Program Reviews

I absolutely loved my time at Tico Lingo, studying and taking classes and with my host family!! The combination of the two drastically helped accelerate my Spanish language skills! I completed 6 weeks (1 week of group only classes and 5 of private and group classes) I had two different teachers and loved the combination of both of their teaching styles. I was at an intermediate level coming here but could not fluidly have conversations as much and would confuse my Grammer tenses often. I can more fluidly have conversations now and have a better grasp on Grammer also! I also love my host family I was paired with and as someone with a lot of dietary restrictions I was worried but it was a great pairing! I would definitly visit again!

During my three weeks at Tico Lingo (1 week group classes, 2 weeks both group + private classes) I have improved my Spanish significantly. Literally everything is taught in Spanish and also at my home stay family we would only speak Spanish, which I believe is the best way to efficiently learn/improve a new language. The staff are super kind and caring and make sure you feel at home. Heredia is not too interesting, but a safe city with some nice cafes/sightseeings and centrally located for weekend trips. I would definitely recommend Tico Lingo and sleeping at a Tico Family!

First of all, I did the intensive. In my opinion it is important to maximize your time while there. I got two different professors--both great--with two different teaching styles, personalities and approaches. That really helped my understanding. I have been studying on my own for a while now. I really needed a total immersion. My own schedule (My wife and I travel a lot and are very involved with our grandchildren) limited me to two weeks. More would have been better. I am already enrolled for another two weeks, six months from now, and am really looking forward to it. Between now and then, I plan to review and expand upon what I learned so that I can really magnify it in my next two week session.

I had such an amazing experience at Tico Lingo. I did 6 weeks. I ended up having 4 of the teachers there, and each teacher was amazing. They were patient, understanding, *funny*:) My host family was absolutely amazing. The meals were amazing, the conversations were amazing, the family itself was buena gentexD Before I came, I knew a little spanish but I wasn’t able to hold a conversation. But now I can hold a convo and get around CR with no problem. I’m definitely returning someday to improve my spanish/become fluent

Going to Costa Rica was my first time out of the country since three years old. And, it couldn’t have been better. I’ve been learning Spanish for four years and have become nearly fluent, so it was great stretching myself. I loved picking up on the idiosyncrasies of the “Tico Spanish” and have made some amazing friendships with camp mates and Costa Ricans alike. The journeys you would go on after Spanish school were always amazing and really made you feel immersed in the country. Overall, 10/10 would recommend for all people looking to improve their Spanish.

My 13 year old girls had a great time at the Tico Lingo summer teen camp. The structure, the staff, the environment and all of the activities kept them learning and engaged.
This teen camp is all inclusive. The education, accommodations, excursions, activities, and food made the camp easy and affordable.
The kids had supervised freedom. They really grew with the language and the independence. Tico Lingo was organized and helped us with the whole process.
We would definitely take the summer teen camp again.

This experience was one of the best things I have ever done. While learning knowledgeable español we also were going on amazing adventures and learning new things everyday. We learned new things about cultures and other people and what their struggles were and how they lived their lives. It was something i will never forget, and being only 13 i already know that this is an experience I will take with me forward for many years. I loved the people and the camp counselors and my teacher was amazing! I hope to be back to next year.

I loved this, because of Tico lingo I have a new best two weeks of my life! Cat and Chris were amazing, and so nice! I really hope to come back next year, I learned so much Spanish and made some amazing new friends! Although I do wish we had a later curfew, I loved it here. Chris is being nice, and extremely understanding. If you need to find a place to go, or a place to send your child, I very strongly suggest coming to Costa Rica, and attending tico lingo, for amazing people, fun teachers, and a great time

Tico Lingo was great. The people are so nice and Chris is the nicest and chillest person ever. You study from 8:00-12:00 with breaks. After 12:00 everyone gets lunch (Tico Lingo pays for it) and then you will do the daily activity which are super fun. Chris and Cat are very supportive and fun to hangout with, they do not judge. It was such a good time, I loved meeting all the new people and getting new opportunities to practice spanish! Overall I strongly recommend coming to Tico Lingo if you are under 18 looking to study Spanish.

Wow. That is the only term I can use to describe this camp. I have never experienced anything so well thought out and planned before. Every part of the trip was incredibly fun, entertaining, and well thought out. From the bus rides, to the classroom, and staff, every portion of this camp was perfect. Since Tico Lingo, I have not shut up about my experience, much to the chagrin of my family and friends. My Spanish improved drastically, and I made life long friendships. I have already begun making plans to return next year. 100/10 stars. Couldn’t be happier with my experience!