Study & Learn Spanish
Spanish Language Schools in:
 
- Toll Free Numbers -

USA:1-866-306 5040
Canada: 1-877-442 0845
England: 0-800-404 9844
Australia: 0-800-0611 0136
New Zealand: 0-800-449-282
e-mail: Spanish-Imac@Imac-ac.edu.mx

Learn Spanish in Argentina
Why Spanish in Argentina
Spanish at IMAC Partner School
Spanish Courses in Argentina
Argentina Locations
  Spanish in Buenos Aires
  Spanish in Cordoba
  Spanish in Patagonia (Bariloche)
Spanish Programs fees
Accommodation
Extra Curricular Activities
Photo Gallery
Apply Now!
FAQs
Spanish for University Groups
Spanish for Specific Purposes
Internship Program in Argentina
Volunteer Programs
Traveling in Argentina
Argentina Map
Contact Us
Learn Spanish in Mexico
 
Learn Spanish in South America
 
 
 
Learn Spanish in Spain
 
imac Spanish Language Programs
Donato Guerra No.180
(Historic Downtown Area)
Guadalajara, Jalisco. 44100 Mexico
Tel: 52 - 33 - 3613-1080
Fax: 52 - 33 - 3613-4621  
- Toll Free Numbers -
USA: 1-866-306 5040
Canada: 1-877-442 0845
England: 0-800-404 9844
Australia: 0-800-0611 0136
New Zealand: 0-800-449-282
e-mail: Spanish-Imac@Imac-ac.edu.mx
Our Partner sites
teflcertificatecourses
tefl-online
teachmexico
Extra Curricular Activities


Buenos Aires, Argentina:

Free for all students attending this location:

  • Tourist information on Buenos Aires.
    Half an hour before each excursion students can obtain tourist information from a professional guide in the city of Buenos Aires.

  • Workshop.
    Once a week, the school's tour guide organizes a workshop on tourism in Argentina. This meeting is held to inform students about different tourist sites and upcoming events that Buenos Aires has to offer.

  • Tours.
    A young and experienced tour guide organizes social and cultural toursof the Buenos Aires area. The tours can be considered useful not only to get to know the city of Buenos Aires, but also as an opportunity to practice the skills acquired in the classroom and increase vocabulary.

Recommended for visiting:

La Boca: Did you know that Argentina is a country that has grown demographically due to important migratory flows in the 19th century? The neighborhood of "La Boca" was built around the first harbor of the city of Buenos Aires. Many of the Italian immigrants settled near the docks between 1880 and 1930. The history of this recent past is evident in the streets of La Boca, in the color of its houses, in its museums and also in the Boca Juniors Soccer Stadium, one of the most popular teams of Argentina.

San Telmo: San Telmo is Buenos Aires´ oldest neighborhood. A walk along its streets will reveal the historical heritage from colonial times up to the beginning of the 20th century. How did Argentinean customs evolve? Which were the architectural styles of yesterday? Here you can learn to distinguish between the different styles.You can visit antique shops and the famous market at DorregoPlaza, the historical heart of the neighborhood. San Telmo, historical patrimony of the city, is where most of the "tanguerías" (Tango Restaurants/bars) and "casonas" (old-fashioned restaurants) from last century, can be found.

Palermo Chico: French architecture in Buenos Aires. Did you know that Argentina was a very rich country at the beginning of the 20th century? You will discover in the splendid residences of this neighborhood, the way of life for the aristocracy of Buenos Aires, whose fortunes were based primarily on the exploitation of the field. In the neighborhood of Palermo Chico, you will observe how French architecture gradually replaced the colonial Spanish past. These mansions of the Argentinean elite are today the headquarters of embassies and consulates.

Retiro: Yesterday and today, Argentina and immigration are closely related.The neighborhood of Retiro is clear proof of this. The harbor, the railroad and the old Immigrants Hotel, which are in the area, will help to explain why immigrants are such an important part of Argentina's history. You can also find out what the city was like in the 18th century .From the San Martin Plaza you can imagine the open field that was there until the middle of the 19th century and find out why the army's soldiers trained there. Today this plaza also preserves the memory of the recent history in the commemorative monument to the War of Malvinas.

Recoleta: Art, history and leisure. Recoleta offers all of this and much more. It is the place where young people meet. In the residential neighborhood of Recoleta is the Church of Our Lady of Pilar ("Nuestra Señora del Pilar"), a splendid and rare example of colonial architecture. The former cloisters of the convent are today a museum and cultural center. Craftsmen and street artists gather in the square. In the landscape of the neighborhood art museums coexist with the most sophisticated restaurants, cafés and discos.

Maradona and Boca Juniors: A "love story". Surely you know them: Diego Armando Maradona, the most famous soccer player of Argentina and The Boca Juniors, the most popular soccer team in this country. Together they signify a great passion for sports. This story can be found in the Soccer Museum related with the historic, social and political development of Argentina and the world. Did you know that the Boca Stadium is called "La Bombonera" (The Chocolate box)?

Evita: Do you know Evita the woman, the stateswoman, the "descamisada"? Even today, Eva Perón has a mythical stature. The power and the magnetism of her figure have provoked enduring feelings of love and hatred. Nobody can deny the force and the fascination that her name still brings about. The program of this partner school will help you to understand this phenomenon and to learn more about Evita.

Tango Circuit: Tango, its music and its dance, is known today around the world. Yes, tango is a major part of the city of Buenos Aires. At its origin, it was danced only in the brothels of poor neighborhoods because it was considered to be scandalous. But little by little, it gained a space in the ballrooms of the center of the city, reaching the most elegant neighborhoods. The tango circuit will help you discover a story that is written in the streets of Buenos Aires.

* Optional: Students have the opportunity to attend a Dinner Tango Show.

Things to do:

  • Tango restaurant and live tango show: Experience Buenos Aires' most famous music, accompanied by an exquisite international dish.
  • Milongas: Visit different “milongas” in the city of Buenos Aires. These are not tourist shows but traditional places where “porteños” dance the true local tango.
  • Shopping tour: Once a week a "leather only" shopping tour is organized. It consists of visits to non-touristy shops, giving students the chance to find very good products at excellent prices.
  • Argentinean wines: This outing, organized once a week, gives students a chance to taste Argentinean wines from 36 different wine cellars. A lecture about this subject is optional during the visit.
  • Buenos Aires and Soccer: On Boca Juniors or River Plate home game days, students can choose this outing which includes:
    1. Round trip transfer.
    2. Visit to the sport museum.
    3. Visit to the stadium's facilities.
    4. The best seats in the stadium.
    5. A guide from "Museos Deportivos S.A"
  • "Estancia" in Buenos Aires: Outings to different "estancias" in the province of Buenos Aires. Located near small towns, visitors can enjoy a weekend or a day of "gaucho" activities. This allows students to get to know the culture of local towns in the province.
Cordoba, Argentina:

Things to do:

  • Tango and Argentine Folk dance.
  • Argentine cooking classes.
  • Guided Tour around the Historical Center: Visit colonial estates, religious and local architecture.
  • History Way: Royal Way to Alto Peru ("estancias", villages, gaucho posts, churches).
  • Trekking: Hike the path of the High Peaks of the Volcanoes and the Tunnels.
  • Quebrada de los Condoritos National Park: See the Condor, the biggest bird on earth!
  • Climbing Cerro Champaqui, 2800 metres high.
  • Horseback riding, mountain biking and fishing in the wilderness.
  • Argentinean "asados" (barbeques).
  • Parachuting.
  • Photographic safaris.
  • 4x4 vehicle excursions.

Bariloche, Argentina (Region of Patagonia):

All the courses are complemented with the Plan "Spanish out of the classroom" where the students, accompanied by the teacher, can check their language progress by involving themselves in different communicative situations. This plan immerses students in Argentina's culture by getting them in touch with the local people. This experience is taught according to the different levels of the course in order to increase oral comprehension and to help students develop conversation fluency.

Outings may include:

  • Shopping in town.
  • A visit to the Patagonia Museum.
  • Outings to different places to see the typical architecture of the area.
  • A visit to the local Library.
  • A visit to the Post Office, Tourist Office and Town Hall.
  • Visits to art exhibitions and cultural events.
  • Interviews/meetings with professionals, artists, business people, teachers or other people that students may find to be of interest.

Things to do:

  • Visit the breathtaking Nahual Huapi Lake and National Park.
  • Skiing in Argentina’s most well known ski resort.
  • Centro Cívico: Discover the interesting architecture of Bariloche´s downtown district.
  • Aerosillas: Take a cable chair or cable car to the top of Cerro Catedral and enjoy the panoramic view.
  • Seven Lakes Road: Take a trip along this wonderful road between San Carlos de Bariloche and San Martín de los Andes; you will find beautiful lakes, high trees and hidden log cabins.
Please explore all of the details of our immersion program, Spanish language courses and Argentina's beautiful locations using the menu located on the left of your screen or click on the following links to navigate through our most visited pages.

   
imac Spanish Language Programs is a member of the following organizations:
ACTFL
American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
CASLT
Canadian Association of Second Language Teachers
FIYTO
Federation of International Youth Travel Organizations
AATSP
American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese
ALTO
Association of Language Travel Organization
s
GWEA
Global Work Experience Association
AMCHAM
American Chamber of Commerce
Guadalajara Chamber of Commerce Association of Merchants and Service Providers of the Guadalajara Historic Downtown Area


Home | Learn Spanish in Mexico | Learn Spanish in Spain | Learn Spanish in Costa Rica | Learn Spanish in Argentina | Learn Spanish in Ecuador
Learn Spanish in Chile | Spanish Language Articles | Site Map | Resources | Contact Us | TEFL TESOL | Online TEFL TESOL | TEFL jobs

©Copyright 2001 - 2008 imac -Spanish Language Programs. All rights reserved.