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WELCOME TO
TICOTHRIVE

The Online Costa Rican Spanish Learning Program 

Is Speaking Spanish Necessary to Live in Costa Rica?


You can live in Costa Rica without speaking Spanish, but you’ll probably find yourself relying on others like friends, family, or neighbors to help with everyday things.

Whether you’re chatting with the cashier at the corner store, asking a question at the pharmacy, or calling your internet provider, knowing Spanish makes life so much easier. It gives you the confidence to handle things on your own and helps you settle into your new life in Costa Rica with more ease, connection, and freedom.

A UNIQUE SOLUTION IS BORN

Knowing the struggles that you face as a non-Spanish speaking transplant in Costa Rica, we set out to create a program that helps you better adapt and integrate in your new environment through language and culture awareness.

 Instruction.

 Specially crafted lessons highlighting the culture and the language of Costa Rica.

Practice.
Practice exercises to help you keep your Spanish speaking skills fresh.


Support.

 Direct support and feedback from your instructor as you go through the program.


WHAT OUR STUDENTS ARE SAYING


"I’ve been using TicoThrive since March 2021, and it’s hands down the best Spanish course I’ve ever taken. The lessons and exercises, especially those focused on Costa Rican Spanish, have been incredibly helpful in my daily life here. The teachers are supportive, always available to answer questions, and provide great feedback on the writing exercises. If you’re serious about learning Spanish for life or travel in Costa Rica, I highly recommend this program. You won’t be disappointed."

Eric
TicoThrive student

"I really love how the lessons are structured and they have a good variety of tools. The tools include vocabulary, a short story, a couple of lessons that may include matching phrases, rearranging sentences, fill-in the missing words, and long sentences. The best is that on most types of lessons you know right away if you have something incorrect. The only exception is the long answer and you get feedback the next day. If you miss any lessons you still have access to them and can catch up at your own pace. This structure has been great for me since I am still working full time. I absolutely recommend Tico Thrive for anyone trying to learn Costa Rican Spanish."

Tammy
TicoThrive student

"I am a Spanish language beginner, having tried Duolingo (which has helped) for a few months. I started Tico Thrive from its inception a few months back now. I cannot tell you how impressed I am with the programme. The materials are absolutely first class and there is so much information provided. Ric is an excellent and patient teacher. At last I am putting sentences together and understanding far more. The cost of these classes are very reasonable, especially when you get so many learning materials too. I cannot recommend Tico Thrive more highly. Thank you so much!"

Shelley
TicoThrive student

Frequently Asked Questions

Find quick answers to common questions about our program.

You can choose to work on the practice exercise that better suits your current Spanish level:

    Level A: Focuses on expanding your vocabulary while practicing and strengthening the Spanish concepts and tenses that were introduced in Phase 1.

    Level B: Focuses on expanding your vocabulary while learning and practicing more advanced grammar concepts and tenses, such as the past tense, the future tense, and others.

With TicoThrive being a subscription-based program, you can work on your Costa Rican Spanish speaking abilities for as long as you'd like.  

We offer a full refund within 14 days of enrollment if you are not satisfied the program. Refunds will be processed back to the original payment method.