Some past Ecela students People that join us in Argentina, Chile, or Peru include: Professionals who want to get past language barriers and bring their services to an often under-served population Travelers who want to get off South America’s beaten path and use their language skills to open cultural doors normally sealed off to non Spanish-speakers […]

25 Watts is a comedy drama about three teenage misfits, Javi, Leche and Seba, who are living in Montevideo and trying to get a grip on what to do with their lives.Currently, they spend most of their time drinking, sleeping and meeting strange people. The film is a snap shot into their lives during a […]

Haley Dowdell (Virginia) Haley Dowdell, a college student from Montana, was inspired by a family member to study psychology, veering from her original college path.Listen to Haley’s experiences about getting over weeks of a frustrating Spanish standstill, giving an important presentation to Peruvian families, her favorite excursions, and what she will take back to college […]

How Immersion Helps You Retain The Spanish You Learn While Studying AbroadFor professionals trained in education, the learning pyramid is a familiar sight. For those of us who are on the learning side of the classroom, it may not be as familiar. The learning pyramid is a theory that different types of educational activities can increase retention […]

A short siesta nap will leave you feeling energized and mentally-sharp for the rest of your day. Your schedule while studying abroad will likely be packed. Classes can be mentally draining, adapting to your host family can be a challenge and you might find yourself out late taking in all the fun and entertainment Latin […]

Cinthia is a professor at Ecela Mendoza, which is an area of Argentina known for the grapes grown and wine made there. What is your position/job title at Ecela? Hello, I’m Cinthia and I’m a grammar and conversation professor.What is your top priority when you arrive at Ecela to work? That my students understand the lesson, that […]

Add Media What is your position/job title at Ecela? Hello, I’m Cinthia and I’m a grammar and conversation professor.What is your top priority when you arrive at Ecela to work? That my students understand the lesson, that they don’t have any doubts afterwards and that they have a lovely time learning Spanish.What type of person doesn’t […]

Learning and using Spanish idioms is an enjoyable way to speed to fluency and impress the locals! Before I arrived at Ecela, Buenos Aires, I had never studied Spanish except for a short period of working with a tutor and a small amount of self-teaching. Basically, I knew nothing.I have been here for three weeks […]

Finding this school online before I got to Cusco was wonderful. I think I learned more than I expected to, because the teachers Alexis and Eric let me speak even though I made a lot of mistakes.It’s a really friendly and relaxed environment. I enjoyed all of the conversations we had.I’ll never forget this opportunity […]