Price comparison: 1 week General Spanish course
Standard Course
If there is only 1 student registered for this course, WAYRA offers 15 lessons per week instead of 20.
The standard Spanish language course is for general use, designed for people that want to learn rapidly and want to improve their communication skills. You don’t need to have previous knowledge of the language to begin studying at WAYRA. The course programme covers from basic survival to the most advanced or complicated communication needs.
All teachers are native Spanish speakers, and experienced and resourceful professionals that will guide you through the course using interactive and communicative teaching methods. To make your learning easy and fun the course integrates the local culture, and interesting topics and combines it with the student’s personal interest to satisfy communication needs.
Course composition: Development of language and communication skills, grammar, and vocabulary. Requirements: Interview and placement test on the first day to best determine your level. Exams: At the end of each course. Certificates: Attendance and Achievement Certificate at graduation Note: Normally your schedule and teacher will rotate every week.
Intensive Course
INTENSIVE SPANISH COURSE (30 GROUP LESSONS PER WEEK):
This intensive Spanish course is specifically for students who want to maximise their Spanish learning and optimise their communication skills. It also gives the student the opportunity to learn more about the local culture and customs.
The course is a combination of the standard group Spanish course and 2 lessons of conversation per day. The conversation classes are usually smaller and there is more freedom for the students to choose specific topics that require more practice.
Class Schedule: WAYRA determines the schedule. Course composition: Development of language and communication skills, grammar, and vocabulary. Requirements: Interview and placement test on the first day to best determine your level. Exams: At the end of each course. Certificates: Attendance and Achievement Certificate at graduation.
Bildungsurlaub Course
This is an educational leave course designed for German employees to learn Spanish.
BILDUNGSURLAUB COURSE (30 GROUP LESSONS PER WEEK)
WAYRA's Spanish Intensive Courses for 1 or 2 weeks are recognized as "Bildungsurlaub" in several German provinces. This educational leave allows German employees to learn Spanish at WAYRA while receiving their regular income.
The program is specifically geared towards companies who wish to give their employees the chance to professionally develop their international communication skills, as well as towards private clients who want to brush up their rusty language skills for personal use.
The Intensive Course at WAYRA Spanish Institute has the recognitions of educational leave for the following federal states: Hamburg Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Lower Saxony Berlin Bremen Brandenburg Rheinland-Pfalz Hessen (Hessen usually recognizes the recognition of Lower Saxony).
NOTE: In some cases for Bildungsurlaub courses the state recognition must be applied individually for each student and should be confirmed in advance.
Class Schedule: WAYRA determines the schedule Course composition: Development of language and communication skills, grammar, vocabulary Requirements: Interview and placement test the first day to best determine your level Exams: At the end of each course Certificates: Attendance and Achievement Certificate at graduation Note: Normally your schedule and teacher will rotate every week
Summer Course
This course is ideal for students who do not have a lot of time to dedicate to learning but want to communicate well. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 2 project sessions and 2 lecture sessions each week. Course materials are not included in the price.
This carefully composed course of 26 weekly lessons (total tuition time of 17 hours and 20 minutes), held in the morning and afternoon, is designed to help you move up 1 course level every 6 weeks. The general language lessons build your grammar and vocabulary, while the project sessions improve your research and communication skills through practical work tailored to your interests. You’ll also benefit from 4 Special Interest lessons, which focus your studies on the subjects you enjoy and help you reach your academic goals – whether it’s your destination’s culture or preparing for an official exam.
General Course
Learn English with EF’s popular General English course at their Tamarindo Beach location. You will take 26 classes per week in this sunny paradise, and when you’re not too busy studying you can take advantage of the local surf opportunities, the dance activities offered by the school, and much more.
All aspects of language learning are taken into consideration, meaning that reading, listening, writing and speaking skills are developed evenly over the duration of the course. You will also be able to reap the benefits of the four special interest lessons included in the General English course, which are classes based on a subject of your choosing. This could be a grammar point that you’re unclear about, or even related to preparing yourself for an English exam or a professional opportunity.
This carefully composed course of 26 weekly lessons (total tuition time of 17 hours and 20 minutes), held in the morning and afternoon, is designed to help you move up 1 course level every 6 weeks. The general language lessons build your grammar and vocabulary, while the project sessions improve your research and communication skills through practical work tailored to your interests. You’ll also benefit from 4 Special Interest lessons, which focus your studies on the subjects you enjoy and help you reach your academic goals – whether it’s your destination’s culture or preparing for an official exam.
Summer Course + Accommodation
This course is ideal for students who do not have a lot of time to dedicate to learning but want to communicate well. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 2 project sessions and 2 lecture sessions each week. Course materials are not included in the price.
Combine plenty of free time abroad with 20 morning and afternoon language lessons a week (total tuition time of 13 hours and 20 minutes) – combining General Language lessons, Project Sessions and Lecture Sessions. This course concentrates on understanding and speaking the language in practical situations. You’ll benefit from comprehensive materials, personalised instruction and interactive class time.
Accommodation Experience maximum cultural exchange by living with native speakers in a private home. Gain insight into local culture, pick up expressions with greater ease and return home with a more authentic accent. Enjoy breakfast and dinner with your host family on weekdays, and all meals on the weekend.
Intensive Course
This course is ideal for students who want to learn a language as fast as possible. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 4 project sessions, 10 special interest lessons and 2 lecture sessions each week. Course materials are not included in the price.
Make maximum progress during your stay abroad. Highly recommended for students who need to learn a language as quickly as possible for academic or professional reasons.
The highly structured curriculum, comprised of 32 morning and afternoon lessons a week (total tuition time of 21 hours and 20 minutes), will have you speaking and writing with confidence in the least amount of time. The general language lessons build your grammar and vocabulary, while our project sessions improve your research and communication skills through practical work tailored to your interests.
The Intensive Course offers the maximum number of Special Interest lessons, to ensure you successfully achieve your goals while studying abroad. Taught both in class and online, you can take SPIN Lessons focused on language skills, professional development, exam or university preparation or culture and arts.
General Course + Accommodation
This course is ideal for students who wish to gain a sound understanding of the language through a well-rounded course. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 4 project sessions, 4 special interest lessons and 2 lecture sessions each week. Course materials are not included in the price.
This carefully composed course of 26 weekly lessons (total tuition time of 17 hours and 20 minutes), held in the morning and afternoon, is designed to help you move up 1 course level every 6 weeks. The general language lessons build your grammar and vocabulary, while the project sessions improve your research and communication skills through practical work tailored to your interests. You’ll also benefit from 4 Special Interest lessons, which focus your studies on the subjects you enjoy and help you reach your academic goals – whether it’s your destination’s culture or preparing for an official exam.
Accommodation Experience maximum cultural exchange by living with native speakers in a private home. Gain insight into local culture, pick up expressions with greater ease and return home with a more authentic accent. Enjoy breakfast and dinner with your host family on weekdays, and all meals on the weekend.
Intensive Course + Accommodation
This course is ideal for students who want to learn a language as fast as possible. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 4 project sessions, 10 special interest lessons and 2 lecture sessions each week. Course materials are not included in the price.
Make maximum progress during your stay abroad. Highly recommended for students who need to learn a language as quickly as possible for academic or professional reasons.
The highly structured curriculum, comprised of 32 morning and afternoon lessons a week (total tuition time of 21 hours and 20 minutes), will have you speaking and writing with confidence in the least amount of time. The general language lessons build your grammar and vocabulary, while our project sessions improve your research and communication skills through practical work tailored to your interests.
The Intensive Course offers the maximum number of Special Interest lessons, to ensure you successfully achieve your goals while studying abroad. Taught both in class and online, you can take SPIN Lessons focused on language skills, professional development, exam or university preparation or culture and arts.
Spanish course types in Tamarindo Beach
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General Spanish courses
Generic Spanish courses cover the four main elements of a language: writing, reading, speaking and listening. They are available for all levels. -
Private Spanish courses
Private Spanish classes are designed as a pack of lessons available in various formations. Students can have their one-to-one lessons in the school or online. -
Spanish exam preparation courses
Courses designed around understanding and completing specific Spanish exams are valuable for students needing validation for employment, immigration or higher education. -
Junior Spanish courses
Junior Spanish courses have a selection of programmes available for teens or pre-teens to spend their school holidays meeting new people and improving their Spanish. -
Spanish plus activity courses
Make the most of your time when studying abroad by adding an extra curriculum experience, such as a sport or cultural activity, to learning Spanish. -
Specialty courses Spanish
Specialty courses are classes outside the normal scope of a Spanish course. Specialty Courses included teacher training courses and school trips.
Reviews by former students who attended a General course in Tamarindo Beach
The school has a very open atmosphere. I really like these open classrooms. The interaction between teachers and us students was also very warm and open.
28 January 2019
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 46 years
Teachers
28 January 2015
Course: Standard Course + Accommodation in Casa El Mar - 5 weeks
Student age: 59 years
The professionalism and the small classes, allowing personal attention.
11 October 2014
Course: Standard Course + Accommodation - 2 weeks
Student age: 35 years
FAQ about General courses in Tamarindo Beach
- How much is the cheapest General course in Tamarindo Beach?342 US$ for 1 weeks is the lowest price for a General course in Tamarindo Beach.What is the best language school offering General courses in Tamarindo Beach?WAYRA Spanish School has received the best overall rating in Tamarindo Beach among all language schools offering General programmes.Which Spanish school offers the best rated teaching for General courses in Tamarindo Beach?WAYRA Spanish School was rated highest for quality of teaching among
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