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Manuel Antonio Adult Language Learning Holiday

Spanish Language Holiday Course

Location

Manuel Antonio National Park, lying on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, seven kilometers south of the town of Quepos (pop. 7,000), is one of the most stunningly beautiful sites in all of Costa Rica.  With its spectacular beaches fringed by thickly forested lush mountains, the diversity of wildlife in this park is unequaled.  Visitors can see 109 species of mammals, including the three-toed sloth, white-faced monkey, and green iguana; and 184 species of birds, including toucans, parrots, tanagers and parakeets.  Scuba diving, white water rafting, bird watching, ocean cruising, horseback riding, fishing, snorkeling, sea kayaking, hiking, and mountain biking are all regular activities in this tropical wildlife haven.  The location of the school itself is simply spectacular: perched on a hill in an open-air building overlooking the ocean, between the park and the town of Quepos.

The only nation in Latin America with no army, stable and safe Costa Rica is politically mature, but enchantingly wild.  What an ideal place to learn the Spanish language!

Program

Merengue and Salsa dance lessons are offered once a week. There are visits to museums, presentations of movies and other cultural activities which vary from week to week. Students can also participate in cooking classes. Once a month, students bring typical dishes from their country to share. The school also organizes a variety of optional activities and excursions at discounted rates. Please see our Schedule Page for more information. There is a volunteer placement option available at the end of the program in San Jose. The school staff will help you determine which volunteer organization will meet your expectations.

Lessons

Students meet for four hours from Monday through Friday in mini groups of eight students or fewer. These classes usually take place in the morning from 8 AM to 12 PM. Some students might be assigned classes in the afternoon from 1 to 5 PM.

Teachers

Teachers are highly trained to provide classes that are relaxing, fun-filled, and effective. All the teachers have studied at the university level and several of them have degrees in linguistics as well as teaching certifications. The main role of the teacher is to be a motivator and a facilitator rather than a lecturer, so that the student is able to express his or her individuality while relating to others in Spanish.

The school staff has participated in ACTFL-OPI (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages - Oral Proficiency Interview) workshops and some are even OPI Spanish official testers.

Accommodation

You will stay with warm and welcoming host families who will make you feel as if you are one of the family.  At home you will eat local Costa Rican cuisine as well as learn about local customs. A private room, keys to the house, breakfast, dinner and laundry service are all provided. Families are chosen for their interest in sharing Costa Rican culture with foreigners. Accommodation in apartments or hotels is also available.  Please contact us for details.

Features included in the price of our language learning holiday:

• 20 lessons per week (1 lesson = 1 hour)
• Language level test on the first day
• Course materials
• Social and cultural activities
• Discount rates on optional excursions
• Host family accommodation
• Breakfast and dinner daily
• Airport pick up in San Jose
• Public bus transportation between San Jose and Manuel Antonio
• Bus stop pick up in Manuel Antonio (for homestay accommodation only)

For more information or to book this program please call us toll-free on 1-888-386-1411.