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With 20 years of experience, we are among the oldest Spanish
Institutes in Costa Rica. Over these years we have developed
and refined a program and philosophy that sets us apart from
the rest.
At Universal you will be in
an environment conducive to learning. There is a warm, friendly
atmosphere here. We encourage our students to speak and interact
both inside and outside of the classroom and to generally
have fun. This way you can practice your Spanish in a relaxed
and natural manner. You will find it enjoyable to learn and
therefore you will learn more effortlessly and faster. While
you are practicing your Spanish you will also be making friends.
Our teachers have designed
a Spanish curriculum that is suited for your specific level
whether it be beginner, intermediate or advanced. Our small
classes of 2-8 students enable teachers to cater to your individual
needs and give you lots of opportunity to participate. Our
teachers are enthusiastic, qualified and experienced. They
provide a positive classroom environment that will make you
feel comfortable. They act as facilitators, eliciting conversations
and are the Spanish experts for all your questions.
Upon arrival you are given
a placement test in order to determine your appropriate level.
We offer a number of course options, so that you can find
the one that fits your needs. Course lengths vary from 3 days
to 4 weeks and are either intensive or semi-intensive. Morning
group classes can be supplemented with afternoon private tutoring
to even further intensify your language learning experience.
In addition to our classes, we offer an "Intercambio" Program
at night. Here you can be paired with a Costa Rican for open
conversation. This gives you the chance to talk and become
friends with native Costa Ricans, while helping you improve
your proficiency in speaking, pronunciation and listening
We also offer a home stay
program to give you the opportunity to live with selected
Costa Rican families that don't speak English. Thus, it is
the perfect environment in which to put into practice what
you acquire in the classroom. It also rounds out your learning
by giving you a first hand experience with the Costa Rican
Culture, Cuisine and Warm family life.
Location
We are located in the heart
of San Jose, where the action is. You will have lots of restaurants,
discotheques, museums, plays, shopping, and other culture
at your fingertips. It is also the ideal place of departure
for trips to any place in the country.
Homestay Program
You will be picked up from
the airport and brought to your family. The family will provide
you with all of your breakfasts and dinners and clean your
laundry.
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Spanish in Costa Rica
