{"id":16291,"date":"2024-05-20T17:53:42","date_gmt":"2024-05-20T17:53:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mesofoundation.org\/?p=16291"},"modified":"2025-08-21T08:47:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T08:47:10","slug":"from-words-to-opportunities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mesofoundation.org\/es\/from-words-to-opportunities\/","title":{"rendered":"De las palabras a las oportunidades: El viaje del ingl\u00e9s en nuestra escuela"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"16291\" class=\"elementor elementor-16291\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c5bfd8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1c5bfd8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed7637e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ed7637e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div 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data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-313701f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"313701f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span id=\"introductionEng\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English isn&#8217;t merely a language; it&#8217;s the gateway to a world of endless opportunities.<\/span>\n\n<span id=\"engatmeso\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first thing you will find, as you walk into our campus at Colegio Mesoamericano, is a place filled with life. Amongst the trees and our busy classrooms, students of all ages engage in a diverse array of subjects &#8211; from exploring Indigo, our emotional intelligence program, to diving into the realms of math and science. Yet, amidst this academic tapestry, one thing stands out: the integration of English into our curriculum. Why? Why is it important for individuals in developing nations like Guatemala to master English?<\/span>\n\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16293 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mesofoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Contenido-febrero-56-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Teacher with students\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mesofoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Contenido-febrero-56-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.mesofoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Contenido-febrero-56-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mesofoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Contenido-febrero-56-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mesofoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Contenido-febrero-56-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mesofoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Contenido-febrero-56-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mesofoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Contenido-febrero-56-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.mesofoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Contenido-febrero-56-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mesofoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Contenido-febrero-56-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You see, in a Spanish-speaking country like Guatemala, English is much more than just another language to learn for future travels. Due to the lack of opportunities offered in our country, English is seen as a tool, a bridge for opportunities.<\/span>\n\n<span id=\"whyengmatters\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider this: in Guatemala, proficiency in English opens doors to a large amount of possibilities. It paves the way to positions that significantly enhance job prospects, leading to better pay and financial stability. Moreover, fluency in English dramatically increases the likelihood of securing both local and international scholarships, providing access to esteemed institutions worldwide. It of course, as we know it, opens doors for international travel and a broader perspective in life.\u00a0<\/span>\n\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16294 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mesofoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Contenido-Colegio-Mesoamericano-Abril-2024-74-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Teacher talking to kids sitting in bean bags listening to her.\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mesofoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Contenido-Colegio-Mesoamericano-Abril-2024-74-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.mesofoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Contenido-Colegio-Mesoamericano-Abril-2024-74-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mesofoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Contenido-Colegio-Mesoamericano-Abril-2024-74-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mesofoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Contenido-Colegio-Mesoamericano-Abril-2024-74-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mesofoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Contenido-Colegio-Mesoamericano-Abril-2024-74-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mesofoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Contenido-Colegio-Mesoamericano-Abril-2024-74-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.mesofoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Contenido-Colegio-Mesoamericano-Abril-2024-74-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mesofoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Contenido-Colegio-Mesoamericano-Abril-2024-74-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><br style=\"font-weight: 400;\" \/><span id=\"successstories\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do we know this? Our own experiences have taught us a lot in our 25 years of commitment to providing high-quality education to students from all socioeconomic backgrounds. Our English program has propelled our students to remarkable achievements:<\/span>\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Securing scholarships at institutions like Snow College, where our students not only excel academically but also assume leadership roles as Resident Assistants, Student Body Officers, and STEM Senators.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participating in transformative experiences such as the UNESCO Center for Peace Summer Camp, where students engage in STEAM classes and immerse themselves in the International Model of the UN.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Defying local norms by securing employment opportunities post-graduation, particularly in call centers where English fluency is essential.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cultivating confidence in applying for coveted scholarships like SHE CAN, leveraging their English proficiency as a valuable asset.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16295 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mesofoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-05-06-at-12.04.13-AM-4.jpeg\" alt=\"Student Graduation\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mesofoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-05-06-at-12.04.13-AM-4.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/www.mesofoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-05-06-at-12.04.13-AM-4-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.mesofoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-05-06-at-12.04.13-AM-4-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mesofoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-05-06-at-12.04.13-AM-4-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.mesofoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-05-06-at-12.04.13-AM-4-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mesofoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-05-06-at-12.04.13-AM-4-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, how do we foster this transformation? At Colegio Mesoamericano, English is not just a subject; it&#8217;s an integral part of our daily lives.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through our dual immersion program, we seamlessly blend English and Spanish instruction, ensuring that students grasp concepts fluently in both languages. Additionally, recognizing the diversity in English proficiency levels, we established the Meso English Academy &#8211; an after-school program dedicated to honing language skills through interactive sessions and group activities.<\/span>\n\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16296 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mesofoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Contenido-Colegio-Mesoamericano-Abril-2024-112-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Teacher with a book\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mesofoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Contenido-Colegio-Mesoamericano-Abril-2024-112-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.mesofoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Contenido-Colegio-Mesoamericano-Abril-2024-112-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mesofoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Contenido-Colegio-Mesoamericano-Abril-2024-112-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mesofoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Contenido-Colegio-Mesoamericano-Abril-2024-112-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mesofoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Contenido-Colegio-Mesoamericano-Abril-2024-112-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mesofoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Contenido-Colegio-Mesoamericano-Abril-2024-112-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.mesofoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Contenido-Colegio-Mesoamericano-Abril-2024-112-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.mesofoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Contenido-Colegio-Mesoamericano-Abril-2024-112-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But our efforts extend beyond the classroom. We embrace the invaluable contribution of online and in-person volunteers, who enrich our students&#8217; learning experiences. Our students currently have the opportunity to engage with volunteers from the US, Bangladesh, and even Dubai. As we expand our virtual volunteer program our students gain firsthand insights into the global significance of English. It&#8217;s not just about communication; it&#8217;s about forging connections, acquiring new skills, and unlocking boundless opportunities.<\/span>\n\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16297\" src=\"http:\/\/www.mesofoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Contenido-febrero-23-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Students in their computers\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mesofoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Contenido-febrero-23-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/www.mesofoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Contenido-febrero-23-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mesofoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Contenido-febrero-23-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.mesofoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Contenido-febrero-23-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mesofoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Contenido-febrero-23-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mesofoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Contenido-febrero-23-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.mesofoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Contenido-febrero-23-600x900.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\" \/>\n\n<span id='getinvolved' style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English isn&#8217;t just a language; it&#8217;s a catalyst for empowerment and transformation.\u00a0<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join us in our mission to make a difference through our online volunteer program!\u00a0<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Together, let&#8217;s make a happier, healthier, more prosperous Guatemala. <\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more about our online volunteer program [<span style=\"font-family: brandon-bold; color: #000000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mesofoundation.org\/virtual-volunteer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/strong><\/span>]<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span>\n\n\n\n<br style=\"font-weight: 400;\" \/><br style=\"font-weight: 400;\" \/><br style=\"font-weight: 400;\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-492581c blogSideIndex e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"492581c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bdaf20 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1bdaf20\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"#introductionEng\">Intro<\/a><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f6d7794 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f6d7794\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"#engatmeso\">English at Colegio Mesoamericano<\/a><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e6e650 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6e6e650\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"#whyengmatters\">Why English Matters in Guatemala<\/a><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7dbf65c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7dbf65c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"#successstories\">Success Stories from Our Students<\/a><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28e0467 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"28e0467\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"#getinvolved\">Get Involved: Join Our Mission<\/a><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ce889c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0ce889c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56da693 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"56da693\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\nbody[data-ext-responsive=\"true\"].single-post .container-wrap.no-sidebar .post-area {\nmax-width: 1440px !important;\n}\n#blogMainContent > .e-con-inner{\n\tdisplay: grid;\n\tgrid-template-columns: 2fr 10fr 2fr;\n}\n#blogMainContent > .blogSharethrough,  .blogSideIndex {\n    position: sticky;\n    top: 0; 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