Adult Spanish Immersion Program

Tico Lingo is high quality Spanish language school for several reasons: it’s qualified instructors, administrators and homestay program. First, its instructors are top notch. My instructor, Kevin, who is also a MA candidate, has years of combined experience teaching Spanish language at Tico Lingo and at the University level. He is student centered, enthusiastic, hard working and effectively taught authentic Spanish based on the student interests and needs. I got the sense that Tico Lingo is conscientious about selecting well qualified instructors like Kevin as part of their practice. There were also opportunities to take dance, cooking and yoga classes. Rocio, the dance instructor, is not only a professional dancer, but kind, patient and fun! Likewise, the yoga and cooking instructors were equally dedicated. Throughout my month at Tico Lingo, I was also impressed by how well organized and supportive Yennifer and Chris were. They were always available for feedback and/or questions. The placement tool, which is used to place students in appropriate levels was also smooth, non-intimidating and felt accurate to me. As a teacher myself, I had sought a program with high quality instruction within a community of Spanish language learners from all walks of life, countries and cultures. My home stay experience combined with my learning experience at Tico Lingo exceeded my expectations and I really hope to return next year! Gracias por todos!

I am so happy I found Tico Lingo! Everyone at Tico Lingo gives their all to make it a 'once in a lifetime' experience. The Spanish classes were methodical and strong - I really needed grammar lessons and I got them here. They were very well structured and with time to take notes that I will be using for a long, long time. Freddy is an inspiring teacher. His passion for Spanish and life shows up in his classes. He gives his all and I loved his sense of humor to boot. Yeni is amazing and keeps everything going. If you ever need anything she is there for you. The cultural experiences are great - I particularly enjoyed the Latin dance classes, but there is cooking and yoga too. And most of all I have met amazing people - both the people who run the school and my fellow students. It's a great experience!!! Pura Vida!!

Overall my experience was excellent and would recommend Tico Lingo to anyone that is serious about learning and improving their Spanish language skills. My instructor Kevin provided me with a wonderful learning experience and is a valuable asset to the school. He uses his bright personality and sense of humor to open up his students to the learning process. Having made his students comfortable he then uses his excellent teaching skills to ensure all of his students gain the most from their in-class time. I feel I made great gains in my Spanish skills in his class. I had not been exposed to having to comprehend Spanish when spoken to over an extended time period. And my speaking ability was very slow, inhibited and mostly incorrect. I left Tico Lingo excited about what I had learned and felt much more confident in my ability to speak and comprehend. And confidence is key to learning a foreign language. It will motivate me continue using the skills I have learned. I found the facilities and building to be very nice, accommodating and very clean thanks to Yami. And Yami's cooking class was always interesting. Tuesday and Wednesday lunches were very tasty and enjoyed by all the students. And Yami always had good coffee available. Yenifer was amazing in how well she attended to the needs of each and every student. She always went out of her way to be helpful even when in the middle of an administrative task or deadline. She is the energy and guiding force that keeps Tico Lingo running smoothly. And she was always at Thursday's Intercambio after a full day working to ensure all went well for the students and visitors. She took time from her busy day to sometimes have a discussion with me which added to my learning experience and confidence in my speaking ability. As I stated earlier my 9 weeks at Tico Lingo was one I will never forget and will cherish for the invaluable learning experience and for the chance to meet and interact with the warm and friendly staff at Tico Lingo and for the interesting students who were on the same journey we all were sharing. As one of older students I found it energizing to be around the many younger students who were excited about their future and were eager to take on personal challenges as well as those challenges that are inherent to the world we all live in. I also learned that it is never too late to challenge myself with the learning experience that was not a piece of cake or as said in Spanish "pan de comida". I wish all of the staff at Tico Lingo and all of the present and future students fair winds and following seas wherever their travels and lives may take them.