- Sucre, Bolivia
There
is a lot of grandeur in the quaint colonial city of
Sucre. The people, their culture, the city’s
atmosphere, and its amazing architecture provides
for a comfortable Spanish immersion experience. Sucre
is the constitutional capital of Bolivia which gives
its locals a sense of importance for their city even
if Bolivia’s government offices are now located
in La Paz. Sucre holds the Universidad Mayor and other
Universities, which give the city a vibrant intellectual
and youthful atmosphere. Learn
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''Do you understand Spanish?''
If your answer is ''no,'' get ready to be left behind.
With the surge over the past decade in the Hispanic
population in the United States, speaking Spanish
is becoming more of a necessity than a choice in
many parts of the country. Learn
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When traveling
through Argentina, it is helpful if one understands
a bit of the local slang or colloquialisms. This section
lists some of the most popular and useful phrases.
There is also a list of words and their meaning in
"Lunfardo." Lunfardo is a type of slang
that is from Argentina. It comes from the "criminal
class" of individuals and is known to be the
language of crimals for describing their actions.
It is not recommended to use this until you have gained
a firm understanding of their meaning and their context
in Argentine life. Learn
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Cultural
exchange happens everyday. Lupe's corner is devoted
to the cultural experience of a native Mexican.
What would life
be without a challenge? One of my most important decisions
was to move to the United States. It has been difficult
at times but overall a very extremely rewarding experience.
I still remember when I arrived to Phoenix with the
idea of completing a Bachelors Degree in Finance.
Looking back in retrospect, I realize I was very naïve.
I was younger and I thought everything was a “piece
of cake." I never imagined learning English was
going to be so much work and more importantly, I never
even considered the difference in the cultural aspects.Learn
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