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La Bomba del Tiempo Returns to Monday Nights at the Konex Center!!

Monday, March 23, 2009 13:04

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The Buenos Aires music community and hipsters alike will be lining up at the Konex Center tonight for La Bomba del Tiempo’s highly-anticipated return. After a short recess, La Bomba del Tiempo will be bringing life back to Monday nights in the small, alternative neighborhood of Once. Their raw, tribal sound and jazz-like improvisation style attract music-lovers from all around Buenos Aires. Because of the city’s passion for music and the expressive arts, Buenos Aires is an exciting destination for Spanish Immersion Programs. Shows like La Bomba del Tiempo serve as an important outlet for cultural immersion, as well as a great place to let loose and enjoy your time in this vibrant capital city.

The Konex Center has a large, open-air courtyard with a wide, spiral staircase serving as the centerpiece. The members of La Bomba del Tiempo, some of the finest percussionists in the country, set up their drums along these elevated steps. As the long line of restless patrons finish their drinks and shuffle into the courtyard, the group plays an addictively rythmatic anthem that builds in intensity and climaxes with the audience, 500 strong, all jumping, dancing and clapping along to the beat countless times during the 3 hour show.

Students studying Spanish in Buenos Aires never have a blank day in their social calendar, even on Monday nights. The city’s fun, vibrant culture and it’s contagiously passionate people give Buenos Aires the flair that attracts students, professionals and travelers alike year after year. It is an exciting time of year to join in on the experiences and fun of the Expanish community, so what better time than now to begin planning your own immersion program!

Don’t hesitate to visit our website at Expanish.com and customize the Spanish Immersion Program in Argentina that is best for you. With a variety of group and individual lessons, housing accommodations, excursions, activities, workshops and more, Expanish has an affordable option for everyone!

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Study Spanish in South America!

Wednesday, March 18, 2009 10:15

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Today, on St. Patrick’s Day, everyone has at least a little bit of Irish in them; even in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Spanish and Italian cultures have had the biggest impact on the city’s traditions historically, but today the streets are green. With the fifth-largest Irish community in the world, Buenos Aires joins in on the festivities of St. Patrick’s Day with parades and city-wide celebrations. This is all, of course, with a distinctly Argentine flair. Buenos Aires is the vibrant capital of Argentina, lively and dynamic, and as a world-class city steeped in tradition, it is a perfect destination for anyone looking to study Spanish in South America.

Over the years, many different cultures, ideologies, and traditions have converged to make Buenos Aires the melting pot that it is today. It is often called the Paris of South America, or cultural capital of Latin America, but neither of these titles can describe the city properly – it is decidedly and uniquely Buenos Aires. Because of its rich culture and history Buenos Aires is one of the most popular destinations to study Spanish in South America. Recent college graduates and professionals alike flock to this vibrant capital for their important Spanish immersion experiences.

St. Patrick’s Day is a fine example of the rich culture that Buenos Aires is famous for. As Irish decedents march down Avenido de Mayo, a street lined with French architecture and Italian cafes in this eccentric Latin American capital city, Buenos Aires’s diverse background will be on full display. Students looking to study Spanish in South America can get the most out of their experiences by joining the exciting, international community of Buenos Aires.

With our state-of-the-art facilities and welcoming support staff, students feel at home at Expanish. Our school’s central location and haven of tranquility make it the perfect home-base from which students can explore the city and interact with the community at large. Why wait? Visit the Expanish website today and begin planning your trip to study Spanish in South America.

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Education Spanish Programs Available at Expanish!

Monday, March 9, 2009 9:14

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As the cultural capital of Latin America, Buenos Aires is a popular destination for Spanish immersion experiences. Recent college graduates and professionals alike are flocking to Argentina for these education Spanish programs. In today’s economic climate, people are seeking every advantage they can get in the increasingly globalized job markets. The education Spanish programs offered at Expanish’s language institute in Buenos Aires provide just that – a valuable language and cultural advantage.

 

Buenos Aires is a forward-looking city steeped in tradition. It is a hot-spot for international commerce and progressive ideologies, personified in Argentina’s woman president Cristina Kirchner. At the same time, however, Buenos Aires has maintained its charm as an historic and cultural capital. Every night on the cobblestone streets of Plaza Dorrego one can find tango being danced in its truest form to live music. In the surrounding neighborhoods, an eclectic mix of 18th century European architecture and more modern, innovative styles give the city a very real connection between past and present.

 

Studying Spanish abroad is as much about the cultural immersion as it is about learning the language. Because Buenos Aires is such a vibrant and culturally rich city, it is ideal location for an immersion experience. Education Spanish programs place an emphasis on learning the practical uses of a language. Our experienced teaching staff is comprised of native-Spanish speakers, qualified teachers of local colloquialisms and vernacular.

 

Click here to visit our website and begin planning your Spanish immersion experience in Buenos Aires today!

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Immerse Yourself with Tango and Mate!

Friday, March 6, 2009 12:47

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8197tango argentino posters 224x300 Immerse Yourself with Tango and Mate!yerba mate cont photo Immerse Yourself with Tango and Mate!In Buenos Aires, two of the most traditional things to do are to dance Tango and drink mate. Tango originated in the lower-class neighborhoods of Buenos Aires in the 1890s, and has ever since spread all over the world. It goes without saying, this highly traditional dance is displayed all over the city and lessons are easy to come by. Before coming down to Argentina to study Spanish, check out the Broadway Musicals Forever Tango and/or Tango Argentino, which travel to multiple destinations all over the world.

Aside from Tango, one of Argentina’s biggest pastimes is drinking hot water infused with dried leaves of the mate herb. To drink mate, one fills a gourd three quarters full with mate leaves and then fills it up with hot water. You drink the beverage through a stainless steel straw called the bombilla. The mate herb is said to be good for skin texture and also the digestive system. It is really an infusion of stimulants and caffeine, which is why many Argentines drink mate instead of coffee. In Argentine culture, mate is usually shared amongst friends or family in social settings. Drinking yerba mate amongst Argentines is a great Spanish immersion experience for those coming here to learn the language. If you find mate to be somewhat bitter, many prefer to add sugar or honey to sweeten the taste, which is often compared to green tea.

Here at Expanish, both private and group Tango courses are offered for those students willing to learn the traditional dance. Also, it is very common to share mate during classes with your teachers and other students here at our school. The teachers are very quick to teach you the secrets of mate preparation. The combination of tango and mate are great educational Spanish experiences in themselves. There is nothing like learning a new language than immersing yourself fully in the culture of that language, which is why dancing tango and drinking mate are great places to start.

To find out more about studying Spanish with Expanish, click here!

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Learning Language Spanish Employed at Expanish

Thursday, March 5, 2009 11:50

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Cultural immersion programs are a significant resume builder in today’s job market. Not only are companies becoming ever dependent on international commerce, but the notion of learning language Spanish has taken precedent over former language teaching methods. This ideology signifies that the emphasis in language studies should be on conversing in and using the language rather than learning it in a more fundamental sense. For example, anyone who has taken a year of Spanish in secondary school could likely recite the different forms of estar (estoy, estas, esta), but would probably have trouble holding even a basic conversation.

 

Expanish’s language program in Buenos Aires caters to the learning language Spanish approach, as students are immersed in the Argentine culture and language – encouraged to use the language on a daily basis and in practical situations.

 

Expanish is a language school founded on progressive teaching methods. With adherence to the Cervantes educational framework, and as a long-running member of the language schools association (SEA), our institute has established itself as a beacon of academic integrity. Our native, university educated teachers are all well experienced in the field of linguistics, and focused on students wants and needs.

 

Located in downtown Buenos Aires, the Expanish language institute has top-notch learning facilities equipped with wi-fi access, spacious classrooms, T.V.’s and computer media equipment, and comfortable study and break areas. Just outside the school’s front doors, Buenos Aires provides an invaluable link to the Spanish language.Begin researching your own trip today, and take advantage of the learning language Spanish programs at Expanish as well as the overall cultural, city and language immersion of living in Buenos Aires.  We can help you take your first step towards entering the global community.

 

So don’t hesitate to visit our website and begin customizing your own Spanish Immersion Program at Buenos Aires. With affordable, student-focused prices, there is an ideal program for everyone!

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‘Tis the Season for Spanish Immersion in Buenos Aires

Tuesday, March 3, 2009 10:09

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March in Buenos Aires brings the official close to the city’s short summer recess. It’s back to business as usual. The locals return from the coast, all the stores and restaurants re-open, and Buenos Aires comes back to life with the hum and buzz of the world-class city it is. March is an exciting time to be a part of Buenos Aires’s rich culture and vibrant nightlife.

Expanish’s language school is in the heart of downtown Buenos Aires. It offers students a combination of group and individual lessons, as well as a variety of housing options. Now is the best time of the year to tailor your own Spanish immersion program in this vibrant capital city.

Nights in Buenos Aires usually start with a nice dinner – relaxed and inexpensive. From there, whether you meet up with friends at a lounge in Recoleta or a dance club in Palermo, the nights have a way of lasting until the wee hours of the morning. On the weekends, while some café patrons at 9 am are starting their days most are just topping off their nights. These long nights and siesta filled days give the city a laid-back, Latin American feel.

During the daytime, Buenos Aires is a travelers dream. From San Telmo, a neighborhood of faded elegance, to Puerto Madero, a strip of modern, high-end restaurants and bars along the port, Buenos Aires has a bit of everything.  The Argentina peso has rebounded incredibly since the economic crisis of 2001, but it remains relatively low. Today, travelers can enjoy all of the comforts and amenities of Argentina’s bygone economic prosperity at half the price.

So with the city coming back to life it is a great time to come and join the excitement of Buenos Aires. Do not hesitate to visit Expanish’s website and begin planning your ideal Latin American immersion experience today!

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