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Spanish by the Sea- Puerto Viejo

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Sujets d'instruction

Écouter, parler, prononciation, lecture, rédaction, vocabulaire, grammaire et activités

Emploi du temps

Durée du cours
1-52 semaines
Débuts de séssion
Tous les lundis
Cours par semaine
20 leçons par semaine (chaque leçon dure 55 min)
Jours de classe
lundi - vendredi

Heures de cours

Session du matin
08:00 - 12:00
Session de l'après-midi
13:00 - 17:00

L'emploi du temps du cours peut changer selon la disponibilité et la saison.

Description des cours

This course is based on the internationally recognized CEFR framework for learning, teaching and assessment which is also the basis of DELE-Diplomas (Spanish as a Second Language). The levels are Basic User (A1, A2), Independent User (B1, B2) and Proficient User (C1, C2).

Materials included: Workbook.
Others included: Introduction folder with tourist information including area map & info about the course (levels, objectives, contents and evaluations) /placement test / coffee & tea during breaks / introduction talk on Sunday / Friday’s happy hour / certificate upon completion.

Niveau du cours

Tous les niveaux, de débutant à avancé
Vous passerez un test lors de votre premier jour de classes pour déterminer votre niveau de langue.

Taille du cours

Moyenne 4 étudiants
Maximum 6 étudiants

Age des étudiants

Tranche d'âge 4 ans et plus
Moyenne 25 ans

Certificat

Un certificat d'accomplissement vous sera présenté à la fin de votre cours
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"Expensive but good"

Joren Wiewel

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

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Qualité de l'enseignement
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Durée des études
1 semaine
Dates d'étude
28 Dec 2015 - 8 Jan 2015
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Ariana, Assistant School Manager at Spanish by the Sea- Puerto Viejo responded to this review.
21 May 2015

Thank-you for your feedback.

This a common comment from tourists visiting Costa Rica.

Of the countries in Latin America, Costa Rica has one of the highest cost of living therefore prices of services from language instruction to restaurants reflect that.

Yet one of the reasons Costa Rica is so popular is because it is also one of the safest countries in Latin America and a great place to get your bearings before travelling the rest of Central and South America.

Therefore, when coming to Costa Rica most goods and services will cost more than other Latin American countries but it also less likely to be caught in serious crime.

"School and teachers are good, but we need total immersion, like living with Spanish speaking locals."

Gail Burchard

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

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Durée des études
5 semaines
Dates d'étude
19 Jan 2015 - 28 Feb 2015
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Ariana, Assistant School Manager at Spanish by the Sea- Puerto Viejo responded to this review.
14 May 2015

Hello Gail,

Thank-you very much for your feedback. Hearing your thoughts are important to us as we would like to improve our offer as best as we can.
I am sorry that you were not able to be as immersed in Spanish as you would have liked.

Indeed, the unique history of the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica and it's attraction to tourists does mean that English is spoken in Puerto Viejo more so than in other parts of the country.


However, as a school we are able to offer opportunities for practicing Spanish. This comes in the form of our volunteer placements such as working in an afterschool centre to help children with troubled families do their homework, helping out in a day-care, or providing educational support and food aid to indigenous people.

We also offer a homestay option. However because Puerto Viejo is such a small town, there is limited capacity and sometimes we are not able to accommodate more than one homestay at a time. Therefore, this needs to be booked in advance.

However, I am happy you got along well our teachers, and wish you all the best in your language learning in the future.

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Logement

Spanish by the Sea- Puerto Viejo offrent les types de logement ci-dessous:
homestay

Chambre chez l'habitant - Chambre simple - Petit déjeuner

Fr. 198
hebdomadaire

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast

Tranche d'âge: 1 an et plus
Emplacement: Outside the city center of Puerto Viejo
Type de logement: Chambre chez l'habitant
Type de chambre: Chambre simple
Plan repas: Petit déjeuner (7 repas par semaine)
Installations: Cuisine, blanchisserie, internet sans fil, et internet gratuit
Distance à l'école: 5 - 30 minutes en autre
Disponibilité: janvier - décembre
Jour de l’arrivée: dimanche, à tout moment
Jour du départ: samedi, à tout moment
Fr. 198
Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying Spanish in Puerto Viejo. These homes are often between 30 minutes walking distance or 5 minutes by bicycle away from the school. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance.
student-residence

Résidence d'étudiants - 4-personne en chambre partagée - Sans repas

Fr. 112
hebdomadaire

Student residence (on-campus) - 4-person mixed dorm - No meals

Adresse: Calle 6, Puerto Viejo, Limón, Costa Rica
Emplacement: In the city center of Puerto Viejo
Type de logement: Résidence d'étudiants (sur le campus)
Type de chambre: 4-personne en chambre partagée
Plan repas: Sans repas
Installations: Cuisine, informatique, internet sans fil, internet gratuit, et jardin
Disponibilité: janvier - décembre
Jour de l’arrivée: dimanche, après 11:00
Fr. 112
We work from out of Casa de Rolando. The school is located at 200 meter from the beach and right in the center of Puerto Viejo. The lush tropical garden around the school has different fruit trees and hammocks between the palm trees: an ideal place to study or relax after classes. Just like in all our schools, we have a Wi-Fi internet connection for free in the school.

Résidence d'étudiants - Chambre simple - Sans repas

Fr. 251
hebdomadaire

Student residence (on-campus) - Single-person shared bathroom - No meals

Tranche d'âge: 16 ans et plus
Adresse: Calle 6, Puerto Viejo, Limón, Costa Rica
Emplacement: In the city center of Puerto Viejo
Type de logement: Résidence d'étudiants (sur le campus)
Type de chambre: Chambre simple
Plan repas: Sans repas
Installations: Cuisine, téléphone, informatique, internet sans fil, internet gratuit, et jardin
Disponibilité: janvier - décembre
Jour de l’arrivée: dimanche, à tout moment
Fr. 251
We work from out of Casa de Rolando. The school is located at 200 meter from the beach and right in the center of Puerto Viejo. The lush tropical garden around the school has different fruit trees and hammocks between the palm trees: an ideal place to study or relax after classes. Just like in all our schools, we have a Wi-Fi internet connection for free in the school.
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Assistance visa

Nous ne pouvons pas faire de demande de visa au nom des étudiants.

Vols et transfert à l'aéroport

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Puerto Viejo based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Assurance voyage

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