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Why Expanish? p. 03 Explore Argentina p. 04 Discover Buenos Aires p. 05 Teaching Methods p. 06 Courses p. 07 Our School p. 08-09 Accommodation p. 10-11 Social Life p. 12 Special Packages p. 13 Whats Included p. 14 Volunteer p. 15

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TAKING SPANISH LEARNING TO THE NEXT LEVEL

EXPANISH SPANISH SCHOOL COMBINES GREAT FACILITIES, ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND A WARM, SOCIABLE ATMOSPHERE TO PROVIDE THE ULTIMATE LANGUAGE LEARNING EXPERIENCE IN ONE OF THE WORLDS GREATEST CITIES.

EXPANISH IS PARTNERED WITH EC ENGLISH LANGUAGE SCHOOLS, AN INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION WITH ELEVEN ACCREDITED SCHOOLS WORLDWIDE.
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VALUE FOR MONEY:

FRIENDLY AND DEDICATED TEAM:

Premium Spanish classes at reasonable prices

EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE:

Our friendly and approachable Argentine coordination team and international support team are committed to making your stay as enjoyable as possible, and our 24 hour emergency helpline ensures peace of mind
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES:

High-quality teaching staff and proven teaching methods

BEAUTIFUL BUILDING IN THE HEART OF BUENOS AIRES:

A range of social activities and workshops to maximize cultural immersion and support Spanish learning
WORLD-CLASS FACILTIES:

Our historic and newly refurbished building is located in the center of Buenos Aires
ACCREDITATION:

Our facilities include Wi-Fi, Spanish library, quiet study area, disabled access, cinema room and climate control in all classrooms
NATIONALITY AND AGE MIX

Accredited and supported by various global organizations to guarantee quality

Broad mix of students of varying nationalities and ages

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WHY EXPANISH?

OUR FRIENDLY, APPROACHABLE AND INTERNATIONAL EXPANISH TEAM IS COMMITTED TO MAKING YOUR STAY AS ENJOYABLE AS POSSIBLE

I WAS SURPRISED BY HOW GOOD THE SCHOOLS FACILITIES WERE. EXPANISH WAS VERY SPACIOUS AND CLEAN AND HAD A NICE LOUNGE WHERE IT WAS EASY TO GET TO KNOW OTHER STUDENTS. MY TEACHER REALLY SEEMED TO KNOW HIS STUFF, AND KNEW A LOT ABOUT CULTURES AND SOUTH AMERICAS HISTORY. OVERALL.

JURA - HELSINKI, FINLAND

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A TRAVELERS PARADISE AND THE GATEWAY TO EXPLORING SOUTH AMERICA, ARGENTINA HAS IT ALL, FROM STUNNING MOUNTAIN LANDSCAPES, WILD WEST VISTAS TO SALT FLATS, WATERFALLS AND HOME TO BUENOS AIRES, ONE OF THE MOST EXCITING CAPITAL CITIES IN THE WORLD

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EXPLORE ARGENTINA

ARGENTINA QUICK FACTS

OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Spanish POPULATION: 40 Million POPULAR SPORT: Ftbol, Polo, Pato NATIONAL DRINK: Mate NATIONAL CURRENCY: The Peso SIZE: Argentina is the 8th largest country EXPANISH BOASTS A PERFECT ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS TO LEARN SPANISH COMPREHENSIVELY. THE BUILDING PROVIDES GOOD FACILITIES, A COMFORTABLE ATMOSPHERE, AND FRIENDLY PEOPLE (BOTH STAFF AND STUDENTS). ALSO LOCATED IN THE CENTRE OF BUENOS AIRES A PERFECT SPOT.

in the world at 2,766,890 sq km

NATIONAL DISHES: Steak, dulce de leche,

empanadas, pastel de papas

MICHAEL - GUILDFORD, ENGLAND

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BUENOS AIRES COMBINES LATIN AMERICAN PASSION AND CHARM WITH EUROPEAN ELEGANCE, THE CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS IS BURSTING WITH CLASSIC AND MODERN CULTURE, WORLD-CLASS SHOPPING, AND A NIGHTLIFE AND RESTAURANT SCENE TO RIVAL ANY OTHER INTERNATIONAL CITY

DISCOVER BUENOS AIRES

BUENOS AIRES QUICK FACTS

CITY INHABITANTS: Porteos POPULATION OF BUENOS AIRES: 13 million

(including surrounding areas)

RECORD BREAKER: The street of 9 de Julio FAMOUS LANDMARKS: Casa Rosada,

is the widest in the world, with 16 lanes.

National Congress Building, the Obelisk, Teatro Coln, Recoleta Cemetery (where Eva Peron is buried)
FAMOUS FACES: Eva Peron (Evita), Carlos Gardel, Diego Maradona, Che Guevara, Jorge Luis Borges
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WE ARE COMMITTED TO ACHIEVING ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE THROUGH A COMBINATION OF GREAT TEACHERS, SMALL CLASSES, ENGAGING TEACHING MATERIALS AND A ROBUST ACADEMIC FRAMEWORK

TEACHING METHODS

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ACADEMIC LEVELS

THE COMMUNICATIVE METHOD

Expanish utilizes the Communicative Method, which involves learning Spanish via speaking and interacting. The classes encourage the development of four key skills (speaking, writing, reading and listening).
OUR QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED TEACHERS

are our main asset: dynamic, professional and passionate about teaching Spanish.
OUR CLASSES

are designed to be relaxed and enjoyable, enabling students to feel confident when communicating in Spanish.
OUR PROGRAMS

are aligned with and based on the Cervantes Institute. The curriculum and teaching plans are framed by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

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WE OFFER A WIDE RANGE OF DIFFERENT COURSES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF ALL OUR STUDENTS

COURSES

HOURS

START DATES
EVERY MONDAY

SPANISH LEVEL
ALL

DURATION
MINIMUM ONE WEEK

CLASS SIZE
AVERAGE 6 (MAXIMUM 9)

SCHEDULE
MORNING OR AFTERNOON

INTENSIVE SPANISH 20 Our popular Intensive Spanish course in which students will develop their language skills in an interactive small group environment INTENSIVE SPANISH 30 A super intensive course enabling students to practice and consolidate what they have learned in the morning, during small group lessons in the afternoon CULTURAL CLASSES +5 A fun and engaging way for students to practice their Spanish in different contexts while learning new skills and gaining an insight into Argentine culture
WORKSHOP OPTIONS WILL COVER THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF TOPIC: PHOTOGRAPHY, LATIN AMERICAN CINEMA, ARGENTINE FOOTBALL CULTURE

20 HOURS PER WEEK

30 HOURS PER WEEK

EVERY MONDAY

ALL

MINIMUM ONE WEEK

AVERAGE 6 (MAXIMUM 9)

MORNING AND AFTERNOON

5 HOURS PER WEEK

EVERY MONDAY

ALL

1-2 HOURS

GROUP

AFTERNOON

BUSINESS SPANISH One to one Spanish classes that will equip you with the necessary language skills for business DELE PREPARATION One to one lessons that focus on preparing you for the Diploma de Espaol como Lengua Extranjera (DELE) exam ONE TO ONE One to one courses where each lesson is tailored to your needs within the curriculum THE ULTIMATE SPANISH CRASH COURSE Survival Spanish taught in a fun and interactive environment- designed for people wanting get to grips with the basics of Spanish quickly SEMI INTENSIVE SPANISH 15 A light and economical course designed to get students speaking Spanish quickly in a fun and dynamic way - this option is perfect for beginners wanting to develop their Spanish skills in a small group environment at an economical cost
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10 HOURS PER WEEK

EVERY MONDAY

A2 UPWARDS

MINIMUM ONE WEEK

ONE TO ONE

AFTERNOON

10 HOURS PER WEEK

EVERY MONDAY

EXAM LEVELS INICIAL, INTERMEDIO AND SUPERIOR

MINIMUM ONE WEEK

ONE TO ONE

AFTERNOON

CHOICE OF HOURS

EVERY WEEK

ALL

MINIMUM 2 HOURS A WEEK, MAXIMUM 30 HOURS A WEEK

ONE TO ONE

AFTERNOON

2 HOURS PER DAY

EVERY WEEKDAY

BEGINNER (A1)

FROM 2 HOURS TO 10 HOURS OVER A WEEK

GROUP

AFTERNOON

15 HOURS PER WEEK

EVERY MONDAY

BEGINNER TO HIGH BEGINNER (A1 - A2)

MINIMUM ONE WEEK

AVERAGE 6 (MAXIMUM 9)

MORNING OR AFTERNOON

OBELISK

AV. CORRIENTES

SARMIENTO

PERN PUERTO MADERO CASA ROSADA

AV. 9 DE JULIO

EXPANISH
ESMERALDA SUIPACHA B. MITRE FLORIDA MAIP

PLAZA DE MAYO

OUR REPUTATION AS ONE OF BUENOS AIRES TOP SPANISH SCHOOLS HAS BEEN EARNED THROUGH OUR HIGH-QUALITY SPANISH TEACHING AND MODERN FACILITIES
AGE MIX

18-24

25-32

NATIONALITY MIX

33-39 40-49 50+ 10% 8% 22% 29% 31%

AUSTRALIA 5% AUSTRIA 4% BELGIUM 1% BRAZIL 19% CANADA 3% DENMARK 1.5% FRANCE 3% GERMANY 9.5%
WE WORK HARD TO CATER TO OUR STUDENTS EVERY NEED TO ENSURE THEY CAN ENJOY STUDYING AND SOCIALIZING IN A FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT WITH WORLD CLASS FACILITIES. HERE OUR SOME OF OUR SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

OUR SCHOOL

THE NETHERLANDS 5% IRELAND 1% ITALY 2% OTHERS 9% SWEDEN 1.5% SWITZERLAND 14% UK 11.5% USA 10%

Student lounge area with sofas, refreshments and space to socialize Cinema room for Spanish film screenings Elevator for access to all floors and disabled access Spanish library and quiet study area Communal computers with internet and free Wi-Fi 24 light, airy and purpose built classrooms over 7 floors
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STUDYING SPANISH IN EXPANISH IS AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE! THE SCHOOL, STAFF AND ACCOMMODATION ARE ALL EXCELLENT. IT IS DEFINITELY A GREAT PLACE TO ENHANCE YOUR LANGUAGE SKILLS AND MAKE NEW FRIENDS!

ROBERTA - SO PAULO, BRASIL

LOCATED IN THE HEART OF BUENOS AIRES, A SHORT WALK FROM THE CITYS MAJOR ATTRACTIONS SUCH AS THE CASA ROSADA, PLAZA DE MAYO AND THE OBELISK AND ACCESSIBLE BY THE CITYS MAIN TRANSPORT ROUTES

Student social area, library, computers Classrooms 501-506 Classrooms 401-406 Classrooms 301-306 Classrooms 201-206 Student Services Entrance and Reception

6th floor

5th floor

4th floor

3rd floor

2nd floor

1st floor

Ground floor

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WE PERSONALLY VISIT EACH HOMESTAY AND SHARED APARTMENT TO ENSURE THE HIGHEST QUALITY HOMESTAY CITY

Centrally-located homestays provide the chance to fully immerse students in the culture and practice their Spanish -two meals included

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HOMESTAY SUBURBS

The same offering as Homestay City but located slightly further outside of central Buenos Aires for a more economical price

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ACCOMMODATION

WE OFFER ACCOMMODATION TO SUIT ALL OUR STUDENTS NEEDS, FROM CENTRALLY LOCATED SHARED APARTMENTS AND HOMESTAYS TO MORE ECONOMICAL LOCATIONS IN THE SUBURBS

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SHARED APARTMENT SINGLE ROOM

Independent living in Buenos Aires. Our Shared apartments offer modern, high quality accommodation with private bedrooms and living space shared with at least one other student

SHARED APARTMENT DOUBLE ROOM

The same offering as above but with a double room

ECONOMY SHARED APARTMENT SINGLE ROOM WITH HOST

For those wanting economical accommodation in the city

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OUR WIDE RANGE OF ACTIVITIES AND EXCURSIONS ARE DESIGNED TO HELP STUDENTS ENJOY THEIR FREE TIME WHILE IMMERSING THEMSELVES IN ARGENTINE CULTURE, MEETING LOCALS, PRACTICING THEIR SPANISH, AND GAINING EXPERIENCES TO REMEMBER FOREVER

SOCIAL LIFE

EXPANISH HAS A WEEKLY PROGRAMME OF SOCIAL ACTIVITIES TO SUIT MY STUDENT BUDGET! FROM CINEMA SCREENINGS TO CITY TOURS, THE ACTIVITIES ARE A GREAT WAY TO EXPERIENCE ALL THAT BUENOS AIRES HAS TO OFFER AND MAKE IT EASY TO GET TO KNOW THE OTHER STUDENTS

MADELIENE - DUXBURY, ENGLAND

EXCURSIONS

SAMPLE WEEKLY ACTIVITIES CALENDAR

MONDAY Bomba del Tiempo percusion show THURSDAY Photography tour Spanish cinema club WEDNESDAY Salsa class Volunteer in community centre THURSDAY City tour Mate tasting FRIDAY Expanish league ftbol game Gallery night SATURDAY Bike ride to Tigre Polo workshop

Explore the many wonders of Argentina, from the vineyards of Mendoza to the awe-inspiring Iguazu Falls.
WORKSHOPS

Experience Argentine culture with locals by taking part in our workshops. Our range of interactive workshop sessions include traditional fileteado painting, tango lessons and polo classes at a traditional estancia.
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES

We offer a wide range of free and low cost activities throughout the week, from tango, folklore and salsa dance lessons to city center tours and NGO visits.
SEMINARS

Our interesting and informative seminars are a great way to practice your Spanish comprehension while listening to local experts and personalities including doctors, politicians, journalists and NGO workers.

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DESIGNED FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO LEARN SPANISH AND HAVE A TRULY ARGENTINE EXPERIENCE, OUR SPECIAL PACKAGES OFFER SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

SPECIAL PACKAGES

TANGO AND SPANISH

Combine Spanish lessons with tango. Our Tango and Spanish course goes further than most, providing students with a full immersion into Buenos Aires inspiring tango culture, including tango lessons, and a tango show.
POLO AND SPANISH

Enjoy a traditional Argentine sport while learning Spanish. Our Polo and Spanish course introduces you to this enthralling and challenging equine sport through a combination of polo workshops and Spanish lessons.

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WHATS INCLUDED?
WE AIM TO GO THE EXTRA MILE FOR ALL OF OUR STUDENTS, FROM START TO FINISH, WHICH IS WHY WE OFFER EACH OF OUR STUDENTS A WIDE RANGE OF EXTRAS AND SUPPORT SERVICES

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WHATS INCLUDED? Pre-arrival pack and support from our

international team so you arrive fully prepared

Free course book to aid your studies Certificate awarded on graduation Round-the-clock support and security with

a 24/7 emergency number

Student Benefit Card offering great discounts

from specially selected shops and businesses around Buenos Aires

An Expanish eco-bag for your course books Three free social activities per week Communal computers and Wi-Fi Student Orientation

EXPANISH IS GREAT. IT IS IN A NICE OLD BUILDING AND ALL THE CLASSROOMS HAVE BEEN RENOVATED, WHICH MAKES THE LEARNING EVEN MORE PLEASANT. THE YOUNG AND DYNAMIC STAFF DO EVERYTHING TO ENTERTAIN YOU, WITH VARIOUS ACTIVITIES. YOU WILL GET TO MEET MANY DIFFERENT PEOPLE FROM MANY DIFFERENT COUNTRIES. THE EXPANISH EXPERIENCE IS ONE THAT YOULL NEVER FORGET!

SOPHIE - FRIBOURG, SWITZERLAND

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VOLUNTEER

EXPANISH VOLUNTEER HAS PARTNERED WITH NUMEROUS NGOS AND VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS IN ARGENTINA, THAT ARE IN NEED OF HARDWORKING AND PASSIONATE VOLUNTEERS READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

TEACHING ENGLISH

Teach English to children and adults at various schools, educational facilities and centers helping educate youths and adults in Buenos Aires.
VOLUNTEER WITH UNDERPRIVILEGED YOUTH

Offer your skills, knowledge, and time to underprivileged youth in Buenos Aires who, due to economic or familial reasons, are in an at-risk situation and are in need of help.
VOLUNTEER IN THE COMMUNITY

Work closely with locals who are impoverished and lack the basic amenities and services that are taken for granted elsewhere in the world.

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