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What About Group Classes? ECELA Specifics

Today begins our series for Thursdays: What About (fill in the blank)? Today’s topic is group classes. I will give a general overview of what to expect when you attend our group classes at any of our schools, how to estimate your Spanish level, and our free tutoring services. For how long do I get […]

Point of Interest: Mount Aconcagua

Mount Aconcagua, Mendoza, Argentina Mount Aconcagua is a popular place for serious hikers in Mendoza, Argentina. It lies in the southern Andes Mountains and is widely accepted as the highest peak in the Western Hemisphere. It is a spectacle just to view from afar, and up close it offers up a grueling task to those […]

Student Testimonial: Cusco, Perú

Uwe y Petra, Alemania (Germany) – Spanish Course in Cusco, Peru Queridos amigos de ECELA Cusco: Muchas gracias por este tiempo, estudiamos mucho de la gramática española, a nosotros nos ayudaron las conversaciones con los profesores y los otros estudiantes, Perú es un pais muy lindo, con historia y tradiciones importantes, vamos a continuar estudiando […]

Combine Fitness with Spanish Education: Hang Ten!

Combine Spanish Education and Surfing: Hang Ten! The main location in which you can surf while studying Spanish at ECELA Spanish schools is Lima, Perú. Here’s a bit more information about the (never-ending) surfing season and how to go about riding those waves! Imagine for a moment taking surf lessons in the morning and learning […]

Frase del Día

Frase del Día: Meter la pata Today’s phrase of the day is for those who occasionally say something embarrassing or offensive by accident; for those who speak before they think about what they are saying. You can say that these people “meter la pata”, or “put one’s foot in one’s mouth.” It may not be […]

Point of Interest: Easter Island

Easter Island Chile Does this photo look familiar? It did to me, too, but until I started researching more and learning more about Easter Island, I didn’t understand the history that stood behind it. Those who visit Chile will most likely consider a trip to Easter Island, with the busy season being between December and […]

Student Testimonial: Una Familia Peruana

Shelley Akers, USA – Spanish School in Lima, Perú HOLA! Upon moving to Lima a year ago, I traveled throughout the city in search of the perfect language school. The enthusiastic and friendly staff at Ecela helped me choose their school over the others I visited. I love the small classes here, which have allowed […]

Visto de Viernes Answer: Lima, Perú

Congratulations to Bill T. who correctly guessed the location of last Friday’s Visto de Viernes! You can learn more about our school in Lima, Perú, by clicking here.

Combine Fitness with Spanish Education: Dance the Tango

Dance the Tango Many students who have attended a Spanish school in Argentina have found that there are a variety of side benefits to spending time in this country. Any trip to South America is guaranteed to be a culturally enriching experience, not to mention a full social calendar. However, when you add learning the […]

-ón(a) it!

ADDING -ÓN/-ONA TO VERBS The suffix -ón/ona can be added to some verb stems to form adjectives meaning given to doing the action of the verb: contestar………contestón…………………given to answering back llorar……………llorón……………………….crybaby, always crying preguntar……..preguntona………………inquisitive, given to asking too many questions burlarse……….burlona…………………….mocking, derisive responder…….respondona……………….fresh, insolent, given to answering back dormir…………dormilón………………….sleepy-head Know any more? Tweet

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