About Us


About Us

Who We Are

Pura Vida Spanish LLC is a tutoring company established in 2015 serving the entire United States. Started by a native of Costa Rica, the company specializes in Spanish instruction for all ages and levels, including students, adults, professionals, and children. We have provided classes for thousands of students and formal company programs including a Fortune 500 company. Pura Vida Spanish has tutored players from both the NFL and MLB.

The lead tutor has over 30 years of teaching experience and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Costa Rica. Being a native Spanish speaker, the instructor provides a deeper insight into the language, accents, common phrases, and regional variations.

Tutoring sessions are held online using a state-of-the-art video platform Zoom. This free online platform offers a whiteboard, screen sharing, and face-to-face meetings in real time, which students find useful and convenient. Each student is evaluated using an initial Spanish assessment tool. Once the student’s needs and level are determined, a personal curriculum is developed. Classes are taught with a variety of materials including books, online lessons, lessons files, and printed cards. Lessons range from 30 minutes to 2 hours and are scheduled to match the student’s requirements.

The company also provides in-person tutoring, group teaching, and Spanish-to-English / English-to-Spanish translation services.   

The Meaning of Pura Vida

Pura Vida -- is the essence of the Costa Rica Lifestyle. It means “simple life” or “pure life”, and in Costa Rica, it is more than just a saying—it is a way of life. Costa Ricans (Ticos) use this term to say hello, to say goodbye, to say everything's great, and to say everything's cool. Pura Vida!

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