Learn Spanish in Sosua, Dominican Republic

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Sosua

Description: The Dominican Republic's breathtaking natural beauty, combined with the incredible friendliness and hospitality of the locals makes this the perfect travel-study destination. The small town of Sosua lies in an area of incredible natural beauty, bounded by the sparkling Caribbean on one side and lush jungle on the other. During the winter, magnificent humpback whales migrate here, whilst the nearby National Park of El Choco is home to an incredible diversity of wildlife. You'll find endless things to see and do as you learn Spanish in Sosua, but if you prefer to take it easy and unwind, you'll love this truly idyllic setting.

Our school is located in the centre of Sosua, well-placed for both the beach and many shops, restaurants and bars. Looking out onto the school's garden are four shaded terraces, where Spanish lessons are often held. There is also a communal kitchen, cafeteria, free wireless Internet connection and computers with free Internet access.

Teachers at our school are all native Spanish speakers, with years of experience in teaching Spanish to foreigners. You can combine your Spanish course in Sosua with classes in windsurfing, kitesurfing or scuba diving. There's no better place for watersports in the Caribbean! On our schools PADI scuba diving course, which consists of 5 theory lessons and 4 dives, you can become a fully certified open water diver!

Highlights:
Cultural activities in Sosua include:
* Merengue and Bachata dance classes
* Dominican cooking lessons
* Museum trips
* Evening dinners with tutors and students
* Bar tour
* Beach volleyball or mini-golf
* Pool party
* Half day excursions to Puerto Plata, Santiago or Playa Grande
* Full day trips to Punta Rusia or Jarabacoa

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Dominican Republic Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Estudio Hispanico's Mission Statement: The teaching approach is modern and communicative, which means students at our schools learn Spanish by using it in class, rather than just 'studying it' passively. Above all, we want our courses to give our students not just a theoretical knowledge of Spanish but also a practical ability to use the language, to understand the language and be able to express themselves clearly in it. Our enthusiastic and highly-motivated teaching team at each school will do their best to ensure that you have an extremely effective, yet at the same time very enjoyable, language learning experience. Studying Spanish in Spain and Latin America, in this way, is by far the most effective way to learn Spanish.