As many of ECELA’s students are wise, innovative people, they look to receive academic credit for their hard work and learning in South America. We wholeheartedly support this, and to make it easier, we have already received an “accreditation” of sorts from some colleges and offer our academic credit transfer services for a small fee. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
-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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