About…Our
Courses
This six level course for beginners to advanced
students is a combination of listening, speaking,
reading and writing skills thought by certified
experienced teachers, three times a week field
trips and tours, social and cultural immersions
which assure us that your Spanish learning will
be very effective. The Six levels are shared between
three modules, each module containing two levels.
- Module 1: (levels 1 and 2) For students
with little or no knowledge
- Module 2: (levels 3 and 4) For students
with basic and intermediate knowledge
- Module 3: (levels 5 and 6) For students
with high intermediate and advanced knowledge
Classes take place Monday to Friday mornings.
Weather you chose an individual or group course,
no matter the level, you will do a Placement
Oral and written Exam on day 1 to ensure a
precise learning. Groups are not very big,
which helps students receive a personalized,
fast and effective course. We Offer the following
courses:
- Regular, Semi-Intensive and Intensive Group:
10, 15 and 20 clock hours a week
- Regular, Semi-Intensive and Intensive Individual:
10, 15 and 20 clock hours a week
COURSE FEES
Individual
Prices include: Spanish Lessons,
Placement Exam, Certificate of Participation,
Internet Access, Home stay which
includes: three Costa Rican meals
a day, Private Bedroom and Laundry
service, Airport Pickup, 1 Social
Activity, 1 Cultural Activity and
a Tour per week. |
Group
Prices include: Spanish Lessons,
Placement Exam, Certificate of Participation,
Internet Access, Home stay which
includes: three Costa Rican meals
a day, Private Bedroom and Laundry
service, Airport Pickup, 1 Social
Activity, 1 Cultural Activity and
a Tour per week. |
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Weeks |
Regular
10 clock
hrs a week |
Semi-Intensive
15 clock hrs a week |
Intensive
20 clock
hrs a week |
Weeks |
Regular
10 clock
hrs a week |
Semi-Intensive
15 clock hrs a week |
Intensive
20 clock
hrs a week |
1
week |
$330.00 |
$430.00 |
$530.00 |
1
week |
$290.00 |
$390.00 |
$490.00 |
2
weeks |
$660.00 |
$860.00 |
$1060.00 |
2
weeks |
$580.00 |
$780.00 |
$980.00 |
3
weeks |
$990.00 |
$1290.00 |
$1590.00 |
3
weeks |
$870.00 |
$1170.00 |
$1470.00 |
4
weeks |
$1320.00 |
$1720.00 |
$2120.00 |
4
weeks |
$1160.00 |
$1560.00 |
$1960.00 |
5
weeks |
$1650.00 |
$2150.00 |
$2650.00 |
5
weeks |
$1450.00 |
$1950.00 |
$2450.00 |
6
weeks |
$1980.00 |
$2580.00 |
$3180.00 |
6
weeks |
$1740.00 |
$2340.00 |
$2940.00 |
7
weeks |
$2310.00 |
$3010.00 |
$3710.00 |
7
weeks |
$2030.00 |
$2730.00 |
$3430.00 |
8
weeks |
$2640.00 |
$3440.00 |
$4240.00 |
8
weeks |
$2320.00 |
$3120.00 |
$3920.00 |
9
weeks |
$2970.00 |
$3870.00 |
$4770.00 |
9
weeks |
$2610.00 |
$3510.00 |
$4410.00 |
10
weeks |
$3300.00 |
$4300.00 |
$5300.00 |
10
weeks |
$2900.00 |
$3900.00 |
$4900.00 |
11
weeks |
$3630.00 |
$4730.00 |
$5830.00 |
11
weeks |
$3190.00 |
$4290.00 |
$5390.00 |
12
weeks |
$3960.00 |
$5160.00 |
$6360.00 |
12
weeks |
$3480.00 |
$4680.00 |
$5880.00 |
Module 1: (Levels 1and 2) For students with
little or no Spanish knowledge
Objectives:
- To develop the necessary skills for communication.
- Work with basic vocabulary used in everyday
living.
- To acquire a general vision of Costa Rican
Culture.
- To learn about the flora and fauna of
Costa Rica.
Topics:
- National Parks of Costa Rica
- Costa Rican Customs and Traditions
- Everyday Activities
Teaching Strategies:
- Use magazines, newspapers, videos, songs
- Go shopping to the Central Market and
Supermarket
- Visit a National Park
Grammar:
- Present Tense
- Simple Present Tense
- Future Tense
Module 2: (Levels 3 and 4) for students with
Basic and Intermediate knowledge
Objectives:
- To widen students basic Spanish knowledge.
- To emphasize on oral and written communication.
- To emphasize on listening comprehension.
- Discuss intercultural topics in class.
- Use Latin-American literature in classes.
Topics:
- Costa Rica’s Ecological Situation
- Costa Rican Customs and Traditions
- Latin-American literature
Teaching Strategies:
- Use magazines, newspapers, videos, songs
- Visit a Public Institution
- Listen to a Conference
- Go on an Ecological Tour
- Answer questions about the places visited
and topics discussed
- Write short essays
Grammar:
- Preterit
- Conditional Tense
- Introduction to Subjunctive
- Modismos
Module 3: (Levels 5 and 6) for students with
a High Intermediate or Advanced knowledge
Objectives:
- Work with more complex topics.
- Help students improve their oral expression.
- To emphasize on written Spanish.
- Use Latin-American literature in classes.
Topics:
- Costa Rican Educational System
- Politics in Costa Rica
- Latin-American Indians
- Socioeconomic changes in Costa Rica
Teaching Strategies:
- Use magazines, newspapers, videos, songs
- Practice Conversations
- Visit a Public Institution
- Listen to Conferences
- Go on a tour
- Answer questions about the places visited
and topics discussed
- Write essays
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