Spanish Saying: Nunca llueve a gusto de todos. Literal Translation: It never rains to everyone’s liking. English Equivalent: One man’s meat is another’s poison; you can’t please everyone all the time.
Archives for July 2012
Cultural Tidbit: 5 Reasons to Travel Alone in South America
Traveling in foreign countries can be overwhelming, especially if you don’t know the language. You may feel nervous about setting off all alone to study Spanish halfway across the world. However, if you give yourself fully to the experience, you’ll find that you can in fact get past the initial awkwardness of being alone and […]
Vista de Viernes: Sculpture near Antofagasta
Testimonial: Levi
Cultural Tidbit: Coffee in Argentina
Although Argentina’s traditional hot drink is mate, coffee also plays a big role in local culture. If you want to look like a local, you’d better learn how to order coffee! If you walk into a Buenos Aires cafe and simply ask for “un café,” you will be brought a shot of espresso in a […]
Modismo del Día: Agua que no has de beber, déjala correr
Spanish Saying: Agua que no has de beber, déjala correr Literal Translation: Let water that you don’t have to drink run. English Equivalent: Don’t meddle in affairs that have nothing to do with you.
Cultural Tidbit: Desserts in Argentina
The cosmopolitan city of Buenos Aires is known for its cafe culture. As in many European cities, Buenos Aires residents enjoy passing the hours with a cup of coffee, a newspaper, or a few friends at their neighborhood cafe. If you study Spanish in Buenos Aires, you will soon find yourself gravitating towards these pleasant […]
Cusco’s Museums: Museo Inca
Vista de Viernes: Cuy in Costume
Testimonial: Martin Endicott
What stands out to me is the quality of ECELA’s team in Lima. They are very friendly and make a lot of effort to welcome and get to know their students. At the same time, they are very professional. The school is in a spacious building on a quiet street, walking distance from the sea […]