Listen to our ECELA exclusive interview to learn about the inner workings of our Medical Spanish and shadowing program as well as the top weekend destinations near Cusco, Peru.
Volunteering locally is one of the many program experiences Joseph won’t forget.
He gives some good, sound advice about communicating without being able to communicate at first as well as shows how far even a six-week Spanish immersion program can take you.
0:00 – A Brief Background
02:11 – Why Share?
03:08 – Medical Spanish classes
04:24 – Uncomfortable homestay recommended?!
06:28 – What types of people does ECELA attract?
06:48 – Weekend excursions near Cusco
08:09 – #1 destination in Peru
08:55 – Stay adventurous (and adrenaline-filled) at Machu Picchu
10:04 – Medical shadowing opportunities
A day trip to Machu Picchu is a highlight for every Cusco visitor.
12:58 – From Google translate to interpreter
13:56 – Spanish speaking slip-ups
14:35 – Taking Spanish from the classroom to the workplace
15:40 – Peruvian Spanish & Mexican Spanish
16:16 – “Are you sure you speak Spanish?”
18:09 – College credit for Medical Spanish program
19:49 – Why healthcare professionals should leave the country
20:35 – Why non-healthcare professionals should leave the country
21:17 – Joseph’s favorite Spanish word