Joan Hall, a retired nurse from Boston, Massachusetts, attended a Spanish immersion program in Lima, Perú.
It was her second time in Lima, but her first time learning and using Spanish there.
Listen to hear how her Spanish improved, her delicious and adventurous recommendations, and how Joan keeps her Spanish fresh (and then some!) while at home.
She will inspire you to always keep learning and we look forward to her return visit next year in Chile!
0:17 – More than sunbathing
0:38 – Why Joan chose Ecela
1:43 – Traveling solo & choice of accommodation (Hotel Estelar – www.estelarmiraflores.com)
2:41 – Get around with no Spanish?
3:10 – Taxi negotiation
3:37 – Ceviche and tres leches
3:50 – Surrounded by Spanish-speakers
4:40 – Shocking Spanish classes
5:11 – Willing to be an adventurer
5:41 – para y por confusion
6:26 – One minute to friends!
7:31 – Impressive preparation for return visit
8:22 – Lima safety precautions
8:52 – Cultural differences
10:10 – Restaurant rave: La Tienda Blanca
10:58 – Exercise and explore
12:04 – Weekend trip recommendations
13:49 – Communication issues
14:52 – A few cultural differences
16:00 – estadounidense
16:12 – Nazca lines theories