Reviews by former students who attended a course in Turrialba
Teachers were very good once they received specific input about what I want to focus on.
11 December 2023
Course: Intensive Spanish + Rafting & Camp Pacuare Weekend - 3 weeks
Student age: 34 years
SbtR is a very nice place with very simple rooms. Classes are held on one of the terraces facing the jungle garden or indoors. My teacher was top. We only spoke Spanish from the beginning. As I had previous knowledge, we were able to do everything with paraphrases and explanations in Spanish. Which was very good. Thank you Krisya. There are hammocks and a cosy sofa corner. Bathrooms are new and clean. Kitchen has all the basic utensils and a basic supply of oil and spices etc.
24 October 2023
Course: Standard Spanish - 1 week
Student age: 56 years
The teachers and the teaching methodology were perfect for me
27 March 2023
Course: Intensive Spanish - 3 weeks
Student age: 43 years
Nice laid back atmosphere. Beautiful grounds. Great teaching staff.
I had a terrific experience and will definitely do a language and home stay again.
15 February 2023
Course: Standard Spanish - 2 weeks
Student age: 61 years
A great place. All teaching takes place outdoors, close to nature.
5 April 2022
Course: Standard Spanish + Yoga - 8 weeks
Student age: 60 years
My teacher Krissia was great. My host family was exceptionally good. I made friends.
21 February 2022
Course: Standard Spanish - 3 weeks
Student age: 69 years
Staying with my family was a pleasure and I have felt at home. Our teacher Krysia was super committed with great ideas, we had a lot of fun and many very interesting conversations!!!
21 February 2022
Course: Specialized - Spanish for Seniors - 1 week
Student age: 60 years
The teachers, the atmosphere and the location
12 February 2022
Course: Standard Spanish - 2 weeks
Student age: 25 years
Top professionals! Very competent and educational.
31 January 2022
Course: Intensive Spanish - 2 weeks
Student age: 19 years
The lessons were very very good and teachers very competent. Thanks to our 2-week language course, we were able to improve our level extremely (from A1 to B1) and we can now communicate much better in Spanish.
31 January 2022
Course: Intensive Spanish - 2 weeks
Student age: 18 years
My stay was very beneficial. Alone and the first student during this pandemic, I have always felt safe. I appreciated the quality of the courses and the personalized aspect which allowed me to orient my learning according to my needs. And I had a really good contact with Ingrid. I can only warmly recommend it.
I felt welcome from the start.
20 December 2020
Course: Specialized - Spanish for Seniors - 2 weeks
Student age: 66 years
Accommodation and school in the same building.
Located in the middle of nothing. The surrounding natural area is interesting but you need to meet local people to visit, and watch out for the profiteers.
27 February 2020
Course: Standard Spanish - 3 weeks
Student age: 36 years
The classroom on the deck that's due to the hillside, resided mid height among the trees with may visiting birds and butterflies was outstanding. The teacher was very good in observing what we knew and did not know, and adapting the lessons accordingly. Very impressive.
The evening events with the local community were great.
20 January 2020
Course: Standard Spanish - 1 week
Student age: 56 years
Relaxed delivery of the lessons.
4 December 2018
Course: Standard Spanish - 8 weeks
Student age: 64 years
It was beautifully located at the side of a mountain.
13 August 2018
Course: Specialized - Spanish for Seniors - 5 weeks
Student age: 52 years
Teaching staff
4 December 2017
Course: Standard Spanish - 1 week
Student age: 49 years
I appreciated that they could adjust to my personal preferences.
5 April 2017
Course: Specialized - Spanish for Seniors - 1 week
Student age: 0 years
My teacher was terrific and I learned a great deal.
The staff was friendly and helpful.
6 March 2017
Course: Standard Spanish - 3 weeks
Student age: 75 years
Location and view, ambience, teachers
14 November 2016
Course: Standard Spanish - 2 weeks
Student age: 27 years
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