Attending Ecela’s Spanish school in Viña del Mar has been a highlight of our trip to South America. My wife and I initially enrolled for 5 weeks and signed on for 4 more after that. All of the teachers and staff were so incredibly nice, patient, flexible, and extremely helpful, not to mention exceedingly knowledgeable. […]
Cultural Tidbit: Wildlife of Peru
Many people who choose to learn Spanish in Peru do so because they are excited about the region’s biodiversity. The country has amazing resources including the Andes mountains, the Amazon Rainforest and, of course, the Pacific Ocean. Luckily, the government protects many of the country’s unique ecosystems. There are eight national parks and eight national […]
Modismo del Día: No hay moros en la costa
Spanish Idiom: no hay moros en la costa Literal Translation: there are no moors (arabs) on the coast English Equivalent: the coast is clear During the Middle Ages, Spain’s Mediterranean coasts were often raided by North African Arabs, who eventually ruled parts of southern Spain for 800 years. When Arab ships were sighted, the Spanish […]
Cultural Tidbit: Word Origins
Part of the joy of learning a new language is seeing everything with fresh eyes. In your native tongue, you take words for granted. You probably never think twice about where certain words came from or how they came into popular usage. It may sound dorky, but word origins are actually pretty fascinating. They can […]
Vista De Viernes: Rural Peru
A humble doorway frames mighty mountains near Cusco, Peru.
Testimonial: Paul Davies
I enrolled into ECELA Lima for 2 weeks at the beginning of my travels through South America hoping to pick up the basics of the Spanish language, a bit reluctantly as I was never good at learning languages when younger. However it became evident almost as soon as I walked in for my first day […]
Cultural Tidbit: Cusco Cathedral
Because most Spanish-speaking countries are predominantly Catholic, it makes sense that you will find plenty of opportunities to tour cathedrals in between your Spanish classes in Peru. If you find yourself attending Spanish school in Cusco, you are in luck because the Cusco Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of Santo Domingo, is a very […]
El Modismo del Día: dejar patas arriba
Spanish Idiom: dejar patas arriba Literal Translation: to leave paws up English Equivalent: to leave in a mess ¡Después de la fiesta, dejaron la casa patas arriba!
Cultural Tidbit: Puente del Inca
There are plenty of amazing things to do and sights to see in Argentina. If you find yourself studying Spanish in Mendoza, consider a day trip to the Puente del Inca. This popular tourist attraction comes with the typical roadside market stands hawking all kinds of souvenirs, as well as some truly unique features. The […]
Vista de Viernes: Una Calle en Mendoza
A typical street in the peaceful city of Mendoza. Located in wine country at the foot of the Andes mountains, tranquil Mendoza makes a great counterpoint to bustling Buenos Aires.
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