I wanted to write a testimonial because, in the past, I was the person with concerns about the validity and quality of an experience abroad. Now I am able to very enthusiastically endorse ECELA as a legitimate and enriching program that greatly added to my time here in Chile, and my individual feeling of fearlessness […]
How to Learn a New Language
When it comes to learning a new language, there are plenty of programs and services out there that promise to help you learn quickly and effectively. However, I’ve found that most of them are missing a key component: discipline. Without a structure and schedule for the lessons, it’s really difficult to muster enough self-discipline to […]
Modismo del Día: Más vale maña que fuerza
Spanish Saying: Más vale maña que fuerza. Literal Translation: Skill is better than strength. English Equivalent: Better brains than brawn.
Vista De Viernes: An open door in Arequipa
Testimonial: Jo Ann Serrato
If you want to learn Spanish and immerse yourself in the culture, ECELA Santiago is a good school for it. Originally, my plan was to take Spanish classes for two weeks but I enjoyed the grammar and conversation classes so much, I decided to stay for another week. I learned so much in a short […]
Cultural Tidbit: Hand Gestures in Argentina
When it comes to learning Spanish in Argentina, it’s just as important to learn gestures as it is to learn words. While every culture has its own body language, in Argentina there seem to be more hand gestures than we’re used to in English speaking cultures for example. Some people think the abundance of hand […]
Modismo del Dia: Bajar un cambio (Lunfardo)
Spanish (Lunfardo) Saying: Bajar un cambio. Literal Translation: Lower a change. English Equivalent: Calm down.
Cultural Tidbit: Spanglish
Ever since I first started studying Spanish over a decade ago, my teachers have been admonishing “Don’t use Spanglish!” when I would try to guess at a word I didn’t know by turning a English word into something that sounded like Spanish or by using a false cognate. Well, it turns out that in the […]
Vista de Viernes: Flamingos
Testimonial: Sandy McKean
ECELA Cusco was the perfect place to improve my Spanish. The school staff are friendly and professional, and the instructors are highly-knowledgeable, professional teachers of Spanish as a second language. The quality of instruction and attention to each student’s individual needs ensure that your Spanish will improve greatly! Cusco is a safe, friendly city full […]
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