20 Spanish Lessons in the Afternoon
Learn Spanish in Sámara with native teachers in small groups of max 8 students. Afternoon classes from 2:30 to 6:30 PM leave your mornings free for beaches, yoga, and Costa Rica's Pacific coast. Classes meet at IONA Café, a local spot in the heart of Sámara.
20 group lessons per week, with each class lasting 50 minutes.
Spanish lessons from 2:30 to 6:30 PM Monday to Friday.
Mornings free for active adventures, afternoons for learning, evenings for relaxing.
1–6 weeks, flexible duration. Start any Monday.
Max 8 students per class for personalized attention and plenty of speaking practice. All levels welcome, from beginner to advanced.
Start the day with yoga
5 Yoga Lessons in the Morning
Add morning yoga to your Spanish course for a balanced day of wellness and learning. Start grounded with movement and breath, then continue with afternoon Spanish classes.
5 morning yoga lessons per week, with each session lasting 75 minutes.
Functional, accessible yoga suitable for all levels, including Vinyasa, Slow Flow Vinyasa, and Gentle Yoga.
Classes take place in a peaceful space surrounded by nature in Playa Sámara.
Monday to Friday, 8:30–9:45 AM.
Spanish and Yoga
Choose your duration for combined Spanish and Yoga, from 1 to 6 weeks. All packages include 20 afternoon Spanish lessons and 5 morning Yoga sessions per week in Playa Sámara.
2 Weeks
- July and August: 13/07, 20/07, 27/07, 03/08, 10/08, 17/08
- October and November: 19/10, 26/10, 02/11, 09/11, 16/11, 23/11
3 Weeks
- July and August: 13/07, 20/07, 27/07, 03/08, 10/08, 17/08
- October and November: 19/10, 26/10, 02/11, 09/11, 16/11, 23/11
Why Expanish?
For over 19 years we have been meeting the highest teaching standards in our Spanish classes in Barcelona, as demonstrated by our awards and official accreditation.
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 cultural, social and leisure 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 course 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.
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Beyond the Classroom
Spanish classes meet in the afternoons, leaving your mornings free for beach time, hikes to hidden coves, yoga, and exploring Sámara. Weekly activities include dancing classes, welcome tours, and end-of-week celebrations where you'll practice Spanish with locals and fellow students.
Hikes to secret beaches, yoga sessions, dancing classes, and welcome tours. Activities run in the mornings before Spanish classes, taking advantage of Costa Rica's best weather.
Spanish classes meet at IONA Café in central Sámara, a cozy local spot where you'll learn Spanish and can return to practice with locals and classmates.
End-of-week celebrations with karaoke, local drinks, and dancing. Connect with your class, meet locals, and practice Spanish in a relaxed setting.
From Playa Izquierda to Punta Indio, discover hidden beaches within walking distance. Your welcome tour shows you the town's banks, markets, and local spots on day one.
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