Spanish Courses in Alajuela

Our Partner School uses the most efficient program to learn Spanish, the communicative method, which emphasizes conversation without neglecting grammar.

It is necessary to teach grammar since is such an important aspect of helping each and every student achieve greater language skills, so that the students can communicate effectively in Spanish. It is also important that grammar must be fun to learn in order for the students to learn easier and faster. The communicative method promoted in our classroom introduces Spanish grammar to our students little by little, and the grammar is reinforced through live examples and through conversation. As an added bonus, all of our teachers are native Costa Ricans.

Instruction is entirely in Spanish, and each week, a specific grammatical sequence is presented. Our instructors are skilled in blending conversation with grammar to meet the individual needs of the group members and to make learning grammar fun.

Some of our teachers can communicate in English as well as Spanish, but they only speak English when it becomes necessary to translate a Spanish phrase or word. Speaking Spanish is emphasized at all times; however, there are professionals in the school who can help with English if necessary.

Because of the school’s many years of experience, our teachers are provided with great amounts of teaching materials that can make the process of learning Spanish easier for the foreign students. Teachers receive materials such as bilingual flash cards, posters, audiotapes, Costa Rican newspaper articles that enhance classroom discussions, and also a video room to enhance your Spanish knowledge. In our classrooms, newspaper articles are used to discuss current events, cultural activities and worldwide news, all in Spanish. This exercise provides the students with an opportunity to broaden their vocabulary and become part of a Spanish-speaking society, as in real life.

The staff at our Partner School is really serious about making your learning process and your stay successful and enjoyable.

Small, homogenous groups are formed, a maximum four students per group. Students will have a new instructor every two weeks of the program, to give them the opportunity of listening to different accents. Frequently, they will be moved from one group to another during the program to maintain smooth functioning and maximize individual progress.

Programs run from one week to the length of time you want, depending on your objective. If the goal is to survive in a Spanish-speaking country, we recommend a four-week immersion course. If your goal is to speak Spanish more fluently, then we recommend an eight- or 12-week program.

Kids Programs
If you are planning to travel with your children, you are welcome to have them attend the school and learn the Spanish Language at the same time as you.
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Teens Programs
If you are between 14 and 19 and want to have an incredible adventure practicing Spanish, enjoying making sports on the campus, such as basketball, volleyball, soccer, swimming or horseback riding, and also visiting many beautiful places in Costa Rica, you wish to attend Rancho de Español Teens Camp.
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Beach Programs
NOW!!! You can study Spanish and enjoy the sun and the sand of the most popular beach of Costa Rica.
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Medical Spanish
How important is it for doctors and nurses to be able to speak Spanish on the job?
The population of Spanish-speaking patients is steadily increasing
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Premium Package
4 Weeks PREMIUM PACKAGE
Learn & Travel around Beautiful Costa Rica
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Spanish 4 Spanish Teachers
This program has been design for those dedicated to teaching, especially those who teach Spanish as a second language.
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