Karen Schneider

I have had the pleasure of working with Patricia for over one year in my attempt to learn a second language. When we first started together I had no knowledge of Spanish and no aptitude for language. With her guidance and patience I can now read, write and speak Spanish.
Her curriculum focuses on starting with basic grammar so that a strong foundation is built and easy to add to. She works tirelessly with me to ensure I truly understand the concept (reflexive pronouns not found in English), correct use and pronunciation. She works diligently to find various ways to bring things to life again to be sure I understand rather than memorizing and then not being able to use outside of class on my own. Her teaching skills allow her to know when to push me or when to move slower with more review. Further she discovers the best way for each student to learn be that visual, written, oral or a combination. She is always patient and understanding with questions while continuing to challenge and move my learning forward. It goes without saying she is extremely professional, has prepared my lessons for each class and is dedicated to the learning of each student.
In closing I feel very fortunate to have met Patricia as a Spanish Teacher and now am lucky to have my Spanish Teacher as a friend.

Roy Mailloux

It has been my great pleasure to be a student of Patricia for almost a year now. She has tailored a personal learning program to fit my abilities and I have made good progress in my vocabulary and syntax. Patricia has always been reliable, patient, professional and is completely fluent, while at the same time has made a fun relaxed learning environment. Learning with her has been and continues to be very enjoyable, as I continue in my quest for fluency. Pura Vida!!

Abby Tegnelia

I moved to Coco in August of last year and have been taking classes with Patricia since early October. I know her very well, as I try to have class four days a week, mixing up group conversation classes and one-on-one sessions. Patricia is extremely passionate about the role she takes on with her students. Not only is she a great language teacher, patiently doling out Spanish grammar, writing and speech to her students, but she is a true professional when it comes to creating schedules that meet everyone's needs. Living as an expat can be trying, as everyone knows. But having Patricia there for your language needs, as well as to answer the millions of questions that come up regarding Costa Rica's unique ways, is invaluable. I highly recommend her as a language teacher!

Cesar Fonesca

I have been taken english classes with Patricia for 9 months, and I have seen how my conversational and written english has very much improved. I consider, beside the fact of my interest in learning english, that Patricia´s dedication, creativity, carisma, responsability, patience, and her art of teaching, has very much contributed to my actual knowledge of English.

Gabriela Alvarez

The English classes with Patricia Vogel have helped me a lot in my professional and private life. I really like the way how she teaches the class. Every student is taught differently, and in a way that really helps to accomplish everyday activities. Its not about completing a book or a specific unit. It is really about the student getting the information.

Joanie & Phil

Joanie and I have chosen Costa Rica as our winter home. We have been here for the past three years and love our life here. One reason we chose Costa Rica is our desire to immerse ourselves in a foreign culture and learn Spanish. We have been working with Patricia Vogel for two years. Patricia makes learning Spanish fun. The language with its rules and exceptions and exceptions to the exceptions is a challenge to learn. Patricia is a wonderfully skillful teacher. She takes her work seriously, has an excellent command of the language, and knows how to teach so that a student feels comfortable speaking with local people once lessons begin. Many times I have had to converse with people who speak no English, and I am amazed at how my lessons are enabling me to carry on a basic conversation. Now Patricia is encouraging us to listen to Spanish television to train our ears to hear Spanish being spoken. I truly enjoy working with Patricia and know you will also. Yo hablo espanol.

Gilda

I have taken english lessons with Patricia for more 4 month. The progress I have mnade during that time is evident. I took other courses befor but I never felt that I was getting anywhere until I started with Patricia. Her methodology is the most effective until these days and she helped me a lot. I can really recommend her!