Here is a short Rule Guide to Spanish Immersion in Argentina.

Rule 1

Spanish immersion means to ‘forget’ about your native language and go totally local !  You have come to Buenos Aires to learn Spanish and that means that you are going to have to eat, breath, and speak Spanish. This is easy, just stop speaking your language and only speak Spanish.

Rule 2

Register in Spanish immersion courses in Buenos Aires.  This is also very easy, like Rule 1; sign up for Spanish classes and attend them. This will get you motivated in the classroom to speak Spanish outside of the classroom.

Rule 3

Live with locals and do what they do. If you are living in a homestay or shared apartment (with locals) you are sure to experience Spanish immersion.  You will be exposed to their daily life in Buenos Aires, their habits, food, friends, and hobbies.  Other than Spanish classes, accommodation is the way to true Spanish immersion in Buenos Aires.

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As you know from your own language, there are certain words, terms, and expressions, that are used all the time and in almost any scenario. For you, they go completely unnoticed as you are so used to hearing them or using them; when you are learning a new language, these words become crucial in the process of becoming fluent.

Learning Spanish in Buenos Aires is the same; there are certain words you will here all the time here and if you want to improve on your Spanish level, its best to learn them and use them!

• Dale:  This is used to agree with something, like “OK” or “Sure”.

Example:  “Queres ir al cine esta noche?”   >> “ Dale!”

• Mira vos: Direct translation: “Look at you.” This is very common among Argentines, and is meant to say “ really?”, “wow”, or “good for you”.

Example: “ Yo tuve mi entrevista ayer y despues 10 minutues, el jefe me dio el posicion!” >> “Mira vos..!”

• Todo bien: This is always used between people. It can come as a question and an answer, and directly translates to “ Everything good”.

Example:  “Todo bien?” >> “Si, todo bien!”

• Viste: Another term that is used frequently. Direct translation: “Did you see”. This is used more like “ You know?”.

Example: “ Habia mucha lluvia ayer, no podia manejar en mi calle, viste…”

• Que se yo: Direct translation: “What do I know”. This is used all the time, usually after a sentence where some one gives their opinion or their ideas on something.

Example: “Voy a quedarme en casa esta semana, que se yo, limpiando, leyendo…”

• O sea: This is like saying “ I mean…”

Example: “ Creo que es lo mejor si compres este regalo para tu hermano, o sea, no tenes nada mas, es cierto?”

• Puede Ser: Direct translation: “ It could be.” This is also very common, and can be used like “maybe”, or like a question, “ Is that possible”.

Example: “ Te pido la cuenta, puede ser?”

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