If you have come to study Spanish in Buenos Aires, you have made the right choice. Buenos Aires, a city of more than 13 million people, is one of the most beautiful, eclectic, and activity rich cities in Latin America. Students taking Spanish classes in Argentina will not only learn the beautiful Spanish language through Spanish immersion in Buenos Aires but will also be able to indulge in the many wonders of Buenos Aires.
To make it easy, here are 5 immediate ‘Must Do’s’ for those students taking Spanish immersion courses in Buenos Aires!
1)Take Mate to the Park: There is no better way to feel Argentine or to learn Spanish in Buenos Aires than to head to a local park, drink Mate (a hot drink similar to a bitter tea), and chat with other locals. Great practice after your Spanish classes in Buenos Aires with Expanish!
2)Check out the Argentine buried past: You haven’t really experienced a cemetery before you visit the Cementerio de Recoleta (Recoleta Cemetery). This labyrinth of a cemetery is not only home to the tombs of many famous, historical, or influential Argentines, it is also where you can find Eva Peron’s flower covered tomb. Students taking Spanish classes in Buenos Aires can see the cemetery in the Weekly City Cultural Tours.
3)Tour Buenos Aires on the 152: The number 152 bus starts in the underprivileged neighborhood of La Boca, passes through the newest and most wealthy barrio of Puerto Madero, on to the city centre, the Palermo, Belgrano, and finishes its journey in the affluent northern neighborhood of Olivos. Students finishing their Spanish classes in Buenos Aires can jump on the 152 every 15 minutes or so at the many designated bus stops along its route.
4)Eat a Triple Scoop Gelato: Argentina is known for its mouth-watering gelato found in the hundreds of helado shops located throughout the city. It should be said that a student who takes their Spanish immersion in Buenos Aires seriously will see this as more than an ice cream run but rather a cultural experience.
5)Watch a sidewalk Tango show: Check out a sidewalk tango show in the historical neighborhood of San Telmo where tango dancers perform in the streets for pedestrians. Feeling inspired? Students learning Spanish in Buenos Aires at Expanish can sign up for tango lessons held throughout the week.
These five must-sees are a great start for students studying Spanish in Buenos Aires to get to know the city. Check back for more great ways to learn Spanish in Buenos Aires and how get the most out of your Spanish immersion in Argentina.
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You forgot the night life in Palermo with the bars and restaurants! That is a great highlight of Buenos Aires
Absolutely! What trip to Buenos Aires would ever be complete without essential visits to Palermo to sample the amazing selection of restaurants and bars. From sushi to parillas you’ll find it there. Well pointed out!
Great blog post.I have learned a lot about this article. Based on my experience, If you really want to learn Spanish, you need to immerse yourself in the language and the culture. So as to learn Spanish pronunciation, you ought to bear in mind 5 key things. It’s not very exhausting at all. Of course, students in eight grade school rooms learn and adapt to these rules among their initial week of class. You will see that if you wish to notice out Spanish pronunciation, it’s easier and more adaptable than you assume that! This may seem confusing at 1st, however take some time and assume concerning each rule before moving on to the next.
The experience will give you the chance to be able to see a gorgeous new country, while you learn in what unique ways the Spanish language is genuinely a way of life for numerous individuals throughout the world. These are some of the best programs to take advantage if you are thinking about taking this trip, as well as some of the things you should do to prepare for learning Spanish abroad. This is probably the most important advice that I can give you about learning Spanish or any other foreign language. More than anything else, your habits will determine how quickly you learn Spanish. In fact, your habits will determine if you actually learn the language or not.
Of course it helps if you have a language learning aptitude. Unfortunately, I didn’t have a language learning aptitude. In fact, I couldn’t speak English until I was four years old despite the fact that English was my first language and the only language spoken in my home as a child. However, my desire to learn Spanish was strong enough for me to develop the necessary habits for learning Spanish.