If you are going to Spanish school in Santiago, you probably want to limit the amount of alcohol you drink during your trip so that you can remain alert during your classes. However, with that word of caution aside, it is imperative that you sample the world-renowned local wines when you are not studying for […]
Cultural Tidbit: Chilean Wine Part 1
If you are going to Spanish school in Santiago, you probably want to limit the amount of alcohol you drink during your trip so that you can remain alert during your classes. However, with that word of caution aside, it is imperative that you sample the world-renowned local wines when you are not studying for […]
Peru’s Cultural Background: Inca Part 2
When you attend Spanish school in Peru, at some point during your studies you will likely hear about the Incan Empire. The reason that this time period is so important is that it was the largest pre-Columbian empire. You will see many remnants if you learn Spanish in Cusco, because the headquarters of the empire […]
Cutural Tidbit: Inca Empire in Peru, Part 1
When you attend Spanish school in Peru, at some point during your studies you will likely hear about the Inca Empire. The reason that this time period is so important is that it was the largest pre-Columbian empire. You will see many remnants if you learn Spanish in Cusco, because the headquarters of the empire […]
Buenos Aires Transportation – El Subte
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 […]
The History of Chile Part 1A
Chile is a beautiful country with a fascinating history. When you learn Spanish in Santiago, you will have the opportunity to visit many historical sites and expose yourself to a variety of relics housed at museums. Since Chile was populated in about 12000 BCE by the Amerindian societies, the country has many, many years of […]
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 […]
Cultural Tidbit (Peru): Mario Vargas Llosa, Part Two
When you attend Spanish school in Lima, you will be exposed to the city’s political and cultural history. One of the most renowned Latin American writers is Mario Vargas Llosa. He is considered to be one of the most important novelists and essayists from Latin America. In fact, he won the 2010 Nobel Prize in […]
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 […]