点评:I stayed at Agualivar for one month and had a life changing experience!! Although my experience with Agualivar was nearly two years ago, I still often remember this time with nothing but gratitude. My review will not be able to do my experience justice because it was just that special!! Somehow Eli and Fani were able to uniquely tailor my experience to my learner needs and travel wishes making it exceed all of my expectations. Fani, Eli, and Carmen welcomed me into their home and made me feel like a part of their family! They are so kind and full of love and warmth. They are truly some of the most special people I have met- they quickly changed from being teachers to friends. They were thoughtful and intentional in how they crafted this experience for me and the other students. For example, I spent the American holiday Thanksgiving with them, and they created an incredibly elaborate feast for us to celebrate with all the traditional staples- turkey, cranberry sauce (which was better than any I’ve tasted back in the states), and mashed potatoes. They also made sure that the other students who studied there at the same time as me were around my language level, leading to enhanced learning for all of us. In a short month I was able to improve my Spanish immensely. As teachers, they created an encouraging space for me as a language learner to build confidence with speaking. They knew exactly when to correct my mistakes so I could learn and when to allow them so that I could build confidence. They also provided Spanish lessons and engagement in multiple contexts. During my stay, we did this through classroom lessons, hikes, cooking experiences, wine tastings, games, over meals, at the local beach bar, excursions to nearby towns, etc. On our excursions, they took us to many hidden gems of southern Spain, avoiding many of the more common tourist attractions and instead giving us a glimpse of the real beauty of Spain.
The school itself is such a unique experience! The food is made fresh by Eli and Fani and was consistently delicious! They have a vast garden with fresh produce at all meals-my favorites were the mangoes and avocados! The accommodations were very comfortable- I was given my own room and bathroom and the views were unmatched! The school is located right on the coast of the Mediterranean with beautiful views from almost every room in the house! My favorite place to study was on the patio overlooking the sea! Additionally, during time off on the weekends, they gave great recommendations on where to visit and how to make the most of the excursions.
The depth of language development, friendships built, and travel experiences all made this a trip I will remember for the rest of my life! I wish I could go back every year! I have nothing but love and appreciation for these wonderful teachers and friends!
翻译:我在阿瓜利瓦尔住了一个月,经历了一次改变人生的经历!虽然我和阿瓜利瓦尔的经历已经过去近两年了,但我仍然常常怀着感激之情回忆起这一次。我的评论将无法公正地描述我的经历,因为它实在是太特别了!不知何故,伊莱和法尼能够根据我的学习者需求和旅行愿望独特地定制我的体验,使其超出我的所有期望。法尼、伊莱和卡门欢迎我来到他们的家,让我感觉就像他们家庭的一员!他们是如此善良,充满爱和温暖。他们确实是我见过的最特别的人——他们很快就从老师变成了朋友。他们为我和其他学生打造这种体验是经过深思熟虑和有意的。例如,我和他们一起度过了美国感恩节,他们为我们精心准备了一顿丰盛的盛宴,用所有传统主食来庆祝——火鸡、酸果蔓酱(比我在美国吃过的任何东西都好吃),土豆泥。他们还确保与我同时学习的其他学生的语言水平与我相当,从而提高了我们所有人的学习水平。在短短的一个月内,我的西班牙语水平得到了极大的提高。作为老师,他们为我这个语言学习者创造了一个令人鼓舞的空间,让我建立口语的信心。他们确切地知道何时纠正我的错误,以便我能够学习,何时允许我犯错误,以便我能够建立信心。他们还提供西班牙语课程并在多种情况下进行参与。在我逗留期间,我们通过课堂课程、徒步旅行、烹饪体验、品酒、游戏、用餐、在当地的海滩酒吧、到附近城镇的游览等来做到这一点。在我们的游览中,他们带我们去了南部的许多隐藏的瑰宝。西班牙,避开了很多比较常见的旅游景点,而是让我们一睹西班牙真正的美丽。
学校本身就是一次独特的经历!食物是由 Eli 和 Fani 新鲜烹制的,而且一直都很美味!他们有一个巨大的花园,所有餐点都提供新鲜农产品 - 我最喜欢的是芒果和鳄梨!住宿非常舒适——我有自己的房间和浴室,景色无与伦比!学校位于地中海沿岸,几乎从房子里的每个房间都能看到美丽的景色!我最喜欢学习的地方是俯瞰大海的露台!此外,在周末休息期间,他们还就游览地点以及如何充分利用短途旅行提供了很好的建议。
语言的深度发展、建立的友谊和旅行经历都使这次旅行成为我终生难忘的旅行!我希望每年都能回去!我对这些优秀的老师和朋友只有爱和感激!