Method
Our method emphasizes conversation and provides the students the opportunity to speak Spanish from their first moment in class. We tailor our programs to the academic goals of the student. The professors are open to teaching survival skills and grammatical structures which are most important to students.

Mastering difficult concepts is facilitated by the small class size (Average of 2 students, 4 maximum). The schools teaching methodology is based on daily conversations derived from the interests of the students. The conversations are guided by the professors and are supplemented by oral and written exercises as well as other activities in which the students can practice what they have learned.

Our programs are designed for students of different levels (beginner, intermediate, and advanced) with time periods of 2, 4, 6 or 8 weeks. The 4, 6, and 8 week programs are complete, structured course and are directed toward the specific needs of the students. The 2 week beginner program is a course in "survival" Spanish.

Each week students change professors in order to expose them to different expressions, vocabulary, accents and teaching styles.

Class schedule
Lessons normally start at 8:00 and you will be asked to take a test on your first Monday morning (unless you're a beginner), to establish your standard so that we can place you in the right class and level.

On the first day of class, we offer a student orientation designed to ease your transition into Costa Rican culture. During the orientation, we discuss many important subjects, such as what you can expect in your home stay, safety precautions, and how to use local transportation. We also discuss topics related to the school, including the services provided by the school and your daily schedule. The orientation supplements the orientation packet you will receive when you arrive.

For classes, you should bring a notebook and a Spanish/English dictionary. The school will provide you with a homework book, a vocabulary book, and various handouts on different grammar points. You might want to bring along your favorite grammar book (501 Spanish Verbs is a popular reference book.)

Activities & Excursions
Monteverde offers abundant opportunities for hiking, bird-watching, and exploring the local cloud forest reserves. Students can take horseback rides to see the sun set over the Nicoya golf, zip through the canopy of the cloud forest and take weekend trips to the Arenal Volcano or Manuel Antonio National Park. In addition, cultural events, such as live music, poetry reading, movie night and festivals, are organized regularly in Monteverde.

Enjoy these half day tours in Monteverde

Ranario:
Enjoy an interesting guided tour in the “Ranario” (frogs exhibition) where you will learn about the huge variety of frog species we have in Costa Rica. The best time to come is at night! Half day

Valle Escondido (Hidden Valley):
Different from the others tours as this one you will do it at night. Walk through the forest with a knowledgeable guide and a torch so that you can experience the activities of the nocturnal animals. Half day

Coffee tour:
This is an opportunity to visit a coffee plantation where you can learn about coffee and its history in Costa Rica. Watch the entire process from the crops in the field until the end product…the cup of coffee. Half day Horseback riding: This is an afternoon tour through the town and its beautiful trails; you can see monkeys and other animals. And then whilst the sun is setting and the beautiful day is coming to an end, we will take you to a local farm. Half day

Trapiche tour:
Visit to a traditional Costa Rican farm. A bilingual guide will explain you how sugar cane is processed. You will be able to walk around the farm, the forest and through the banana, coffee and sugar cane plantations. Half day Skytrek: Another exciting combination! Go into the forest over a suspended bridge offering beautiful views. Walk along the various trails observing the different vegetation as the altitude changes. Then, glide along zip lines through the trees. Make sure you take your camera with you on this tour! Half day

Canopy Extreme:
This tour is perfect for those looking for an excitement. Looking for an exciting tour? Then this is the one for you! Extreme adventure combining canopy, rappel and a Tarzan swing – all with impressive views. You won't want to miss this. Half day

Monteverde Reserve:
Walk through the forest at the Monteverde Reserve. You will have a specialized nature guide that specializes in nature that will explain to you all about the varied flora and fauna in the wonderful rain forest in Monteverde. Half day

Selvatura:
We invite you to come to Selvatura and enjoy the best treetop walkways in the area. It is here that you can visit the third largest private insect collection in the world, as well as an amazing butterfly garden. Half day

Enjoy these 1 / 2 day tours in Monteverde (Saturday or Sunday)

Arenal Volcano Tour & transfer:
Two day excursion to the Arenal Volcano. The trip includes a full time guide, some meals, transportation, accommodations, two guided hikes, and entrance to the hot springs. Saturday 8:00 am - Sunday 6:00 pm

Manuel Antonio Beach (Central Pacific):
Two day excursion to Manuel Antonio Beach. The trip includes a full time guide, some meals, transportation, accommodations, and entrance to the National Park, where you can walk along some of the beautiful trails and observe some of the amazing wildlife. Friday 2:00 pm - Sunday

All these programs can be booked at the school upon arrival...............

Booking this vacation is easy and we accept most major credit cards. We require a deposit of $300 and a completed booking form. After checking availability we normally confirm a booking within 24 hours.
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