Where to See the Best Street Art in Santiago
Street art fans in Chile will know that Santiago’s rival and neighbouring city, Valparaíso, often steals the limelight when it comes to colourful creations. Yet Santiago has some wonderful murals, created both during the dictatorship as a weapon of resistance, and after the fall when the street art scene flourished. Here’s our pick of the […]
Working out your recall
Practice active listening during class. You should listen attentively and write down summaries of the teacher’s concepts, ideas, and facts that are introduced, as well as connections that occur to you from other reading. By taking notes actively, instead of trying to write down everything that was said verbatim, you engage your memory and mind […]
Your Most Important Task in Language Learning
It’s not learning vocab, although that’s important. It’s not learning grammar, although that’s important, too. It’s not improving your pronunciation, although…blah blah blah. Your main job in language learning is to tolerate your inner resistance. You know, that nagging sensation you often experience when learning your new language. Learning the language is a side effect […]
7 Traditional Argentinian Dances You Should Know About
In any country of Latin lovers, dancing is sure to be a staple of local culture. Argentines are very much a society that knows how to shake their hips and get down with the music. We take a look at some of the best traditional dances in Argentina to get that body moving. Tango No […]
Explore common study methods
Image-word association – This study method associates words with images. Some people memorize best when they can visualize a word or concept in their head. Students who use this method associate an unknown term or concept with something they already know. For example, if a term in your textbook sounds like an object you already […]
Two Essential Rules for Senior Language Learners
Even at old age, you can still learn a new language. But you gotta let go of certain prejudices that exist about older language learners. These prejudices hold you back from even giving it a go. When readers ask me for specific tips for older learners, I always share my two rules for older language […]
10 Reasons Why You Should Visit Sucre
Sucre is renowned for being one of South America’s most impressive colonial cities. Many of the buildings in the center of this wonderfully preserved white-washed town date back to the 16th century, a time when the Spanish Conquistadors were flush with wealth from the nearby mountains of Potosi. However, Sucre isn’t just about architecture. Here are 10 reasons why you should […]
Understand that studying is not the same as doing homework
Students believe that studying and doing homework are the same thing. However, they should be approached as two very distinct, separate tasks. Homework commonly consists of assignments that instructors assign to be completed at home by students. The general purpose of homework assignments is to reinforce the knowledge that you learn in the classroom. These […]
How Google Translate Can Help You Remember How to Say Something in a Foreign Language
We all experience it sometimes: You know you should be able to say a specific thing in your target language, but…it’s not exactly at the tip of your tongue. Sometimes this is a case of Emergency Speech, but often you’ve just plain forgotten about the word or grammatical construction. Sucks, right? But in spite of […]
The Best Places to Watch the Sunset in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is a relatively flat city, lying at just 25 metres above sea level, so there aren’t many places high enough to get a full view of the sunset. However, there are plenty of parks, open spaces and wide avenues that frame spectacular views of Buenos Aires’ famous sunsets. Here are just a few. […]
