Dónde ver el mejor arte callejero de 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 […]
Su tarea más importante en el aprendizaje de idiomas
No es aprender vocabulario, aunque es importante. No es aprender gramática, aunque también es importante. No es mejorar tu pronunciación, aunque... bla, bla, bla. Tu principal tarea en el aprendizaje de idiomas es tolerar tu resistencia interior. Ya sabes, esa molesta sensación que experimentas a menudo cuando aprendes un nuevo idioma. Aprender el idioma es un efecto secundario [...]
7 bailes tradicionales argentinos que debes conocer
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 razones para visitar 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 […]
Entender que estudiar no es lo mismo que hacer los deberes
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 […]
Cómo puede ayudarle Google Translate a recordar cómo se dice algo en otro idioma
A todos nos pasa a veces: Sabes que deberías ser capaz de decir una cosa concreta en tu idioma de destino, pero... no la tienes exactamente en la punta de la lengua. A veces se trata de un caso de habla de emergencia, pero a menudo simplemente te has olvidado de la palabra o de la construcción gramatical. Es una putada, ¿verdad? Pero a pesar de [...]
Los mejores lugares para ver el atardecer en 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. […]
