Inspired By experiences

opening doors and crossing bridges
Learning a new language opens doors and crosses bridges by allowing us to be active members inside a diverse global community. It can enhance our work portfolio, expand our circle of friends, and elevate our relationships to a more meaningful level. More so, learning a new language also provides a boost of healthy exercise to our precious brains.

SPANISH LESSONS
FOR ALL LEVELS
01.
Beginner A1-A2
Spanish for beginners starts with the basics of Spanish, such as grammar and vocabulary.
02.
Intermediate B1-B2
The intermediate classes are intended for students who have a basic command of the Spanish language.
03.
Advanced C1-C2
At the advanced level, students will have exceptional Spanish language skills, and will cover more advanced topics.

PROFESSIONAL AND FUN
OVER 23 YEARS
TEACHING SPANISH
Pelican started her teaching journey two decades ago. Being at service to a wide kaleidoscope of people and class settings has offered Pelican a generous peak into the thriving joy of human connection and peaceful collaboration.

Introducing Soulful Spanish Immersion Classes
Welcome to a different kind of Spanish class—one that moves with you, breathes with the jungle, and connects you to the heart of Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast.
Soulful Spanish offers immersive, one-of-a-kind language experiences that blend Spanish learning with cultural exploration. Whether you’re sipping coffee in a village café, hiking through lush trails, or sharing stories with locals around a fire, you’ll be learning and speaking Spanish in real-life, meaningful ways.
These aren’t just classes—they’re experiences tailored to your level, pace, and curiosity. With over 25 years of teaching experience, I’ll guide you through personalized lessons and adventures that bring language, land, and culture together.
Step off the tourist path. Dive into language with purpose.
Let’s make Spanish a soulful journey.
PROGRAMS TAILORED Specially for YOU
Soulful Spanish Lessons embodies a learner-centered education approach where the student leads and the teacher supports and mentors. We acknowledge language as a rich human expression where a diversity of styles of learning, interests, pace and needs are always present and celebrated. Our classes are mindfully and holistically tailored to the individual student. Our books and other learning materials will then, and only, support this endeavor.

From Our Blog
Cuando Cristobal Colón y sus hombres llegaron a las tierras de lo que conocemos hoy como las Antillas, se encontraron con una población indígena que se comunicaba con sus propias lenguas. Muchas de sus palabras fueron incorporadas rápidamente al vocabulario de los españoles. Es importante para mí reconocer estas palabras pues ellas son-hoy en día-un […]
Llueve profusamente. Una cortina, plateada y plomiza, se desliza incesantemente sobre el mundo. Frente a mis ojos, observo una realidad de verde esmeralda profundo, desplegándose en un generoso abanico visual de 360 grados. La brisa corre, los truenos ruedan, los chorros de agua caen desde las esquinas del techo formando réplicas de cataratas. Hoy la […]
Hablamos con otros porque queremos algo: Queremos expresar una necesidad, una emoción. A veces, el deseo de hablar con otra persona es como una chispa que se enciende en nuestro interior y, al hablar, convertimos esta chispa en un fuego que nos da calor y alimento. El lenguaje nos ayuda a llegar adonde queremos. Es […]