As a Remote Worker, it is likely your job is mostly in English, but if you come to the Riviera Maya you will certainly know about the best ways to learn Spanish in Playa del Carmen. Not only are you more likely to get better prices and navigate difficult situations better, you will also find it easier to make friends and get acquainted with Mexican and Latin American culture on a more profound level. For native English speakers, Spanish is not the easiest but also not the hardest language to learn! Below, we have outlined some of our favorite tips if you decide to learn Spanish in Playa del Carmen as a remote worker.
This might seem obvious but finding friends who speak Spanish well is one of the best ways to get a sense of the language if it is new to you. It will also help you get to know basic expressions and might give you the confidence to start speaking yourself! Messaging your friends in Spanish and sharing articles or news in Spanish through social media will also help you get used to the language and invite you to learn new vocabulary. One of the best ways to find friends in Playa del Carmen is to join one of the many available groups for remote workers in Playa del Carmen! There you’ll be able to find a community ready and willing to join and assist you as you learn Spanish in Playa del Carmen as a remote worker.
This is a fantastic way of getting to know the language since you will already have some idea of what is happening in your home country and reading about it in Spanish will help you connect words and ideas. Reading the local newspaper will also be useful in giving you a sense of local happenings and also with local references and stories -- the Luces del Siglo newspaper is a favorite among locals and, as such, a great way to learn Spanish in Playa del Carmen as a remote worker. If you’re looking for a challenge or you already have some Spanish, it is a great idea to get into some Mexican literature and dive into some of Octavio Paz’s poems or Jose Emilio Pacheco’s novels.
The city offers a number of great cultural options around the city. If you’re looking to learn Spanish in Playa del Carmen as a remote worker, it is definitely a great idea to catch a play at the Teatro de la Ciudad or watch a national film at one of the movie theaters across town. You should also visit Frida Kahlo’s museum in town as well as Gastón Charó’s gallery to get a sense local artistic culture. These options will give you a profound appreciation for the Spanish language as constituent factor in Mexico’s rich cultural mix.
Playa del Carmen has become extremely popular among remote workers and Expats, meaning a number of great Spanish schools have their base right in the city. A lot of these schools are perfect if you're looking to learn Spanish in Playa del Carmen as a remote worker, since they offer flexible schedules and often take classes beyond the classroom into Mayan ruins and caves. Attending group classes is also great motivation for learning a new language and a fantastic opportunity to make new friends!
For more information about living in Playa del Carmen as a remote worker, check out our Playa del Carmen section.