The school staff organize plenty of sight-seeing and cultural event opportunities, but they also help you decide what other sites there are to see and how to get there. There is so much to see and do in the Cusco area, it’s impossible to be bored! I went to ECELA Cusco primarily to improve my […]
Archives for February 2013
Cultural Tidbit: Mapuche Comeback?
One a maligned, misunderstood, and even ignored part of Chilean culture, the indigenous Mapuche people are now enjoying a revival of interest in their beliefs and way of life. Mapuche cuisine is beginning to gain popularity, with a traditional spice made from a blend of smoked chile peppers now exported around the world. Mapuche herbal […]
Modismo del Día: Pintar el Mono
Chilean Spanish saying: Pintar el mono Literal translation: To paint the monkey English equivalent: To goof off
Cultural Tidbit: Cool Summer Fun in Buenos Aires
Need some ideas for what to do to beat the heat while studying Spanish in Buenos Aires? Check out these suggestions: Top 5 Ice Cream Parlours: Furchi – Family-owned shop in Belgrano serving flavors with no artificial additives El Podio – Shop in Almagro specializing in cream-based flavors Cadore – Best dulce de leche […]
Vista de Viernes: Mendoza
Testimonial: Bill W
I really enjoyed getting to study and live in Mendoza. The mountains are beautiful, the weather is perfect, the city is alive with its own culture, and you get to drink great wine! Everyone at the school was so welcoming and is committed to making sure that you not only learn Spanish but also feel […]
Cultural Tidbit: Peru’s Pink Dolphins
When most people think of Peru, the majestic ruins of cities like Machu Picchu immediately come to mind. Peru’s western lands are often overlooked and unvisited, and tourists lose out on the opportunity to marvel at the rivers of the Amazon, massive freshwater lakes, and one of the planet’s most fascinating creatures: the pink dolphins […]
Cultural Tidbit: Peru’s Pink Dolphins
When most people think of Peru, the majestic ruins of cities like Machu Picchu immediately come to mind. Peru’s western lands are often overlooked and unvisited, and tourists lose out on the opportunity to marvel at the rivers of the Amazon, massive freshwater lakes, and one of the planet’s most fascinating creatures: the pink dolphins […]
Modismo del Día: Calenta la pava pero no sirva las mates
Spanish Saying: Calenta la pava pero no sirva las mates Literal Translation: He/She heats the kettle but doesn’t serve the mate (tea). English Equivalent: He/She is all smoke and no fire; He/She is a tease!
Cultural Tidbit: 5 Things to Do in Mendoza
Studying Spanish in Mendoza rather than Buenos Aires has plenty of perks. You’ll enjoy a smaller, quieter city with a beautiful mountain setting and a lower cost of living. However, when it comes to things to do in Mendoza, sometimes it can seem like touring wineries and going to wine tastings is the only activity […]