Learn Spanish
the Habla way
Immerse yourself in Spanish
through culture, arts and local
traditions in Merida, Mexico.
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Habla connects people across communities building a world of understanding in which language is not a barrier, but rather a possibility.
OUR APPROACH
Habla has been the leading Spanish language school in Merida, Mexico for nearly two decades. At Habla, to learn Spanish is to embark on a journey that extends beyond grammar and vocabulary into the realm of life-changing cultural experiences in Mexico. In our Spanish Immersion program for kids, teens, and adults, you will meet other students who share your interest to learn Spanish in Mexico, and you will connect with our incredible staff who take joy in sharing their communities, traditions, and passions with you. Students come to Habla to learn Spanish but leave with an understanding and appreciation of the diverse cultures in Mexico and Latin America.
Culture- Students learn Spanish while connecting with the traditions, foods, and customs of the culture through stories and the arts.
Story- Storytelling makes learning Spanish memorable and meaningful by helping students connect their personal experiences to the world around them.
Community- Community is the heart of Habla. We build the foundation for our students to learn Spanish in a welcoming environment before they even walk through the door.
Learn Spanish in Merida, Mexico through Habla’s Spanish Immersion program and enjoy our bright, spacious facilities and tropical gardens. Can’t come to us? Learn Spanish online anywhere you are through our live, personalized program Travesías.
Bring the whole family to study Spanish and explore Mexican culture in our year-round classes for kids and teens. Come during the summer for our cross-cultural Habla Spanish Summer Camp!
Are you a student or educator? Habla hosts individuals and groups of students all year round who want to study abroad in Merida, Mexico.
Habla Immersion Programs
Habla Online
Habla Tutors
Do you have a specific goal in mind for your language learning needs?
Schedule one-on-one tutoring sessions with Habla online or in person
and we'll connect you with one of our highly qualified teachers for a
fully personalized approach to learning Spanish or English.
Bring your own group!
The Habla Difference
Habla co-founders and directors Kurt Wootton and Marimar Patron are widely recognized as leading educators in literacy, language, and arts integration education with decades of experience under their belts. The husband and wife duo left their careers at Brown University to open a Spanish language school and cultural center in Merida in 2009. They built a creative space where education, language, culture, and the arts come alive.
First and foremost, Habla is a lab school where students and educators from around the world come to study and share innovative practices to integrate literacy, language, and the arts in the classroom. Our annual Habla Teacher Institute hosts educators from around the world every summer. Kurt, Marimar, and several Habla teachers have traveled near and far to teach the Habla Method in school districts worldwide.
When you come to Habla to learn Spanish, you can feel confident that you will be studying in a safe, encouraging environment with a team of some of the most highly qualified, passionate teachers around. Want to know more? Read what our former students have to say about learning Spanish at Habla.
Testimonials
Lillie Marshall recently wrote about her experience at Habla with her son:
"It is world-renowed for its expertise in teaching techniques — also known as “pedagogy” — so much so that every year they hold a Teacher Institute (in English) for educators of all subjects (not just Spanish) to impart their instructional wisdom… with delicious amounts of art, acting, and dance mixed in, not to mention good food." - Lillie Marshall.
"This is an absolutely wonderful learning experience. Caring, rigorous, fun. My husband and I studied there for a week as beginners in the Spanish language. In one week, we increased our comprehension and our ability to converse. We met really interesting people, both teachers and students. The learning was dynamic, engaging. Our teacher was excellent. Habla made our experience of Merida so much richer and deeper. We will be back. I can't imagine anything better, in terms of a language school."
– Kira O.
"The school provides all the necessary ingredients for success in Spanish. The resources, activities and approaches are all first class, as well as the instructors."
– Annabanana.
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