PERSONALIZED SPANISH · JACÓ & HERRADURA

Practical Spanish for your life in Costa Rica.

Personalized, in-person lessons designed to help you communicate confidently, understand the local culture and feel more connected to everyday life in Costa Rica.

Complete My Enrollment Contact Verónica

Choose your preferred starting date and schedule. Verónica will contact you to confirm your first lesson.

Approach

Spanish built around your life.

The program focuses on practical Spanish that students can apply in their daily lives in Costa Rica. Lessons are adapted to each person’s current level, goals and learning pace, with an emphasis on useful vocabulary, clear pronunciation and confident communication.

Practical conversation.
Listening and pronunciation.
Reading and interpretation.
Writing and grammar.

How it works

01Complete your enrollment.
02Choose your preferred date and schedule.
03Verónica confirms your first lesson.

About Verónica

Verónica Bethencourt

Verónica Bethencourt is a native Spanish speaker with a degree in Business Administration from Universidad Católica Andrés Bello (UCAB). Her international English studies include academic experience at EF Academy in London and advanced English studies at Browns English Language School in Queensland, Australia.

Since moving to the Jacó–Herradura area in early 2024, Verónica has developed a firsthand understanding of the communication challenges English-speaking residents encounter in Costa Rica. Her program combines this local perspective with personalized instruction to help students communicate more naturally and confidently in everyday situations.

Enrollment

Complete your enrollment.

Tell Verónica about your goals, Spanish level and availability so she can prepare and confirm the best starting schedule for you.

About You

Full nameWhat should Verónica call you?Email addressWhatsApp numberPreferred contact methodCountry of originWhere do you currently live?Other areaNative languageOther languages you speak

Your SpanishHave you studied Spanish before?How long have you studied Spanish?

Self-reported levelHow often do you currently interact in Spanish?

Why do you want to improve your Spanish?

What would you most like to improve?

In which situations do you find Spanish most challenging?If you already know some Spanish, write a short paragraph about yourself and why you want to improve. Beginners may answer in English.

Learning Preferences

How do you prefer to learn?

Preferred paceHours per weekSession lengthLesson location preference

Is there anything Verónica should consider to make your learning experience more comfortable or effective?Anything else you would like Verónica to know?

Dates & Availability

Dates and times are preferences only. Verónica will confirm your first lesson directly.

Preferred starting dateAlternative datesStart flexibilityBest contact time

Preferred days

Availability by day

Tell us about any scheduling restrictions or preferences.

Review your enrollment

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Are lessons suitable for complete beginners?

Yes. The program is suitable for complete beginners as well as students who already speak Spanish and want to improve.

Can lessons be adapted to my current level?

Yes. Lessons are adapted to your current level, goals and learning pace.

Where are lessons held?

Lessons are in person in Jacó or Herradura. The exact location is confirmed directly by Verónica.

What will we focus on?

The focus may include conversation, listening, pronunciation, reading, writing, grammar and practical situations in Costa Rica.

What happens after I complete my enrollment?

Verónica reviews your goals and availability and contacts you to confirm the date and time of your first lesson.

Is my selected date automatically confirmed?

No. Your selected date and schedule are preferences and are not confirmed until Verónica contacts you.

Do I need to buy a textbook?

No textbook requirement has been confirmed. Verónica will recommend materials based on your level and goals.