BEST EXPERIENCE EVER! I had a fantastic experience at the Cabarete Language Institute. My teacher was Gaston and he completely tailored my classes to what was most relevant for my daily life in the DR and my very beginner level of Spanish. He took me on little excursions around Cabarete to speak with local Dominicans and learn in a more experiential setting which included a shopping trip at the local grocery store. Gaston became not only a teacher, but a very good friend, which made learning much more fun and easy. I was enrolled in the Learn Spanish and Volunteer Program, and was able to volunteer at the Inspire DR Foundation. This in itself has been such a fulfilling opportunity, learning Spanish and volunteering with Spanish speaking boys and helping them with their English as they helped me with my Spanish. Gaston also volunteers with the InspireDr group which enhanced my learning experience even more. I think the CLI curriculum is great and the teachers are what makes the experience, in three short weeks I was able to learn so much and have come so far with my Spanish, and plan on continuing with my Spanish once back in Canada. I’m sad that my time with CLI has ended, but grateful for all that I learned.

UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE and AMAZING OPPORTUNITY! I first enrolled for private Spanish lessons for a few weeks. I was very impressed with the quality of the classes and with how friendly the teachers were, having been a language teacher myself for 7 years. Not only CLI gave me the opportunity to improve my Spanish significantly, it also gave me the opportunity to volunteer for Inspire DR, one of the local NGOs for a few weeks. This unique experience will forever be engraved in my heart. Practicing Spanish with the kids, supporting the staff with my experience in education, and learning about the Dominican community was an amazing experience. The staff both at CLI and Inspire DR is professional, supportive, and collaborative. I will also always be grateful for the wonderful friends I have made while at CLI and Inspire DR. I will definitely be back to be part of this beautiful family in the near future.