Immersion for Spanish Students in Costa Rica
Learning to speak Spanish is difficult at best. A wonderful way to learn a new language is through a Student Immersion program. Spanish Immersion programs in Costa Rica are not only culturally enlightening, they creates an environment where students are interacting with the locals, learning about the culture, and enjoying an amazing experience to travel within another country and speaking the language they are studying.
There are many activities for your students to do while visiting Costa Rica for their Spanish immersion course. There are volunteer projects they can work on with the locals. With many biologist already based here for their studies, they are always looking for student volunteers to help with their projects.
While working in the immersion program here in Costa Rica, you will leave with a host family. This creates an environment where you experience not only the culture, but you are getting to practice your Spanish daily. What better way to learn, eating, drinking and speaking Spanish? These families are incredibly hospitable, warm and caring which is typical of the Costa Rican culture.
While visiting in Costa Rica, your students will find many activities that will be on the “must do” list. From the Monteverde Reserve, to the beautiful beaches each place has its own attractions. And don’t forget the wildlife, everywhere you look, everyplace you visit, it’s all around you and the best thing is they are living in their natural habitat.
Costa Rica is known for its vast geographical diversity. This among other things brings all types of people to Costa Rica. While they are here, they will meet farmers who still grow their own coffee, sugar can in addition to other products they in turn sell to support their families.
Another amazing spot in Costa Rica is Manual Antonio National Park. This preserved part of the beach has beautiful white sandy beaches and an abundance of tropical forest. Inside the park and along the beach, you will be amazed at the sight of wildlife including monkeys, birds to name a few, running free in their natural habitat.
Some of the activities available while at the beach are horseback riding as well as a hike through Manuel Antonio National Park. Relaxing on the beach or a little rafting before you leave is always a good way to spend your time in Manuel Antonio. Adventure is what this location is all about.
Students have always been amazed at the Tarcoles River. Crocodiles are in large numbers and close enough to touch (though that might not be a good idea!). This is truly an experience your students will not ever forget.
Spanish Immersion means so much more. It’s about learning about a different culture, learning how to adapt to another persons way of life, and being willing to learn. Spanish will be second language, literally, to your students upon their return to their hometown. Along with an attitude that they too can make a difference in this world, so why not try. This is a lesson that they will carry with them throughout their lifetime.
