Guide to Skiing and Snowboarding in South America
Skiing in South America is a little different to the comfortable, established and easy-access resorts in Europe, the US and Canada: it’s wild, and raw, with adventure around every corner. The skiing is predominantly in the Andes, the highest mountains outside of the Himalayas. Lifts reach 3700m, the wind roars around the high ragged spires […]
10 Facts About the Spanish Language
Do you want to know more about the Spanish language? Here are 10 facts to get you started: 1- Spanish Ranks as World’s No. 2 Language With 329 million native speakers, Spanish ranks as the world’s No. 2 language in terms of how many people speak it as their first language, according to Ethnologue. It […]
4 Ways to Boost Your Creative Thinking
Being able to think outside the box is a learnable skill. You just have to be willing to try new things. Here are six ways to stimulate creative thinking. Consume content that’s way outside your comfort zone. We all love reading about stuff in our industry, but typically this doesn’t boost creativity. If you’re lucky, […]
How to Practice Spanish Daily (and yes, you have time for it!)
Regardless of how much we try, nothing works as well for students as practicing Spanish daily. So here are a few ideas that we’re sure anyone can follow to improve their daily practice! · Commuting Chances are that you spend quite a bit of time commuting to work everyday. If you do this by public […]
The Top 10 Things To See And Do In Cusco
High up in the Peruvian Andes lies Cusco, former center of the Inca Empire. While travelers are likely to use the city as a launching point for Machu Picchu – Peru’s largest tourist attraction – Cusco is well-worth a visit in itself. Take time to acclimate and experience the mix of Incan and Spanish influences […]
What Languages Do Latin Americans Speak?
Latin America typically refers to the nations of South and Central America, but technically it refers to all the countries that once belonged to the empires of Spain and Portugal during the discovery of the American continents. As such, it also includes many of the Caribbean island nations, as well as Mexico, Brazil and Colombia. […]
Creative Ways to Help You Practice Spanish
Learning a new language doesn’t have to involve staring at boring textbooks – here are nine engaging ways to learn or practice Spanish. Download an app – and use it daily Some great apps are available for learning languages, and some are free. Make sure to set a daily goal – like practicing at the […]
South America’s Most Iconic Dances
Music, dance and poetry form the backbone of South American culture. Often, traditional musical styles or dances can tell you so much about the history of the continent and its people, and South America is very aware of maintaining these traditions and making sure they remain a part of contemporary culture. A common feature of […]
How To Study For Exams (Part III)
Organizing Your Learning 1- Focus on your work objectives. What do you intend to accomplish during this session? Setting a concrete study goal may help you. Creating study plans is also a good idea. If 3 out of 5 lessons are easy and can be finished fast, finish them first, so you can spend quality time […]
Dealing with Stress
Follow this simple tips to help manage and reduce your stress levels. Avoid Caffeine, Alcohol, and Nicotine. Avoid, or at least reduce, your consumption of nicotine and any drinks containing caffeine and alcohol. Caffeine and nicotine are stimulants and so will increase your level of stress rather than reduce it. Alcohol is a depressant when […]
