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  :: Spanish Course :: Buenos Aires (9 de julio) :: Buenos Aires, Argentina
 
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Language and Fileteado Painting (20 + 2 lessons per week) :: Buenos Aires, Argentina

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This new course allows you to learn Spanish and learn the Fileteado style of painting, a style unique to Argentina and, in particular, Buenos Aires.

Language lessons
The group Spanish programme consists of 20 language lessons each week in small groups in the mornings, Monday to Friday. Classes are available at all levels from beginners to advanced and focus on the four main language skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing, combined with aspects of local culture. This course is recommended for those who wish to learn the language at a steady pace and attracts students of all ages and backgrounds. Classes usually take place Monday to Friday in the morning, although in high season they make take place in the afternoon.

Painting lessons
Your Fileteado classes usually place in the afternoons. "Fileteado porteño" as it is known locally, is a popular and decorative art unique to Buenos Aires. Its stylized forms of intense color are painted to appear three dimensional using shadowing techniques. Flowers, ribbons, acanthus leaves, dragons and birds are typical elements of the Fileteado repertoire, combined with phrases and images of popular characters. You will receive 2 classes of one hour each and if you wish to add more classes locally, you'll be able to. Classes could take place on any day, Monday - Friday and the exact timetable will be confirmed locally.

Summary Info

Lesson Length

55

Class Times

Your exact timetable will be arranged with your teacher.

Testing Methods

On first day before your class

Age Range

18 to 80

Average Class Size

4

Maximum Class Size

6

Nearest Airport

Buenos Aires EZE

 
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  :: Client Feedback

"Buenos Aires is a dynamic world city, and it is a great city to walk around in if you want to hear the music of Spanish in your ears. The reputation of the steak is well deserved, it is delicious and the tango on the streets is great. Calle Florida is tourist-friendly. Take a book and read under the leafy trees of San Martin Plaza, I really can recommend it. The school was very good and the classes...

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This school is housed in a beautifully French-style building and acts as an oasis perched just above the hustle and bustle of the thriving business and tourism of the Microcenter. Served by three subway lines and all major bus lines, it is a strategic and secure neighbourhood central to distinguished architecture, lush public park and ritzy hotels of Plaza San Martin, along with up and coming café /bars and only minutes away from the exclusive shopping at Galerias Pacificas on the charismatic pedestrian walkway Calle Florida. It is not far from the famous avenida 9 de julio, the widest avenue in the world. Teatro Colon, the Casa Rosada and the Obelisco are all close by. The building itself boasts tall windows, high decorated ceilings, and beautiful, well-lit classrooms – the perfect environment in which to study! The school also boasts internet and computing access, break time areas with large comfortable furniture, snacks and eating areas, air conditioning, and a small library.

It is run by a team of a dedicated and knowledgeable locals and expatriates who work together to provide you with the best possible language study program – and overall experience – in Buenos Aires! This school gives you the chance to fully immerse yourself in the language and culture of Argentina both inside and outside of the classroom.

Teachers and lessons
In class you will develop the language skills you need with the help of native teachers local to Argentina. Each language teacher is fully qualified, with university-level language certifications. Spanish language teachers and staff members are professional, energetic, and committed to providing you with the best learning experience possible! You will participate in many oral exercises mimicking real life situations, as well as an eclectic mix of written tasks, games, songs, and other fun activities to help you learn and understand Spanish quickly and efficiently. Emphasis is placed on improving knowledge of communication, grammar, and the surrounding culture, but with a careful eye to balance all three areas. We can provide instruction for all levels, from complete beginner to advanced, and you will be taught both a “neutral” form of Spanish as well as the local variation here in Argentina.

Immersion
You will put to use what you are learning in class by living with other Spanish speakers regardless of whether you choose a homestay or a shared apartment. This school places an emphasis on contact with local Argentines and native Spanish speakers so you can really put the skills you are learning in class to use! Through language exchanges or “intercambios”, the school's workshops, and local living, you will have the opportunity to build your confidence and start speaking like a porteno! Although the school discourages staying in a backpacker hostel or hotel, because of lack of contact outside class with Argentines, we are able to arrange these types of accommodation on request, but prices change so please contact us if you require this accommodation type.

Activities
Activities ar considered one of the major selling points of this school. The real advantage of the activities here is that all of them include local participants so that all the time you are able to speak Spanish and feel immersed in the country and its culture. Outside the classroom you will get to know real porteño life by participating in weekly cultural and social activities in addition to the many different workshops offered at this school. At the weekends you can discover the amazing and diverse landscapes the country has to offer on the school's many and varied excursions.

Example activities include:
• Weekly staff and student dinners
• Weekly footbol mini-tournaments against local teams and visits to Boca Juniors games.
• Day trips to Tigre
• Artisan fairs
• Weekly city tours
• Theatre & movie outings
• Running & bike tours
• Local concerts
• Asados (Argentine barbecue)
• Tango shows and classes
• Museum & exhibition visits

 

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  :: Public Holidays

School Holiday in 2010


01 Jan 2010 | 24 Mar 2010 | 02 Apr 2010 | 25 May 2010 | 21 Jun 2010 | 09 Jul 2010 | 16 Aug 2010 | 11 Oct 2010 | 08 Dec 2010 |
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+ Host Family, Breakfast + Dinner, Single

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Buenos Aires EZE - £45

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