For Spanish students:
Learning a language goes beyond just studying. Making the effort of learning a language other than your native tongue speaks volumes of you. When you are learning Spanish, it shows you want to better understand Costa Rican culture.
• It also means you want to become friends with “ticos” and “ticas” around you.
• It means you want to respond appropriately to daily situations in Spanish.
• It means you want to improve your interaction with others and therefore, your lifestyle.
• It means you have decided to enjoy and fully engage in life here in Costa Rica.
Many people might think learning Spanish is difficult; in reality, it is not. There are many advantages in this country that will help you acquire the language. For example, people are very friendly and always willing to help you, especially if they see you are making the effort to learn. Besides, the opportunities to practice are endless, mainly because the Spanish speakers are everywhere: at the bank, at the supermarket, at the beauty salon, at the bakery, at the mechanic shop, etc.
I guarantee that if you make the decision to learn Spanish, your life will change, and new doors will open for you in this country and very likely in many others too.
As a result, you will have more pleasant experiences, not only while living here, but also when traveling to other Spanish-speaking countries.
-By Kattia Retana Hernández
