SPANISH LANGUAGE PROGRAM

Colombia Spanish Classes - Learn Spanish at Spanish Adventure

Methodology

With our combination of holistic, project-based and communicative approaches to teaching, we are happy to offer you a unique learning experience that makes acquiring a new language fun. With an emphasis on communication and practical application, our program consists of projects, small-group instruction, and individual conversation practice. We believe that connecting with the local community and immersing yourself in Colombian culture is the best way to learn Spanish. Here at Spanish Adventure, you will have endless opportunities to learn, practice, and apply your Spanish’—all while connecting with the culture, nature, and community of San Carlos!

Our program is specially designed to maximize your learning:

Grammar Lessons

Understanding grammar is one of many tools to maximize your learning and to better understand the vocabulary and structure in a more efficient way.

Upon your arrival, you will take a short assessment, so we can accurately place you in your correct level. Our classes are 2 hours Tuesday-Friday (8 hours total) with an average class size of 3-4 students (capped at 6 maximum). If there are no other students at your level, we will happily offer you 1.5 hours Tuesday-Friday of private instruction instead.

Conversation Tutor

If you’re looking to accelerate your learning, we offer one-on-one practice with our amazing tutors Tuesday-Friday. All of our tutors are San Carlos natives who help you grow through practical application. The best way to grow is by taking your new knowledge from your grammar lessons and immediately putting it into action!

Conversation practice is one-on-one for one hour Tuesday-Friday (4 hours total).

Project Class

Put it all together with fun and engaging group projects led by our incredible teachers. Collaborate, learn new skills, and have fun while learning Spanish with our community of students.

We will have between 5 to 6 hours per week of project-based learning. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday we offer fun and engaging projects, such as, drama club, cooking class, and traditional baking, puppet-making, agricultural activities, learning about Colombian celebrations, and more.

Elective Workshop

One day of the week, we offer two group workshops. One workshop is about Colombian culture and the other is about grammar. Each student can choose their preference.

(Typically Tuesday for 1.5 hours).

Example of grammar topics include: por and para, ser and estar (in present and past), feelings, pronombres de objeto directo e indirecto, and other complex topics in Spanish.

Examples of cultural topics include: colombian slang, colombian history, dialects, how to use “vos”, swear words in spanish, inclusive language, literature, and more!

A week at Spanish Adventure:

Example: Adventure Package (20 hours)

  • 8 hours of small-group Spanish instruction. Students focus on understanding grammar, practice listening, speaking, and solve important grammar challenges. Maximum 6 students per teacher.

  • 4 hours of one-on-one practice. Students are given tailored learning support and are able to apply what they have learned in class. This includes conversational practice, vocabulary building, and help with homework.

  • 5 to 7 hours of project-based learning. Students will learn new skills by using their Spanish to develop together a cultural, artistic, agricultural, or culinary project

  • 1 elective workshop. Students are taught about a tricky Spanish topic by our most experienced teachers. Examples include the use of por & para, ser & estar, and perfect & imperfect past-tense.

  • Additionally, we have other Adventures, projects, and activities for you to get to know the natural and cultural environment - all in Spanish of course!