Kommentare ehemaliger Kursteilnehmer
Sarah Fountain
Nationality: USA
Occupation: Student
"Pura Vida! Even after 15 weeks I still do not want to leave. In the time I have been here I have seen Heredia, Monteverde, and Flamingo. People from all around the world come to CPI and it has been a great cultural experience. The faculty and staff are incredible and really helpful in planning trips with the school or on your own. I would recommend this school for anyone and I cannot wait to come back!"
She also wrote in Spanish: "Yo voy a extrañar CPI mucho. Yo aprendí mucho español! Cuando yo llegué, no podría hablar nada ni papa! Ahora yo siento confortable con conversaciones y viajar en países que hablan español. Muchas Gracias!"
This is a group of friends travelling to CPI together
Nationality: USA
Kimberly See, pilot: "The hospitality was second to none!"
Molly Hyde, student: "Thank you for a wonderful opportunity to learn Spanish in a fun environment. The instructors were very knowledgeable, professional, and helpful. The food at snack time and for lunch was delicious. Our group especially enjoyed the arranged activities. They were terrific! Muchas gracias!
Amy Hyde, student: "Everyday was an adventure!"
Susan Garbin (50 years) and her son David Garbin (15 years) appear in this photo. They are also part of the group.
Melissa Bernardoni
Nationality: USA
Occupation: Publisher
"Muchas, muchas gracias! I just wanted to let you know what a wonderful week Emily and I had at CPI Heredia. Everything about the experience exceeded my expectations! Everyone on the staff was friendly and caring; the building and grounds were beautiful. Andrea was so helpful arranging great excursions, Emily and I absolutely loved " la familia Viquez ", my teacher was great, and I learned so much both inside and outside the classroom. My Spanish skills improved in just one week, and I hope I can return again!"
Carolina Stonehouse
Nationality: Canadian
Occupation: Management, Volunteer Sector
"I enjoyed my experience; my teacher was very supportive. We talked a lot and she helped me overcome my fear of speaking Spanish. This was a problem for me but now I have confidence and am speaking to everyone possible in Spanish! I hope to return next January and study with CPI again. "Muchas gracias por todo!"
David & Sonya Bass
Nationality: USA
Occupation: Engineer and Writer
"I would like to say how much we enjoyed our time at CPI. The staff was very helpful and professional and the facility well organized. It was an excellent start to our 6 weeks in Costa Rica . Next time we plan to take a four week course, can't wait to come back! We would definitely recommend the school."
Sunni Scrivner
Nationality: USA
"I am currently a stay-at-home mom with my two children Luan (age 3) and August (age 2). My husband, Jay, and I have both wanted to learn Spanish for many years. Jay is an English teacher and needs to use Spanish in his classroom with students whose first language is Spanish. I love Central America and have traveled in Mexico and Guatemala and am always frustrated that I'm unable to communicate well. Because we traveled with our two young children we decided that Costa Rica was the right country in which to go to Spanish school.
Our month long stay at CPI Flamingo could not have been more perfect. The school staff and administration went out of their way to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. The school arranged for childcare for Luan and August. Jay and I were able to go to classes in the morning, visit with our kids during the morning break and then eat lunch with them at the school after classes were finished. Luan and August loved going to school everyday and were much adored and spoiled by the staff, teachers and administrators. Since we've been home both children still ask for "agua" and August still says "hola" when pretending to answer the telephone. Luan is still able to count to 10 in Spanish.
Jay and I are already trying to figure out when we can go back to CPI Flamingo and possibly visit the other two schools as well. We both felt like we learned a lot of Spanish in the time that we were there. The teachers at the school were wonderful. The classes were challenging without being overwhelming. The focus on conversation was great and I felt it balanced well with learning vocabulary and grammar. I really liked getting to switch teachers each week. It kept the classes fresh and fun.
I would definitely recommend CPI to others. We felt like CPI Flamingo was a perfect place to be as a family. Going to school in the morning and then to the beach or a pool in the afternoon was great fun for our kids. I really can't say enough about the staff and administration at CPI. They were incredibly gracious and helpful."
Elisabeth Dumas
Nationality: Switzerland
She wrote in Spanish: "C.P.I. es fantástico. Me gusta mucho el sistema para aprender español, los profesores me ayudan mucho."
CPI is fantastic. I very much like the teaching system; the professors helped me a lot.
Frank Habscheid
Nationality: German
Occupation: Industrial Engineer
He wrote in Spanish: "El C.P.I es una escuela muy buena, los profesores son muy calificados y amables. No pensé que yo podría aprender tan rápido español, puedo hablar con las personas bastante y entiendo más, gracias y hasta pronto."
The CPI is a very good school; the professors are qualified and friendly. I did not think I could learn Spanish so quickly; I can speak quite a bit with the people and I understand even more. Thanks and see you soon.
Karen Madler
Nationality: USA
Occupation: Engineer
She wrote in Spanish: "Los profesores son muy informativos y me ayudan mucho, la experiencia es muy buena, y para realizar una excursión es fácil."
The professors are very informative and helped me a lot; it is a good experience and it is easy to set up excursions.
