When I was at school, I used to dread going to Spanish lessons. They always seemed to be so unnecessarily long winded and laborious. Getting home and trying to learn things from a text book was an arduous affair to say the least. Thankfully times have move on and it's now possible to learn the Spanish language from the comfort of your own home and at times that are convenient. In this Synergy Spanish review I am going to cover what this program covers and why it's just a little different from others you may have already seen.What Is Synergy Spanish?Put simply, it's a course designed for people that haven't got months or years to spend trying to learn the language. It's aimed at students that want to pick things up quickly and it keeps things simple by teaching you the core basics of Spanish using a grand total of 138 words. This approach was refreshing to me as it gave me a manageable amount of information to learn and the remarkable thing about it is that as unlikely as it may sound, 138 words is actually all you need to lay down a solid foundation and master the basics of this vocabulary. It's for people that want to speak Spanish in the real world,...more
There have been many tides and turns in the history of Chile in the 19th and 20th century. The colonies were poor, but worked hard to form nations. However, while there were good leaders who came into power, there were also various tyrants who sought to be dictators. A visit to Spanish language school in Chile provides a perfect opportunity to...more
If you are planning to learn Spanish in Buenos Aries, your trip will become all the more meaningful if you know something about the history of the country. The earliest part of Argentinean history is considered the pre-Columbian time. This early time period consists of everything before the 16th century.We can trace life in Argentina back to the...more
When students learn Spanish in Chile, they typically get some exposure to the current politics of the region during their stay. As a result, it makes sense to have some knowledge of recent history so that you can participate in some of these discussions in a knowledgeable manner. After all, if you show up to Spanish immersion school in Santiago completely aware of the modern political situation, you will be putting yourself at a major disadvantage when it comes to your cultural immersion. In recent history, the Pinochet regime is important to understand. In 1973, the country's economy was in dire straits and the GDP was falling quickly. Inflation rose about 800% when Senator Salvador Allende Gossens was president. Allende came to power in 1970 was a member of the country's Socialist Party. After Allende was removed from power by a military coup, a military government took over. The Commander of the Army, Augusto Pinochet led this regime. He made himself the new head of a junta. Immediately, after Pinochet came to power, there were human rights violations under his control. For example, the Caravan of Death killed about 70 people in 1973. Ultimately, thousands of people...more
People first settled in the region that is now Argentina back about 13,000 years ago. However, written history can be traced back to about 1516 when Juan Diaz de Solis explored the Rio de la Plata River. The second period of time in Argentina is...more
Differences and similarities that Spanish Beginners must know between English and Spanish as a language: As Spanish language beginners, one quick key to expanding your Spanish vocabulary is learning to recognize the word patterns as seen in many...more
When you decide to attend a Spanish immersion course in Buenos Aires, it makes sense to take a variety of day trips to explore the region. There is no doubt that will be spending a lot of time in class and this is one of the reasons that you planned...more
When considering the history of Argentina, many historians consider there to be four main parts. This article is designed to explore the third period, which is made up of the independence wars, and early post-colonial days. This important time period...more
Barcelona, Buenos Aries, Cozumel, Cabo, Argentina and a great number of other spots make a destination and these are considered as some of the most beautiful vacation sports in the earth which Spanish is their mother tongue in. But if you want to...more
Learning how you can talk Spanish is not challenging. Nonetheless it does demand a sensible technique. So many people try out, and nevertheless they fail miserably at mastering how to talk Spanish! Why is this?The initial query to inquire is why you...more