Learn Spanish in Sosua
Spanish Immersion in Dominican Republic
Learning Spanish abroad in Sosua, Dominican Republic is one of many language immersion programs offered by AmeriSpan. Known for its old Spanish ruins, beaches, and baseball players, the Dominican Republic is located about 600 miles southeast of Florida. It occupies two-thirds of Hispaniola, an island discovered by Columbus when he ran the Santa Maria aground on Christmas Day 1492. The island’s strategic position between the Panama Canal and Central and South America has made it a natural gateway to the Americas. Here one can hike on mountains, travel through lush jungle and semi-arid deserts, or enjoy the sea from white sand beaches. Despite a booming tourist industry attracted by the natural beauty, upscale casinos, and low cost of living, the country is still largely undiscovered today.
Learn Spanish Language in Dominican Republic:
Learning Spanish abroad in Sosua, Dominican Republic is one of many language immersion programs offered by AmeriSpan. Located on the north coast, about 20 kms east of Puerto Plata, Sosua is in a beautiful bay with sandy beaches great for sunbathing and swimming and is surrounded by amazing high coral cliffs. Through the past years it has become a popular resort town with much nightlife and quality restaurants. The main beach is Playa Sosua known for its golden-yellow sand. On one end of the beach is El Batey featuring residential streets, gardens, restaurants, shops and hotels, and on the other end Los Charamicos, the business and residential sector for the locals who work in Playa Sosua making this area a very traditional one.
School Facilities:
Located in El Batey, the school is very close to the center and 5 minutes walking distance from the main beach. The building has 4 outdoor classrooms located on a terrace or next to the garden and 2 indoor classrooms cooled by ceiling fans. All the classrooms are equipped with audio-visual teaching material and the school library offers leisure literature to better practice the language. There is internet access available for students. Capacity is 40 students/day.
Participants:
Mostly from Europe and the US. Average age 25-40.
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Spanish Immersion Program (included in tuition):
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- 4 hrs/day classes (20 hrs/wk)
- Group Classes (max 7)
- Private room in studio apartment
- Breakfast daily
- Airport pick-up in Puerto Plata Int. Airport (POP)
- Emergency message service
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| What We Like: |
What We Don't Like: |
- Private room with private bathroom
- Good weather year-round
- Proximity to beaches
- Small program with intimate atmosphere and personal attention
- Dominicans study English and German at this school
- Low cost airfare from the USA
- Walking distance to school
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- 45-minute sessions, less than most programs
- No Homestays
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2008 Prices (Click to see prices for 2007)
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Wk |
2
Wks |
3
Wks |
4
Wks |
Add'l
Wks |
Class
Size |
Meals |
| 4 hrs/day Group w/apartment |
$420 |
$780 |
$1165 |
$1540 |
$375 |
max 7 |
1 |
| 4 hrs/day Group classes only |
$230 |
$420 |
$610 |
$800 |
$190 |
max 7 |
0 |
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Airport Pickup: Included (only with lodging)
Program Additions & Upgrades:
* Extra nights: $30/night.
* Private classes: $19/hour
Start Dates:
Start any Monday but beginners start: 2007: 10/29, 11/12, 11/26, 12/10, 12/24 2008: 1/7, 1/21, 2/4, 2/18, 3/3, 3/17, 3/31, 4/14, 4/28, 5/12, 5/26, 6/9, 6/23, 7/7, 7/21, 8/4, 8/18, 9/1, 9/15, 9/29, 10/13, 10/27, 11/10, 11/24, 12/8, 12/22
Closed Dates:
2007: 12/25 2008: 1/1, 1/21, 2/27, 3/21, 5/1, 9/24, 12/25
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