Before you pack your bags and head off to enjoy the beaches, volcanoes, and pura vida lifestyle, make sure you’re ready for immigration with the right documents and information. Here’s […]
Staying active while traveling is a great way to explore new places, but it’s important to take extra precautions, especially in unfamiliar environments. If you enjoy running or working out
When learning Spanish, one of the most useful phrases to know is how to ask someone to slow down when speaking. Spanish speakers often speak quickly, and these polite phrases
If you’re planning to travel internationally with your child, obtaining their passport is an essential step. Unlike adult passports, children’s passports come with specific requirements, and it’s important to be
To our Common Ground Community…We are very thankful for you! You inspire us! We see your drive and motivation to improve your Spanish and to have a greater impact in
Spanishland Spanish Immersion Trips in Colombia are an AMAZING individualized way to travel Colombia, get embedded into a local family, take intensive Intermediate and Advanced level Spanish classes and explore!
We work with hundreds of international travelers every year on our Spanish Immersion trips to Latin America. In many cases, working professionals, full-time students and parents of children still living
Is it common practice to use the pronoun “elle” and change adjectives to end in an “e”? Hi Rory, my name is Phoenix. I’m non-binary and I’m registered for your
This Spanish immersion program took place in Ecuador and Costa Rica for families, healthcare workers and teachers. A well planned and executed immersion trip is the absolute best way to
Are you eager to embark on a Spanish adventure and unlock the secrets of the Spanish language? If you’re someone who loves to travel and explore new cultures, then immersing
Have you been looking for an ethical and sustainable opportunity to do some clinical work abroad? If so, MissionCMEcuador is accepting providers and Spanish/English interpreters to join its next trip. I’ve
Starting January 28th, 44 adults (and one child) embarked on a journey to improve their spoken Spanish via Spanish Immersion. We all know that Spanish Immersion is absolutely the best
Winter 2022 Spanish Immersion in Costa Rica: We’re back on Spanish immersion in Costa Rica this winter with a wonderful group of travelers. There are a handful of working professionals
In this blog post we’re learning how to express your travel styles. En este blog, aprenderemos a cómo expresar nuestros estilos de viajar. Introduction: What is your travel style? Do
Summer 2021 Adult Spanish Immersion trip in Costa Rica: We all know that Spanish immersion is the best way for adults to learn Spanish. It’s intensive and the nature of
An exciting message from Leslie & Rory about summer 2021 Spanish Immersion programs in Costa Rica: 4 Adult Spanish immersion programs in Costa Rica this summer Program Dates 1wk Spanish
5 Practical tips to keep your Spanish proficiency moving forward after your immersion trip: Finishing up your Spanish immersion program is always met with mixed emotions. You’re happy with the progress
During the third week on immersion, the high school participants visited Kamuk School in Tibás, Costa Rica to participate in a language exchange. This was truly a once in a
High School Students on La Fortuna Excursion with Spanish Immersion Imagine opening the door of your hotel room and seeing a volcano right in front of you! That’s what the
High school students experience first week on Spanish immersion in Costa Rica. Two of the main focuses of the Common Ground International (CGI) high school Spanish immersion programs are host
High school students on surf and Spanish immersion in Costa Rica! What an amazing first weekend on immersion! Last Thursday was arrival day for the high school Spanish immersion participants
On April 18th, 2018 the Nicaraguan people stopped acquiescing to the oppression from their government and broke their silence in peaceful protest. The tipping point for the Nicaraguan people was
Day 1: Orientation & Getting to know the town of Granada Nicaragua. Today (Sunday) we met up at 9am for a brief tour around Granada to learn about the history
Summer Spanish Immersion Programs in Nicaragua & Costa Rica Begin! Students and professionals from all over the United States begin their Spanish language immersion program with Common Ground International over
International volunteer opportunities naturally attract good-hearted people who want to do service learning that feels great and helps others at the same time. Unfortunately, good intentions don’t always result in good
International travel suggestions; especially in Central America International travel is amazingly fun and educational, but it does offer plenty of opportunity for challenges and difficulties. Thankfully, most of these can
Some of our favorite tropical fruits from Central America may or may not be familiar to you, but here is how you can enjoy them! We love sharing these tropical
When you are learning a language, you often find yourself scrambling to build vocabulary first. Shortly thereafter you realize that you need to string that vocabulary together into meaningful thoughts
The Immersion Fund does fundraising for travel scholarships by partnering with the House of Hope. The Immersion Fund offers unique fundraising opportunities and student travel scholarships for Spanish immersion participants. We
The Immersion Fund is about fundraising with a purpose. The Immersion Fund partners with the House of Hope, a place of refuge and dignity for many women in Managua, Nicaragua.
What is the Tuesday Morning Program and what does it have to do with student fundraising? The Immersion Fund began with two primary goals of raising funds for scholarships for
There are literally thousands of language schools in Latin America – how will you know if the school you’re looking at will be a good choice for you? If you’re
The inside scoop on details that matter when searching for the right trip for your student… This is a great tool that helps guide your research to evaluate student travel programs. I am
Everyone says: “immersion is the best way to learn Spanish”. If that’s true, what makes Spanish immersion the best way to learn? Nearly every article you read about the best way
Educator Immersion Trips Make a Difference Communicating with parents can be a challenging, but essential, aspect of teaching. It gets exponentially harder when your student’s families don’t speak English. Being
Have you ever had that experience where chaos serendipitously turns to beauty, and you see rainbows and unicorns? Okay, maybe the rainbows and unicorns are a stretch, but linguistic chaos
The Immersion Fund has finally emerged… Since July, I’ve been working on a VERY exciting project, and it is finally ready! Ladies and gentlemen, I am proud to introduce to
International travel to the developing countries in Central America offers amazingly rich opportunities to explore the tropical beauty of the Americas that you don’t see in other parts of the world,
International travel is an amazing opportunity to get out and experience the world. But traveling itself doesn’t guarantee language development. In fact, a high percentage of university students who spend
Communication style is the way you say what you say – and it has huge implications on the results of a conversation between parties. Pay special attention to this post
Living with a host family in Costa Rica and attending interactive and stimulating language classes, puts you in a unique position to learn Spanish outside of just a regular classroom.
Small talk is a big deal! Conversational Spanish topics that are sure to get people talking. Don’t let yourself be at a loss for words when you’re on Spanish Immersion!
Keep reading, because the information below will keep you from thinking: “I wish someone had told me that earlier about my host family!” Okay, picture this… You have just touched
Everyone knows intuitively and experientially that Spanish immersion is the best way to learn Spanish. However, just because you’re traveling, doesn’t guarantee language growth on Spanish immersion! We love Spanish
The host family experience on our Spanish immersion programs in Costa Rica is always a highlight for the majority of our participants. At the same time, it’s also one of
What did our participants think of learning to speak Spanish in Costa Rica? “I’m going to Costa Rica!” is a statement that brings to mind sun-filled sandy honeymoons or
There are many medical Spanish immersion programs and thousands of Spanish study abroad opportunities around the world – so what makes Common Ground’s Spanish immersion programs so unique? Several more things
Summer ’13 High School Spanish Immersion in Costa Rica: Our High School Immersion Students had a life-changing summer in Costa Rica! Before departing the USA, we talked extensively about
Spanish Immersion in Costa Rica and the 5 C’s of Foreign Language Education The 5 C’s of Foreign Language Education have been developed by ACTFL as the national standard for
