially French and European ones. And you, are you also ready to fall under the spell ?
Mi casa es su casa
Mexicans are friendly and jovial by nature and are very welcoming and accommodating. They are easy to talk to and know how to get you to help within the first few minutes. Their smiles are contagious and their words of welcome are sincere. Linguifamily offers you to stay with a family that will make you feel at home very quickly ! You will fall in love with this people and you will remember your stay for a long time!
Spanish Courses in Mexico
Language immersion with a Linguifamily host is a thousand times better than an intensive language course. However, if you are looking to improve your written Spanish (especially if you are a beginner), host families can offer you lessons at home or guide you in your search for a language school. Whether it’s a standard course, an intensive course or preparation for an official language exam, you’re sure to find a way to reach your language goals quickly.
Budget
The cost of living in Mexico is very affordable. In order to prepare your stay, here are some price indications to give you an idea of your daily budget :
- A bottle of water (1,5L) : 0,60
- A local beer: 1,5€.
- Meals at the restaurant : between 2 and 10€.
Tipping is an institution in Mexico ! We give (10% minimum) to all those who render us a service. At the restaurant, gas station, tour guide, etc. Remember to always have change on you.
Linguifamily’s advice: Book (as soon as possible) your plane ticket with the flight comparator Skyscanner.fr in order to find the best prices.
Security
When you think of Mexico, the question of security comes up very quickly. Indeed, in the well-known and well identified states of Mexico (Tamaulipas, Veracruz, Guerrero, Michoacán and Chihuahua…) there is delinquency and an omnipresence of drug cartels. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises not to go there. For the rest of the country (i.e. most of it!), you will not be more exposed to danger than elsewhere. Your hosts can give you more detailed information about this. Do not hesitate to discuss it with them !
Linguifamily’s advice : Before leaving, keep yourself informed by reading the travel advice of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs (website here).
Practical information
- Time difference : -7h compared to Paris.
- Formalities : a passport is sufficient. No visa is required for a stay of less than 180 days.
- COVID-19 : vaccinated travelers are allowed to travel from France to Mexico without any restrictions (no need for PCR test, no quarantine). Non-vaccinated travelers must present a negative PCR test upon their return to France.
- Currency : The currency used is the Peso and uses the dollar sign ($Mxn). In order to reduce exchange fees and bank charges related to the use of your credit card, find out about new international payment cards without fees such as Revolut, Monabanq, Paytop, etc. A very complete comparison can be found here.
A dream destination
With pleasant temperatures around 25°C, Mexico is still the perfect destination for any traveler or student (in a gap year for example). Progress in Spanish while enjoying a sunny destination, that’s the real promise of Mexico. So in order to organize your language stay at the best price, you can now request a quote on the Linguifamily platform. It’s free and without obligation. In addition, prices start at only 400 euros per week. ¡Eso es muy bonito!
