If I Was Planning to Visit Mexico, I’d Absolutely Learn Spanish

by | Sep 10, 2026 | Beginner classes, courses, Evening classes, Language classes, Language for Holidays, Language school, Languages, Spanish classes

A woman with long dark hair with her back to the camera, wearing a sombrero and a Mexican flag draped around her.

It’s a must to learn Spanish for mid-September visits to Mexico, as millions of Mexicans unite in a glorious, food-fuelled, flag-waving extravaganza.

The colourful festivities begin just before midnight on the eve of Mexican Independence Day on 16th September.

Melia Hotels’ Mar Bauza sets the scene in her The Grito: Mexico’s Independence Day article: “The most awaited moment arrives when the president appears on the main balcony of the National Palace, takes the flag of Mexico, rings the bell and ends with the well-known ¡Viva México! ¡Viva México! ¡Viva México!”

Now, consider what really drives the fiesta energy. Language.

This is why it’s practically impossible to immerse yourself in Mexican culture if you don’t learn Spanish first.

Mexico is One Nation with Many Voices

Surprisingly, Mexico doesn’t have an official language written into its constitution.

So, what’s going on in terms of who speaks what?

  • Spanish dominates as the go-to language of government and daily life.
  • It shares the spotlight legally with 68 indigenous languages, which are all recognised as equally valid as Spanish.

As a result, Mexico is a linguistic fiesta in its own right, although it’s most typical to learn Spanish for integration into the fabric of everyday work and play.

Think about it:

  • Over 90% of the Mexican population speaks Spanish on a day-to-day basis.
  • Mexico is home to more native Spanish speakers than any other country on earth, even Spain itself.

So, learning Spanish is basically learning Mexico’s mother tongue.

Why the Decision to Learn Spanish is Transformational for Your Mexican Experience

 Every “Hola” feels more meaningful when you understand the legacy.

So why not join us, at la Academia, to take your Mexican adventure to a completely different level? 

  • SPANISH – Complete Beginners 1

The Upper Room, Cheadle
Starts Wednesday 23rd September
7.00pm – 9.00pm for six consecutive weeks
Only £120.00 for the FULL course

  • SPANISH – Complete Beginners 2

la Academia with Andrea
Starts Monday 28th September
9:30am – 11:00am for six consecutive weeks
Only £120.00 for the FULL course

Get in touch to learn Spanish and the history, identity, and the mother of all parties behind the words.