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Testimonial: Daniel G

I compared a lot of school options before comping to Lima. Ecela was the best option in every sense! I’ve learned so much, and not just Spanish. For me the most beneficial part was all the conversations with the teachers! From those I learned not just the language but about the peoples and cultures of […]

Cultural Tidbit: Leche de Tigre Recipe

Peruvian Modismo del Día: Entre Pisco y Nazca

Spanish Saying: Entre Pisco y Nazca Literal Translation: Between Pisco and Nazca (two cities in Iza) English Equivalent: Drunk.

Cultural Tidbit: Argentina’s Literatura Feminina

In the nation that gave birth to such literary giants as Borges and Cortazar, female writers sometimes seem to be overlooked, especially in the eyes of foreigners. When you study Spanish in Argentina, don’t neglect to explore the rich legacy of women writers and feminism in this country. One great place to start is that […]

Cultural Tidbit: Argentina’s Literatura Feminina

Vista de Viernes: Necochea, Argentina

Testimonial: Eliane E

I chose Ecela because my best friend recommended it to me and I spent 8 great weeks in Ecela Buenos Aires. After a long time in a big city I needed a change, wanted to see the sea and another culture, so I decided to go to the Ecela Vina del Mar in Chile. The […]

Testimonial: Eliane (Switzerland)

Cultural Tidbit: Carnaval del Pais

Did anyone catch the last night of Carnaval last Saturday in Argentina’s top party city? Check out the video on this page for a taste of the show. Argentina’s most famous Carnaval celebration, known as Carnaval del Pais, is held in the city of Gualeguaychu, located between Buenos Aires and Iguazu. Though you’ve probably never […]

Modismo del Día: Ando con la caña

Chilean Spanish Saying: Ando con la caña Literal Translation: I’m walking with a cane (as in a plant, like sugar cane) English Equivalent: I’m hungover

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