recently moved to CR, in order to teach English as a foreign language, I need to learn the language since i plan to be here awhile. ive never had any formal spanish classes (not high school nor college) so Tico Lingo was my first introduction to GRAMMAR. and i hate grammar (yes, even as a teacher of grammar, i am not a fan). BUT its part of the learning process and TL, specifically teacher Zaida, made it easier to come to class every morning even when i knew i wouldnt be a crazy about the subject. Very professional, she kept the class lively and interesting. she introduced varying grammatic concepts and allowed us to spend as much time as needed to show we grasped before moving on to the next. She made the information relatable to real life experiences which allows one to "lower the walls of learning resistance". I found the school to be flexible, adjusting people to their comfortable levels of learning. The classes are in a great neighborhood, and the facilities were clean, welcoming, comfortable, and well ventilated. Activities are offered as a "break in the learning process and a way to see the country". With my limited time i was able to do two of the organized tours and enjoyed them both (Bici Chocolate and La Tortuga). I even had time to step on my own two feet for a couple of the Latin dance classes they offer!. i highly recommend TL. its an experience you wont forget

I spent five weeks at Tico Lingo and stayed with a host family during my time there. The homestay experience was excellent. Spending five weeks in someone else's home was something completely new for me, but it turned out to be one of the highlights of my trip. The family made me feel welcome from day one and helped me experience Costa Rican culture in a way that would not have been possible otherwise. I miss the coffee already. The school itself was fantastic. Everyone on the staff was friendly, supportive, and always willing to help. They were all incredibly helpful throughout my stay. A special thank you to Profesora Karina, who was an outstanding teacher. Her patience, encouragement, and ability to explain things clearly made a huge difference to my learning. I miss my classes with her. My Spanish improved significantly during my stay, and I left feeling much more confident speaking and understanding the language. If you're serious about improving your Spanish, I highly recommend Tico Lingo. I had a wonderful experience, and I know I'll be back one day.

Tico Lingo is a fantastic school to help you learn Spanish. I would highly recommend it and encourage anyone to enroll without hesitation. The staff and instructors are excellent. The teaching is based on academic principles/frameworks from instructors that are university educated. It’s tailored to help enable you with immediate working usage of the Spanish language in day to day life. The school is located in a neighborhood within the city of Heredia, CR which is very nice and safe (safer than many U.S. cities). Its location being just northwest of San Jose is also very convenient for sightseeing, tours, getting to/from the airport, etc. This area has all the amenities such as restaurants, cafes, gyms, stores, etc. all within walking distance or a quick $3 or $4 Uber ride. It’s also good because there aren’t really any tourists around Heredia, so you get more immersed in real, everyday Costa Rica life. So you’ll have more encounters and opportunities to speak Spanish with people than a touristy destination.

I attended Tico Lingo language school 3 weeks in May 2026. We covered pretty much the standard Spanish textbook table of contents through present subjunctive. In my class there were 2 students and our teacher Yóbeth, and she was excellent. There was a lot of grammar, of course that's necessary, but there was also a lot of conversation that was very helpful to me. The atmosphere of the school created by all of the personnel was very friendly and supportive. My home stay family was just wonderful. They provided a lot of conversation practice along with friendship, some humor, and comfortable accommodations. The ambiance of Heredia was a great experience and emphasized the meaning of the often heard phrase "Pura vida."

It was an amazing experience. The team at Tico Lingo is phenomenal and made me feel welcome from the very start. I would highly recommend Tico Lingo for anyone looking to boost their Spanish proficiency.