One of the reasons Jorge Borges is so renowned is due to his tremendous versatility. He was an essayist and also a poet. When he was in his early twenties, Borges had already started publishing his work in surrealist literary journals. Two of his most famous books were compilations of short stories that incorporated magical […]
Archives for September 2011
Cultural Tidbit (Argentina): Jorge Borges, Part Two
Testimonial: Madeleine McKenzie, USA
Madeleine McKenzie- Spanish School Lima– USA I have studied in several countries at various language schools throughout the years and ECELA was among the best. When I first arrived in Lima, I attended another language program that I wasn’t quite happy with and a friend recommended that I switch to ECELA. The first draw to […]
El Modismo del Día: Andar como burro
Andar como burro sin mecate Means: To be out of control Literal translation: To walk like a donkey without a leash
Estancias in Mendoza: Rancho’e Cuero
If you are taking a Spanish course in Argentina, you certainly do not want to miss out on visiting estancias while you are in the country. The word “estancias” is translated to the English word ranch. While you may have never visited a ranch in the United States, ranches are a huge part of Argentina’s […]
Estancias in Mendoza: Rancho’e Cuero
If you are taking a Spanish course in Argentina, you certainly do not want to miss out on visiting estancias while you are in the country. The word “estancias” is translated to the English word ranch. While you may have never visited a ranch in the United States, ranches are a huge part of Argentina’s […]
¡Qué va! Siguen haciéndolo.
Your friend has returned from a studying abroad for a year and now expects that people will have changed now that she has returned home. Tell your friend (in Spanish) ¡Qué va! and what your friends and you are still doing. Example: Elena ya no dice chismes (gossip), ¿verdad? ¡Qué va! Elena sigue diciéndolos. 1. […]
Vista de Viernes: ATVs in Cusco!
Cultural Tidbit (Argentina): Jorge Borges, Part One
Oftentimes students who attend Spanish school in Buenos Aires don’t take time out ahead of time to learn about all the famous writers and artists of the region. However, if you do learn about these impressive figures, not only will this motivate you to master the language during the period in which you learn Spanish […]
Testimonial: Bohdan Malaniuk, Czech Republic
Bohdan Malaniuk – Lima Spanish School– Republica Checa I got to know about ECELA from a friend of mine. ECELA gives vouchers of free lessons to its former students. Thanks to the voucher my friend gave me I got one week of school for free. Saving so much money is a reason to feel happy. […]