Learn Spanish in Argentina over Christmas and New Year's!

  Argentina

• Buenos Aires: 
Buenos Aires

Term: Winter 
Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: Dec. 20th - Jan 3rd 2008-2009

Description: At Elebaires we offer Intensive Spanish immersion programs of varying lengths including both private and group lessons year-round. This year we are offering a unique two week Christmas/New Year's program where you can come to Buenos Aires learn Spanish, experience the culture and have a very memorable Christmas and New Year's!    What better way to spend the holiday's than visiting Argentins?! We additionally offer excursions, support services, social and cultural activities, skill workshops such as tango and photography, local homestays with Argentine students or families as well as internship and volunteer placements to complement courses and provide additional opportunities for linguistic and cultural immersion.

The whole family is welcome to come to Elebaires for our Christmas/New Year's Spanish immersion program. Many people travel alone and love coming to our school to meet new people from all over the world, but families are also welcome! We can accomodate anything you need, jsut send us an email and we can make it happen!

By emphasizing the importance of actually living in Argentina like a true Porteno, and experiencing and participating in Argentine culture rather than just observing it, Elebaires really sets itself apart from other Spanish organizations abroad.

Here's the exact Christmas/New Year's itinerary:
* Sat. Dec 20th-Arrive! Transportation to homestay
* Sun. Dec 21st-Walking tour around San Telmo - Spanish in Action
* Mon. Dec 22nd-Group Spanish Lessons (10-1pm and 2-4pm), City Tour
* Tues. Dec 23rd-Group Spanish Lessons (10-1pm and 2-4pm),Conversation Club
* Wed. Dec 24th-Dinner prperation, Christmas Eve celevration at homestay
* Thur. Dec 25th-Christmas Lunch at homestay. Departure to Pinamar
* Fri. Dec 26th-Pinamar Beach
* Sat. Dec 27th-Pinamar Beach/Special acvitivies
* Sun Dec 28th-Pinamar Beach/Departure to Buenos Aires
* Mon Dec 29th-Group Spanish Lessons (10-1pm and 2-4pm),Spanish in Action in Recoleta
* Tues. Dec 30th-Group Spanish Lessons (10-1pm and 2-4pm), Spanish in Action, MALBA Museum
* Wed. Dec 31st-Departure to Rosario, New Year's dinner and Party (Club)
* Thurs. Jan 1st-Happy New Year on Rosario's River side coast
* Fri. Jan 2nd-Enjoy the country side, departure to Buenos Aires
* Sat Jan 3rd-See ya soon! Transportation to the airport

All of our professors are university-educated, native speakers that have specialized Spanish instruction degrees. They highly enjoy teaching, and make a special effort to not only teach Elebaires students Spanish, but also to get to know them on a personal and social level.

The integrated nature of Elebaires classes, homestays, workshops, excursions, and activities allows students to truly live like porteños and take a hands-on approach to learning; students who choose Elebaires programs experience Buenos Aires on the most profound level possible.

Spanish Classes in Buenos Aires

Elebaires isn't just a school, it's an experience. We offer daily after school activities such as Tango and Salsa lessons, city tours, soccer tickets, party/clubs tickets and much much more. We help our students integrate into the culture and find fun things to do every day!

Program Overview and Services:

* Intensive Spanish classes for all levels
* Volunteer placements
* Internships
* Local homestays
* Weekend excursions
* Fun skill workshops (tango, wine tasting, cooking, polo etc.)
* Weekly social and cultural activities
* Language Partner (intercambio)
* Cell Phone Rental
* 24 hour emergency contact
* Health Insurance
* Health and Safety Committee
* Spanish Programs

* Intensive Course: 20 hours group lessons (4 hours a day, starts every Monday)
* Individual Course :10 hours private lessons per week (2 hours per day)
* Super Intensive: 30 hours per week (20 hours group classes, 10 hours private lessons)
* Customized Courses (medical, legal, tourism Spanish, etc)
* Business Spanish: Spanish for executives and professionals
* Private lessons at your home
* Spanish and Tango
* DELE Certification

ELEBAIRES - Spanish Courses in Buenos Aires's Mission Statement: Elebaires is located in the heart of Buenos Aires, the lively capital of Argentina where we will create many opportunities for you to discover our country along with its beautiful destinations, unique traditions and cultures. At ELEBAIRES we are made up of a team of university-educated academics that have oriented their careers towards teaching our native Spanish language. We believe that it is necessary to offer a unique space for foreign students, tourists, professionals or entrepreneurs that want to acquire and familiarize themselves with Latin American language and culture.

Highlights: Here's what the Christmas/New Year's immersion course offers:
* Airport pickup
* Family Homestay/Christmas Eve celebration (half board).
* Spanish course 20 hours of group lessons.
* City tour, walking in San Telmo, Conversation Club, MALBA (art museum), Recoleta Cemetary and more!
* Travel to Pinamar: Argentine Beach/Coast/Sun/Night Life (Dec. 25-28) Transportation and accomododation included. Travel to Rosario, riverside city with beaches and boat rides (Dec 31-Jan 2) includes New Year's dinner and party. Transportation and accomododation included.

The best way to learn Spanish is to immerse yourself in the language and this is the best way to do that. Come to Argentina, take classes with native speakers, meet people from all over the world and use your Spanish each day as your tour Argentina.

Cost in US$: 1450 USD

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Argentina Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

ELEBAIRES - Spanish Courses in Buenos Aires's Mission Statement: Elebaires is located in the heart of Buenos Aires, the lively capital of Argentina where we will create many opportunities for you to discover our country along with its beautiful destinations, unique traditions and cultures. At ELEBAIRES we are made up of a team of university-educated academics that have oriented their careers towards teaching our native Spanish language. We believe that it is necessary to offer a unique space for foreign students, tourists, professionals or entrepreneurs that want to acquire and familiarize themselves with Latin American language and culture.

Year Founded: 2005