Experience Dominican Culture first-hand
Test your knowledge about Dominican Culture. Did you know:
- that the most typical Dominican dish is called “the flag”?
- that Dominican coffee ranks among the best coffees in the world?
- that the Dominican Republic has the second highest number of baseball players in US Major League Baseball?
- that it is a Dominican tradition to eat ‘habichuela con dulce’ (sweet beans) on Easter?
- and that the city of Puerto Plata was given its name by Christopher Columbus? It is said that he was so dazzled by the beauty of the shining ocean that he named the bay “silver harbor” = ‘puerto plata’.
Why Add ‘Dominican Culture’ to Your Spanish Course
- Learn more about Dominican culture and traditions.
- Find out what is ‘típico dominicano’.
- Experience what Dominican daily life is about.
- Combine classroom knowledge with language practice.
What to Expect
The add-on Dominican Culture provides an explicit understanding of Dominican daily life, culture and traditions. You will have private classes with one of our experienced native teachers. The teacher will share with you plenty of stories, anecdotes, and surprising local customs to introduce to you the “real Dominican Republic”.
Dominicanism (words and expressions which are used in colloquial Dominican Spanish) are also part of the class. It can cover various cultural topics, tailor-made to your areas of interest.
Possible topics:
- Dominican Daily Life
- Colonial & Modern History
- Dominican Cuisine
- Merengue and Bachata Music and Dance
- Traditions & Superstition
- Dominican Carnival
- Baseball
- Dominican-Haitian Relations
- “Las Mariposas”: local heroes & heroines
- Art & Literature
- The Game of Domino
- and other topics you won’t usually find in a travel guide
The add-on Culture Class 1:1 can be booked in addition to your Spanish course. It is carried out in private tuition 1:1, on-site at the school or online. One class session is 90 minutes.
For more information on our Spanish Language Trainings see here.
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You can also book a Private Culture Tour outside the school as add-on to your course.
For more details click here.
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THE COURSE PLACE
Sosua
Sosua is located on the north coast of the Dominican Republic in a typical rural environment, only 10 min driving from the International Airport of Puerto Plata. The small coastal town, home to 12,000 inhabitants, is known for its beautiful beaches and water sports facilities. 15 minutes east of Sosua lies surfer’s paradise Cabarete, one of the best wind- and kite surfing spots in the world.
Due to its central location between the mountain range of the Cordillera Septentrional and the Atlantic Ocean, Sosua is the ideal starting point to explore Dominican country life. It is also a unique place to learn more about Jewish heritage in the DR.
The Sosua School is centrally located in Sosua in the district of El Batey, within a stone’s throw of the next beach and a little colmado (typical Dominican mom-and-pop store). The school building, surrounded by a colorful tropical garden, offers the ideal ambiance for concentrated learning in a relaxing surrounding. Classes often take place on one of the sheltered, airy terraces outside.
Also great for experiencing Dominican Culture during your course:
Our Student Facilitator in Sosua organizes weekly cultural and social activities or excursions on the weekends. Read more about our activities here.
For prices of the culture add-ons, see our price list.
For further information about IIC courses, drop us a line by email info@iic-spanish.com or Whatsapp +1.849.630.1052 or contact us directly by phone.
You are always welcome!
