Why study at CEPE?
At CEPE we enjoy the reputation of being among the finest accredited university programs of Spanish language and Latin American culture in the world. Sixty years of professional personal attention and professional excellence have earned us this distinction. You can transfer university credits to your home university be part of the second largest and one of the most prestigious universities in Mexico and learn Spanish at the best choice in Guadalajara.
University professors expert in teaching Spanish, cultural activities, international friendships and volunteer programs, weekend excursions, one-day tours, and a team dedicated and willing to advise foreign students are all waiting for you!
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Why study Spanish?
Why is it important to learn Spanish? Spanish is spoken by almost 400 million people worldwide, which is reason enough to learn the language. About half of the population in the Western Hemisphere speaks Spanish, making it the primary language for as many people as English in this region of the world. The entire continent of South America speaks primarily Spanish (aside from Brazil), as does just about all of Central America, Mexico and Latin America – over 15 countries in total. In addition, within the United States, Spanish is the second most widely spoken language after English. Opportunities are increasing for those who are fluent in both Spanish and English due to the increase in the Spanish-speaking population. This means that the ability to speak both Spanish and English will continue to become more and more valuable to people who live in the U.S. with each passing year.
Spanish is also gaining importance in Europe, where it is quickly becoming the foreign language of choice after English. It's fairly obvious to see why. First, by learning Spanish fluently you can often understand enough Italian and French to get by in communicating with people who speak those languages. Secondly, overall, Spanish is the fourth most commonly spoken language in the world. Aside from English, the other two languages more widely spoken in the world are not commonly spoken in either Europe or the Western Hemisphere – namely Chinese and Hindustani which are limited mainly to China and India respectively.
The numbers make learning Spanish a good choice, as well as the fact that as a romance language, Spanish can open the door to many millions of other people who speak one of the other romance languages. It can enable you to become fluent in those languages in much less time than it would take somebody who is learning their first romance language, because of the similarities in grammar and vocabulary.
Why study Spanish in Mexico? Five good reasons
- The cost of living in Mexico is quite low. People from most countries find Mexico an inexpensive place to study Spanish.
- The climate in Mexico is very pleasant with varied and spectacular scenery. Most people who study Spanish in Mexico consider the weather to be one of the highlights.
- The Spanish in Mexico is familiar and easy for North Americans to understand.
- Mexico is a wonderful place to study Spanish. The Spanish spoken in Mexico is regular and easily understood around the world.
- The people of Mexico are warm and welcoming. It's nice to learn a language in a place where the people are incredibly open and friendly.
Why study Spanish in Guadalajara?
Guadalajara was founded in 1542. Known as the "City of the Roses", it is in fact the second most important city in the Republic of Mexico after the capital, Mexico City. Guadalajara is the cradle of Mexican folklore and the traditional culture that is most representative of the nation: mariachi music, charrería and Tequila. The city enjoys a temperate climate that averages 27 degrees centigrade or 80 degrees Fahrenheit year round. Guadalajara is a large city that has managed to maintain a culture of rural tradition now complemented by modern industrial development and commercial expansion.
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