LEARNING IN COSTA RICA

A group of enthusiastic students from grades ten and eleven travelled to Costa Rica in February. It was a wonderful opportunity to practice their Spanish language skills, visit the magnificent natural treasures of the country, and connect with the local citizens. 

Learn Spanish in Costa Rica!

At the end of February 2016, a group of 21 students from grades 10 & 11, along with Mr. Jankowski and Ms. Blain, travelled to beautiful Costa Rica. “Costa Rica is one of the  greatest nature reserves in the world and perfect for an educational trip!” says Mr. Jankowski.

In order to encourage students to have a true cultural experience, Kells provided after school Spanish classes to Costa Rica students and supervising teachers. The classes began in January and ended right before the scheduled trip. In this way, students had the opportunity to use their new language skills and have a more enriching experience in Costa Rica.

“Students took advantage of this opportunity and enjoyed the classes very much”, shares Mr. Jankowski. He mentions Alex Mahutte who made tremendous progress with the language, and also proclaims, “Ms. Blain loved the Spanish classes!”

Some attractions in Costa Rica include the Poas Volcano National Park, La Paz Waterfall, and La Fortuna Waterfall. Students also enjoyed a cooking class and had a local school visit; this was definitely a wonderful opportunity to converse in Spanish and connect with the citizens!