Things Argentinians Do Differently
Argentina is a land of contradictions. Its huge size and varying geography means that it is home to most of the world´s possible climates. Its ‘Boom or Bust‘ economy has made some quick millionaires...
Category: Culture
Changing your English teacher… or not.
It is healthy to have a good relationship with your teacher. You will learn more if you feel relaxed, confident and feel that you can trust them. Whether you have been with a teacher...
Some good TED talks for English learners
Watching TED talks can be a great way for students of English (and other languages) to practice. There are TED talks of all levels, covering a wide range of topics. You can choose to...
Why are you learning a language?
Many people are instinctively attracted to learning a language. However, other people, are not. Many see language learning as an impossible mountain to climb. Worse still, some people don’t see the point. In secondary...
The Influence of Guarani on Argentinian Spanish (and English)
Guarani is a very special language. It is one of the most widely spoken indigenous languages of the Americas. It is the only indigenous language spoken by a majority of the population of an American country...
How to make the most of your time studying English abroad
Last week we looked at how to choose a study-abroad programme. Hopefully, this will have been a fantastic decision. But your decisions don’t stop there! How you interact with the course, your classes and...
Should I study English abroad?
Are you thinking about studying English abroad? It can be a fantastic experience, and a great opportunity to improve your English skills. There are countless destinations, and thousands of schools, that receive groups of...
English Grammar Resources that will keep you interested!
Grammar! Just this word will make some people run away. But, it doesn’t have to be like that! Thankfully, we no longer live in times where learning grammar is about memorizing lists and repetitive...
Preparing yourself for an Interview in English
So, you have your first interview in English. Great! Well done on getting this far. For many people, interviews can bring a lot of stress. This stress can be multiplied if you are worried...
English words used in Spanish
As an Englishman in Argentina, I have one strange problem sometimes – I’m not sure how to pronounce words of English origin. When I want to say to someone to meet me outside the...
