When I signed up with "The Spanish Zone" I did not know what to expect because I had never considered or tried an immersion experience. It proved to be more than I had expected. I was greeted into the school by a staff of friendly and competent people whom I quickly established as lifelong friends. My instructor was patient, interesting, and helpful in too many ways to describe. She began where she should with an assessment of my ability to speak Spanish, and then she quickly developed a course, personalized for me, that allowed me to progress comfortably during the next two weeks.

My homestay with a Costa Rican (Tico) family was pleasurable and interesting. I didn't receive just a place to sleep at night. I became an extended member of a family. I will never forget my life experience, and I will never forget my new-found amigos in Costa Rica.

Thank you, your staff, and my family for an experience in an environment of learning and growing. I am looking forward to returning during Spring of 2007 to further my ability to speak Spanish.

Your student and friend,
John Bailey
Bastrop, Texas

 Thomas Le Vely
My wish last year was starting learn Spanish. The Spanish Zone School in San José, Costa Rica gave me this opportunity for 1 month. I really appreciate the professionalism and the kindness of the whole staff during my stay. My private teacher was great and very nice. Before anything else, she starts to test my Spanish, thing not too difficult because I had no knowledge…;-) but she used good methods to make me improve my Spanish week after week.

I am satisfied of my stay in Costa Rica, I meet great people, beautiful country and for me. It was a really good experience that I wish to all the new students, who want to go to Costa Rica for learning Spanish.

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