JUNE -- 2OO3

• I enjoyed my study in Oaxaca, lovely city and people is here. Locals are quiet and safe. It´s good place to learn Spanish.
  kim Myung Hee,(Marketing) Corea.
  
  
• Teachers are very nice and helpful, friendly atmosphere.
  Talya Benyamini, (Occupational Psychology) Israel.

• I loved all my classes and teachers, the level evaluation was perfect and I was very well placed. This is school is a great experience, it´s centrally located, the teachers are fantastic as well as the other students. The atmosphere is very friendly and I would highly recommend attending, not only for the learning experience but for the people you meet.
  Elissa McCulla,(Student) USA. emc1604@hotmail.com
  
  
  
  
• All my teachers were terrific, all of them gave the perfect combination of instruction and conversation. All of them are truly interesting, kind and very smart. I showed up at Amigos del Sol on a Tuesday morning with no idea what to expect, I was immediatly welcome into a small class. For the next 10 days, I studied with an interesting and funny group of students and teachers with a variety of backgrounds, ages, experiences.
  Joanna Fried,(Medical Student) USA jlf52@columbia.edu

• A great two weeks which I enjoyed a lot, many things to do at the school to supplement your learning, and a great place to meet other people. My teachers were excellent! patient and forgiving!
  Chris Arnold,(Student) U.K.
  
  

  
  

• I had never learned so much in two months, my teachers were very good, and I liked that we could talk about too many topics, thanks for everything!
  Vickie Reid,(traveler) Canada. sam_eats_ham@hotmail.com
  
  
• I think the teachers were good, it has been 3 nice weeks here at Amigos del Sol and my Spanish has improved a lot which was the plan!
  Sigrid Havemann, (Student) Dinamarca. sigrid_havemann@hotmail.com
  
  
  
  

• Amigos del Sol was a very relaxed and comfortable place to study Spanish. I appreciate the flexibility, patience and humor of the teachers! they were patiente and comfortable to work with. The best part of all, however, was the small class size. I came to work specifically on grammar and I learned a lot! thank you!
  Kourtney Wessels,(Science Teacher) USA.
  
  
• A wonderful, friendly, yet professional atmosphere. I highly recommend Amigos del Sol. I felt like I was in a community of caring, interesting people.
  Shari Weldon,(Dentist) USA.
  
  

MAY -- 2OO3

• Amigos del Sol was recommended tome by past students. I was the only student at my level, and could not have learned any more, any faster than I did. My teachers had a firm grip on the materials, they are skilled instructors with a friendly, personal touch. I had a wonderful experience, and would return to this school specifically for further study. I was very happy with all my teachers, topics covered and the structure of the schedule.
  Elisabeth Alsen,(Social Worker) Germany.
  
  
• On my first day at school I did not know any Spanish at all. But already after one week I learned to know what a beatiful language Spanish is. I am a really slow person when it cames to learning new languages, but at this school I learned to understand the language even though I did not speak it that well. The teachers are brilliant and know how to communicate with their students, they have an easy way of teaching their students and they´re understanding and patient. The classes were interesting and fun.
  Louise Nymoen, (Student) Norway. nlouise79@hotmail.com

• I have had a great time at Amigos del Sol, my friend and I came here for three weeks, and I think we learned a lot. The classes were good and the teachers too, they are very flexible and eager to make us learn and understand. The staff is really helpful and always tries to make sure that the students are pleased with their classes and the teacher, if not, they try to make it better.
  Sissel Fjeldet,(Student) Norway. sfjeldet@hotmail.com
  
  
• I enjoyed my classes a lot, I used what I learned while travelling a lot. It´s great that the teachers are so young and well prepared, it feels mor like "amigos" than like in a school. I can recommend the school, I am sad that I don´t have more time than a week to study.
  Blay Véronique,(Administrator) Germany. verolein@web.de

• Amigos del Sol was the perfect learning environment for me. My brother and his wife(both teachers) and their two children had studied here for several months, so I knew in advance where I wanted to study during my time in Oaxaca. It gave me the opportunity to progress at my own pace, with enough informality to be truly enjoyable, while providing me with the structure I needed to truly advance my understanding and profiency. I couldn´t be more pleased!
  Beth kruse,(Nurse-Midwife) USA. bekruse@leuk.org
  
  

  
  

• The small class size allowed a lot of exposure to speaking Spanish without the cost of a private tutor.
  Ian Anderson,(Civil Engineer) Australia.
  
  
• The classes help get together the language for me.
  Phil Hamill, (Business Analist) Australia.

• All my teachers I had were excellent. They are both good-humored and patient, and are very good at explaining topics in the Spanish language. I really enjoyed learning Spanish at Amigos del Sol. The classes are fast-paced and the school works hard to create a fun, informal atmosphere.
  Andrea Carlos,(Writer) USA. acarlos777@hotmail.com
  
  
• The teachers were excellent. The small number of pupils in each group made it easier to keep up and understand.
  Robin Ross, Scotland.

APRIL -- 2OO3

• Extremely friendly and helpful teachers! thank you for understanding the struggle a new language can be to learn!! We had a very small class that suited our level as we could have plenty of opportunity to talk and be corrected.
  Kate McCarthy,(Film Coordinator) Australia.
  
  
• The teachers were wonderful! they were interesting, lively, fun, and focused. I really enjoyed my lessons at Amigos del Sol. I loved the relaxed, friendly atmosphere, I liked the fact that the staff got along so well, had fun together, and shared this congeniality with their students. When I came back from Guanajuato, I was glad to return to school, my teacher was like a friend, as well as a great teacher.
  Judy Bhandari, (Retired Teacher) Canada. bhandari@ns.sympatico.ca

• As a student at Amigos del Sol, I received personal attention which assisted me in learning Spanish. Rogelio Allowed me to design my own schedule and was very flexible in adapting to my needs. Both teachers are patient and encouraging. I know that if I could have stayed longer, I would be able to speak so much better, although now I have a strong start.
  Linda Landels,(Teacher) USA. princessanton@aol.com

• I really enjoyed my 8 days at the school and would recommend it to anyone interested in learning Spanish. Everyone was very helpful and friendly. I learned a lot and really had a good time. The Escobars were fantastic to stay with. They were very hospitable.
  Liz Thurston,(Lawyer) New Zealand. lizthurston@paradise.net.nz
  
  
• The teachers were fantastic!! They had different teaching styles which was good because it catered for different students and gave variety to the lessons. My time here was great. The school is very flexible which is exactly what you need when you are travelling and learning Spanish along the way.
  Jennifer Brennan, (Primary School Teacher) Australia. jenni_brennan@hotmail.com

• The atmosphere at the school is very friendly. All the teachers are very enthusiastic and encouraging. I really enjoyed my week here.
  Joanna Castro,(Teacher) England.
  
  

• I had three teachers, all three were always prepared for class, they were intelligent, informative, friendly, and had a clear understanding of how to teach. They all showed an interest in who I am as a person, and as a student. I enjoyed them very much!!
  All aspects of the school "Amigos del Sol" were more than satisfactory. The location, the size of the classrooms, inside and outside, the director and the personal, and specially the instructors made it possible for me to learn Español in a relaxed and efficient way. It is a school that puts the students needs first. I am eager to return next year.
  Cristina Ankofska,(Artist) USA. cankofska@hotmail.com
  
  
• I had a good experience at the school. The teachers and staff are all very friendly and helpful. I liked being able to study for a couple of weeks, leave for a week at the beach, and then come back to study at the school again with no problems. My classes were small and just right for my level. The cost of the classes is very economical, and there is no registration fee. The quality is very good for the price. I learned a lot at Amigos del Sol. I´m sorry that I couldn´t study longer than five weeks there this year.
  James Carty, (Temporary Worker),USA.

• All our teachers were awesome! helpful but challenging, the perfect mix. No hesitation in recommending the school to anyone wanting to learn Spanish. They were helpful, the resources are great adn the teachers superp. We also learned a huge amount in 8 days.
  Todd Hunter,(Marketing) New Zealand toddhunter@paradise.net.nz

• I thought the teachers and the classes were excellent, I liked having two teachers. I enjoyed everything about Amigos del Sol. Everything was well organized and friendly. The classes were small and progressed at a confortably challenging pace. I feel like I learned a lot this week. Both in and out of class, teachers and fellow students were helpful and encouraging when I spoke Spanish. Finally, my homestay was also excellent. The family was friendly, the food was delicious and the bed was comfortable.
  Liz Bell,(Teacher) Canada.
  
  
• The staff at Amigos del Sol were very friendly from the beginning. I was given individual attention, and I learned many new things even though I was only in town for a few days. The classes were fun and flexible, excellent and friendly teachers.
  Pamela Fergusson, (Dietitian),Canada.
  
  
  
  
  
• I really found that everything was excellent. As a language teacher myself, I was definitely impressed with Amigos del Sol! The teachers were excellent and the atmosphere was friendly and relaxed. Thanks for everything!
  Benjamin Bott,(English Teacher) USA. kennylenox@hotmail.com
  
  
• The school is very good, the teachers are very knowledgeable, and mede me feel comfortable right away. As soon as we walked in Marco greated us with a great smile. I think learning a new language it´s important to be made to feel comfortable, and the gang at Amigos del Sol did that and more!! Thanks to all for a great week.
  My daugther Talya says: "I really, really liked my teacher. There are lots of people who are very nice. What I learned is very cool."
  Marc-André Cyr, (Artisanal Bread Baker),Canada.
  
  
  
  
  
  

MARCH -- 2OO3

• Teachers well prepared and dynamic, the book is perfectly structured and useful.
  Good contact with the director and the teachers, easy to organize the classes.
  Good atmosphere between students and the teachers, as well as with the organizers. Possibilities to participate in other activities like cooking and dancing classes.
  Bessou Cécile,(Student) France.
  
  
• We both felt the teachers were well prepared each day and knowledgeable. They constantly monitored how each student was doing and adjusted the teaching so everyone could learn at his/her own pace.We had a wonderful learning experience during our week at the school! The atmosphere is warm and friendly, the classes are small, and each day there was a variety of activities that held our attention and helped us learn. Both the director and the teachers were well atuned to the needs of the students, adn there was flexibility in the placement of each person at their appropiate level. Also, we would highly recommend the homestay!
  Dale and Regina Spoor, (Retired Teachers),USA. drspoor@mindspring.com

• I enjoyed my 3 weeks at Amigos del Sol very much and hope to come back again. The teachers are friendly and interested in helping students learn. I recommend the intercambio program as a very good way to put into practice what is learned in the classroom.It´s difficult to choose a school because there are so many on the internet but I´m very pleased with my choice, it was perfect for me!
  Shayla Mindell,(Librarian) Canada.

• I came to the school with no Spanish at all. I was extremely pleased with how much progress I made in one week. This was due to two excellent teachers who were very patient and encouraging. The school was very friendly and I would highly recommed it to anyone wanting to learn Spanish in Mexico.
  Andrea Morgan,(Accountant) UK.
  
  
• The teachers I had are superlative: patient, caring, encouraging, wonderful teachers. I knew so little Spanish at the beginning of my one week here that it was embarassing to me. All three of my teachers worked with me and in one week I was able to carry a simple conversation with my homestay family. The first day or two, I felt overwhelmed and it is a credit to Amigos del Sol that I was able to persevere. This Spanish language school has my highest recommendation. Plan three weeks or more if you possible can.
  Gene Bundy, (School Counselor),USA. genebundy@hotmail.com

• It´s great that classes are so small, teachers are very motivated and know well how to explain the grammar. I am very satisfied. Very good that we can start on another weekday. People are all very nice, great atmosphere. Marco is very funny and helpul.
  Lisa Hoch,(Student) Germany.
  
  

• All my teachers were very excellent. I enjoyed every class I was in, learning a language can be a tough thing. The whole Oaxacan experience was enlightening to me. The school, the sites, the instructors make Amigos del Sol the best affordable place to learn a language, even in the U.S.
  Kenneth E. Lee,(Teacher) USA.

FEBRUARY -- 2OO3

• All very good, teachers, classes and people. Great idea to meet up with mexican students to practice spanish.
  Steve Amies,(Storeperson) Australia.steve_amies@hotmail.com
  
  
• In our one week, we felt that the school was very flexible and accomodating. Our teacher was enthusiastic, compassionate and fun to have as a teacher. Our experience was very positive and we will be glad to recommend the school to others.
  Beth and Don Bowman, (Retired),USA.

• My experience at the school was positive. I was specially please by the teacher´s ability to use real-life situations/travel, and that students were encouraged to use spanish during class.
  Jeff Derksen,(Project Manager) Canada.
  
  
  
• I learned much about culture and language in these five days. I think the games we played, helped us to learn the language easier than only a normal lesson.
  Nils Berner,Germany.

• It was a good experience for me. The teachers are very good and have much patience with the students. The school has a great atmosphere and the staff has the time to help the students.
  Beth Lincoln,(Specialist Nurse) USA.beth@worldwayshealth.com
  
  
• Even though I never took classes before coming to Mexico, I learned a lot in my week at Amigos del Sol.
  Jordan Zabarassias, (Student),Canada.
  
  
  

• The teachers are very nice, the classes were very interesting and we had interesting and fun topics for classes.
  Christiane Kallweit,(Architect) Germany.
  
  
• Very good, helpful and friendly teachers. Attending the school was a good learning experience. I recommend the school to learn or improve your Spanish.
  John Balassa, (Retired),USA.jmbouldr@aol.com

• Both teachers were very nice and well trained. I have been to two other language schools in Mexico and I felt this was the best. Classes were small, the teachers stayed on course, and I learned a lot in a short time. I recommend this school.
  Barbara Mitchell,(Teacher) USA.akamitch@hotmail.com
  
  
  
  
• I found the teachers to be very pleasant, helpful adn good teachers. I think it is a lovely place to study a language, the city, the school, the teachers, everything is perfect, and don´t forget the wheather is great. I wish I could have stayed longer.
  Tomas Fingleton, (Engineer),Ireland.

• The teachers are very sincere about wanting the students to learn. I would recommend the school without hesitation. We like the strict starting time and ending time for the classes. Ringing the bell works well.
  Rick & Leslie Friedenberg, Canada.rickandles@hotmail.com
  
  

• The school is terrific, and the teachers are wonderful. I learned a lot, the enviroment at the school is great. Moreover, the excursions adn other students are a lot of fun. The school staff is quite helpful with non-school matters. I would highly recommend Amigos del Sol to students of all abilities.
  Sam Rocco, (writer),USA.

JANUARY -- 2OO3

• In general the experience was very positive. When I began, I knew no Spanish at all. In the first few days I felt I would never learn because of the complexity of the verb structures in Spanish. Within three weeks I began to think in Spanish, and by the end of 17 days, I knew enough to travel easily in Mexico. For a man 69 years old, that is remarkable. The teachers are friendly, answer questions well, are patient when necessary and adjust well to the needs of the students. The intercambio is also very useful. We hope to return next year.
  Richard Ellis,(Retired) Canada. sharpellis@aol.com
  
  
• Loved everyone. The teachers and staff are very friendly and relaxed. I liked the flexible format: intercambio, one-on-one, group, cooking and assorted other classes to choose from. I would definitely recommend the school to friends visiting Oaxaca. I hope to return myself for more study.
  Susan Watterson, (Chef/Instructor),USA.
  

• The classes are always held in a pleasant atmosphere. Since I was the only student in my class, this helped me make progress easily. In my time here, I have made considerable progress.
  Gabor Toth, (Student),Hungary.
  
  
• Both classes were enjoyable and educational. The one-on-one was a unique and positive experience for me. The maturity and professionalism of both teachers was refreshing.
  Judie McCaffery, (Retired),USA.
  
  
  
  
  
  
• The classes at Amigos del Sol are good, fun and at the same time you can learn a lot about the Spanish Language. The teachers adjust the lessons-program to the needs of the students. The atmosphere is nice and relaxed.
  Justina Schlappa,(Student) Germany.
  
  
• Great!!Friendly inviting atmosphere that really promoted conformt in speaking Spanish.
  Brian Carlson-Kelly Quesenbery, (Student-Landscaper),USA.
  
  
• Teachers were great! Helpul and interested in the students. Focussed about what they were teaching. The pace of the classes was good. Excellent teachers, I liked being taught using total Spanish, and not a lot of English, very friendly people. A friendly atmosphere where all people of all ages are welcome. A fun an interesting way to learn Spanish. Nothing boring in these classes time passed very quickly, while I learned and enjoyed.
  Margaret Wagner, (Retired),USA.
  
  
• I had a great time. I learned a lot and in a good atmosphere. Serious and funny things changed perfectly in class. Both were brilliant teachers, good at their job and made it funny and interesting.
  Bram Uijen de Kleijn, (Industrial Engineer),Holland.
  
  
  
  
  
• I was impressed with how flexible the scheduling was. Each instructor had completely different style which makes it interesting.
  Dan Gair,(Photographer) USA.
  
  
• The atmosphere at the school encouraged learning in a relaxed way. All my teachers were very professional and made learning fun. The administration was very helpful and would do whatever was necessary to make your stay in Oaxaca enjoyable. I thought the Amigos del Sol Spanish Book was very helpful both as a teaching guide and as a reference book.
  Jack McCaffery, (Retired),USA.jrmccaffer@aol.com
  
  
  
• The teachers and the classes were wonderful, I had an excellent experience at Amigos del Sol. I came into the school already speaking some Spanish and was able to review what I had already learned and also learn new things. The teachers were creative and flexible, and I had a program that really focused on my needs. I also learned more about mexican culture and Oaxaca, and stayed with a wonderful family. This school is wonderful-warm and friendly with a commitment to helping students to learn and improve their Spanish.
  Elizabeth Hamilton, (Program Manager),USA.ejaneh@umich.edu