A letter to my homestay family
Seraina and Aurelia, two sisters from Switzerland, spent 4 weeks at our Spanish school in Playa Sámara and enjoyed their time to the fullest. They particularly enjoyed the time together with their hostfamily. Homestay mother Alice shares a house with her daughter Estefanía and his grandson Matías. The sisters left a heart-warming note for them […]
Spanish Reading Tip of the Week
We love to share Spanish learning material with you. Like that you have the opportunity to practice, read and learn Spanish. Spanish blogs are great because they provide articles in Spanish. One of our favourite blog is run by María Pozo from Spain. Maria was one of our Spanish teachers at our Samara Beach Campus […]
Intercultura es Gente – Majed from Saudi Arabia
#interculturaesgente Intercultura is all about its people, and that is not just our staff and our host mothers, but also about our students. This week’s #interculturaesgente post is all about Majed from Saudi Arabia and his travelings through Latin America. This time we asked the following questions: Why do you want to learn Spanish? “I […]
Do I need yellow fever vaccine for Costa Rica
Students are sometimes confused about the requirement for yellow fever vaccination. We will clarify it for you! According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) there is no risk of yellow fever in Costa Rica. The government of Costa Rica requires proof of yellow fever vaccination only if you are arriving from a […]
Volunteering abroad – What we want you to know before taking off
You are ready for your volunteer adventure abroad, but the truth is you have no idea what it really means and what to expect? It is important that prospective volunteers have realistic expectations of the volunteer program. There are some things that will help you have a meaningful and valuable experience as well as increased […]
How to choose a Spanish program for my teen
2024 Costa Rica Teen Spanish Summer Programs or Year-Round Immersion Updated: April 2024 Is your teen itching to learn Spanish, explore Costa Rica, and make lifelong memories? Are you searching for unforgettable Spanish summer programs for your teenager (ages 13-18)? Intercultura Costa Rica offers immersive programs perfectly suited for adventurous teenager (ages 13-18) in 2024! […]
How Important is Culture When Learning a Language?
“Negotiate a river by following its bends, enter a country by following its customs.” Cambodian Proverb While learning a new language, it doesn’t take long for cultural differences to pop up. Sometimes they give a pleasant jolt to your ordinary perspective. Sometimes they baffle. But how important is it to learn the culture that goes […]
Intercultura es Gente- Ina & Stian from Norway
#interculturaesgente Intercultura is all about its people, and that is not just our staff and our host mothers, but also about our students. Like Lindsay said, “Intercultura’s staff is made up of locals and international folk making the school truly multicultural” this is also true with our student body. This week’s #interculturaesgente post is all […]
Immersion Essentials for Learning Spanish
Are you learning Spanish at home? Have you tried classes, but found yourself quickly speaking your native language outside of class? Are you ready for the next step in your Spanish Language experience? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, then we recommend take a leap and come to Costa Rica to […]
Spanish Immersion for Sports Fans in Heredia
While I was a student at Intercultura, learning Spanish via classes and immersion, I also found myself immersed in an unexpected exciting and passion filled extracurricular activity: fútbol (or soccer for my fellow gringos). Costa Rican Soccer Renaissance In the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, the Costa Rican National Team, affectionately known as La Sele, […]