Break

Enjoy breaks with people from North America, Asia and Europe.

Small Classes

Small groups so everybody gets enough attention.

Volunteer

Get to help beautiful people with our volunteer projects.

Groups

Come with your friends and classmates and save money.

Volunteer

Travel and learn meanwhile helping others.

Friday, June 20, 2014

Lección de Español EL FÚTBOL

GOOooooOOOOL!
Enjoy the match
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En Costa Rica TAMBIÉN se habla FÚTBOL.
Clasificados a Segunda Ronda en el Mundial después de que nadie creía que hiciéramos ni un gol por estar en el Grupo "de la Muerte". Costa Rica le gana primero a Uruguay y hoy a Italia. En Amistad Institute celebramos nuestro país y estamos orgullosos de nuestras raíces. Para celebrar esta clasificación, les dejamos una lección de Fútbol.

LAS PERSONAS – PEOPLE
el equipo – team
el equipo visitante – away team
el equipo contrario – opposing team
el futbolista – footballer
el jugador – player
la alineación – lineup (only the players who appear on the pitch)
la plantilla – lineup (regular players + the substitute bench)
la banca – the substitute bench
la sustitución – substitution
el capitán – the captain
el portero/el arquero/el guardameta – goalkeeper
la defensa – the defence
un defensa – a defender
el mediocampo – the midfield
un mediocampista/un centrocampista – a midfielder
un extremo – a winger
un delantero – a forward
el delantero centro – a middle forward
el goleador – goal scorer
el máximo goleador de esta temporada – the highest goal scorer this season
el director técnico – coach
el entrenador – the trainer
el masajista– masseur
el árbitro – referee
los árbitros asistentes – the linesmen, assistant referees
el árbitro comprado – a bent referee
el comentarista deportivo – commentator
los espectadores – spectators
un hincha – a fan
un aficionado/la afición – a supporter/the supporters
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EL TIEMPO Y EL LUGAR – TIME AND PLACE
La Copa Mundial de Fútbol – Football World Cup/Soccer World Cup/The FIFA World Cup
Primera División – Premier League
el fútbol – football, soccer
el campeonato – championship
el partido – game, match
el partido que se juega fuera de casa – away game
el partido amistoso – friendly game
un partizado – un gran partido
el balón/la pelota – ball
el campo (de juego) – pitch
el marcador – scoreboard
el estadio – stadium
el vestidor/vestuario – the dressing room
la banca – the bench
la cancha – pitch (lawn)
la portería/meta – goal, goalposts (Peninsular Spanish)
el arco – goal (Latin American Spanish)
el poste/el palo – post
el primer palo – the near post
el segundo palo – the far post
el larguero – the crossbar
la red – the net
la línea de banda – the sideline, touchline
la línea de gol – the goal line
la línea de medio campo – the halfway line
el área de gol – the goal area
el área de penal – the penalty area
el círculo central – central circle
el primer tiempo – the first half
el segundo tiempo – the second half
la media parte/el descanso/la pausa – half time
el tiempo suplementario/la prórroga – extra time
intervalo del medio tiempo / descanso – half time interval
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LA ROPA - CLOTHES
la espinillera – shinguard
la pantaloneta – shorts
las medias – socks
la banderilla – flag
el silbato/el pito – whistle
la camiseta – shirt
el uniforme – uniform
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LA ACCIÓN – THE ACTION
jugar al fútbol – to play football/soccer
jugar contra algn – to play against sb
el gol – a goal
un golazo – a great goal
un tiro/una patada – a kick, shot
un remate – a shot
dar una patada – to kick
la patada inicial – kick-off
un pase – a pass
pasar – to pass
patear – to shoot
disparar – to shoot
quitar la pelota – to take away the ball
tirar a la portería – to shoot at the goal
meter un gol – to score a goal
efectuar un saque de puerta – to take a goal kick
el remate de cabeza – header
cabecear – to head the ball
el rebote – a rebound
la pelota dio un rebote en el poste – the ball bounced off the post
un corner/saque de esquina – a corner
un saque de banda – a throw in
un saque de puerta/meta – a goal kick
regatear – to get past, swerve past
el regateo/regate/la gambeta – dribbling
hacer un regate – manoeuvre the ball
defender – to defend
atajar – to catch
atajar un penal – save a penalty
atacar – to attack
entrar(le) a algn – to tackle
la entrada – tackle
el autogol/gol en contra – own goal
ganar – to win
perder – to lose
derrotar – to beat
enfrentarse – to meet (luchar uno contra el otro)
empatar – to equalize, to draw
un empate a cero – score draw
sonar el silabato/pitar – blow the whistle
pitar el comienzo/el final del partido – to whistle the whistle for the beginning/the end of the game
el resultado final – the final score
la repetición – replay
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JUEGO LIMPIO – FAIR PLAY
jugar limpio/sucio – to play fair/dirty
una falta – a foul
cometer una falta – to commit a foul
señalar una falta – to blow a foul
golpear – to hit
empujar – to push
la mano – handball
tocar el balón con la mano – to touch a ball with a hand
hacer una zancadilla a algn – to trip sb up
sujetar/querer inmovilizar a algn – to hold sb
hacer teatro/fingir – to playact, to fake
un saque de falta – a free kick
un tiro penal – a penalty
un tiro libre – a free kick
un tiro libre indirecto – an indirect free kick
fuera de juego – offside
una expulsión – a sending off
una tarjeta amarilla – a yellow card
una tarjeta roja – a red card
un aviso – a warning
enseñar una tarjeta amarilla/roja – to show a yellow/red card
recibir una tarjeta amarilla/roja – to get a yellow/red card
expulsar (a un jugador) – to send (a player) off
ejecutar una falta – to take a free kick
un jugador lesionado – injured player
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LAS EMOCIONES – EMOTIONS
jugar con fuego – to play with fire
luchar con uñas y dientes – to fight nail and tooth
aplaudir – to clap, applaud
animar/jalear a un equipo – to cheer on a team
la ola (de estadio) – wave
hacer la ola – to make the wave
¿De qué equipo sos? – which team do you support?
¿Cuál es el resultado? – What is the score?
¿Cómo van? / ¿Cómo va el marcador? – what’s the score?
¿Cómo terminó el partido? – what was the score?
Los vamos a dejar en cero – we'll leave you with nil
No van a meter ni un gol. – you won't even score one goal
Les vamos a meter cuatro. – we'll score four
¡Vaya, vaya, haga el gol! - go man, you'll score!
¡Corra! – Run!
¡Mano! – handball!
¡Tire! ¡Dispare! – Shoot!
¡Ahora! ¡Va, tire! ¡Tirá ya! - Go! Shoot, now!
¡Huuuuyyyy! Por poquito, por poquito,… – oh! That was close…
¡Pero está ciego o qué! – is he blind or what
Un tiro de antología – an excellent kick
¡Mala suerte! – What bad luck!
Vamos Campbel, ahora es tu turno. ¡Vamos! ¡Vamos! Que ya es tuyo. - Go, go, your turn. Go! Go! It's yours now.
Los Ticos marcan su primer gol. Empate, señores, empate entre los dos colosos. - Costa Rica have scored their first goal. Draw, ladies and gentlemen, draw between two giants.

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Experience Christmas and New Year in Costa Rica


CONTACT: director@aicr-edu.org / csr@aicr-edu.org / rdemes@aicr-edu.org
Have you ever wondered how Christmas and New Year's are celebrated in COSTA RICA? Here's your chance to find out - you can experience this amazing time, help others by volunteering and learn the language while taking a Christmas Spanish course in Costa Rica!
As you might expect, this time of the year in Costa Rica doesn't usually get much beyond mildly chilly temperatures and maybe a stiff wind (the best time of the year!).
With Amistad´s SPANISH CHRISTMAS BREAK you'll not only learn Spanish but also about how Christmas is celebrated in Costa Rica with games, trips and special, fun activities.
Starting Dates December 08th,  15th and 22nd 2012.
Lessons per week 20
Duration1-2-3 or 4 weeks
LevelsAll levels, from beginner to advanced and Superior
NotesIf you decide to stay in Costa Rica for more than 2 weeks, you can switch over to a regular, Intensive Spanish Course of 20 lessons per week.
Lesson Duration 55 min.
Class Size Max. 10 students per Spanish class. 

Activities: Season cooking class, songs, lectures, piñata workshop, visit, café social, and volunteer opportunities.

Course Description

The 1 or 2 week Christmas program is designed for you to enjoy traditional Costa Rican celebrations and work on your language skills at the same time. Apart from 20 Spanish lessons per week, the school organizes excursions and cultural activities such as visits to typical Costa Rican Christmas gatherings, Costa Rica Christmas Cooking, nativity exhibits and Epiphany parades. Most of these activities are included in the price (except the transport costs and entrance fees). Please keep in mind some of these activities have special dates (like the Lights Parade in San Jose downtown); ask for the special activities before booking :)
Since the course falls in an off-peak period, museums and other sites of interest are often less crowded than at other times of the year. AMISTAD classes are held throughout the entire holiday season, but we do observe the 25th of December, the 1st of January and other local/special holidays.

PRICES

One week $215
Two weeks $410
Three weeks $630
Four weeks $800

Even Brad y Angelina spend their Christmas in Costa Rica *** Read about it.

Top 10 Reasons to Spend Christmas in Costa Rica * From our friends of Costa Rica Pages

Santa on the Beach

Monday, October 8, 2012

Save Costa Rican Sea Turtles Campaign

Save Costa Rican Sea Turtles this October, November and December for only $200 per week; for a minimum stay of 2 weeks.

This is the time when we get less help (people is not in vacations), and they need more help.

Come and help the turtles for just $200 per week, it includes:

Pick up from SJO International airport
First night with a host family all meals included
Transportation to the project
Introduction session
24/7 emergency phone number
Project
Housing
3 meals per day

Drop off is not included in case you want to travel around the country.

Transportation from the project can be arranged.

Las night stay and drop off from Central Valley can be arranged for extra $30

Just send an email to director@aicr-edu.org with the subject (SAVE THE TURTLES CAMPAIGN).















Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Let´s celebrate Amistad´s Birthday

YES! Our birthday celebration is coming and you get the presents!


OCTOBER is our Birthday Month and we have offers for the whole Trimester!

During September, October and November SPANISH programs for $185 per week at our Main Campus in Santa Bárbara, and $235 at our Beach Campus in Esterillos ** VOLUNTEER Standard Programs for $115 and Special Programs for $145

Also a 5% discount in all our packages (4-1 / 8-4 weeks programs)

 No placement fee - No last-minute booking fee - No hidden fees!

We are sure you can take good advantage of this offer as you did with the previous one, we celebrate our 9th birthday, and we want you to be part of it.

Also, for all the bookings for 2013 that are confirmed before October 31st; we will keep 2012 fees. Fine applies in cancelations.


LET´S CELEBRATE TOGETHER!

Friday, May 25, 2012

We like Summer * Special OFFER

As a tropical country, we love Summer in Costa Rica, that is why we want to give a Summer GIFT.


ONLY DURING JUNE 2012 and for new bookings!

ALL our programs for $200 per week at our Main Campus in Santa Bárbara, and $250 at our Beach Campus in Esterillos.


No placement fee - No last-minute booking fee - No hidden fees!

Just the opportunity to take care of this Special Offer.

WE LOVE SUMMER TIME!



Thursday, May 17, 2012

We did it! We´re opening in Esterillos beach, and you´re invited to join!


We finally did it! Yes, we are opening a Beach Campus in Esterillos Beach; Marco is ready with his summer hat and his surf boards... Oh yes... a surf board is a must when going to the beach and area we choose to open our Beach Campus! ~ As you see, Marco is in charge of operations at the beach (we will introduce you with his team in time); and Alexander, Rebecca and Robert (with the rest of the staff you know) will work and support from the Main Campus. BIG Opening Party is getting prepared for June 2nd, 2012.

We choose this location as opposed to other beach locations, because of its proximity to: other beaches, the Central Valley and because it has really good access and roads (the opposite of the beaches in Guanacaste, where it takes one hour to go from one beach to the other even with your own car… dirt roads are awful to drive!). 

Esterillos is just minutes away from Jacó, Pochotal, Hermosa, Herradura, Guapinol, Bejuco, Bandera Beaches... and when we say minutes away we mean it, you can even go in a bike!!!! Route 34 goes all the way around this coast, even more... just a little ride and a cruise trip and participants can get to Nicoya Gulf, where we offer Teaching, Children, Turtles, and more volunteer projects (Nicoya Gulf has many beaches too, such as Montezuma, Cabo Blanco, Malpais... and going a little more to Guanacaste area easy access to Camaronal, Bejuco and Samara).
 
This long beach has tide pools at its northern end, where a sculpture of a  mermaid sits atop the rocks… and our school is just 200 meters from this sculpture… All our students are allowed to use La Sirena Hotel facilities (access to bar, activities and pool).
La Sirena is just 50 meters from the shore!!!

We decided to make a partnership with this incredible small hotel, so our participants can have real fun at this place without interfering with the educational goals of the Institute.

As you can see, we are all cover and ready to start... we just need you!

Monday, May 14, 2012

Amistad´s social responsibility program… Help your organization by helping others!


We are glad to announce our special program to fundraise economical and human resources and help for Amistad´s foundation www.fundadeico.org.

As one of our clients you are constantly helping us to support FUNDADEICO´s projects; and that is why we want to make you part of this by giving you this incredible offer that is going to also provide human and economical help to the foundation.

Starting on May 15th, 2012; we are going to offer 3 special packages (all included) in our Main Campus, in beautiful and semi-rural Santa Barbara (These prices apply ONLY throughout FUNDADEICO and the promotion ends by November 1st, 2012):

PACKAGE #1
2 weeks program
Pick up from the airport
40 hours of Spanish lessons (20 per week)
Spanish text/working book
Volunteer project 20 hours per week (40 hours in total) * Applicable only to projects near the Institute´s Main Campus.
Private room
3 meals per day
Laundry service once a week
Latino Dancing lessons
Costa Rican Cooking and Tropical Fruits lessons depending on the schedule.
One Day Tour (See description here http://costaricainside.com/odt_pacifichighlights.html)

ONLY $510 the whole package for a minimum of 3 participants.
REAL VALUE $610

PACKAGE #2
4 weeks program
Pick up from the airport
80 hours of Spanish lessons (20 per week)
Spanish text/working book
Volunteer project 20 hours per week (80 hours in total) * Applicable only to projects near the Institute´s Main Campus.
Private room
3 meals per day
Laundry service once a week
Latino Dancing lessons
Costa Rican Cooking and Tropical Fruits lessons depending on the schedule.
One Day Tour (See description here http://costaricainside.com/odt_pacifichighlights.html)

ONLY $999 the whole package for a minimum of 3 participants.
REAL VALUE $1220

PACKAGE #3
4 weeks program [1 week of Spanish followed by 3 weeks in a volunteer project]
Pick up from the airport
20 hours of Spanish lessons (the first week)
Spanish text/working book
Volunteer project 20 hours per week (60 hours in total) * Applicable only to projects near the Institute´s Main Campus.
Private room
3 meals per day
Laundry service once a week
Latino Dancing lessons
Costa Rican Cooking and Tropical Fruits lessons depending on the schedule.
One Day Tour (See description here http://costaricainside.com/odt_pacifichighlights.html)

ONLY $590 the whole package for a minimum of 3 participants.
REAL VALUE $682

 For more information about these amazing programs please write to info@fundadeico.org

Some pictures for these packages...







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