Abby C. came to ECELA to study Spanish in Lima, Peru to further the quality of her family business and totake a relaxing vacation for the first time in the last ten years. She shares her social personality and faith with everyone she meets, and we are grateful that she took the time to tell us about her Spanish background and immersion program.
0:23 – Beginning with informal Spanish
1:11 – Broken Spanish at work
1:30 – Beneficial prep for an immersion program
2:28 – Family support
3:07 – ECELA in her hopes
3:28 – ECELA in her inbox
4:16 – Benefits of continuing Spanish learning
5:09 – Abby’s most challenging area of español
5:36 – Advice for demanding, difficult learners
6:07 – Grammar instruction vs. conversation practice
8:40 – Ideal immersion program length
9:16 – An angel-laden bus adventure
14:04 – She got the book!
14:22 – Lima’s helpful city guides
14:46 – Lima’s safety in Miraflores and beyond
16:06 – Relaxing coastal stay-cation
17:36 – Healthy homestay meals
17:52 – ECELA’s help in changing living arrangements
19:20 – Religion abroad
20:19 – Returning to a traveler’s niche
21:11 – Openness in conversation
22:43 – Peruvian culture & Abby’s home state
23:43 – Airline ticket booking advice