Finding “Pura Vida” in La Fortuna
I found Spanish Immersion Costa Rica through meetup.com. I was going through a “midlife” crisis. Here I was about to be 35 and like many of us I hadn’t gotten…
Welcome to our Spanish immersion program’s blog! This is an initiative that we are trying our best to keep updated with fun stories and useful tips and tricks on how to learn Spanish, especially in an immersion context. Different blog categories will include Spanish immersion stories from Peace Corps volunteers (these are so good, very genuine and unique stories), tips and tricks related to grammar, vocabulary and expression sheets, and stories from our students.
We hope that you enjoy learning about our Spanish immersion program. Meanwhile, please visit our website for more information on Spanish Language Bootcamp’s immersion program, located in an adorable and affordable rural community. Students are offered immersion experiences by the week. Most cannot believe that our prices include homestay (room & board, food, laundry services, etc.), 20 hours of Spanish, 4 language activities (include horseback riding in the forest, visiting volcanic craters, etc.), and access to some of the region’s most desired attractions!
Pressure makes diamonds – Billy Worthy’s Spanish immersion experience
I took Spanish language courses in High School and College. I never did well in either place. Nothing stuck honestly, not even for exams. I'd try to learn it in…
Welcome to our Blog section!
Welcome to our Blog section! Our Spanish immersion program tries to draw on the region's rich culture and natural splendor. Here are stories and short essays related to learning Spanish…
Costa Rican Spanish expressions
1. ¡Pura vida! As you can see from the picture above, this phrase can be used for pretty much any situation. From the jungles of la Fortuna to the signature…
Learn Spanish like Bert Kreischer!
The big bellied, all American boy, Bert Kreischer, was fluent in Russian at one point of his life. This is no small feat because Russian is a very difficult language…
Why we started Spanish Language Bootcamp
At the beginning of 2010, I received an invitation from the Peace Corps to serve as an Economic Development Facilitator in Costa Rica. I was absolutely thrilled! I knew that…