Long-Term Programs Built for Real Fluency
A Long-Term program is for those who want to go beyond the basics. More time in Sámara means deeper progress, stronger connections, and a real sense of what it feels like to live in Spanish.
With months of consistent practice, you move through levels naturally and build the confidence to communicate in any situation.
Over time, your classmates become your people. The connections you build in Sámara tend to last well beyond the program.
Day by day, Spanish becomes part of your routine, in class, at the market, at the beach, and everywhere in between.
What's Included in Your Long-Term Program
Everything you need to focus on learning and living in Sámara.
Morning group classes with native teachers, max 8 students per group, all levels welcome, starting every Monday.
Weekly activities to connect with local culture: walking tours, dance lessons, yoga and more.
A dedicated team with you before arrival and throughout your stay in Sámara.
Receive an official certificate upon completion with a minimum 80% attendance.
An oral level test before your first class to place you in the right group from day one.
Long-Term Spanish Courses in Costa Rica
3 months course
- 20 lessons per week
- 12 weeks of Group Course
6 months course
- 20 lessons per week
- 24 weeks of Group Course
Life at Expanish Sámara
Our school is located in the heart of Sámara, steps away from the beach and the town center. A small, welcoming space designed for learning and connecting.
Share good times with fellow students between classes, steps away from the beach.
An oral level test before your first class and a dedicated team with you throughout your stay.
Connect with local culture through activities designed to practice Spanish outside the classroom.
How You Learn at Expanish
Our Spanish course in Sámara is engaging, personalized and student-focused. Our approach is built on a simple belief: the more you use Spanish, the faster you learn it.
Learn by speaking from day one
Light, playful and interactive classes
Focus on practical communication, not just grammar
Speaking and oral comprehension
Reading and writing
Real-life practice in every class
Apply your Spanish through teamwork activities
Create a tourist guide, organize a debate or host a trivia contest
Collaborative learning that reinforces what you cover in class
Your Path to Fluency
Everyone progresses at their own pace. Our classes follow the CEFR framework (A1 to C2), and with consistent study in Sámara, most students reach conversational fluency (B2) in 6 to 9 months. Read more about how long it takes to learn Spanish.
What You Can Achieve at Each Level
A1 Beginner
A2 Elementary
B1 Intermediate
B2 Upper Intermediate (Conversational Fluency)
C1 Advanced
C2 Proficient
Life Beyond the Classroom
Every afternoon is an opportunity to practice Spanish in real life. Our activities immerse you in the rhythm, culture and nature of Sámara in a relaxed and informal setting.
Every Monday, an Expanish coordinator takes new students on a 2-hour tour of Sámara. Discover banks, markets, health services, the organic market and everything you need to feel at home.
A 1-hour group class led by a local instructor at Residencia Pura Vida. Learn salsa, merengue, bachata, cumbia and more, then keep practicing as long as you like.
75-minute sessions at a private yoga shala or at the school, depending on the season. All classes are taught entirely in Spanish by a qualified instructor.
Every Friday, students gather at a local restaurant to celebrate the week. Local drinks, karaoke in Spanish and good company. Stay as long as you like.
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What Our Students Say About Us
I took a 2-week course at Expanish in Buenos Aires in September 2023. I loved the course, the teacher, the space (the school is located in an excellent neighborhood), and the cultural excursions in the afternoon.
My experience was wonderful! Beautiful school, well located, very attentive and welcoming staff. I interacted with people from all over the world and that was the most incredible thing, in addition to the dynamic classes and the teacher Sonia who is a sweetheart! I highly recommend stopping by to learn Spanish while exploring BA
This school is fantastic! The exchange program I participated in exceeded my expectations. The teachers are highly experienced, the content is consistent, and the structure meets all the requirements. An indescribable experience! I highly recommend it!
There are no words that can express everything we experienced and felt at this school, made up of kind, committed, and very, very competent people.
I was able to learn Spanish comfortably. The program was excellent, and I had a wonderful time. The staff were also very friendly.
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