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Language Programs in South America

From the lush and mysterious Amazon to the snow-capped peaks of the Andes, every inch of South America is begging for adventure. The home of pisco, tango, and Shakira, there is no better place to step outside of your comfort zone and learn about a new culture and language than South America. The people and languages are as diverse as the continent’s geography, so individuals headed to this region are sure to learn more than they bargained for. So, hurry up and brush up on your conjugations, learn the rules of fútbol, and pack both your dancing and hiking shoes, because language study in South America is sure to be an adventure!

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In zwei Wochen Basiskurs habe ich mehr gelernt als in den 50 Jahren zuvor. In unserer Minigruppe (zwei!) war eine tolle Lernatmosphäre, unser Lehrer Francisco konnte uns wesentlich mehr vermitteln als im Lehrplan steht. Die Tandemtalks (Englisch-Spanisch) und die Veranstaltungen der Schule trugen erheblich zum Lernerfolg bei. Antigua bietet eine wunderschöne Lernumgebung mit sehr angenehmen Menschen. Ich empfehle eine Unterkunft nah zur Schule, so fällt es leichter alle zusätzlichen Events zu besuchen.

A Guide to Language Programs in South America

Locations

Not to state the obvious, but South America is an enormous and diverse continent, so the location of your language program will depend primarily on the language you choose to study and the type of environment you wish to learn that language in! The most popular cities for language study in South America, whether for Spanish or Portuguese language studies, include:

Buenos Aires, Argentina. Known as the “Paris of South America”, Buenos Aires is every language aficionado's dream. The porteños, or natives of Buenos Aires, speak a complex and rich dialect of Spanish called castellano, which traces its roots back to Castile, Spain and is one of the more difficult, but nonetheless beautiful, forms of Spanish to learn. In between learning how to pronounce “ll” as “sh”, take some time to soak up the city’s unexpected European vibe, cheer on the Boca Juniors fútbol team, and show off your tango skills at one of the many underground milongas.

Santiago, Chile. What better place for language study in South America than the famous poet Pablo Neruda’s home? Santiago’s continuous economic growth over the last several decades has transformed the city into a bustling environment that currently boasts over 25 universities. Chilean Spanish is known for its heavy use of slang, and naturally the best way to learn local slang is by socializing! In between pisco sours, be sure to enjoy the surrounding Andes, the hopping Plaza de las Armas central square, and the many famous museums, theaters, and cultural centers throughout the city.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. One of the largest cities in the Americas, Rio is one of the main epicenters of Portuguese culture and considered to be the largest “Portuguese city” outside of Portugal. Rio is home to about 100 universities and institutes, and it is the second largest center of research and development in Brazil. Famous for its beautiful beaches and outdoor activities, students are sure to enjoy learning a unique language like Portuguese while surrounded by humongous mountains and white, sandy beaches.  

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