LANGUAGE TRAVEL COSTA RICA
LEARN SPANISH BETWEEN THE JUNGLE AND THE OCEAN
Do you want to learn a new language? Then choose your language trip to Costa Rica now. In the tropical dreamland, you can master Spanish with professional language schools and enjoy the country in your free time. A Spanish course is the perfect start to your adventure in Costa Rica. Ordering a cocktail in the local language on the beach? No problem for you after the first Spanish lesson.
Whether you're a beginner or advanced learner, the language course in Costa Rica is perfectly tailored to your individual needs, allowing you to quickly and enjoyably elevate your language skills to the next level.
Reasons FOR taking a language course in Costa Rica
Why is a Language course in Costa Rica?
If you want to explore the small country between the Pacific and the Caribbean, start your adventure with a Spanish course in the stunning Costa Rica. The country boasts a total of 1,230 km of coastline with countless beaches and national parks. Our language schools are located both on the Pacific and Caribbean coasts in beautiful seaside locations.
In Costa Rica, young people are increasingly speaking English; however, when traveling or participating in your volunteer program, it makes a big difference if you can communicate in the local language. The Ticos, as Costa Ricans call themselves, always appreciate when you try to communicate with them in Spanish. This makes it much easier to engage in conversations and get to know the country and its people more deeply. Costa Rica also attracts many international backpackers for a Spanish-language immersion program, offering you the opportunity to meet new people and make friendships during your Spanish course.
With the basis of a language course in Costa Rica, you can then take part in your Work & Travel program and put your Spanish skills directly into practice.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO EXPERIENCE ANOTHER ADVENTURE AFTER YOUR LANGUAGE COURSE?
After your language course in Costa Rica, you'll be perfectly prepared to continue your Work & Travel Program or volunteer project of your choice to make your language study trip unforgettable. We have programs in different areas to get involved in the country and give something back.
You might consider going on a language trip to Costa Rica? Sign up for an informal consultation session with us, and we'll discuss all your questions about language courses and projects.
Our language school in Sámara, costa rica
For your language trip to Costa Rica, the modernly equipped language school in beautiful Sámara offers the perfect place to learn and relax, just a few steps from the beach.
The tropical campus on the Pacific coast of Guanacaste gives you the opportunity to effortlessly improve your Spanish skills through an interactive learning atmosphere. In the language course, you will be supported by accredited Spanish teachers, all of whom hold higher university degrees, as well as multilingual support staff. Classes are small and consist of international students, each with similar language proficiency levels.
The Language and Culture Center also maintains close ties with the local Tico community and actively supports them through social development projects. This enables you to experience culture up close in this location.
PROGRAM LOCATION SÁMARA
Program location SÁMARA
A dreamy beach will be your new home!
Sámara is perfect for a quiet surf and beach feeling, as well as for long nights in the bars. As well as relaxing on the beach, you can also explore the nearby national parks and reserves. Although small, this typical "Tico" town has everything you need for a language study trip in Costa Rica - supermarkets, a pharmacy, a bank, a medical clinic and various restaurants, stores and bars.
Apart from the beautiful beach, students on the Spanish course can visit nearby Nicoya, the colonial capital of the region, or the indigenous areas where traditional ceramic crafts can still be experienced today.
YOUR ACCOMMODATION IN SÁMARA
Your accommodation
In Sámara, you have the opportunity to live with a local host family. You will have your own room in the family home. This is a great opportunity to practise your newly acquired Spanish skills directly with the family and to improve your language skills. Language trip to intensify. Another advantage is that the host family cooks delicious Costa Rican food and breakfast and dinner are included for you.
You can also stay in a shared room in the student accommodation directly on the language school campus. The residence has five bedrooms of different sizes, each with two to five beds. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning and have their own bathroom. There is an equipped kitchen, a washing machine, a large communal area with sun loungers, hammocks and dining tables. The accommodation also has a large garden where you can relax.
Accommodation may vary from the pictures shown depending on the host family.
YOUR DAILY ROUTINE
your daily routine
Lessons take place from Monday to Friday, five days a week, for four hours a day. In order to make learning as efficient as possible, various interactive activities, such as group work, are used in the language courses. Through a balance of theory and practice, you will get to know the language in a playful way and develop a feeling for expressing yourself according to your personality.
With a 20-hour group course per week, there is plenty of time for free time. Where better to spend it than in the breathtaking nature of Costa Rica! The language study trip offers you an ideal balance between lessons and leisure activities, such as participating in Latin American dance, cooking, surfing and yoga.
There is also the opportunity to take part in various tours with other Spanish course participants to explore the beautiful nature of Costa Rica. Lots of variety awaits you, because no two days are the same here.
YOUR LEISURE
your free time
Sámara is perfect for a quiet surf and beach feeling, as well as for long nights in the bars. As well as relaxing on the beach, you can also explore the nearby national parks and reserves. You can learn your first steps on the board in the surf schools and then treat yourself to a cool drink in the beach bars.
PRICES
Prices
Prices in the host family:
- 1st week: 740,00 €
- Extra week: 680,00 €
Prices in the language school accommodation on request.
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LANGUAGE SCHOOL IN TAMARINDO, COSTA RICA
The school in Tamarindo offers a comprehensive program of individual and group lessons, and being in the surf town, it also provides surf lessons that can be booked in addition to the language course. Since its establishment in 1996, numerous students from around the world have successfully learned Spanish at this school, which speaks to the professionalism and quality of the instruction provided.
In the group course, the learning units are integrated into the cultural context and taught in a fun way. The groups have a maximum of 6 students and the teacher is able to respond to each individual. Both complete beginners and students with a Spanish level can take part in the lessons, which are adapted according to ability and level. Great emphasis is placed on developing listening, reading, writing and speaking skills in Spanish.
The school offers group lessons in the morning and afternoon. The schedule usually changes weekly.
PROGRAM LOCATION TAMARINDO
Program location TAMARINDO
Tamarindo is Costa Rica's absolute paradise for surfers and those aspiring to become surfers! This lively and bustling town is located in the northern Nicoya Peninsula and is the ultimate surfer hotspot. So, if you're looking to learn not just Spanish but also surfing during your language journey in Costa Rica, Tamarindo is the perfect place for you!
The best surf schools and many opportunities for diving, snorkeling and swimming await you there. The city owes its good reputation to its dream beaches and the variety of hostels, hotels, restaurants and bars. There are also many other beaches and national parks nearby that are perfect for a day trip.
After your Spanish course, you can visit the city in the evening with its charming small bars and restaurants. This is where the locals like to spend their evenings, and you'll quickly meet new people. When the party lights come on in the clubs and Latin American music fills the dance floor, no one wants to go home.
As many tourists are attracted to Tamarindo, the city offers professional language schools with the best Language courses in Costa Rica.
YOUR ACCOMMODATION IN TAMARINDO
Your accommodation
In Tamarindo, you can fully immerse yourself in Costa Rican culture by living with a host family during your Spanish course. This allows you to get to know the culture and way of life of the Ticos better and practice your Spanish when interacting with locals. You'll quickly learn the Spanish names of various foods as you help out with cooking in the family.
Traditional breakfast and dinner are included for you. With the host family, you have your retreat, but you can also spend a lot of time with the locals, who are always on hand with local knowledge and insider tips to help you make the most of your stay in Tamarindo.
YOUR DAILY ROUTINE
Your daily routine
Language lessons take place from Monday to Friday, five days a week, for four hours a day. The teachers use various interactive activities such as group work to maximize learning success. Through a balance of theory and practice, you will get to know the language in a fun way and develop a feeling for expressing yourself according to your personality.
Despite a 20-hour group course per week, there is still plenty of time for free time. And where better to spend it than in the breathtaking natural surroundings of Costa Rica? Our language study trip offers an ideal balance between lessons and leisure activities such as Latin American dance, cooking, surfing and yoga.
You will also have the opportunity to take part in various tours with other Spanish course participants and explore the beautiful nature of Costa Rica. You can expect a lot of variety here, as no two days are the same.
YOUR LEISURE
Your free time
When you think of a surfing paradise, you probably imagine a place like Tamarindo. The town in the north of Costa Rica on the Pacific coast owes its reputation to its dream beaches that are perfect for surfing and the variety of hotels, restaurants and bars. Water sports such as swimming, surfing or fishing during the day and vibrant nightlife at sunset. There are also numerous other beautiful beaches just a few kilometers away, such as Playa Conchal.
PRICES
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LANGUAGE SCHOOL IN PUERTO viejo, COSTA RICA
Taking a language course while chilling under palm trees in the Caribbean sounds like a dream? In Puerto Viejo, you can make this dream come true!
The language school is located in the center of the town and just a few steps from the sea. The school works with qualified teachers who are native Spanish speakers and offers individual and group lessons depending on the level. Group lessons are held in small groups of three to six people and place great emphasis on interaction and active learning. They take place from Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 13:00, after which students have the rest of the day free.
A balanced overall concept between learning and relaxation is very important to the language school. That's why we offer students sports, yoga, meditation and other leisure activities to balance out their learning.
PROGRAM LOCATION PUERTO VIEJO
Program location PUERTO VIEJO
Puerto Viejo: the "old harbor" is the most beautiful spot in the country for many tourists. The Caribbean has a special flair and the beaches are beautiful. Many small bays with golden sandy beaches meander along the coast. In the shade of the palm trees and with a breeze from the sea, it is also easy to endure the midday heat.
There are natural national parks in Cahuita and Manzanillo where you can get to know the rainforests and their animal inhabitants. The sea is ideal for swimming, snorkeling and, on some beaches, surfing.
Your language course in Puerto Viejo can be combined with plenty of leisure activities. Although Puerto Viejo is small, it offers a lot. Numerous restaurants, cafes, bars, shops, and supermarkets are located in the center, all within walking distance or reachable by bike. Moreover, there's a vibrant nightlife scene for partying, making your language trip perfect.
YOUR ACCOMMODATION IN PUERTO VIEJO
Your accommodation
The language school offers its own accommodation with double and single rooms. The house is located directly next to the language school. The room is equipped with Wi-Fi, fan, mosquito net and cleaning service. You will stay in a double room with a shared bathroom.
In the accommodation, there is no kitchen available, but you will find numerous dining options in the vicinity. The house features a cozy common area with sofas and hammocks, a terrace, and a garden for relaxation and socializing with classmates. It is located in the center of Puerto Viejo, and the black beach "Playa Negra" is just a few hundred meters away.
YOUR DAILY ROUTINE
your daily routine
Lessons are held from Monday to Friday, five days a week, with four lessons per day. In order to optimize learning success, the school uses various interactive activities such as group work in our language courses. Through a balanced mix of theory and practice, participants learn the language in a playful way and develop a feeling for expressing themselves according to their personality.
Despite a 20-hour group course per week, there is still plenty of time for free time. And what could be better than spending this time in the breathtaking natural surroundings of Costa Rica? Our language study trip offers a perfect balance between lessons and leisure activities such as Latin American dance, cooking, surfing and yoga.
There is also the opportunity to take part in various tours with other Spanish course participants and explore Costa Rica's beautiful nature. A lot of variety awaits you here, as no two days are the same.
YOUR LEISURE
Your free time
Puerto Viejo on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica is a colorful destination. Biking allows you to explore restaurants and souvenir stores along the 13 km of coastline. Beaches like Playa Negra and Manzanillo National Park offer natural wonders and snorkeling opportunities. Playa Cocles attracts backpackers and locals with surf schools, restaurants and fire shows. The local cuisine is spicy with coconut milk, rice and beans with fish is a must. Nearby Cahuita offers an 8 km hiking trail in the national park to Punta Cahuita.
PRICES
Prices
Would you like to experience more adventures after your language course in Costa Rica?
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