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Frecuently Asked Questions

Why Learning Spanish language?

We strongly encourage people to study at least one foreign language. It is an excellent excercise to keep your mind open as far as you are dealing not only with a different device to communicate, but with a different culture.

Why Spanish?

Because is the mother tongue of more than 400 million people all over the world. Because many of the greatest stories, novels and plays are writen in Spanish. Experts predict that by 2010, the USA will have a larger Spanish-speaking community than Spain. It is the second most spoken language worldwide. HAVING SPANISH WILL BECOME A CONSIDERABLE ASSET. It will not only increase your chances of getting a better job or a promotion, but it will become a requested skill to get a job of any kind.

What does "Immersion Program" mean?

Studying a foreign language is a difficult task. You can improve your chances if you learn it in an environment where the language is commonly spoken. You literaly get immersed in a culture which speaks the language you are learning. In other words, you don't learn but LIVE the language. Live experience is the strongest way to acquire any kind of knowledge. That is why immersion programs have become increasingly popular among those who want to get the whole of what they are learning. It is an 100% effective experience that will remain for the rest of your life.Traditional teaching methods are being replaced by this learning process as the excellent results become evident in each student. Having fun while learning is the best way to recept and retain the new information you get.

Why attending our School?

The main reason for choosing our School is one of our mission statements: We love what we do. Each student is for us unique, with their own interests and needs. And we give them tailored advise to make from their immersion program an unforgettable experience. We make them feel home, even when they are miles away from it. Our services begin during the very registration process. From the very first moment you arrive to the city we support you, giving you our exclusive free transfer from the airport to your housing. We provide you with all kind of accommodation options to suit your wishes and needs -all of them located in the best areas of Buenos Aires at affordable prices. Our school is located in the main neighbourhood called Palermo, a very safe and beautiful area. You will see how comfortable and easy is to find your way to it everyday. Our teachers, all locals, have a lot of teaching experience in our country and abroad. They have all taken immersion programs in diverse locations for their own language studies. Therefore they know how the students feel and what they expect prior to their arrival. They speak fluent English, French and Portuguese. Our staff is responsible, professional and punctual. The educational material is complete and up-to-date. We add material such as local newspapers and radio broadcasts, which allows you to learn more about our country and culture. The School Director supervises all the activities and organises visits to different places of the city, restaurants, typical bars and tango places. She plans with the students trips to other spots of the country, like the Falls, Mendoza, Cordoba and the South.

Which is the social situation at Buenos Aires?

Argentina is a safe country and Buenos Aires welcomes tourism today more than ever. The turmoil of December 2001 has passed long ago and although some protests continue here and there, they are mostly limited to peaceful ones. You will find tourists taking pictures during the protests actually! Since 2004 our economy is prosperous, fostering a better social atmosphere in general.

Is it a safe city to stay at?

Of course, you have to take precautions during your stay but these are the same ones everyone should take in a large city like New York, Athens, or Rome: You should avoid certain districts at late night; protect yourself from pickpockets in certain crowded areas; take only registered cabs, and those clearly marked as "Radio Taxis". There are literally thousands of them everywhere in the city. Moreover, this is the city where we do live, and we are the ones who help you in selecting your housing in areas that may be as safe or safer than your home town, and we will advise about the activities you have in mind in case you have doubts.

Is Buenos Aires an expensive destination?

Due to the current exchange rate (1 dollar = 2.90 pesos +/- // 1 euro = 4 pesos) Buenos Aires is by far a very convenient destination for tourists. Nowadays it is the fourth cheapest city in the world, though it continues to be named "The Paris of South America" because the main reasons for that comparision remains. You will visit an excellent destination at affordable and in some cases preatty cheap rates and prices.

Will I have easy access to telephones and Internet?

Sure! You will be gladly surprised to see how many public places allow you to connect to the Internet with broadbandband connections for some coins. And even some coffee shops and public spaces have WI FI. Telephones are everywhere in the streets and there are also shops called "locutorios" open 24/7 open which exclusively provide you with telephones to make all kind of calls and computers with Internet access. A local phone call costs 0.23 pesos though at night and in the weekends the rates are lower.

Is there something I should know regarding health care, etc?

No at all. No vaccines are requiered to enter to our country. There are no risks with the food and the water is completely drinkable, at least in town. You will happily find that many worldwide tipes of food, beverages, fruits and vegetables, candy and chocolate are handy and at good prices. And the same applies to medicines and health care products. Even if you have special eating habits are certain health needs you won't face problems at all. If you have further doubts on this point, please contact us.