Spanish speakers, just like speakers of any other language, have a particular accent based upon where they were born, raised, or currently live. So what does that mean for you, a Spanish learner? Accents in ECELA’s school locations are all different and also have varying levels of difficulty. They can be difficult both to mimic […]
Five Steps to Planning a Spanish School Gap Year
Planning a Spanish School Gap Year Increasingly, students are taking advantage of the year between high school and higher education. This period is often referred to as a “gap year.” More and more young people are taking this time off to enhance their background before attending college. Why not plan a Spanish school gap year? […]
Gap Year: Good Idea?
Should your child have a ‘gap year’ before college? Some students need a break after high school — and some colleges approve **Article from today.MSNBC.com (http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/24260521/)** By Danielle Wood updated 4/22/2008 4:58:20 PM ET Princeton encourages it. Harvard’s a big fan. From Tufts to MIT, some of the most prestigious universities in the nation are […]
Palabras del Amor: ¡Feliz Día de los Enamorados!
El Amor: ¡Feliz Día de los Enamorados! love……………………………………………………amor querer………………………………………………..like/love (friendly) encantar……………………………………………..love (more than friendly, gustar mucho) fascinar……………………………………………….love a lot, fascinate amar…………………………………………………..love (that special someone) box of chocolates………………………………….una caja de bombones boyfriend/girlfriend………………………………novio/novia spouse…………………………………………………esposo/a Valentine’s Day……………………………………..Día de los Enamorados a dozen roses………………………………………..una docenta de rosas
Take our School Quiz! Which suits you best?*
Would you like to see which ECELA Spanish school best fits your personality? Go ahead and take our quiz! *This is intended for fun only. Our schools’ activities overlap so another school may just fit you even better than your result! Read all the information about each school to ensure a good match. Or click […]
Combining Fitness and Spanish Education: Water Activites
ECELA students have afternoons, evenings, and weekends free to partake in water activities and sports! I have listed a few that may be of interest along with some key details. Surfing When people think of Lima, Perú, they oftentimes think of surfing. Surfing is available here year-round since surfers always wear wet suits. It’s a […]
¡Viva Deportes!
With a large number of estadounidenses tuning in to watch the NFL championship today, I decided to take some time to explore other popular sports in Latin America and their names and key terms in Spanish. ¡Espero que lo disfruten! Fútbol el portero – the goalkeeper la cancha – the playing field el defensa – […]
Save Money; Study Abroad!
When many people think of traveling abroad, they immediately think about spending a whole bunch of cash for an expensive trip. However, often students don’t realize that there are very effective ways to save money when they study Spanish abroad. Through savvy planning, there are ways to make a trip very affordable. In fact, you […]
Combine Fitness with Spanish Education: Popular Hikes
Hiking is a wonderful in which to stay active both at home and while studying Spanish abroad. Below I have listed popular hiking locations and areas of interest in many of the cities in which ECELA has schools. Mendoza, Argentina Parks near Atuel Canyon Puente del Inca Statue of Christ the Redeemer of the Andes […]
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 […]