Accelerating Spanish Proficiency: Intensive Language Courses in Costa Rica
If you’re focused on accelerating Spanish proficiency, learning the lingo in Costa Rica is one of the best ways to get the skill locked and loaded into your linguistic arsenal. But why should language learners choose a language immersion program in Costa Rica, and what are the benefits they stand to gain? This article looks […]
Estefanía’s Success Story at Intercultura
Who is Estefanía? Estefanía, known affectionately as Stefi, began working at Intercultura 14 years ago right after high school, when she had just turned 18. From the very beginning, Stefi was a favorite of colleagues and students alike, for her kind and patient disposition, and her willingness to always help anyone in need. Over the […]
Top 7 Business Process Outsourcing Jobs for Spanish Speakers
By Sean Hopwood for Intercultura Costa Rica Spanish Schools. If you’re fortunate enough to speak the Spanish language fluently, you may (or may not) know that your unique language skills can open up new doorways of opportunities to pursue professional growth. Although speaking any foreign language can significantly benefit your career, Spanish is one of […]
How Intercultura began
We present you our new blog category: Success stories within Intercultura. We start with the founding story and thus the success stories of Laura Ellington and Adelita Jimenez, the founders and active directors of the school to this day. History – back to 1993 The school’s humble beginnings date back to 1993 when the Heredia […]
When is the best time to visit Costa Rica in 2024
So here is the question of all questions: When is it best to visit Costa Rica, and you surely find tons of overlapping answers to it on the internet. January to March in Costa Rica Costa Rica is beautiful any time of year, but each season has its own appeal to different types of travelers. […]
Learning Spanish in Costa Rica as a long-term student
Lindsey K. (USA), Spanish student in Heredia, October 2022 What is it like to learn Spanish in Costa Rica not just for a few weeks, but for half a year or even longer? How does a long-term stay abroad shift your priorities and how is it like to stay with a “Tica family” (local homestay […]
The Importance of Spanish for Business
The Spanish language is a valuable tool that can help you establish a cultural and commerce connection with a plethora of business partners. Although many are quick to classify Spanish as a ‘foreign’ language, that’s far from the truth. In fact, America is home to more Spanish speakers than Spain, and it’s the official language […]
Spanisch in Costa Rica zu lernen war die beste Entscheidung
Geschrieben von Alumni Michelle aus Deutschland Nun ist es leider an mir, mich zu verabschieden und von meiner Zeit bei Intercultura Costa Rica zu berichten. Ich bin sprachlos, denn mein Aufenthalt hier war wirklich unbeschreiblich. Vor einem Monat hätte ich mir nicht vorstellen können, so eine einzigartige Erfahrung zu machen. Ich war noch nie zuvor […]
Studying Spanish in Costa Rica was the best decision of my life
Estimated reading time: 2 minutes Read about the experience of studying Spanish in Costa Rica as a student at our Samara Campus. Written by alumni Michelle from Germany Now unfortunately it is my turn to say goodbye and tell about my time at Intercultura Costa Rica. I am speechless because my stay here was truly […]
Rincón de la Vieja National Park – Must Explore
Why Rincón de la Vieja National Park should be on your weekend bucket list. When coming to learn Spanish at our beachfront campus in Costa Rica you should make a day trip to one of the most famous national parks in Costa Rica – Rincón de la Vieja. Rincón de la Vieja National park is […]