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Learn Spanish in San Jose Costa Rica Video

San Jose is the bustling capital city of Costa Rica and a great destination for those wishing to learn Spanish in Costa Rica in an urban setting. It bears resemblence to some North American cities and offers a little of everything, including nightlife, art, music, cultural museums, and fine dining. See the video below the jump.

French Golf

Robert Logain maps out connections between studying French and playing golf

Golf is one of those marvellous sports that provides the player with seemingly limitless locations and opportunities to enjoy the sport. Why does French golf come so highly recommended then? In this article we briefly explore a few reasons why.

Spanish in Alicante, Spain - Video

Spanish in Alicante, Spain can be the most fun you'll ever have! Why not combine a beach vacation with excellent Spanish instruction and a peer group from all over the world? Alicante is a beautiful coastal city with a lot to offer the enthusiastic Spanish student! Check out the video after the jump:

Study Spanish in Spain with Enforex

 

Ecuadorian Spanish - What's the Difference?

This essay penned by Kip Devvy explores unique nuances that may be observed while studying at Ecuador Spanish schools

If you come to Ecuador to learn to speak Spanish, or if you have already learned the language in school or from a course (such as the ones you can get online), you will have a pleasant surprise. The Spanish spoken in this Andean country is considered among the clearest and most precisely pronounced versions of the language to be heard anywhere.

Aside from issues of pronunciation, all countries have their own peculiar idioms and slang words. In this Ecuador is no exception. Here is an area ripe for misunderstanding and confusion, even for those visitors with an excellent knowledge of standard Spanish.

Learn French in Normandy - Video

France is a beautiful country that offers beaches, quaint cities, mountains, art, and so much more, and those wishing to learn French in Normandy will not be disappointed! Check out the video after the jump to learn more about this lovely town!

 

Costa Rica's Hidden Gem - Laid Back Beach Villa Living in Playa Samara

Check out this article by Natalia Harrison for some insight on learning Spanish in Samara Beach

The beaches of Costa Rica have always been an attraction for the surfing crowd with Tamarindo and Nosara being the most popular stops for surfers. However if you are a novice, or just want to avoid the powerful waves, then the small coastal town of Samara is the perfect place for you. Nestled between the Nicaragua and Panama, tourism is certainly growing in the country of Costa Rica and Samara is truly one of it's hidden gems.

Vote in Poll & Help Kids in Argentina!

Please join us in voting in an online poll hosted by Dutch organization Get it Done's online Facebook poll! We recommend you vote for Go Give an Opportunity, an incredible charity that sponsors children's education in Argentina.

When voting, please select 'Option 2'.

Connie Marianacci is the head of this program and formerly worked for COINED Spanish schools.

Please vote for Go Give an Opportunity (Option 2!) right now to help out a wonderful organization!

Spanish Adverbs - Video

The lovely instructors at Don Quijote Spanish school put together this video about studying Spanish adverbs, or "adverbios". You can't speak Spanish fluently without knowing these! Take a little lesson in adverbs after the jump.

Learning Spanish in Costa Rica With Song and Dance

A culture crash course for learning Spanish in Costa Rica by Tim Speakington

People sometimes experience that learning a new language through the classroom is as effective as trying to learn martial arts just by reading a book. Without practice, all those classroom hours go to waste, and therefore the practical aspects of learning are much more important. If one asks what is the best way to learn another language like Spanish, one of the best answers would be to immerse oneself with the culture and people who speak it. The best way to do it is to go and live in a place like Costa Rica. Costa Rica not only allows you to converse in Spanish with the locals but you also get to make music with it as well.

Barcelona Spanish School: Study in Style - Video

Barcelona, Spain is an apex of international culture and style, and studying at a Barcelona Spanish school will ultimately be an experience that you will always remember fondly. Check out the video below to learn about a great Spanish school in an incredible city!