Carnavales en Buenos Aires
- Abasto: Av. Córdoba entre Agüero y Sánchez de Bustamante
- Almagro: Av. Corrientes entre Av. Medrano y Bulnes
- San Telmo: Av. San Juan entre Tacuarí y Perú (recommended)
- Villa Crespo: Av. Scalabrini Ortiz entre Av. Corrientes y Velasco
No te pierdas esta oportunidad de celebrar con argentinos esta fiesta tan hispana… también son muy populares los carnvales de la Provincia de Corrientes y de Entre Ríos.
Cada lugar tiene su propio color y música, pero en cada uno de ellos brilla la fiesta, la alegría y la celebración de la vida.
Esperamos tus comentarios! ¿Viste una murga? ¿Dónde? ¿Qué te gustó más?
Online Spanish Lessons with Elebaires!
Keen to take on a Spanish course but unable to commit to the classroom – ELEBAIRES has the solution!
The Elebaires Spanish Online classes are the new innovative and effective way to learn Spanish one on one.
These classes offer complete flexibility in terms of dates, content and duration. The classes are held via Skype and an educative platform to study with, and with our qualified native speakers and are customized to meet your specialized needs, whatever level you may be.
This Spanish Online Course presents you with the chance to design a program which fits your needs as well as being able to adapt according to your lifestyle.It is the ideal resolution to if you are travelling but you can spare no time to stay in Buenos Aires to do a language course with Elebaires. Or, for example, if you are already a competent Spanish speaker and you want to keep up with the language, whether it be grammar orientated or just a communicative session, these classes are completely tailor made to fit around your specific needs, remaining completely unrestricted.
Elebaires recommends a minimum of 3 lessons per week of 45 minutes to assure maximum benefits. The teachers that run this course areremarkably friendly and make the course a greatly enjoyable experience at an accessible price. This really is a highly recommended course that you are guaranteed to enjoy and reap the benefits.
Meet our online staff!
Get the first free class by booking your package!
Many students that left Elebaires are taking lessons from home: our students are taking classes in Australia, Gales, Germany, United States, Brazil and Denmark!
Nach der Arbeit das Vergnügen: Freizeit in Buenos Aires genießen
In der Sprachschule wird vormittags fleißig Spanisch gepaukt und die nachmittäglichen Freizeitaktivitäten sind beliebt wie eh und je! Hier ein kleiner Einblick in die (bisherigen) Ausflüge an denen ich teilnahm:
Wussten Sie, dass Buenos Aires sich stolzer Besitzer des breitesten Boulevards der Welt nennen darf?
Das habe ich während einer kleinen Stadttour im Zentrum mit Juani (dem Aktivitäten-Koordinator) erfahren. Ihre 20 Spuren bringen es auf 140 Meter (sie ist doppelt so breit wie die Champs Elysées) und für das Überqueren der Avenida 9 de Julio haben wir mehrere Minuten gebraucht. Was für ein Abenteuer! Zum Glück bietet der schneeweiße Obelisk einen perfekten Stop bei der Überquerung. Diese prachtvolle Sehenswürdigkeit befindet sich nur wenige Meter vom Präsidentenpalast, die Casa Rosada auf der Plaza de Mayo. Leider hat man Cristina Kirchner nicht zu sehen bekommen, aber vielleicht habt ihr ja mehr Glück! J
Das “Barrio Chino”
Wie in allen Grossstädten der Welt, gibt es auch in Buenos Aires ein chinesisches Viertel, das „Barrio Chino“. Man kannt nicht sagen, dass das der grösste Chinatown der Welt sei (es erstreckt sich gerade mal über zwei oder drei Blocks) aber es gibt dort zahlreiche asiatische Restaurants und Supermärkte mit aisiatischen Lebensmitteln, chinesische Mediziner und einen buddhistischen Tempel. Dieses Viertel entstand in den 80ziger Jahren als mehr und mehr Chinesische Einwanderer, insbesondere aber aus Taiwan, nach Buenos Aires kamen. Ein Bummel durch Chinatown lohnt sich immer, vor allem mit einem guten Reiseführer!!
Die Reserva Ecológica an der Costanera Sur
Des Weiteren waren wir im Reserva Ecologica, einer riesigen Grünfläche am Ufer des Rio de la Platas in der man stundenlang umherwandern kann und die ein Schutzgebiet für Vögel ist. Es ist eine Naturoase der Ruhe, in der Juani sehr gerne mit seinen Schülern eine Fahrradtour macht. Den Fahrrad mietet man entweder in San Telmo oder gleich am Eingang des Parks. Dann pedalt man auf – mehr oder weniger holprigen – Rundwegen durch das sumpfige Gelände, bis man schliesslich an den Rio de la Plata gelangt, wo meist eine hübsche Bise bläst. In diesem reinen Erholungsgebiet, teilt man dann ein Mate-Tee bevor man sich auf den Rückweg macht.
Viele weitere Freizeitaktivitäten stehen Euch vor Ort zur Verfügung – wir wünschen Euch viel Vorfreude und eine tolle Zeit in Buenos Aires.
Im Lande des Tangos
Best Bets on Restaurants in Buenos Aires!
Best Bets on Restaurants in Buenos Aires!
Having lived in Buenos Aires for quite some time now I thought I would share my personal top rated restaurants! After a rewarding day at Elebaires, with my Spanish constantly improving, what better way to kick back than to enjoy a lovely meal out in a city known for its relentless devotion to food.
THE OFFICE (Arévalo 3031). (Only open for dinner). If you are up for a relaxed evening vibe then you’ve got the right place. In honesty, although a simple and cheap place, the setup is great. Relax on the open roof terrace watching a film on the cinema screen, whilst enjoying a top gourmet homemade burger; the restaurants specialty. If you have room for more, then order the renowned cheesecake to finish off! I recommend going there on a Monday to take advantage of the 50% discount on burgers.
GREEN BAMBOO (Costa Rica 5802). Since being in Buenos Aires, I have found Asian restaurants particularly hard to come by and eventually I came across this little gem of a Vietnamese restaurant! The atmosphere here is fantastic; low lighting and always buzzing with people. The whole vibe is extremely relaxed; the crowds sitting on cushions around small low tables. Be sure not to let the evening pass without having a cocktail (the caipirinhas de maracuya here are amongst the best I have had!).
CASA CRUZ (Uriarte 1658). If you’re looking for something more chic then this is the place to go. As one enters through the enormous gold clad doors you know that you are in for an exclusive night. The menu is ambitious and presented with perfection. If you are a fish fan then the sea bass is divine! One thing instantly noticeable is the warm welcome and fabulous service that you receive from the staff.
LAS CABRAS (Fitz Roy 1795). I could not refrain myself from mentioning Las Cabras – an absolute winner – incredibly cheap with huge portions. The parillas here are amongst the best, as are the quesadillas. If you are dining out in a large group then I suggest you come here as many of the dishes are to share, the service is quick and in general it’s a great place to enjoy with friends. I would mention that it is worth getting there early doors as otherwise you are bound to have to queue for a while and it is not possible to book.
EXPERIENCIA DEL FIN DEL MUNDO (Honduras 5673). As with Casa Cruz this is another smart and charming restaurant, particularly good for its wines. The friendliness of the staff and the excellent service is instantly striking. Their specialties, amongst many, are the salmon, lamb and their beautifully cooked risotto all presented perfectly.
I could go on and on about my favorite places to go but these few I hope are bound to impress in their little unique ways!
LAS CABRAS (Fitz Roy 1795). I could not refrain myself from mentioning Las Cabras – an absolute winner – incredibly cheap with huge portions. The parillas here are amongst the best, as are the quesadillas. If you are dining out in a large group then I suggest you come here as many of the dishes are to share, the service is quick and in general it’s a great place to enjoy with friends. I would mention that it is worth getting there early doors as otherwise you are bound to have to queue for a while and it is not possible to book.
EXPERIENCIA DEL FIN DEL MUNDO (Honduras 5673). As with Casa Cruz this is another smart and charming restaurant, particularly good for its wines. The friendliness of the staff and the excellent service is instantly striking. Their specialties, amongst many, are the salmon, lamb and their beautifully cooked risotto all presented perfectly.
I could go on and on about my favorite places to go but these few I hope are bound to impress in their little unique ways!
Elebaires for Older Students
Are you retired? Have your children flown the nest? Are you thinking of going travelling or taking up a new challenge?…….Why not come and take Spanish lessons with us here at Elebaires before embarking on your travels around South America?
Our Spanish courses are suited to students of a vast range of ages, from young students to retired adults. Many elderly people come to learn with us and we recognise the excitement of learning Spanish as a new language, or picking it up from the past as a retirement project, and where best to do it than in one of the most exciting and culturally varied cities in the world?
We offer the perfect opportunity for retired adults to come here and learn a sound level of Spanish whilst discovering the breathtaking city of Buenos Aires. Among our accomplished teaching, we organise a range of extra-curricular activities from city tours, to tango shows, tourist trips and polo classes, all great ways to get a taste of the city and its vibrant culture.
Alternatively, on the City or Country Combination Program, students can get their Spanish up to a good level here with us at Elebaires before embarking on their travels around South America. On this program we can organise for them to continue to take classes, if they so wish, at our established partner schools in other cities in Argentina, or other countries in South America. In this way students can travel from city to city in Argentina, and country to country in South America, whilst still improving their Spanish every step of the way.
Perhaps with your busy life you have never had the opportunity to visit the world famous sites of South America. Now, however, through Elebaires, this dream can become a reality.
Check out our City Combination and Country Combination pages on our website for more details of what these courses can offer you.
My Strategy for learning a Language
I am coming to the end of a very fulfilling time studying Spanish at Elebaires and thought I would give you my thoughts on how to make the most of learning a language.
VOCAB BOOK. Invest in a vocab book so you can jot down unknown words, phrases and grammatical errors that you make by habit. Ensure to keep it on your person at all times so that when you come across a word you do not know at any moment, whether in the classroom, on the street or watching a film, you can note it down straight away.
WORD OF THE DAY. I have found it useful to force myself to learn a new word a day. Go to your trusty dictionary, close your eyes, flick through the pages, and pick out a word. Write that word down in your vocab book. Finally, try your utmost to use that word at least once during that day.
BUY A BOOK IN THE LANGUAGE. There are many cheap book shops around the city of Buenos Aires, for example the book stores on Plaza Italia, in which you can find books of any genre, period and style. Reading in the language you are learning is very beneficial. It may seem hard at first but it is very rewarding when you suddenly realize that you are looking up words less and less often.
AN ARTICLE A DAY. Read at least one article a day in the language, either on the internet, magazines or newspapers that are available in coffee shops, and endeavor to write down every word you do not know in your vocab book. Although looking up all these words may take up a fair amount of time, you will be widening your vocabulary with every new word you look up. At breakfast, or on the colectivo the next day, try to read through and memorize these new words, and, even better, use them in conversation.
TALK TO PEOPLE. Be sure to talk to people on the street, whether it be asking for directions or making general conversation. The jargon on the street is different from the more formal and slower conversations in Elebaires, the best possible environment for fast learning. But talking to people of the public broadens your awareness of different accents and speeds of speech, and you will also pick up some of the slang spoken on the streets of Buenos Aires.
LISTEN TO THE RADIO. Even if it is only on as background noise, it is a good way to pick up new words and to keep your listening of the language consistent.
HAVE CONFIDENCE…DON´T BE AFRAID TO MAKE MISTAKES. For me this is the most important thing. Natives understand that you are here to learn and that inevitably you will make mistakes. People are very happy to correct you…after all you only learn from your mistakes! I have learnt that it is better to have confidence when speaking the language, and that people improve faster when they are not preoccupied with constructing the sentence properly and grammatically before saying it. Instead, they speak as soon as they want to say something, regardless of whether or not they are making mistakes.
With time, patience and effort in this way, it is inevitable that you will notice a marked difference in the quality of your language.
Official Certificate Program…Preparing for the DELE
At Elebaires you can enroll in the Official Qualification Program, in which you can take lessons with our qualified teachers to prepare for a specific Spanish qualification in order to receive official certification for your Spanish language skills.
The qualifications that are taught at Elebaires are the DELE and the CELU.
The DELE (Diplomas de Español como Lengua Extranjera) is the official exam of Spain and is internationally recognized. The CELU (Certificado de Español Lengua y Uso) is the official Spanish language exam and accreditation of Argentina and is organized by the University of Buenos Aires, National University of Cordoba, the National University of Litoral and the Culture Institute of Brazil Argentina, and the Centre of Culture and Integration Argentino-Brasilero.
Elebaires offers private classes with the content of these exams in mind and ensures that students are well prepared for the requirements of this accreditation. The teachers at Elebaires are qualified to prepare students for these qualifications at any level.
I have spent the last month at Elebaires preparing for my Level C1 DELE qualification. My teachers, Liliana and Valeria, helped me immensely with my preparation. We went over a large variety of grammar, reading, listening, writing and oral exercises, the different fields that are tested during the exam. I had 10 – 15 hours of lessons each week, and also did some private work at home in the evenings in order to reinforce what was learnt during the day.
There is no doubt about it that the DELE and CELU qualifications are valuable to anyone learning Spanish. In acquiring these qualifications you will be one step above the many in today’s society who are learning to speak Spanish, the second most popular language in the world. It is a great challenge for anyone looking to take Spanish learning to the next level. It is a valuable and intense work period which is conducive to guaranteed improvement of your language, and hopefully a new qualification in your back pocket!
To see more details about the qualifications, visit our Official Certificate Course on our web page, http://www.elebaires.com/dc-official-certificate.php. Or, alternatively, visit our programs page, http://www.elebaires.com/programs.php, where you can lose yourself in the extensive programs that are offered by Elebaires.
¡Esta semana rendimos el DELE!
Nuestras estudiantes Tara, Marleen y Pascale, están estudiando en Elebaires para rendir el examen DELE nivel C1 el próximo sábado 18 de Noviembre. Desde hace un mes aproximadamente, ellas junto a la profesora Liliana Maxera han estado preparándose de acuerdo con las características del examen C1, siguiendo las tareas que tiene que realizar cada alumno, los textos de entrada que van a tener que comprender, los ítems que deberán responder y los textos que tendrán que elaborar. Las tareas de los exámenes DELE son comunicativas y están centradas en la acción, por ello es muy importante el rol del profesor en la preparación para este examen. Liliana ha hecho una gran tarea en este sentido, ya que ha seleccionado el material necesario, para poder practicar cada una de las destrezas necesarias para cada la instancia del examen como así también prestando especial atención a las necesidades de cada estudiante.
Les deseamos mucha suerte en el examen, fue muy lindo trabajar juntas!
