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Ibero Spanish Argentina
150 Uruguay Street, Buenos Aires.
Phone number (54-11)
2057-1116
Capital Federal.
Buenos Aires - Argentina
Who's saying what about Íbero?
Hola chicos,
At the end of each week we ask our students to tell us what they thought of their experiences with us.
Want to know what people are saying? Below we've posted some recent comments.
Enjoy!
“I arrived in Buenos Aires without knowing any Spanish at all, and Íbero has been a very good experience for me. My first teacher was excellent. She used lots of different teaching techniques and was able to keep the class motivated all the time. The classes went very quickly; I was never bored … I wish I was staying for longer, but due to time constraints I´m not able to. Thank you Íbero.” Donna Salisbury, UK.
“Very welcoming staff and teachers who are happy to help out. Leandro was very patient with me and my
slow grasp of Spanish!! Classes were good and fun with a variety of teaching approaches to keep it interesting. Many thanks. Buenos Aires is a beautiful city, I´m looking forward to a few more days here.” Sally Brunello, Australia.
“We really liked the organized trips – well done. We feel we have learnt a lot in just three weeks and feel confident enough to continue the rest of our trip around South America – improving our Spanish along the way.” Rebecca Muwanga, UK.
“Leo and myself have thoroughly enjoyed our two weeks at Íbero. We would like to stay longer. The classes have been excellent . . . We really enjoyed all the great activities, which were varied and fun. We met lots of great students whilst at her activities. It is a great idea to have a social coordinator at the school. Muchas gracias!” Liz O´Hare, Australia.
Un saludo grande,
Julie
And our first round-up of activities ...
Hola chicos,
Today we're posting some summaries of a few recent
activities to give you all a good idea of what types of things we're up to at Íbero. Stay tuned, because soon we'll be adding a bio of our own activities coordinator, Juan Ignacio.
Enjoy!
Tuesday afternoon Juan Ignacio, the activities coordinator, went with a group of students to Café Tortoni, Buenos Aires’ oldest café. (See above!) For visitors to BA, this is one of those “must do” activities in the city. We toured the elegant café, and then afterward – as it was quite cold that day – we had a café and churros.
Wednesday we went to Buenos Aires’ Museum of Latin American Art, one of the largest museums in the city. We were lucky to get a guided tour about Mexican art, and since the tour was in
Spanish (!) our students were able to practice. Most interesting was the famous “banco,” a wooden sculpture that consists of a bench and series of branches. The branches are incredible because they extend out of the bench and literally climb the walls of the museum, leading all the way up to the building’ second floor.
Sunday night we went to see an enormous
rock show at the city’s famous obelisk. The show was organized to commemorate the 199th anniversary of the first government of Argentina, and it was a night to remember. Perhaps most notably, we were able to see La Bomba de Tiempo, a famous drum group in the city, and the band's music basically spread song and dance all the way down the enormous Avenida 9 de Julio.
Volunteering in Buenos Aires
Hola chicos,
A lot of students ask us about volunteering in Buenos Aires.
We work with a great organization, L.I.F.E. Argentina, which connects our
students to various volunteer opportunities in the city. The costs are extremely
low (you'll need to pay for transportation and purchase a t-shirt) and the
rewards are high. Most volunteers work with kids in various barrios of
Buenos Aires.
To set up your volunteer work, you should check out the organization's Web site
here:
http://www.lifeargentina.org/
Then, you can e-mail the organization to set up a training session and get
started. Sometimes they are low on staff though, so if you are looking for a
quick reponse, we recommend directly calling the L.I.F.E. office.
Volunteers there speak English. You can call them from a local number at 4806
0640.
Hope that helps! If you have questions, or want to set up classes at Íbero,
e-mail us at
info@iberospanish.com. We'll arrange classes around your volunteering
schedule. If you are interested in hearing about the experience of previous
volunteers, e-mail us and we'll put you in touch with former participants.
Un saludo grande,
The Íbero Staff
Who´s who at Íbero? Introducing a few more of our fabulous Íbero staff members.
Hola chicos,
Today we're posting profiles of a few more Íbero staff members.
Enjoy!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When do classes begin?
Courses at all levels begin on Mondays, every week of the year.
Does Íbero offer social activities for its students?
We have activities and suggestions every week at the school and throughout Buenos Aires. They are inexpensive and many of them are free.
Does someone monitor classes to ensure students get a top-quality education?
Yes, our teacher’s coordinator monitors all courses on a regular basis. We are also monitored and accredited by national and international organisms.
Have you ever had problems of social or political unrest affect your school?
We have not experienced problems of this nature. Argentina is quite a safe, democratic nation.
What is your teaching method?
Task- based approach, a way of teaching which implies that the students build the language in a very communicative way, making use of all main skills.
Do you have security?
Yes, we have general security and monitored door entry.We also have security camaras in the building.
Necessary Items- packing list
- Comfortable footwear.
- Sandles, as summer months (January and February) are quite hot.
- Rubber-soled shoes.
- Shorts and t-shirts for the day.
- Jeans or comfortable trousers for the night, as well as t-shirts or shirts to wear on top.
- Nice pants for going to clubs.
- A swimsuit.
- A jacket, as it can get cool some nights, especially during the winter.
- Long-sleeved t-shirts to wear under the pullovers.
- Undergarments.
- Toiletries.
Recommended items
- Travel insurance to supplement Íbero’s on-premises insurance and the free offerings of the national healthcare system.
- English-Spanish dictionary.
- Notebook.
- Pen/pencil.
- Tri-band cell phone.
- Your computer if you wish to use Íbero’s free Wi-fi
- Electrical converters.
- A camera.
- CD/MP3 player/iPod. This is perfect for taking on the subway or the bus.
- Anything else you cannot live without. A lot of the American or European products are very expensive at the stores.
Important
- Electronic devices: In Argentina, electricity runs in 220 voltios (50 Hz). Leave space in your bags, so you can shop while here.
- Rubber soled shoes are a good idea in Buenos Aires. Some sidewalks can be slippery; many have huge cracks leading to big splashes on rainy days.
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