Learn Spanish and nature conservation at Spanish Language school in San Isidro de El General - Costa Rica

June 22nd, 2000
Susan Hall
MES candidate, York University

"I am one of 4 Masters of Environmental Studies students from York University that have taken spanish lessons with Nidia and Wilbure. This year SEPA and York University formed a n official relationship to provide future York students with language lessons and other pertinent information about the region, the community and its services. Nidia and Wilbure are hard working, responsible, highly dedicated, and honest people. I strongly recommend them. "

Susan Hall
1494 Avenue Road Apt #1
Toronto, Ontario
M5N 2J1

Jun 2nd to Jun 27th 2003
Julia Farr
Environmental Studies students from
The State University of New York at Binghamton

"I had a great experience with SEPA and I would definitely recommend it to others. SEPA helped me to learn about the environment by setting up an interview with a man from MINAE and by showing me a video on the national parks. After watching this with my professor, we discussed the relevant terms and vocabulary in Spanish for example, endangered species like the sea turtles and scarlet macaws.

I stayed with a woman and her grandson, and another student from Costa Rica, was living with us too. My Costa Rican family was extremely accommodating and generous. I was able to practice Spanish all the time with them on top of the 4 hours of Spanish lessons a day. The classes were very relaxed and my teacher and I understood each other well. My Spanish improved a lot.

The office and classroom at SEPA were very comfortable and pleasant. There are a lot of beautiful artifacts in the building and a lovely garden.

Wilbure and Nidia were very helpful and understanding. They are concerned and knowledgeable about the environment of Costa Rica. They offer many trips to explore natural wonders for example, beaches, hot springs and National Parks.

San Isidro is a pretty modern city with all the resources and luxuries you could need. It is a very walk able city and a field safe there.

Wilbure and Nidia cater to your interests. I wanted to teach English so, they set me up to help at an elementary school and a university.
I came here to study so that I would be able to say, "I speak Spanish" with more confidence, and to take part in a different culture. I have been able to do that and more."

Julia Farr
364 5th street
Brooklyn NY 11215
USA

"As a lone traveler my trip was greatly enhanced by joining a Spanish Language School "SEPA" for a couple of weeks. Not only did it increase my Spanish knowledge, but my understanding of the Costa Rican people and culture. I lived with a Costa Rican family and for three days each week, my tutors took me off to their incredible wildlife reserve in the Peninsula de Osa."

Terrence Mills
Nailsworth, England.

"I learned a lot of Spanish in only three weeks. Don Walter explained things clearly and was well organized... I really enjoyed the volunteer work in both Quebradas and the school. In particular working in the school was a good oportunity to practice Spanish..."

Robin Rogers
Portland, Oregon, U.S.A.

"I can highly recommend "SEPA" to learn Spanish in Costa Rica. I have learned a lot and I also have gained good friends. Pura Vida!"

Don Hagen
Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada.