Spanish Immersion

  • Where to Buy Spanish Textbooks in Buenos Aires

      If you are interested in studying Spanish while you are in Buenos Aires you should consider getting a textbook from the University of Buenos Aires.  The textbooks are used by the Spanish program at the university and are great. They focus on Argentine society and culture and will really help you identify with and speak like the Argentines. I took a Spanish class here and found it really beneficial (more information can be found here). If you don’t want to take a class you can still buy the book and study it by yourself or with a private teacher.

  • How to Become Fluent in Spanish

    I have been studying Spanish since May 2010, that’s 4 and a half years. Back then I didn’t know that the C on the tap meant ‘caliente’. I now consider myself fluent because I can speak Spanish easily and accurately. I don’t speak perfectly, I have a strong Canadian accent and I still make mistakes. That being said, I feel comfortable speaking the language. Here is how I got to this point. Read more

  • Spanish University Immersion Programs

    If you are studying Spanish on your own, at some point you should consider studying Spanish in a Spanish speaking country. I am convinced that being fully immersed in a language is the best way to learn it. What more efficient way to learn Spanish than studying half the day with native speakers and spending the other half of your day in the real Spanish speaking world. You can study Spanish practically every city in Latin America or Spain, but studying at a University can give you access to some of the best teachers. It also looks good on your resume. This is something backpackers should consider as well. Why not…