Samara Language School in Playa Samara Sámara Language School teaches intensive Spanish classes in a beautiful Pacific Coast setting. We offer classes to students from all over the world in an intensive program, where you will enjoy a true cultural immersion experience in a rural Costa Rican beach town.

Samara Language School in Costa Rica offers a series of 18 courses designed by curriculum specialists, using interactive small groups in an environment of total immersion in Latin American culture. Classes are 4 hours per day, Monday to Friday.

Our professors are university trained and credentialed to teach Spanish as a second language. We give all teachers further instruction on teaching in the context of total cultural immersion.

Academic credit through several accredited US university programs is available (e.g. Brookhaven, Austin College, and Duke University). Learn more..

Intensive Spanish Programs available that last from 1-13 weeks.

Academic credit through several accredited US university programs is available (e.g. Brookhaven, Austin College, and Duke University).

All materials are included in the price of the course.

We strive to give our students a true understanding and feeling for the Spanish Language. We believe in the communicative approach, and that total immersion is the best manner to learn. Class sizes are kept small, with a maximum of 6 students per class, in order to maximize student talk time and one-on-one attention from the teacher.
The Communicative Approach to language teaching actively engages the learner in the classroom. This system of teaching puts the focus of learning on the learner, meaning that he or she is an engaged and active participant in the language acquisition process. Students learn to speak in meaningful, real-life situations that teach them to communicate appropriately in a social and linguistic context. Our syllabus and the framework for class sessions are tailored to the needs of students in an immersion program, and are designed to integrate the many cultural offerings available into the learning process.

Latin dance classes, Costa Rican cooking classes, yoga, surfing, volunteer opportunities and film nights.

Families provide an ideal way to really get to know Costa Rica, and to receive a wonderful introduction to rural Costa Rican culture. The families are extraordinarily friendly, and willingly invite you to share their vibrant, happy lifestyle as a member of the family. Most importantly, you get to practice your language skills in the best possible classroom, that of daily interactions, with people who are patient and enjoy helping you learn. You will have your own room, and receive breakfast, dinner and laundry service at your homestay. Our families all live within walking distance of the school, either along the beach or down the (unpaved) side road!
We offer several hotel options for those interested. Hotels include different amenities, based on rates and availability. Most have AC and/or swimming pool. Prices are based on double occupancy; singles will have a surcharge applied. Hotel rooms all have private bathrooms with hot water.

Weekend tours available throughout Costa Rica.

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