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Language Learning: Spanish Noun Gender Tips

If you’re a native English speaker, the fact that other languages assign a “gender” to every noun is going to seem strange and superfluous, especially considering the gender has no other purpose besides telling you which article (el or la) and adjective ending (-o/-os or -a/-as) to use with the word. If you’re coming from […]

Vista de Viernes: Valparaiso Misterioso

Testimonial: Sandy M

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 […]

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 […]

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