The cosmopolitan city of Buenos Aires is known for its cafe culture. As in many European cities, Buenos Aires residents enjoy passing the hours with a cup of coffee, a newspaper, or a few friends at their neighborhood cafe. If you study Spanish in Buenos Aires, you will soon find yourself gravitating towards these pleasant […]
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. […]
Vista de Viernes: Las Nereidas Fountain, Buenos Aires
Cultural Tidbit: Argentine Beef Empanada Recipe
Argentine food is pretty awesome. The cuisine is heavily influenced by Europe, but Argentine beef forms the centerpiece. Beef empanadas are a favorite food in Argentina. You can buy them piping hot from street vendors, or even make them at home. If you don’t eat beef, you can substitute just about any other filling, such […]
Vista de Viernes: Rio Chubut, Argentina
Vista de Viernes: Parque Provincial de Ischigualasto
The Parque Provincial de Ischigualasto is located in northwestern Argentina. It is notable for its strange geological formations as well as the many dinosaur fossils discovered there.
Cultural Tidbit: Overview of Argentina
For those wanting to learn Spanish in an immersive environment, Argentina makes a perfect destination. Not only are the Spanish schools excellent, the local culture is vibrant, the people are warm and engaging, and the food and drink are amazing. When you open yourself up to all the experiences you can have as you learn […]
Cultural Tidbit: The Guarani Creation Story
Although the Guarani people are spread across Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Bolivia, they retain a strong cultural identity as an indigenous people. Their language is commonly spoken, especially in Paraguay where it is an official language. The Guarani also maintain their identity through a strong oral tradition of passing down myths and stories from generation […]
Cultural Tidbit: Porteño Part 2–Characteristics
So what are the prominent differences between the porteño dialect and traditional Spanish? One main contrast is that the word “vos” is used for informal second person singular – not “tú.” Porteño speakers also use a different inflection when pronouncing the tú verb forms. Instead of saying “tú hablas”, they say “vos hablás”, borrowing the […]
Cultural Tidbit: Porteño Part 1–Origins
Wherever you learn Spanish, you will find that the locals speak with their own particular accent and local vocabulary. If you learn Spanish in Argentina–especially Buenos Aires–you will hear plenty of people speaking porteño, which is the local Spanish dialect. This dialect came about due to the influence of Italian and other European immigrants. The […]
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