Tango originated in the working class neighborhoods of Buenos Aires in the 1800s. A variety of influences came together to shape and inspire the dance: ancient African rhythms, European music, the Cuban habenera, and the Argentine milong. Along the way several distinctive styles of tango came into being. Although at first the styles of tango […]
Argentina’s Immigration History
When you learn Spanish in Argentina, you may indeed fall so deeply in love with the country that you want to move there. If you feel that way, you are certainly not alone. It is interesting to note that there have been various waves of people over the years that immigrated to Argentina from all […]
Argentina’s Immigration History
When you learn Spanish in Argentina, you may indeed fall so deeply in love with the country that you want to move there. If you feel that way, you are certainly not alone. It is interesting to note that there have been various waves of people over the years that immigrated to Argentina from all […]
Buenos Aires Transportation – The Bikes
You will need to have some decent idea of how to get around town if you are to make the most of your time studying at a Spanish school in Buenos Aires. The amount of activities and entertainment that the city provides is quite staggering. The good news is that there are many ways to […]
Buenos Aires Transportation – The Buses
You will need to have some decent idea of how to get around town if you are to make the most of your time studying at a Spanish school in Buenos Aires. The amount of activities and entertainment that the city provides is quite staggering. The good news is that there are many ways to […]
Cultural Tidbit (Argentina): Jorge Borges, Part Two
One of the reasons Jorge Borges is so renowned is due to his tremendous versatility. He was an essayist and also a poet. When he was in his early twenties, Borges had already started publishing his work in surrealist literary journals. Two of his most famous books were compilations of short stories that incorporated magical […]
Cultural Tidbit (Argentina): Jorge Borges, Part One
Oftentimes students who attend Spanish school in Buenos Aires don’t take time out ahead of time to learn about all the famous writers and artists of the region. However, if you do learn about these impressive figures, not only will this motivate you to master the language during the period in which you learn Spanish […]
Vista de Viernes: Your Staff in Buenos Aires
Cultural Tidbit (Argentina): Dirty War, afterward
When you attend Spanish school in Buenos Aires, at some point undoubtedly the political history of the area will be discussed. This might take place in your conversations with locals or classmates. Plus, when you visit the city’s numerous cultural attractions, you will certainly want to make sure that you have some background knowledge about […]
Cultural Tidbit (Argentina): Dirty War, during
When you attend Spanish school in Buenos Aires, at some point undoubtedly the political history of the area will be discussed. This might take place in your conversations with locals or classmates. Plus, when you visit the city’s numerous cultural attractions, you will certainly want to make sure that you have some background knowledge about […]