Intercultura Costa Rica

I can't say enough how good an experience I had. It is a simple operation but with the best teachers. I learned a lot. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

When we arrived in Costa Rica we had very little spanish. Having moved here, we knew we needed much more facility with the language. The school has been helpful, patient, and they've managed to make the process fun. We have 2 classes a week, for 3 hours each, plus homework. Learning has of course been invaluable, but there's a separate, hidden benefit to the school for ex-pats- when you need help dealing with people and situations here, they volunteer to suggest and explain things. They know the area well and can help you integrate; this has been as valuable as the language skill. Highly recommended.

I first heard about Intercultura through the agency Prolinguis in Switzerland. They pointed me toward Sámara as one of the best spots in Costa Rica, so I took their word for it and booked a three-week stay. I‘ll admit, I was pretty overwhelmed at first. It was my first time studying abroad and my first time in a country I didn‘t know at all. But looking back, I had a great time. I met so many amazing people from various countries that I still keep in touch with even now. My host family was great - I still find myself craving Costa Rican Food. Solo quiero dar las gracias de nuevo a Alice y a Estefanía por ser unas anfitrionas tan maravillosas y por dejarme vivir en su preciosa casa durante tres semanas :) Also, a huge shout-out to Iris. My final week ended up being my favorite, mostly thanks to her. I learned so much and walked away feeling like I could actually use my Spanish. I‘ve never had a teacher who could make a language feel so simple (especially grammar, which is usually a nightmare for me). She has this amazing skill for making lessons fun while still pushing you to get better. I would definitely not mind doing more lessons with her :-)