Rancho de Español Language School
Guacima de Alajuela, Costa Rica, Alajuela, Alajuela 215-4005, Costa Rica
Rancho de Español Language School
Ascolto, parlando, pronuncia, lettura, scrittura, vocabolario, grammatica e attività
L'orario scolastico potrebbe variare secondo disponibilià e stagione.
''The Program''
''At Rancho de Español we use the most efficient program to learn Spanish which is the communicative method which emphasizes conversation without neglecting grammar area.''
''We feel that it’s necessary to teach grammar since is such an important aspect to help each and every student achieve greater skills, so that the student can communicate effectively in Spanish. We also believe that teaching grammar must be fun in order for the student to learn easier and faster. The communicative method that we promote in our classroom introduces Spanish grammar to our students little by little, and we reinforce the grammar through live examples and through conversation. All of our teachers are native Costa Ricans.''
''Instruction is entirely in Spanish, and each week a specific grammatical sequence is presented. Our instructors are skilled in blending conversation with grammar to meet the individual needs of the group members. We try to make learning grammar fun.''
''Some of our teachers can communicate in English as well as Spanish, however be aware that they only speak English when it becomes necessary to translate a Spanish phrase or word. We emphasize speaking Spanish at all times. However we have professionals in our school that can help with anything you need, in English if necessary.''
''We have been teaching for many years, which means that we provide our teachers with great amounts of teaching materials that can make the process of learning Spanish easier for the foreign students. We provide our teachers with materials such as bilingual flash cards, posters, audiotapes, Costa Rican newspaper articles that enhance great discussions, and also a video room to enhance your Spanish knowledge. In our classrooms we use newspaper articles to discuss current events, cultural activities and worldwide news, all in Spanish.''
''This exercise provides the students with an opportunity to broaden their vocabulary and become part of a Spanish-speaking society, as in real life.''
''At Rancho de Español we are really serious about making your learning process and your stay successful and quite enjoyable.''
''Small, homogenous groups are formed, maximum four students per group. Students will have a new instructor every two weeks of the program, to give them the opportunity of listening to different accents. Frequently, they will be moved from one group to another during the program to maintain smooth functioning and maximize individual progress.''
''Programs run from one week to the length of time you want, depending on your objective. If the goal is to survive in a Spanish speaking country we recommend a four week immersion course. If your goal is to speak Spanish more fluently, then we recommend an eight or twelve week program.''
Media | 1 studente |
Massimo | 1 studente |
Fascia d'età | da 5 anni di età in sù |
Media | 27 anni di età (24 in estate) |
"Rancho de Español è una scuola specializzata nell'insegnamento dello spagnolo come seconda lingua. Ci focalizziamo sulla conversazione, sulla grammatica e sullo studio di nuove parole ogni giorno".
"Possiamo progettare ogni corso in base alle esigenze specifiche dei singoli studenti. Offriamo corsi di spagnolo intensivi e regolari che includono un soggiorno in famiglia o nel campus, attività culturali come lezioni di ballo latinoamericano e corsi di cucina costaricana. Dopo ogni lezione, potrai tornare a casa per mettere in pratica ciò che hai imparato ascoltando la tua famiglia costaricana che parla solo spagnolo. Questa opportunità ti consentirà di padroneggiare lo spagnolo più velocemente".
"Perché scegliere di studiare lo spagnolo in Costa Rica?"
"Full immersion: è il modo migliore per imparare lo spagnolo in Costa Rica. Qui abbiamo lo staff e l'esperienza per aiutarti a fare rapidi progressi nello studio dello spagnolo.
Inoltre, la Costa Rica offre l'ambiente culturale ideale per una vacanza studio all'estero!"
El Rancho has partnerships with the following universities and colleges in Costa Rica. You can gain full or conditional acceptance into one of these institutions.
Le nazionalità e combinazioni di età alla Rancho de Español Language School variano in periodi, corsi e livelli diversi. Durante l'anno, l'età media è 27. In estate, l'età media è di 24.
El Rancho insegna agli studenti provenienti da tutto il mondo, tra cui:
Perché studiare alla Rancho de Español?
• La Rancho de Español si trova a La Guácima de Alajuela, un piccolo villaggio 18 miglia a nord-ovest di San
José, capitale del paese, e una decina di minuti dall'aeroporto internazionale Juan Santa Maria. In questa città la gente parla solo spagnolo, le famiglie conservano il vero stile di vita "tico" e amano ospitare gli stranieri.
My teacher, Lourdes, was fantastic! I learned so much from her. The food was absolutely delicious and the staff at El Rancho were very nice and welcoming. My room was huge and very comfortable. I didn’t like the location of the school however. I couldn’t go walking as the cars drive like crazy and there were no sidewalks.
Mostra dettagli » Leggi ancora...The classes were one on one with a very talented and caring teacher. It was totally a Spanish immersion course. No English was spoken unless after three attempts to make me understand a phrase or concept, she would give the answer in English. The class room was on a private "finca" with classes in little screened-in huts large enough for four people. There was a chalk board, four chairs, and the sound of a river rushing just beneath our classroom. My class ran from 8-10 with a half-hour break, then 10:30 to noon. Walked the 300 meters to my house for lunch then back to school at 1:30 until three PM. This was 5 days a week.
There were no activities as I was the only student in the school. However, the parents of my host family were my age and took me on a two day excursion to a resort on my weekend there. The parents and the host family were fabulous. I now consider them to be close friends. In the house which is very modern, I had a private room and a private bath. (Cold water only) It was like being in the Army again. Deja Vu. The school did offer me some tours on the weekend, but I had a friend who lives there and wanted to spend the time with him and his family.
The host family lived right next door to the woman's parents and were so accommodating. They made me feel as part of the family.
The location of the school requires one to take a bus or taxi to the city (Alejuela) which is about 20 miles away. It is very conducive for learning, but to get anywhere one either has to walk nearly a mile to the nearest restaurant or take a bus or taxi. I became ill one day and Manuel, the school director drove me to a pharmacy to have my blood pressure taken. It was normal and they said I was dehydrated. I bought some Gatorade and Manuel bought me a couple of coconuts to drink the milk. 30 minutes later, I was fine.
Hi Larry,
Thank you for sending your kind words! We truly appreciate it when customers take time out of their busy days to provide us with some open and honest feedback about our products and services.
Once again, thank you for taking the time to let us know how you feel about our services. We appreciate your visit and truly love to work in order to make your experience as pleasant as possible.
Best regards,
Manuel González
Director
Soggiorni in famiglia sono attentamente selezionati e offrono un'opportunità per imparare molto sulla cultura locale in un ambiente confortevole mentre si studia Spagnolo !in Alajuela. Questi alloggi sono normalmente distanti dalla scuola da between 5 - 15 minuti circa con i mezzi pubblici. Le famiglie offrono normalmente un servizio pasti accessibile che ti permette di gustare la cucina tipica. Se hai particolari richieste o esigenze alimentari (per motivi religiosi o di salute), puoi comunicarcelo in anticipo. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about homestay housing
Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
E' possibile alloggiare in un appartamento affittato durante gli studi a Alajuela, ma tende ad essere più costoso. El Rancho fornisce assistenza con l'affitto di appartamenti oppure puoi affittare un appartamento da te. Ulteriori informazioni riguardo gli alloggi in appartamento
Shared apartment - 2-person shared room - Breakfast - 2 students must book together
Private apartment - Single-person room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Non possiamo richiedere visti a nome e per gli studenti.
Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Alajuela based on your budget, schedule and preferences.
Studiare all'estero senza preoccupazione con le coperture assicurative su salute ed effetti personali di Language International. Quando prenoti un corso con noi, puoi decidere di acquistare un piano di assicurazione internazionale che copre non solo la cura della tua salute ma anche la perdita o smarrimento dei tuoi effetti personali. Devi prenotare in anticipo la tua assicurazione al momento della registrazione.
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