2 Learn Spanish & Diving in Sosua

20 Spanish group lessons and diving lessons for beginners. Includes introduction, pool training, 5 theory units, 4 open water dives, equipment, tanks and weight belt, boat transfers, final exam, PADI-certification fee and study material. Minimum 1 week for PADI Open Water License. The program Spanish & Scuba Diving is right for you if: - you like to discover the feeling of flying in zero gravity, - you want to get amazed by the beauty of the tropical underwater world, - you are curious about exploring new worlds, - you want to combine Spanish classroom experience with language practice, - you like to meet people from around the world. The location: Due to its central location on the north coast of the Dominican Republic, Sosua is the ideal place for all nature and sports enthusiasts who like to discover the country’s nature diversity and wish to combine studying Spanish with leisure activities. The small coastal town, home to 12,000 inhabitants, is located only 10 min driving from Puerto Plata Airport. The dive area: Two reefs shape the bay of Sosua creating ideal diving conditions. Beginners can enjoy the colorful Caribbean and discover the feeling of zero gravity at 6 to 12 meters of depth. At depths of up to 40 meters, experienced divers will find countless possibilities for exploring breath-taking deep walls, coral gardens, a sunken ship wreck or a nearby fresh water cave. After the dive, the beautiful beach of Sosua invites you to relax lazily in the sun. Sosua hosts 23 different dive sites, all only 5 to 20 minutes by boat away from the beach. Crystal-clear, turquoise waters with visibility ranging from 18 to 35 meters and underwater temperatures between 26˚C and 29˚C can be expected all year long. The dive sites are home to groupers, king crabs, sepias, and countless small tropical fishes. You might encounter morays, sting-rays, barracudas, or, sometimes, even a gigantic humpback whale. Spanish course: IIC Sosua is centrally located in the district of El Batey, surrounded by a beautiful tropical garden. Classes consist of 20 45-minute-lessons per week (4 les/day). Students can choose between group courses and private lessons. Classes are 5 days a week, Monday till Friday, usually from 9:00am till 12:30pm. The course concept combines grammar with conversation: on one side the grammatical basis of the language, the Castellano, is taught – the linguistic differences between the Spanish spoken in Latin-America are pointed out during the course. On the other side the institute focuses greatly on providing students with the opportunity to practice speaking. For this reason, group courses are limited to a maximum of 7 students. Scuba diving: This course conveys all theoretical knowledge and practical skills for safe and fun scuba diving. It follows the course concept of SDI, one of the largest international organization for scuba diving. SDI-Brevets are accepted worldwide. Theory and practical skills are trained in parallel. This includes the secure handling and the correct maintenance of the equipment. During the practical lessons the students at first practice all exercises intensively in the pool before they continue their trainings in open water. Depending on the student’s progress, this course usually takes 6 half-days. The theoretical part of the course cal also be done online. Complete diving equipment is provided including masks and fins. Diving is possible Monday to Sunday. Health first: If you have any concerns about your diving fitness, the school recommends contacting a doctor before booking.