David Carlson, of Las Vegas, Nevada, is a retired risk-taker and someone who thinks outside the box.
He decided to curb his boredom and attend a Spanish immersion program in Santiago and Viña del Mar, Chile.
David has tips to make the most out of your Spanish program, how he keeps (incredibly) active as a retiree, and he is very encouraging to anyone who is looking to get off their couch and into the South American culture.
0:25 – Athlete, architect, adventurer
2:15 – Appreciation for Spanish language and culture
3:22 – Why Chile?
4:03 – School shopping experience
5:10 – Is Ecela legit?
5:42 – Throw your butt out the window & live
7:00 – Accommodations & fixing problems
10:28 – Advisement from homestay family
11:01 – Back to 7th grade struggles
12:06 – Language expert students?
12:46 – Language lesson aids
14:50 – “Just say yes.”
16:34 – Getting into the culture with classmates
17:05 – Hike with empanadas, Violeta Parra
18:22 – Are after-class activities worth it?
19:34 – Using prior Spanish lessons
20:33 – cachái
21:08 – How does Ecela rank amongst immersion schools?
21:39 – Chile’s safety