44 Spanish General Courses for adults in Costa Rica

The course covers general Spanish topics following a structured progression based on international standards. The group course is the backbone of Academia Tica's program and this can be combined with private lessons for further, deeper progression on your skills.

This programme consists of 20 group lessons and 10 semiprivate lessons.Spend your study leave in Costa Rica, studying Spanish with Academia Tica! The school is recognized in both campuses and is accredited for the states of: Berlin, Bremen, Hamburg, Hessen, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Niedersachsen, Rheinland-Pfalz, Saarland, Schleswig-Holstein.

This is an educational leave course designed for German employees to learn Spanish.BILDUNGSURLAUB COURSE (30 GROUP LESSONS PER WEEK) WAYRA's Spanish Intensive Courses for 1 or 2 weeks are recognized as "Bildungsurlaub" in several German provinces. This educational leave allows German employees to learn Spanish at WAYRA while receiving their regular income. The program is specifically geared towards companies who wish to give their employees the chance to professionally develop their international communication skills, as well as towards private clients who want to brush up their rusty language skills for personal use. The Intensive Course at WAYRA Spanish Institute has the recognitions of educational leave for the following federal states: Hamburg Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Lower Saxony Berlin Bremen Brandenburg Rheinland-Pfalz Hessen (Hessen usually recognizes the recognition of Lower Saxony). NOTE: In some cases for Bildungsurlaub courses the state recognition must be applied individually for each student and should be confirmed in advance. Class Schedule: WAYRA determines the schedule Course composition: Development of language and communication skills, grammar, vocabulary Requirements: Interview and placement test the first day to best determine your level Exams: At the end of each course Certificates: Attendance and Achievement Certificate at graduation Note: Normally your schedule and teacher will rotate every week

INTENSIVE SPANISH COURSE (30 GROUP LESSONS PER WEEK): This intensive Spanish course is specifically for students who want to maximise their Spanish learning and optimise their communication skills. It also gives the student the opportunity to learn more about the local culture and customs. The course is a combination of the standard group Spanish course and 2 lessons of conversation per day. The conversation classes are usually smaller and there is more freedom for the students to choose specific topics that require more practice. Class Schedule: WAYRA determines the schedule. Course composition: Development of language and communication skills, grammar, and vocabulary. Requirements: Interview and placement test on the first day to best determine your level. Exams: At the end of each course. Certificates: Attendance and Achievement Certificate at graduation.

If there is only 1 student registered for this course, WAYRA offers 15 lessons per week instead of 20.The standard Spanish language course is for general use, designed for people that want to learn rapidly and want to improve their communication skills. You don’t need to have previous knowledge of the language to begin studying at WAYRA. The course programme covers from basic survival to the most advanced or complicated communication needs. All teachers are native Spanish speakers, and experienced and resourceful professionals that will guide you through the course using interactive and communicative teaching methods. To make your learning easy and fun the course integrates the local culture, and interesting topics and combines it with the student’s personal interest to satisfy communication needs. Course composition: Development of language and communication skills, grammar, and vocabulary. Requirements: Interview and placement test on the first day to best determine your level. Exams: At the end of each course. Certificates: Attendance and Achievement Certificate at graduation Note: Normally your schedule and teacher will rotate every week.

Classes are dynamic, fun and appropriate for all learning styles and ages. A wide variety of authentic learning activities involved. The syllabus and framework for class sessions are tailored to the needs of students in an immersion program.Classes are 4 hours per day from Monday to Friday in small groups of 2-6 students. If there happens to be only one student in a class/level, class hours will be adjusted to 2.5 hours per day of private instruction. Class time goes back to 4 hours per day as soon as another student joins the class/level. The schedule is daily alternating between a.m. and p.m. - so one either has the class schedule of M/W/F 8:00-12:00 or T/Th 13:00-17:00 or vice versa. On the first day of class a short placement interview determines the class/level and the schedule for the week. For further weeks the schedule will be published on Friday afternoon on campus. The schedule is determined weekly by the Spanish department - the school cannot guarantee any specific/preferred schedule.

Afternoon classes from 15:00 to 17:00 or from 17:00 to 19:00.

Classes are dynamic, fun and appropriate for all learning styles and ages. A wide variety of authentic learning activities involved. The syllabus and framework for class sessions are tailored to the needs of students in an immersion program.Classes are 4 hours per day from Monday to Friday in small groups of 2-6 students. If there happens to be only one student in a class/level, class hours will be adjusted to 2.5 hours per day of private instruction. Class time goes back to 4 hours per day as soon as another student joins the class/level. The schedule is either a.m. (8.30-12.30) or p.m. (1.30-5.30) for the entire week. In general the a.m. schedule is filled up first, and only if it becomes full, also the p.m. schedule is opened up. On the first day of class a short placement interview determines the class/level and the class level and the schedule for the week. For further weeks the schedule will be published on Friday afternoon on campus. The schedule is determined weekly by the Spanish department - the school cannot guarantee any specific/preferred schedule.

At Maximo Nivel, small group Spanish classes start every Monday, year round. Class schedules are available in the morning or in the afternoon. Group classes are offered at all levels, Basic through Advanced. Groups are formed based on your results on the free Spanish Placement Exam. Teachers keep the group classes small, ranging in size from 3–8 people, though most groups average only 3–6 people. Small group classes provide a great balance between personalized attention, social interaction, and engagement. Benefits of Small Group Classes – Small group classes are designed to facilitate interaction among all learners in the group – Groups help provide a “safety net” and take the pressure off—everyone’s in it together – Other learners may ask questions that you have not thought of—bringing more clarity to each lesson – There is a great social aspect in group classes—easy to make friends and find study partners

If you want to commit some of your extra time to learning Spanish but can’t commit to a full-time programme, then the Group 10 Spanish programme with its relatively easy-going schedule of 10 lessons per week could be a realistic option for you. You will work on improving the fundamental skills of learning a second language, including using grammar structures accurately, as well as reading, writing, listening and speaking. The class sizes are kept small, at just 8 participants maximum, which helps students and teachers to communicate with each other easily and work together efficiently and effectively. At the start of the programme you will be asked to take a placement test with the school, which will help them determine which group level you should be assigned to. It’s normal and expected that your group may change after a period of time, due to your progress with your Spanish studies. At Maximo Nivel, small group Spanish classes start every Monday, year-round. Class schedules are available in the morning or in the afternoon. Group classes are offered at all levels, Basic through Advanced. Groups are formed based on your results on the free Spanish Placement Exam. Teachers keep the group classes small, ranging in size from 3 - 8 people, though most groups average only 3 - 6 people. Small group classes provide a great balance between personalized attention, social interaction, and engagement. Benefits of Small Group Classes: – Small group classes are designed to facilitate interaction among all learners in the group. – Groups help provide a “safety net” and take the pressure off everyone in it together. – Other learners may ask questions that you have not thought of bringing more clarity to each lesson. – There is a great social aspect in group classes—easy to make friends and find study partners.

Afternoon classes from 15:00 to 17:00 or from 17:00 to 19:00.

This is a combination of the Group-4 program plus 2 hours of private tutoring in the afternoon (13:15-15:15). In the afternoon classes, special attention will be given to your particular needs and interests. No new grammar structures are presented, but if you wish, old ones are reviewed. The emphasis of the afternoon class lies in improving your proficiency and extending active vocabulary. For special interest groups, such as international aid workers, teachers, therapists or company employees, afternoon private classes can be tailored according to your needs and interests.

This is the most popular of our Spanish courses. You will be placed in a class with students of a similar ability level. With a maximum of four students per group, your participation is assured and progress guaranteed. Classes are given from 08:00 to 12:00 with a 20-minute break at 10:00. This program offers you a lot of Spanish instruction while still allowing you enough free time for other activities. In the rare event that we are unable to place you in a group class due to differing skill levels, we shall instead provide 3 hours of individual tutoring.

Join the school in their San Jose location for their Group 20 Spanish course, in which you’ll commit to 20 lessons per week that are focused on bringing up your level on all language skills related to reading, writing, speaking and listening - to leave you with greater confidence when it comes to using your Spanish in real-life situations. The programme makes use of a course book to provide students with a clear curriculum, and this is included in your fees, among other learning materials that you’ll be presented with throughout the experience. You’ll be able to take advantage of the school’s Tandem Conversation Programme, which is the school’s extracurricular club for all those students who wish to meet new people and socialise while practising their study language of choice. At Maximo Nivel, small group Spanish classes start every Monday, year round. Class schedules are available in the morning or in the afternoon. Group classes are offered at all levels, Basic through Advanced. Groups are formed based on your results on the free Spanish Placement Exam. Teachers keep the group classes small, ranging in size from 3–8 people, though most groups average only 3–6 people. Small group classes provide a great balance between personalized attention, social interaction, and engagement. Benefits of Small Group Classes – Small group classes are designed to facilitate interaction among all learners in the group – Groups help provide a “safety net” and take the pressure off—everyone’s in it together – Other learners may ask questions that you have not thought of—bringing more clarity to each lesson – There is a great social aspect in group classes—easy to make friends and find study partners

At Maximo Nivel, small group Spanish classes start every Monday, year round. Class schedules are available in the morning or in the afternoon. Group classes are offered at all levels, Basic through Advanced. Groups are formed based on your results on the free Spanish Placement Exam. Teachers keep the group classes small, ranging in size from 3–8 people, though most groups average only 3–6 people. Small group classes provide a great balance between personalized attention, social interaction, and engagement. Benefits of Small Group Classes – Small group classes are designed to facilitate interaction among all learners in the group – Groups help provide a “safety net” and take the pressure off—everyone’s in it together – Other learners may ask questions that you have not thought of—bringing more clarity to each lesson – There is a great social aspect in group classes—easy to make friends and find study partners

The CPI Essential Course is for all ages and levels available year round, personalized 4 hours a day Spanish classes with a maximum of 4 students. The Essential Program is the ideal study abroad for those who want to study intensive Spanish and still have time for exploring the country and experience endless adventure opportunities.

The CPI Essential Course is for all ages and levels available year round, personalized 4 hours a day Spanish classes with a maximum of 4 students. The Essential Program is the ideal study abroad for those who want to study intensive Spanish and still have time for exploring the country and experience endless adventure opportunities.

The CPI Essential Course is for all ages and levels available year round, personalized 4 hours a day Spanish classes with a maximum of 4 students. The Essential Program is the ideal study abroad for those who want to study intensive Spanish and still have time for exploring the country and experience endless adventure opportunities.

The original and most popular programme for adults. The programme completely immerses you in the target language and culture. You enjoy full board accommodation, private language lessons, and free time outside lessons and mealtimes to explore on your own or share the daily life of your host family. Your host family will show you around the area, local shops, public transport, and help you organise excursions and activities during your stay. Learn your target language fast with an intensive language programme. Choose from 15, 20, 25, or 30 hours of one-to-one language lessons with your host teacher per week. • Full board accommodation in your teacher’s home • 15 to 30 hours private language lessons per week • Recommended age 18+

If you’re planning on visiting San Jose in Costa Rica and you need to work on your Spanish, then staying with one of HLI’s local homestay families could be an excellent option for you to consider. You will receive your 15 weekly private classes from your teacher in their home, and you can be assured of the quality of learning taking place thanks to every teacher possessing either a recognised teaching qualification or a university degree. The school will make their best effort to match you with a family according to your interests and goals, as well as any special dietary requirements (if any). You will receive three meals per day as part of the experience, which are prepared by the host family. Whenever you’re not busy studying you can explore San Jose - just some of the experiences that you might expect to have here include tasting exotic fruit you’ve never tried before, taking advantage of the vibrant local nightlife scene, or taking in the awe-inspiring sights of Los Chorros waterfalls or Poas Volcano. If these activities aren’t to your liking, your host family will be happy to point you in the right direction for your interests. The original and most popular programme for adults. The programme completely immerses you in the target language and culture. You enjoy full board accommodation, private language lessons, and free time outside lessons and mealtimes to explore on your own or share the daily life of your host family. Your host family will show you around the area, local shops, public transport, and help you organise excursions and activities during your stay. Learn your target language fast with an intensive language programme. Choose from 15, 20, 25, or 30 hours of one-to-one language lessons with your host teacher per week. • Full board accommodation in your teacher’s home • 15 to 30 hours private language lessons per week • Recommended age 18+

The original and most popular programme for adults. The programme completely immerses you in the target language and culture. You enjoy full board accommodation, private language lessons, and free time outside lessons and mealtimes to explore on your own or share the daily life of your host family. Your host family will show you around the area, local shops, public transport, and help you organise excursions and activities during your stay. Learn your target language fast with an intensive language programme. Choose from 15, 20, 25, or 30 hours of one-to-one language lessons with your host teacher per week. • Full board accommodation in your teacher’s home • 15 to 30 hours private language lessons per week • Recommended age 18+

The original and most popular programme for adults. The programme completely immerses you in the target language and culture. You enjoy full board accommodation, private language lessons, and free time outside lessons and mealtimes to explore on your own or share the daily life of your host family. Your host family will show you around the area, local shops, public transport, and help you organise excursions and activities during your stay. Learn your target language fast with an intensive language programme. Choose from 15, 20, 25, or 30 hours of one-to-one language lessons with your host teacher per week. • Full board accommodation in your teacher’s home • 15 to 30 hours private language lessons per week • Recommended age 18+

Includes: - Airport pickup and drop off. - Homestay accommodation in San Isidro del General (first and last days in San José). - Bus station transfer to school (bus tickets not included). - 30 Spanish lessons per week (Monday to Friday). - Inscription fee. - Guide and materials. - City tour. - Horseback riding tour to Nauyaca Waterfall. The course is 8 days long.Learn Spanish intensively in Costa Rica in a unique and immersive way. The Intensive Program of Diversity School offers a combination of group and private lessons. While in group lessons you can learn the language in a general way, the private lessons are an excellent option to additionally practice the language because they allow the enforcement of different interest areas of the student, giving you the opportunity to learn more about vocabulary that you can use in your professional life. Day 1: Arrival at SJO International Airport. Your San José host family will meet you there and transfer you to their home nearby. There you can recover from the long journey. Room and Meals Included. Day 2: Your host family will take you to the bus station to take the bus to San Isidro, located in the South Pacific of Costa Rica. Upon arrival, your new host family in San Isidro will pick you up at the bus station and take you to their home. Room and Meals Included. Day 3 to 6: These days you will be able to participate in different interactive activities while learning Spanish at Diversity School. You may want to use your knowledge to practice with local people. San Isidro del General is located on a wide valley in the peaceful mountains of Costa Rica’s Southern Zone. This small city is bursting with local culture, moderate temperatures, beautiful landscapes, and convenience to shops and services just an hour from the beach and near Costa Rica’s tallest mountain, Cerro Chirripó. **On day 4 Morning pick up for a Horseback Riding tour to Nauyaca Waterfalls. This is the ideal place for nature and adventure lovers featuring a forty-five meters high free fall waterfall forming at the bottom a 1,000 square meter and six meter deep pool. Upon arrival at the entrance, you will get safety instructions and an explanation of the tour. This is a 12-kilometer route through lush forest, you will pass by Don Lulo’s house to have a delicious typical breakfast and continue the ride until arriving at the stunning waterfalls where you may dip in the warm water of natural pools. Enjoy the charming scenery and a delicious Costa Rican lunch. After a well-earned rest and a delicious cup of coffee, we begin the return trip to our starting point and back to San Isidro to receive today’s class. Room and meals included. Day 7: Today after finishing your class, your host family will take you to the bus station in the afternoon to take the bus back to San José. Upon arrival, your host family will pick you up and take you to their home for your last night in the country. Room and meals Included. Day 8: Transfer will be provided to SJO International Airport. You need to be there 3 hours before your flight time.

It is the most effective way to make rapid progress: you live with your teacher who will give you private language lessons and correct you at all times. It completely immerses you in the language you are learning as you put into practice what you have learnt during your lessons through social interactions and meal times with your host. The Home Tuition Programme includes: • 15 hours private language lessons per week • Accommodation in your teacher’s home • Meals and social interaction with your host Choose the number of language lessons you require and personalise your Programme according to your needs, interests and preferences with a multitude of options and specialisations to choose from. Some things cannot be learnt by studying in the traditional way, fluency is achieved through living the language, using the target language constantly and in your everyday life. Culture, entertainment, leisure and current events are embedded in people’s language and these are as much part of the language learning process as the lessons.

Check out the Essential Costa Rica Lovers Nature Programme, that has a lot activities because you will not only be learning about the Spanish language, but you will also be immersed in the Costa Rican cultural, recreational and traveling activities in this beautiful country. Spanish Nature lovers Programme includes: -Spanish classes in groups. -Cultural and recreational activities. -Airport pick up and transfer. -Workbook and didactic materials. -Wifi everywhere -A real practical Spanish programme. -Cultural activities inside and outside of the school -Weekend travel arrangement and tours. -Homestay; room, breakfast, dinner, laundry and WiFi.

Has a kitchenette.

This program is ideal for those that have other commitments or are unable to take the 20-hour program.The intensive programs are structured in 1:40-minute sessions hour sessions with classes every Monday to Friday. Students can build their intensive program according to their goals based on this structure and take up to two 1:40-minute sessions per day. NSI offers year-round Spanish Immersion programs for adults 16 years and up. We focus on a communicative approach to language learning which emphasizes utilizing Spanish the way we actually use it in everyday situations. Our 10-hour program is offered daily Monday - Friday most often from 08:00 - 09:40 or 13:00 -14:40, depending on the level of the student. In addition to classes, we also offer weekly activity options including cooking classes, dance classes, visits to see nesting turtles and much much more.

The 20-hour program is the most comprehensive course option available.The intensive programs are structured in 1:40-minute sessions hour sessions with classes every Monday to Friday. Students can build their intensive program according to their goals based on this structure and take up to two 1:40-minute sessions per day. NSI offers year-round Spanish Immersion programs for adults 16 years and up. We focus on a communicative approach to language learning which emphasizes utilizing Spanish the way we actually use it in everyday situations. Our 20-hour program is offered daily Monday - Friday from 08:00 -11:40 or 13:00 -14:40, depending on the level of the student. In addition to classes, we also offer weekly activity options including cooking classes, dance classes, visits to see nesting turtles and much much more.

This course has been designed for students who want to improve their Spanish quickly and effectively in a dynamic and interactive environment that gives them the flexibility they need to explore the city and the culture. Students who participate in this course will gain fluency and improve their conversational skills in the shortest possible time.

This course is designed for students who want to communicate as quickly as possible and who want to experience the culture of their chosen destination first hand. These classes are full of curious and adventurous students with whom you can share experiences and explore your new environment.

**Student Profile** Students who pursue the Intensive 20 Spanish Program are looking for a flexible program that allows them to experience a full linguistic immersion by giving them extra time to explore the city and culture. Some students also like the added flexibility the reduced class hours give them because they can mold the program to their own needs by adding private classes or an internship program. Students particularly value having time to experience the culture and language both in and out of the classroom. The students who prefer the Intensive 20 course are looking for a dynamic and interactive Spanish course with flexibility. There are 20 classes a week with a lot of free time for those who want to visit the city and discover new places. **Benefits** This program includes 20 weekly group classes which generally take place in the morning in small group classes with a maximum of 10 students and an average of 6 students. The classes are focused on oral expression and comprehension, as well as written communication and interaction, all of which are essential in learning a new language. You will be placed in your correct Spanish level following an oral and written placement test that you will take the first day you arrive at the school. Every level starts every Monday. At the end of the program you will be handed a certificate documenting your progress, hours completed, and level of proficiency achieved.

Learn English with EF’s popular General English course at their Tamarindo Beach location. You will take 26 classes per week in this sunny paradise, and when you’re not too busy studying you can take advantage of the local surf opportunities, the dance activities offered by the school, and much more. All aspects of language learning are taken into consideration, meaning that reading, listening, writing and speaking skills are developed evenly over the duration of the course. You will also be able to reap the benefits of the four special interest lessons included in the General English course, which are classes based on a subject of your choosing. This could be a grammar point that you’re unclear about, or even related to preparing yourself for an English exam or a professional opportunity. This carefully composed course of 26 weekly lessons (total tuition time of 17 hours and 20 minutes), held in the morning and afternoon, is designed to help you move up 1 course level every 6 weeks. The general language lessons build your grammar and vocabulary, while the project sessions improve your research and communication skills through practical work tailored to your interests. You’ll also benefit from 4 Special Interest lessons, which focus your studies on the subjects you enjoy and help you reach your academic goals – whether it’s your destination’s culture or preparing for an official exam.

This course is ideal for students who do not have a lot of time to dedicate to learning but want to communicate well. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 2 project sessions and 2 lecture sessions each week. Course materials are not included in the price.This carefully composed course of 26 weekly lessons (total tuition time of 17 hours and 20 minutes), held in the morning and afternoon, is designed to help you move up 1 course level every 6 weeks. The general language lessons build your grammar and vocabulary, while the project sessions improve your research and communication skills through practical work tailored to your interests. You’ll also benefit from 4 Special Interest lessons, which focus your studies on the subjects you enjoy and help you reach your academic goals – whether it’s your destination’s culture or preparing for an official exam.

This course is ideal for students who want to learn a language as fast as possible. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 4 project sessions, 10 special interest lessons and 2 lecture sessions each week. Course materials are not included in the price.Make maximum progress during your stay abroad. Highly recommended for students who need to learn a language as quickly as possible for academic or professional reasons. The highly structured curriculum, comprised of 32 morning and afternoon lessons a week (total tuition time of 21 hours and 20 minutes), will have you speaking and writing with confidence in the least amount of time. The general language lessons build your grammar and vocabulary, while our project sessions improve your research and communication skills through practical work tailored to your interests. The Intensive Course offers the maximum number of Special Interest lessons, to ensure you successfully achieve your goals while studying abroad. Taught both in class and online, you can take SPIN Lessons focused on language skills, professional development, exam or university preparation or culture and arts.

This course is ideal for students who wish to gain a sound understanding of the language through a well-rounded course. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 4 project sessions, 4 special interest lessons and 2 lecture sessions each week. Course materials are not included in the price.This carefully composed course of 26 weekly lessons (total tuition time of 17 hours and 20 minutes), held in the morning and afternoon, is designed to help you move up 1 course level every 6 weeks. The general language lessons build your grammar and vocabulary, while the project sessions improve your research and communication skills through practical work tailored to your interests. You’ll also benefit from 4 Special Interest lessons, which focus your studies on the subjects you enjoy and help you reach your academic goals – whether it’s your destination’s culture or preparing for an official exam. **Accommodation** Experience maximum cultural exchange by living with native speakers in a private home. Gain insight into local culture, pick up expressions with greater ease and return home with a more authentic accent. Enjoy breakfast and dinner with your host family on weekdays, and all meals on the weekend.

This course is ideal for students who want to learn a language as fast as possible. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 4 project sessions, 10 special interest lessons and 2 lecture sessions each week. Course materials are not included in the price.Make maximum progress during your stay abroad. Highly recommended for students who need to learn a language as quickly as possible for academic or professional reasons. The highly structured curriculum, comprised of 32 morning and afternoon lessons a week (total tuition time of 21 hours and 20 minutes), will have you speaking and writing with confidence in the least amount of time. The general language lessons build your grammar and vocabulary, while our project sessions improve your research and communication skills through practical work tailored to your interests. The Intensive Course offers the maximum number of Special Interest lessons, to ensure you successfully achieve your goals while studying abroad. Taught both in class and online, you can take SPIN Lessons focused on language skills, professional development, exam or university preparation or culture and arts.