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| Alex - Surf Program Director |
A great feature of our most popular Spanish school in Tamarindo, Costa Rica is the in-house Surf program.
Students can pre-arrange surf lessons along with surf board rental for the entire length of their program or for select weeks out of their study abroad program.
Tamarindo is known world-wide as one of the hottest surf spots. The beach was featured in the "Endless Summer" sequel, when the world-class surfers visited the town on their trip to Costa Rica.
Students can pre-arrange surf lessons along with surf board rental for the entire length of their program or for select weeks out of their study abroad program.
Tamarindo is known world-wide as one of the hottest surf spots. The beach was featured in the "Endless Summer" sequel, when the world-class surfers visited the town on their trip to Costa Rica.
Alex Hazell acts as the dedicated Surf program director and suggests that students start with at least a 2 Week Surf program. He notes that during the two week program, surf students not only receive 2 formal lessons each week, but also time to practice what they are learning while not taking their Spanish courses. This allows them to become more self sufficient in their surf skills and discover what weaknesses they need to work on during their next lesson.
The surf program also includes a video analysis session that is crucial in helping students improve quicker. The slow motion playback is always great for a laugh too! Most of the surfing takes place at several sweet spots within walking distance of the Spanish school in Tamrindo, but every Friday, with surf conditions permitting, the surf instructors take all of the students to Playa Avellanas to try out new skills on more advanced waves.
The surf program typically has 5-10 students training each week, with many more during the Summer months. There is typically a 5 to 1 student/teacher ratio. The Surf instructors have all been surfing for many years and love teaching their passion for surf to others. They are bilingual, so they can help you practice your Spanish during lessons, but also make sure you are understanding the basic concepts and safety aspects.
The surf program also includes a video analysis session that is crucial in helping students improve quicker. The slow motion playback is always great for a laugh too! Most of the surfing takes place at several sweet spots within walking distance of the Spanish school in Tamrindo, but every Friday, with surf conditions permitting, the surf instructors take all of the students to Playa Avellanas to try out new skills on more advanced waves.
The surf program typically has 5-10 students training each week, with many more during the Summer months. There is typically a 5 to 1 student/teacher ratio. The Surf instructors have all been surfing for many years and love teaching their passion for surf to others. They are bilingual, so they can help you practice your Spanish during lessons, but also make sure you are understanding the basic concepts and safety aspects.
You can add the Surf program to any Spanish Course arrangement for $185 per week. You may also include this with our Family Spanish Program in Costa Rica for any family member that is interested in learning how to Surf. The surf classes are scheduled so that they do not interfere with Spanish classes, and coincide with the tides.
Alex states, "In the end its all about having fun, trying something new, meeting some new people and having a great vacation in the sun."
Alex states, "In the end its all about having fun, trying something new, meeting some new people and having a great vacation in the sun."
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