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| Author: | CRVisitor1 [ Tue Nov 11, 2008 2:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | What Are The Cheap Spanish Language Schools In San Jose? |
I am looking to take 5 weeks off, do an intensive course, finally get my Spanish up to speed. What are the schools that you all know of in SJ? I know of: http://www.spanishabroad.com/costarica/ ... prices.htm $1,200 for 4 weeks of 4 daily group lessons, homestay and 2 meals. http://ipee.com/courses/fees-and-schedules/ $1,285 for 4 weeks of 4 daily group lessons, homestay and 2 meals. Others? Any that get below $1,000 for 4/4 homestay and 2 meals? Thx |
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| Author: | PacoLoco [ Tue Nov 11, 2008 9:53 am ] |
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CRLA comes highly recommended and is convenient to el Centro but is certainly not the cheapest if that's your main concern. http://www.spanishandmore.com/ https://costaricaticas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=17673 Check this thread for Prolijo's post- dated but mentions other schools and current prices are on their websites. https://costaricaticas.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=6093 |
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| Author: | JazzboCR [ Fri Nov 14, 2008 1:59 pm ] |
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That whole thread Brother PacoLoco brought back [ with Brother Prolijo's link] has value. I recommend reading it end-to-end especially Rolex's remarks. Thanks PL. |
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| Author: | Western [ Mon Nov 17, 2008 10:39 pm ] |
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Umm, I don't think that I would recommend doing homestay unless you are only planning to visit MPs! You won't have much privacy living with a Tico family and your mama Tica may not appreciate your extra curricular activities! 
Homestay IS a good method to achieve "cultural immersion" but you might consider staying in a "friendly" hotel where other aspects of the culture can be explored! 
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| Author: | JazzboCR [ Tue Nov 18, 2008 2:36 am ] |
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On mongers and "homestay"--God help you if you ogle THEIR chicas, out of habit. Unless you want to get Lorena Bobbetized. Stay at Hotel Marruecos instead (the subject was CHEAP, right?) |
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| Author: | Mrmody63 [ Tue Nov 18, 2008 11:02 pm ] |
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I have a co-worker who uses Rosetta Stone software. She likes it. If you have a Borders' club card and get e-mail from them, sometime you can get a coupon for 20-30% off any purchase. I once met a women who works for the organization. http://www.latinoschools.com/ |
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| Author: | JazzboCR [ Wed Nov 19, 2008 12:32 am ] |
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Not smackin' here Brother Mrmody but a search will show homestudy courses have been pretty thoroughly covered here, The consensus as I understand it is--yes, Rosetta Stone is good but Pimsleur is equally good--both are avalable sub rosa free on the Web. By the way, if someone needs an independent rating of in-country schools try: www.123teachme.com There's also ratings for the DR (Sosua) and Colombia (Cartagena, Cali, Medellin) for those that want to combine pleasure with learning. They also offer on-line Spanish language schooling. |
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