Costa+Rica

To go to your Spanish page, go back to Wiki home and then look for your Spanish class
(if you have Mrs. Brownlow)

See our pictures at: @https://alhscostarica2014.shutterfly.com/
See our past pictures at: @http://alhscostarica2012.shutterfly.com/

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Links to locations on our itinerary:
Selva Verde (Possible lodging): @http://www.selvaverde.com/lang/en/explore.php Tirimbina (Possible lodging): @http://www.tirimbina.org/ Hacienda Pozo Azul (Location for our zipline and whitewater rafting): @http://www.pozoazul.com/ Baldi Hot Springs (at Arenal Volcano): @http://baldicostarica.com/ Alajuela (this is the location of our homestays): @http://costarica.com/alajuela/ Café Britt: @http://www.cafebritt.com/

Picture of Isla Tortuga:

Language Learning Websites:
All the sites below offer some lessons for free and other lessons which require you to pay. Click with care and you can find many practices for free! 1. @http://www.busuu.com/ Great site! You can customize the language level to your abilities. There is a chat element, so users should be 18 years old. 2. @http://www.studyspanish.com/ Site for basic vocabulary and grammar. Use the scroll bar on the left. There are some activities which require a membership (premium), but there are many for free. 3. @http://www.123teachme.com/ I haven't used this site, but it looks like it might be good. 4. @http://www.notesinspanish.com/ Look for "Free Beginner Audio". This is a great site for people who need to hear Spanish! Some require purchase, but there are many free podcasts available. 5. Audio Lingua my new favorite - great listening practices!

Did you know that Costa Ricans eat rice and black beans for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner? Did you know that Costa Rica is slightly smaller than the state of West Virginia? Did you know there are 801 miles of coastline in Costa Rica? Costa Ricans refer to themselves as ticos (male) and ticas (female). Costa Rica recently had a female president: Laura Chinchilla. There were elections in February. The new president is Luis Guillermo Solís. He is Costa Rica's first third-party candidate in 44 years.
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