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The growing number of Expats in the Guanacaste Area have practically made English a second language in this part of Costa Rica. And, the government has recognized that being bilingual, speaking both Spanish and English, creates numerous job opportunities for Costa Ricans.
Although The Ministry of Public Education has had programs in place, many Tico’s need additional courses to ensure they have a strong command of the language. Pura Vida Language Center has excellent instruction in English and can prepare you for amazing job opportunities in business and tourism.
We have designed a variety of different courses in English to satisfy the needs of each and every student, focusing always in learning and enjoying. We provide our students with functional vocabulary and ensure that they have a lot of opportunities to practice and speak throughout the lessons. From the basics to advanced English, we are able to provide for all levels and appropriately support your language development.
Summary of Levels
A: Basic Level por clases de ingles
A1: The student is capable of interacting in a simple way when the other person speaks slowly and clearly asking for something and giving basic information (address, age, nationality, physical attributes, etc.). The students understands and uses everyday common expressions and simple sentences in the present form.
A2: The student is capable of understanding and using common expressions. Also, the student can give information about themselves, speaking about their family, and about local places and shopping.
In addition, the student can communicate and speak about regular and daily routines, which require simple and direct exchange of communication. The student may begin speaking about activities in their past in a brief, clear format.
B: Intermediate Level por clases de ingles
B1: The student is capable of producing simple texts on topics that are familiar or of interest to him/her. In addition, the student is capable of understanding the key points in a clear text related to work, studies, or leisure.
He/she can deal with situations likely to arise whilst in an area where the language is spoken. He/she is also competent in describing experiences, events and dreams. He/she is beginning to give opinions and reasons for thoughts and plans.
B2: In the advanced intermediate level, the student is capable of understanding the main idea in a detailed text, including technical discussions in a specified area. He/she is able to interact with fluidity and spontaneity with native speakers. Also, the student is capable of producing clear texts about a range of themes, giving points of view, and comparing ideas.
C: Advanced Level por clases de ingles
C1: The student is capable of understanding a wide range of complex texts, noting the implicit meaning. He/she can use the target language effectively in different social, academic, and professional situations. Furthermore, the student can produce well-structured texts, using a complex, cohesive and organized structure.
C2: The student is capable of understanding with ease everything that they see or hear. He/she excels at expressing his/herself with great fluidity, spontaneity, and precision. The student can differentiate between fine shades of meaning. The student can also summarize and reconstruct information and arguments of various sources, in spoken and written language.
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Specific professions require proficiency in specialized vocabulary. Nurses and doctors need specific medical terminology and vocabulary about medications and the body. Those in trades, like plumbing or electric, need specific technical vocabulary to effectively communicate issues. Numerous other professions have subsets of language they need to convey ideas effectively.
This course is aimed at professionals in an area specific to the needs of the student. Prior to the start of the course, the student and instructor will meet to discuss industry standards and set language acquisition goals in preparation for the career field.
