There’s a poster on the wall here that says ECELA is an unforgettable experience, and I agree!!! Not only the grammar and conversation classes, but also the cultural experiences, volunteer projects, and home stay helped me to improve my Spanish and learn about Argentina. In my grammar classes we learned basic concepts in a way […]
Cultural Tidbit: Inca Trail
If you study Spanish in Peru, seeing Macchu Picchu is a must. Just ask anyone who’s ever been! There are several ways to reach this iconic mountaintop site–by bus, train, or trail. If you choose to hike up to Macchu Picchu, chances are you will be following the Inca Trail, the ceremonial route that the […]
Modismo del Día: Lo que no mata, engorda
Spanish Saying: Lo que no mata, engorda. Literal Translation: What doesn’t kill you makes you fat. English Equivalent: What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. People used to say this when faced with dubious food…should they eat it or not? Well, if it doesn’t kill you it will nourish (make fat). Today, people also use […]
Vista de Viernes: Volcanoes in Chile
Testimonial: Simone Billo
I went to ECELA Vina del Mar for 9 weeks. I lived in a shared apartment, which was a 10 minute walk from the school. The first week I didn’t have a flatmate, but the following weeks people from all over the world came. It was a create experience learning about their different cultures. If […]
Cultural Tidbit: Independence
¡Feliz Día de la Independencia en los EEUU! If you are from Europe, it’s probably quite shocking to you how young the countries of the New World are. Even in the US, we often forget the history of our neighbors. Here’s a quick refresher on the independence and modern history of Chile, Peru, and Argentina. […]
Modismo del Día: Errando se aprende a herrar
Spanish Saying: Errando se aprende a herrar. Literal Translation: By making mistakes one learns blacksmithing. English Equivalent: We learn by doing; we learn through trial and error.
Cultural Tidbit: Why Studying Abroad Works
Because immersion breaks down the barriers to learning present in your home country, it is widely considered the best method for language acquisition. When you’re at home, you stop acquiring your new language the moment you step outside the classroom and start speaking in your native tongue again. You may learn the mechanics of the […]
Vista de Viernes: Las Nereidas Fountain, Buenos Aires
Testimonial: Joao Patriat
I always wanted to see Cusco and of course Machu Picchu. So I studied for six excellent weeks at ECELA Cusco. I thought Cusco only had Machu Picchu to explore (nothing to scoff at–they don’t call it one of the new seven wonders of the world for nothing!), but there are actually many things to […]
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