SpanishIdiom: como agua para chocolate Literal translation: like water for chocolate English equivalent: furious, enraged
Archives for November 2011
History of Chile, Part 4A
When students learn Spanish in Chile, they typically get some exposure to the current politics of the region during their stay. As a result, it makes sense to have some knowledge of recent history so that you can participate in some of these discussions in a knowledgeable manner. After all, if you show up to […]
Vista de Viernes: Winter Sports!
Peru’s Cultural Background: Inca Part 2
When you attend Spanish school in Peru, at some point during your studies you will likely hear about the Incan Empire. The reason that this time period is so important is that it was the largest pre-Columbian empire. You will see many remnants if you learn Spanish in Cusco, because the headquarters of the empire […]
Testimonial: Angela Almaguer, USA
I absolutely LOVED Cusco’s ECELA school! Cusco itself is such an amazing city and the professors at ECELA make it such a better experience since they know the ins and outs of the city and gladly share their information with their students. I’ve never seen such experienced and dediacted professors as the ones in Cusco. […]
El Modismo del Día: Carne de Gallina
Spanish Idiom: carne de gallina Literal translation: flesh of the hen English idiom: goosebumps
History of Chile Part 3B
The first president under the Portalian State was Joaquin Prieto who served from 1831-1841. During this time, Chile modernized in many ways. Ports and railroads were built and these changes boosted the economy. One of the next big changes was the Parliamentary Republic in Chile, which lasted from 1891-1925. Under this rule, the legislature […]
Vista de Viernes: The Potato’s Birthplace
Day of the Dead – Differences between the USA and Latin America
The Chicago Times details an exhibition of the difference between thoughts of death in the USA and Latin America in their October 26, 2011 news article. Read more here.
Testimonial: Ellen Ribeiro, Brazil (En Portugués)
INESQUECÍVEL – oumellhor, ‘inolvidable’ – minhaexperiênciaem ECELA! Nãoconheçooutrapalavra que descrevamelhorminhasquase 3 semanas em Cusco! O curso de espanholoferecido pela ECELA Cusco é de ótimaqualidade, seusprofessoressãomelhores do que poderiadesejar, me sentiem casa naacomodaçãoem que estive todo o tempo, semfalar nos amigos maravilhosos que fizemminhaviagem e das incríveisatividades e passeios. Realmente sótenho a agradecer à família ECELA […]