Specialized Spanish (20)

I think the prices in Costa Rica are way too high. Compared to other countries in Central America, you pay double for less quality.

Puerto Viejo is a gringo type town. Most tourists and many locals speak English. There are few Spanish speaking locals who want to rent rooms. When I had gone to similar schools, such as in Guatemala, it was most helpful to use Spanish all day, and to live with a Spanish speaking family. Unfortunately, your school does not offer that option, and it is up to the students to find their own dwellings. Here, I spoke Spanish for the 2 hours a day I was in class - and that was it. Not good! All must use the language we're hoping to learn or become fluent in.

It was unfortunate that of the 6 weeks I was in Puerto Viejo, I think it rained for 5 of them. It was a very wet and rainy Jan 13 - Feb. 28.

My teachers Danielle and Elmo were great and we got along just fine. I just wish I had or made more opportunity to practice what I was learning. I spent a lot of time on my computer in my room doing Duo Lingo and Rosetta Stone.. pretty silly. I think my next attempt will be the Canary Islands where Spanish is the official language.

Thanks. Hope this helps.

Previously I studied at your school in Bocas del Toro. After leaving Puerto Viejo, I went to Bocas, to volunteer with the Floating Doctors for 1 month - and also visited your school there. Many improvements... it's looking good. There’s still that same factor for wanting access to go swimming while here - not so easy. You must take boats, bike or taxi to beaches. Just think folks should know.

Best wishes,
Gail

L'école se situe a Puerto Viejo un très jolie village du Costa Rica avec une culture bien particulière. C'est très agréable de s'y promener, de rencontrer les locaux eet de profiter de ses superbes plage. L'école est très bien aménagé pour avoir cours a l'exterieur dans un cadre magnifique. Les professeurs sont des personnes très accuillante avec un grand coeur. Après la classes j'ai passé beaucoup de temps avec mon prof. La maison dans laquel se trouve l'école et le logement est propre soigné et très agréable pour y vivre. J'y suis resté un mois, comme c'est un hostel en même temps cela permet de rencontrer d'autre gens exterieur a l'école.
le personnelle qui travail a la reception est très aidante et accueillante le vendredi on organise un repas pour manger tout ensemble cela permet de creer des liens.