¿Cómo se llama esa cosa: Léxico: Elemento de madera o de plástico para sujetar la ropa recién lavada tendida a secar en un cordel o soga. Argentina: broche para la ropa, palito Bolivia: agarrador, pinza de la ropa, gancho de ropa Chile: perro [para la ropa] Colombia: […]
Cultural Tidbit (Chile): Pablo Neruda
One of the world’s most beloved poets is Pablo Neruda. Neruda was born in Chile in 1904 and lived until 1973. He received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1971. If you are planning to learn Spanish in Chile, you undoubtedly want to become familiar with Neruda and his work. He holds a very dear […]
Spanish Immersion for Elementary and Middle School Teachers
In today’s society, there is a strong need for people who teach elementary school in the United States to adapt to reflect major changes in the population. One quick way for teachers to effectively achieve this goal is to enroll in a Spanish immersion program. Through this means, teachers can vastly improve learning experiences for […]
Buenos Aires Tango Festival!
Attending a local festival can give your Spanish program additional flair, but no other festival may provide such flair as the Tango Festival in Buenos Aires. The second half of the month of August is dedicated to this traditional Argentine dance and all the excitement, passion, and entertainment that go along with it. Be […]
Vista de Viernes: Tango Teaser
El Modismo del Día: La carne de burro no es transparente
El modismo en español: La carne de burro no es transparente. El modismo en inglés: The flesh of the donkey isn’t transparent. Meaning: I can’t see through you.
Parks Near ECELA Lima
Within twenty minute’s walking distance you can find many parks awaiting an after-class visit. Among them are Parque Kennedy, Parque Reducto, Parque del Amor, Parque Tradiciones, and Parque Raimondi. These parks are each have important history, fountains, and places to sit and study or chat with a friend. You will have a chance to visit […]
Una Nota Gramatical: Irregulares
A Quick Grammatical Note – Una Nota Gramatical When a verb is irregular in the first person present of the indicative, this irregularity will be shown also in the conjugation of the present of the subjuntive. See below examples. verbo 1ª pers. pres. indicat. presente del subjuntivo decir digo diga, digas, diga, digamos, digan […]
Mistake to Avoid #1: Focusing on Price
If you are planning to study Spanish abroad, chances are that you are in for the experience of a lifetime. You can receive both a cultural experience as well as an optimal learning environment while attending Spanish language school. However, students occasionally make mistakes in planning before they even arrive in Latin America that keep […]
El Modismo del Día: Dos Dedos
“No tiene dos dedos de frente.” He/She is not the sharpest tool in the shed. Although literally translated “He/she doesn’t have two forehead fingers”, it means that the person about whom you are speaking doesn’t have common sense. You could also say “debes tener dos dedos de frente”, “you should have common sense”. Main point: […]
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