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Spain Study Abroad: Barcelona Spanish School

Check out a preview of some of the sights of Barcelona, an incredible destination for any Spain study abroad trip. Barcelona is an international city with plenty to do and see!

Cultural Photography in the Sacred Valley and Cuzco, Peru

This article by Jeff Cremer details why Cuzco, Peru is an ideal shutterbug destination for those studying abroad in Peru.

Cuzco, Peru, the ancient capital of the Incan empire, is one of the top travel destinations in South America. Travelers flock to this famous Peruvian city to witness and photograph its mix of Incan and Spanish colonial architecture and visit Incan ruins both in and outside of Cuzco. Although the Spanish melted down the incredible gold and silver artifacts and sculptures of the Coricancha temple long ago, Cuzco, Peru and the nearby Sacred Valley still offer up a treasure trove of cultural photography opportunities.

Spanish Lesson: Days of the Week

Ever wondered how to say the days of the week? This Spanish school in Spain has begun a video Spanish class series that starts off with the most basic Spanish phrases and vocabulary. Learn the days of the week after the jump!

 

 

 

 

Surf Costa Rica - The Basics

Hang ten and enjoy this read by Costa Rica study abroad veteran Kelcey Parker!

Pura Vida or "pure life" is the unofficial mantra of Costa Rica. People are generally friendly and content. Life in general, or at least on the surface, seems simpler and free from the trappings of the 9-5 lifestyle. A couple of weeks or a month in Costa Rica could do us all a lot of good, but by the end of the second week, most surfers already want to buy land, build a house and move there.

Sevilla Spanish Schools - Video

There are a few different Sevilla Spanish schools to choose from, and finding one that has a lot to offer is important! Proximity to downtown, amenities like homestays and airport pickup, and cost are just a few examples of the features provided by a quality language immersion program.

Sevilla is a hopping yet uncongested city, with plenty of things to do and new experiences to take advantage of. While you're here, you can enjoy some Flamenco music and dancing, see a museum, eat traditional Spanish "tapas", and so much more!

Magical Madrid - Downtown Activities

This piece by Author Lek Boonlert and Co-Author Lek Nittaya explores downtown Madrid's fantastic sights, a must for any Spain study abroad voyage.

Madrid is regarded as one of the world's most artistic cities, and one of the top tourist destinations in the world. Its lively atmosphere and huge range of attractions appeal to tourists of all ages, from the honeymooning newlyweds to the retiree travellers. It is the capital of the Spain, located in the centre of country, on the Castillian Plateau.

Learn Spanish in San Jose Costa Rica Video

San Jose is the bustling capital city of Costa Rica and a great destination for those wishing to learn Spanish in Costa Rica in an urban setting. It bears resemblence to some North American cities and offers a little of everything, including nightlife, art, music, cultural museums, and fine dining. See the video below the jump.

French Golf

Robert Logain maps out connections between studying French and playing golf

Golf is one of those marvellous sports that provides the player with seemingly limitless locations and opportunities to enjoy the sport. Why does French golf come so highly recommended then? In this article we briefly explore a few reasons why.

Spanish in Alicante, Spain - Video

Spanish in Alicante, Spain can be the most fun you'll ever have! Why not combine a beach vacation with excellent Spanish instruction and a peer group from all over the world? Alicante is a beautiful coastal city with a lot to offer the enthusiastic Spanish student! Check out the video after the jump:

Study Spanish in Spain with Enforex

 

Ecuadorian Spanish - What's the Difference?

This essay penned by Kip Devvy explores unique nuances that may be observed while studying at Ecuador Spanish schools

If you come to Ecuador to learn to speak Spanish, or if you have already learned the language in school or from a course (such as the ones you can get online), you will have a pleasant surprise. The Spanish spoken in this Andean country is considered among the clearest and most precisely pronounced versions of the language to be heard anywhere.

Aside from issues of pronunciation, all countries have their own peculiar idioms and slang words. In this Ecuador is no exception. Here is an area ripe for misunderstanding and confusion, even for those visitors with an excellent knowledge of standard Spanish.