Spanish School in Lima Peru – Why study Spanish in Peru? I spent a few weeks traveling in Peru. I loved it! Peru is such a beautiful country rich in history and culture. The people there are very friendly and welcoming, with a good vibe. The night life in Lima, Cusco, and Arequipa is fantastic, […]
Archives for August 2012
Testimonial: Jared Hucks
Cultural Tidbit: Ceviche Recipe
If you study Spanish in Lima, you will no doubt encounter many restaurants serving up one of the country’s most popular dishes, ceviche. This marinated raw fish salad is popular throughout South America, with each region having its own version. The most common fish to use is sea bass, but shrimp and other seafoods are […]
Modismo del Día: Amigo y vino, el más antiguo.
Spanish Saying: Amigo y vino, el más antiguo. Literal Translation: Friend and wine, the oldest. English Equivalent: When it comes to friends and wine, older is better.
Cultural Tidbit: Souvenirs from Chile
When it’s time to leave Chile, chances are you won’t want to! Picking up a few traditional souvenirs won’t make leaving any easier, but it will give you some nice reminders of your time in Chile and perhaps help to ease the culture shock of returning home. Don’t forget to pick up some small gifts […]
Vista de Viernes: Santiago Apartments
Testimonial: Alicia Carranza Spanish and Medicine
Becoming a Risk-Taker in Chile
As time goes by, it becomes harder and harder to take risks like picking up and moving to a foreign country for a few weeks, months, or even years. So why not get your risk-taking, globetrotting impulses out of the way now, while you’re young and unencumbered? Consider traveling to South America to study Spanish, […]
Modismo del Día: A cada puerco le llega su sábado
Spanish Saying: A cada puerco le llega su sábado Literal Translation: Every pig gets his Saturday English Equivalent: Everyone gets what they deserve in the end; Everyone gets his just desserts.
Cultural Tidbit: Traditional Folk Medicine in Peru
If you visit Peru to study Spanish, don’t miss out on one of the most fascinating aspects of local indigenous culture: folk medicine. The folk medicine tradition is strongest in the Andes, where it involves both medicinal plants and mystical ceremonies. When you visit the Andes, you will probably use the most common folk remedy […]