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Phone: 011 (506) 2 653-0359
Tamarindo, North Pacific Coast (w/ Tamarindo Area), Guanacaste
Costa Rica

Calle Real Playa Tamarindo

   
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Learning Spanish on the Beach
Learning Spanish on the Beach

Come and learn to speak Spanish with WAYRA Spanish Institute and take advantage of multicultural diversity, scenic splendor and tranquility.

Instituto de Español Wayra is centrally located in Playa Tamarindo and just 150 meters from the beach. The school is situated in a beautiful tropical garden. On the premises the students can find three buildings and two small ranchos (open air dry palm huts).

All the classrooms are spacious and comfortable, with large open windows to create a comfortable and appropriate atmosphere to study. The main rancho houses two classrooms on the second floor and the cafeteria with a snack bar on the ground floor. In the cafeteria students relax and enjoy conversations with other students while having some snacks and refreshments. It is also a good place to do homework during school hours or to take part in one of the dance lessons that are practiced after school on the main floor.

At Instituto de Español Wayra, the students can enjoy the local wildlife. Iguanas, birds, and many other small animals can be observed while listening to the braking waves of the ocean. Often, the tranquility is only interrupted by the howling of monkeys that takes away the breath of students each time they stop for a visit.

 
     
 
Key Features
  • All the teaching is carried out in Spanish.
  • Minimum stay of one week
  • Classes are small, averaging 3 to 4 students
  • Courses begin every Monday
  • Morning sessions are from 8:00 am to 12:00 am
  • Afternoon sessions are from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Small Spanish Classes at Wayra
Small Spanish Classes at Wayra
 
     
 
Instituto de Español Wayra
Instituto de Español Wayra

Spanish Levels at Wayra Spanish Institute


Absolute Beginner
» with no previous knowledge of the language
Beginner
» very limited knowledge, able to ask for directions, order meals, etc.
Elementary
» can speak in present tense with limited vocabulary
Pre-Intermediate
» use of the present, past and some future tenses with an enlarged vocabulary
Intermediate
» Have higher levels of comprehension, expression and a good grasp of the different grammatical tenses
Upper-Intermediate
» High level of comprehension and conversation managing the conditional, imperative and indicative
Pre-advanced
» for those who have studied the subjunctive, but, still have difficulty using this form
Advanced
» A deeper understanding of the language including often confusing grammatical structures, word building, etc.
Superior
» Semantic fields enlarged and grammatical deficiencies corrected


Teaching Methods at Wayra


We will maximize the students learning experience with a thoughtful balance of personal, cultural and academic challenges within a secure and supportive environment. The instructors are skilled in blending conversation with grammar to meet the individual needs of the group members.

In the classroom, we make learning an enjoyable natural process. Teachers encourage debate, conversation and exchange of ideas to promote critical thinking and verbal skills. Games, videos and music are frequently used in the classrooms.

Outdoor activities, such us walks in the nature reserves, visits to the different business in town to gather information, conversations with people from the community, interviews or excursions to neighboring towns, are used to practice and learn more about the ecology, economy and culture of Costa Rica. Your language ability will grow as your outlook broadens. Every day the students are required to do about one hour of homework.

Rates at Wayra Instituto de Español


Homestay includes:
Lodging with a family
Private room
Breakfast and dinner
Laundry service
Morning transportation to school

Lodging at Student Houses includes:
Lodging at the student house in shared rooms
Breakfast at a local restaurant or at the school
Taxes and tips

* All prices include registration fee, tuition, placement test and class material.
* Please note that check-in and check-out are on Sunday and rates are Sunday to Sunday.
* There is a 25% extra charge for private lodging in any of the student houses.

 
     
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