Your Intensive Spanish and Surf Program
Intensive and Surf
20 Group Spanish Lessons + 5 Surf Classes
- 20 group Spanish lessons per week (mornings)
- 5 surf classes per week, 1.5 hours each (afternoons)
- ISA-certified instructors and lifeguards
- Max 8 students per class
- Weekly cultural activities included
Course Details at a Glance
The Expanish Intensive Spanish and Surf program in Playa Sámara combines small-group Spanish classes, native Spanish-speaking teachers, and daily surf sessions with ISA-certified instructors
🎒 Welcome pack
📝 Level placement exam
🧭 Student orientation session
📚 20 Spanish group lessons per week
🏄 5 Surf lessons per week
🎓 Course certificate
🗓️ Start date: every Monday
📋 Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 12:30pm
⏱️ Lesson length: 50 minutes each lesson
📈 Levels: A1 to C2, for complete beginners to advanced students
👥 Class size: up to 8 students per group class
⏳ Duration: 1 to 44 weeks, flexible
📋 Schedule: Monday to Friday, start times based on tide conditions, so the exact time varies week to week
⏱️ Session length: 90 minutes each lesson
🏄 Instructors: ISA-certified instructors and lifeguards
📈 Levels: ideal for all ages and levels, from first-timers to intermediate surfers looking to improve
🏫 Surf school: taught at one of Sámara's top-rated surf schools, known for consistent waves
Beyond your program, you can add extras like an airport transfer, health insurance, an extra yoga class, or an additional surf class, all available when you book.
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Why Expanish?
Our teachers in Sámara are trained to the same standards used across every Expanish school, so you get the same quality of instruction wherever you study with us.
Studying with us is more than just Spanish language classes - it's opening the door to a whole new cultural and social experience that you will never forget.
You can discover all about local culture, improve your conversation skills and meet other like-minded students in our free after-class activities.
How You’ll Progress Through the Levels
Wondering how long it takes to move up in Spanish? This chart gives you a rough idea of how many weeks it usually takes to go from one level to the next, from total beginner (A1) all the way to fluent (C2).
Our intensive Spanish courses follow the CEFR levels (A1 to C2), and with consistent study, you’ll see steady progress week by week. Everyone learns at their own pace, but this gives you a good roadmap of what to expect.
Life Beyond Spanish and Surf in Sámara
Life in Sámara doesn't stop after class or after your last wave. Join weekly activities and connect with locals to practice your Spanish in a fun and natural way.
Classes take place at our own school, five minutes from the beach in the heart of Sámara.
Air-conditioned classrooms, outdoor spaces, a kitchen for cooking classes, a garden, and a pool to unwind between lessons.
Weekly dance classes, a yoga session, hidden trails to Punta Indio, and a closing karaoke night.
Quality & Recognition
