An example of Argentinean tango and the music it accompanies. ¡Que lo disfrutes!
Archives for December 2010
Sunday's Phrase(s) of the Day: Tying Shoes
So, your shoelaces are untied and you would like to tie them again. You’d like to say it in Spanish. But how? There are three main ways to say “to tie one’s shoelaces”. abrocharse los cordones amarrarse los cordones atarse los cordones How have you learned to say it? In which country did you learn […]
Sunday’s Phrase(s) of the Day: Tying Shoes
So, your shoelaces are untied and you would like to tie them again. You’d like to say it in Spanish. But how? There are three main ways to say “to tie one’s shoelaces”. abrocharse los cordones amarrarse los cordones atarse los cordones How have you learned to say it? In which country did you learn […]
Visto de Viernes: Manu National Park
Today’s visto is an important one. Manu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is indescribable and home to innumerable animals. Here is UNESCO’s brief description: “This huge 1.5 million-ha park has successive tiers of vegetation rising from 150 to 4,200 m above sea-level. The tropical forest in the lower tiers is home to an […]
Fíjate: Cusco, Perú
ECELA School: Cusco, Peru Location: Calle Abracitos 440 City Information: Located in the heart of the Peruvian Andes Historic capital of the Inca Empire Declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO Designated the Historical Capital of Peru by the Constitution of Peru Steeped in historic ruins, Cusco offers insight into a past world School is […]
ECELA Student Program: Spanish & Tango Dancing
Spanish & Tango Dancing Buenos Aires, Argentina Buenos Aires is the home of the most passionate and magical dance in the world, the tango. We at ECELA Buenos Aires are offering a Spanish & Tango Dancing immersion program year round in 2011. Everything listed below is offered for a low price of $1,990. Included in […]
ECELA Student Program: Spanish & Tango Dancing
Spanish & Tango Dancing Buenos Aires, Argentina Buenos Aires is the home of the most passionate and magical dance in the world, the tango. We at ECELA Buenos Aires are offering a Spanish & Tango Dancing immersion program year round in 2011. Everything listed below is offered for a low price of $1,990. Included in […]
Travel Between South American Countries
Let’s explore how to effectively get around the continent as you learn Spanish abroad with ECELA. There are many ways to travel between our locations. Not surprisingly, if you have enough free time, you will have the most interesting and fulfilling trip when you choose a multi-country program. This option gives you the benefit of […]
Surfing in Lima, Perú
If you study in Lima, Perú, you can take advantage of the year-round surfing there. The ocean water is cold so you’ll wear a wet suit, which means you can ride the waves (or attempt to, anyway) any time! For information about surfing in Peru, you can look here: http://www.perusurfguides.com or do a general search […]
Sunday's Mini-Lesson: Expressions with Tomar
Here’s your chance to pick up a few idioms and expressions with the verb tomar. Tomar algo a bien/a mal to take something well/badly Tomar a broma/risa to take as a joke Tomar a pecho to take to heart Tomar la palabra to take the floor Tomarle el pelo to pull someone’s leg Tomárselo con […]