Hola, Asistí a Tico Lingo por una semana. ¡Fue increíblemente! El programa fue muy organizado desde al aeropuerto, a donde Wali me recogió. Wali me llevó à mi casa tica. Mi mama Tica, la señora Vera era muy amigable, amable y servicial. Yo la pasé bien con ella. Mi professor Freddy Fariñas era exactamente lo que yo necesitaba para mejorar mi nivel de español. Yo gané un mejor entendimiento de la estructura de varias aspectos del idioma. Él lo hacía aprendizaje divertido y memorable. Ojalá que regrese a Tico Lingo pronto por más tiempo como tres semanas. Te lo recomiendo a Tico Lingo para aprender español en un ambiente tranquilo con profesores efectivos. It was worth every penny!

My daughter and I attended together, and was placed in a homestay together. Our Spanish teacher Karina was lively and knowledgeable. She made class exciting and interesting. We started at level 0 and by the end of week 1 we had a solid foundation of entry level Spanish. Our homestay hosts were welcoming, kind and attentive.

I had a great time studying here for a week. The school was super organized and supportive during my entire stay. My teacher was fantastic. Staying with my host family was a wonderful experience. I learned a lot and can’t wait to return!

I spent one month in Heredia over the summer and had a wonderful experience. For the first two weeks, in addition to my Spanish classes, I volunteered as a teacher’s assistant for four- and five-year-olds at a preschool less than a 10-minute walk from my homestay. Entering a brand-new environment was nerve-racking at first, but the staff was welcoming and helpful (they also speak English). In fact, one of the teachers and I became friends and hung out outside of my volunteering. Our new friendship made my stay even more enjoyable and unforgettable. And I can’t forget to mention the adorable children, who half the time I couldn’t understand (imagine 4-year-olds’ gibberish, but in Spanish lol). As for my Spanish classes at Tico Lingo, I especially liked my group classes taught by Marcela. I’d describe my Spanish skills as upper-intermediate, and I found her teaching style very helpful: consisting of guided lessons mixed with casual, natural conversations, all strictly in Spanish. The whole time I stayed with a host family. It sounded daunting to live in a home with strangers (and believe me, I was nervous), but soon enough they truly felt like an extended family. Every morning, my host mom prepared breakfast for me before classes/volunteering. To this day, I still associate the taste of Manzanilla (Chamomile) with the kitchen table where I sat, sipping the tea each morning. Ultimately, the experience pushed me out of my comfort zone, and for that I’m tremendously glad and grateful. I will always look back with fondness. (For reference, I’m a 19-year-old college student) P.S. Take one of the free dance classes.

I really loved my experience at Tico Lingo. The instructors were great and got me practicing my Spanish in conversation. The atmosphere they create is really special and I left feeling more confident and equipped to continue studying Spanish . If you can I recommend volunteering as a part of your expirience it’s a great way to practice in real time all the things you learn in class. I can’t wait to book my next experience here!