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LEARNING SPANISH AT CDS COSTA RICA

Our Spanish Language Program boosts our students’ skills, confidence, and linguistic proficiency. Spanish classes are divided into five sections: Spanish as a Second Language at three levels and Spanish for Native Speakers at two levels. Before joining us, your child will sit a short placement exam to determine which level is best for them.
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LEARN SPANISH AT CDS COSTA RICA

SPANISH FOR NATIVE SPEAKERS

Based on the curriculum provided by the Costa Rican Ministry of Education (MEP), our Spanish for Native Speakers courses refine our students’ existing skills.

In first grade, we focus on literacy, and in grade two, we move on to grammar, writing, and spelling. Our teachers infuse their Spanish classes with oral presentations and book reports. Class materials cover all genres of literature, ensuring every child is engaged and develops their reading and comprehension abilities.
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LEARN SPANISH AT CDS COSTA RICA

SPANISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

We also offer Spanish as a Second Language (SSL) classes at CDS. Our Spanish classes encourage learning through listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

SSL is divided into three levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced.
SPANISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (SSL)

BEGINNER LEVEL

Our beginners’ class focuses on using Spanish to communicate orally, both in and outside of the classroom. Games, role-play, reading, videos, songs, and computer programs like ‘Voice Thread’ introduce our students to new words and vocabulary.
By the end of the beginner level, your child will be able to:
  • Recognize words and simple phrases related to family, school, the home, and oneself.
  • Communicate at a basic level in Spanish and partake in simple conversations.
  • Write simple sentences and respond to questions using personal information, including name, age, nationality, etc.
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SPANISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (SSL)

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

Intermediate Spanish classes at CDS Costa Rica build on the skills developed through the beginner program. Students broaden their vocabulary through projects, games, reading, and writing. The correct use of grammar becomes even more important at this level. Through oral practice, students become increasingly fluent.
By the end of the intermediate level, your child will be able to:
  • Understand longer speeches and conversations.
  • Comprehend Spanish in TV shows and movies.
  • Be part of spontaneous conversations.
  • Write short texts that are clear and have good grammar.
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SPANISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (SSL)

ADVANCED LEVEL

In CDS Costa Rica’s advanced Spanish classes, students refine the skills learnt through beginner and intermediate courses. Learners read advanced Spanish books and work on creative writing projects, using grammar rules taught at native speaker level.
By the end of the advanced level, your child will be able to:
  • Understand any conversation, be it one-on-one or on a TV show.
  • Take part in a conversation using common Costa Rican phrases.
  • Describe objects, people, animals, and situations using precise details and vocabulary.
  • Write clear texts using the correct style and grammar.
  • Summarize texts.
  • Read according to their age and level.
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A GLOBALLY CONCIOUS EDUCATION

At CDS, every student follows their own unique learning journey. Our individualized approach – underpinned by global curricula and experiences – will unlock your child’s potential and help them create a pathway to one of the world’s best universities.

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