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Immerse Yourself in Spanish on the Beaches of Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

Spanish is the third most spoken language in the world, after Chinese and English, and it is the second language in amount of native speakers.  At the end of 19th century there were 60 million Spanish native speakers.  Today, almost 500 million people in the whole world speak Spanish.  It is the mother tongue of approximately 350 million people and it is widely spoken in 21 more countries where it is not the official language.

Spanish is the second most utilized language in international communications, and it is the official language for U.N.O. and its different branches.

We all know that there are many countries in the world where Spanish is the principal language.  Knowing how to speak it not only will make you a more educated person, but also will give you a more diverse cultural knowledge.

Apart from these reasons, why should you really learn Spanish?

If you are still confused or you are not completely sure why you should learn this language, we would like to give a number of important reasons.  Maybe you didn't realize at the beginning, but there are several advantages from learning this language that will help you become a more educated and cultivated person.

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El español es el tercer idioma más hablado del mundo, después del chino y del inglés y es el segundo en número de hablantes nativos.  Al final del siglo 19 había 60 millones de hablantes nativos de español.  Hoy, casi 500 millones de personas en todo el mundo hablan español.  El español es el idioma materno de aproximadamente 350 millones de personas y es ampliamente hablado en otros 21 países donde no es la lengua oficial.  El español es el segundo idioma más utilizado en las comunicaciones internacionales, y es idioma oficial en la O.N.U y sus organizaciones.  Todos sabemos que hay muchos países en el mundo cuya lengua principal es el español.  Saber hablarlo te convertirá en una persona no solamente más educada  sino también con muy buenos conocimientos culturales.  Pero entonces, aparte de todas estas razones, ¿por qué debería uno aprender el español?  Si todavía estás confundido o no estás totalmente seguro del por qué deberías aprender español, te enumeramos algunas razones importantes.  Quizás no te hayas dado cuenta al principio, pero hay varias ventajas que deberías obtener del aprendizaje del español que te convertirían en un persona con más cultura.

 

TEN IMPORTANT REASONS WHY TO LEARN SPANISH

DIEZ RAZONES IMPORTANTES PARA APRENDER ESPAÑOL

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Una persona que habla dos lenguas vale por dos.

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Someone who speaks two languages is worth two persons.

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Aprender una segunda lengua o una lengua extranjera te ayuda a entender mejor tu propia lengua.

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Learning another language helps you better understand your own.

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Saber español aumenta tus destrezas de comunicación.

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Knowing Spanish broadens your communicating skills.

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Hoy, más que nunca, saber por lo menos una lengua extranjera es esencial para las cumplir las metas relacionadas con los negocios y con el placer.

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Today, more than ever, knowledge of at least one foreign language is essential for both business-related and pleasure pursuits.

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Aprender español le ayudará a entrar en un mundo que le proveerá de múltiples oportunidades, experiencias intrigantes y emocionantes desafíos.

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Learning Spanish will help you enter a world that can provide you with endless opportunities, intriguing experiences, and exciting challenges.

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Saber español, le ayudará a abrir la puerta a un estilo de vida diferente del suyo, a una cultura distinta y única.

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Knowing Spanish Hill help open the door to a different lifestyle, and to a unique and distinctive culture.

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Aprender español le ayudará a mejorar sus oportunidades en el mundo de los negocios.  Un conocimiento amplio del español sería un gran valor agregado.

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Learning Spanish will help you improve your chances in the business World.  Knowledge of Spanish would be a real plus.

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Los países latinoamericanos están experimentando un fuerte crecimiento económico y están llegando a ser importantes socios comerciales a nivel mundial.

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Latin American countries are living a strong economical growth, and becoming important business partners in the world.

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Aprender un segundo idioma te puede ayudar a desarrollar tus habilidades críticas.  Además, ser bilingüe significa contemplar el mundo desde una perspectiva más amplia.  Esta es una destreza que te puede ayudar en muchas áreas.

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Learning a second language can help you develop your skills for more solid criteria.  Besides, being bilingual means that you can contemplate the world with a wider perspective.  This is a skill that can help you in many different areas.

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Probablemente, la razón más importante para aprender español es que aprenderlo es divertido y puede llevarte a diferentes lugares. Actualmente, no solamente puedes confinarte a ver, leer y escuchar libros, películas o música en inglés.  Ahora tienes una abanico de opciones más amplio comparado con el pasado y tanto si tu propósito es de tipo intelectual, práctico o incluso sentimental; seguro que te beneficiarás de aprender a hablar español.

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Probable, the most important reason to learn Spanish is how fun it is to learn it.  Nowadays, not only you can read and listen to recordings of books, watch films, listen and dance Spanish music, but also you can have a great variety of options compared to the past, and even if your main reason is intellectual, practical or sentimental, it is quite sure that you will be completely benefited by learning to speak Spanish.



Immerse Yourself in Quepos, Costa Rica

ACADEMIA DE ESPAÑOL D'AMORE offers the perfect environment to meet the student's linguistic needs at an exclusive campus in the jungle.  Our goal is to provide the student with the unique blend of higher education, set amongst breathtakingly beautiful surroundings. (For U.S. K-12 school teachers, you can apply for a grant to study at our school at http://www.fundforteachers.org .)

ACADEMIA DE ESPAÑOL D'AMORE offers free high speed internet service at specific times of the day.  We also offer wireless connections for those interested in bringing their laptops.

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Manuel Antonio National Park

Once in Quepos, Manuel Antonio you will also have the chance to enjoy yourself with a myriad of extracurricular activities. These include, horseback riding, sport fishing, international cuisine, bars and discos.  And if you tire of those, you may want to consider the river rafting, expeditions in kayaks, surfing, snorkeling, bird and butterfly watching, quiet beaches and astounding sunsets.  Welcome to ACADEMIA DE ESPAÑOL D'AMORE, the most exclusive Spanish Immersion Center in Costa Rica!


Weather Forecast in Quepos.

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Why to Study Spanish
in Manuel Antonio

  • You can study close to one of the most beautiful beach/park areas that Costa Rica has to offer.
  • This region of Costa Rica is home to a wonderful array of plant life and wildlife. In particular, Manuel Antonio Park is recognized as one of the best natural parks in the country.
  • The area has endless activities to keep even the most avid outdoor enthusiast entertained.
  • Close by the school you have the town of  Quepos, small, but very well known for its abundance of bars and restaurants.
  • San Jose is less than 4 hours away by bus, and 20 minutes by airplane.
  • It is possible to get to most locations of interest in Costa Rica from the Spanish school in less than 5 hours.
  • It is the ideal location for those individuals who want to get away from the city life and experience something far more relaxing.

 
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ACADEMIA DE ESPAÑOL D'AMORE - Costa Rica - Quepos - Manuel Antonio - kilometer # 3, next to Tulemar Bungalows