Gives students the capacity to communicate fluently, conduct speeches, and be able to grasp the message implicit in technical debates and programs. Students are taught to recognize hidden messages and connotations in texts to understand contemporary scripts, as well as to write fluent texts, using creative Spanish at the highest standard. Housing Participants live with carefully selected families. Private room, breakfast and dinner, and laundry service included. Host families are from the Costa Rican middle class, and most have hosted foreign students previously.
Homes are usually within walking distance, or a short bus ride to the school.
Participants arriving after 5 pm will have to spend the first night in a local hotel. Housing in a hotel is possible upon request. Can arrange own housing if preferred. Cartago, Cahuita National Park, Selva Verde Rain Forest, National Museum, city of Heredia, Monte de la Cruz, and other nearby sites. Excursions are optional and cost extra.