Hola Amigos de Íbero!
We wanted to share with you the activities we have planned this week at the school. Remember that you are always welcome to bring your friends and traveling buddies to any of our activities.
On Monday, July 20th, we have an Argentine movie planned to watch at the school. This week we chose the movie, "Historias Minimas." The movie takes place in Patagonia, is filmed in Patagonia and even played by real Patagonians (not actors). It´s a great film to learn what real life is like in Southern Argentina and see how the people are. We will be meeting at the school at 2 o´clock. Don´t forget that we have the option of playing the English subtitles so we can hear the Spanish and see the English! Perfect for learning.
On Tuesday the 21st we are going to go to the National Museum of Decorative Art here in Buenos Aires. The museum, located in Avenida Del Libertador, was orginally the house of a very rich and prominent family here in Buenos Aires in the 20th century. These days, it serves as a museum and at the moment has a temporary glass exhibit from German and Italian artists. If you would like to join us, you should know that there is a 2 peso charge and we will be meeting at the school at 3:00 to walk together.
On Wednesday the 22nd of June, we are going to visit the Jardin Japonés here in Buenos Aires. It´s a huge park located in the Palermo neighborhood near Avenida del Libertado. It was built years ago by the large Japanese community living here in Argentina. The beautiful oriental decorations have been very well taken care of over the years. There is also an excellent restaurante that serves delicious and authentic sushi. We will meet at 3:00 in the school to go together. The entrance fee is 5 pesos - Nos Vemos!
On Thursday we are going out to dinner for an argentine Peña folclorica in a restaurante called El Empujon del Diablo in Palermo near Santa Fe. A Peña folclorica is a place where you eat typical Argentine cuisuine like tomales, empanadas and steak and listen to typical Argentine guitar music. For those of you who would like to come, we will meet at Nicaragua and Angel J Carranza at 8:30. The dinner will cost about 30 pesos. See you there!
martes, 21 de julio de 2009
viernes, 10 de julio de 2009
What´s Been Going On...
Hello Friends of Íbero!
We want to share with you what we were up to this last week. We went to a world famous museum, played some soccer, watched an Argentine movie and of course, practiced our Spanish skills!
On Monday, July 6th, we had our very own movie theater here in the school and watched a famous Argentine movie called, “El Hijo de la Novia.” In 2001, the movie was nominated for the “Best Foreign Film” at the Oscars. We usually watch the movie with English subtitles so we can hear the Spanish and read the Engish – it´s a fun way to learn!
On Tuesday we had what we call a “Taller de Conversación,” or in English, a conversation workship. This week we went to the famous Café La Paz on Avenida Corrientes. This famous café is where all the well known artists and intellectuals in the city hung out back in the 60´s and 70´s. It is definitely worth a visit if you are here in Buenos Aires.
On Wednesday we had the chance to go to one of the most important museums in Buenos Aires: MALBA (Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires). In English, the Museum of Latin American Art – it was a wonderful experience. We also went to the National Museum of Beautiful Art. We had a guide through this one who knew everything about every piece – it was fantastic!
Thursday, July 9th was a national holiday in Argentina (Independence Day). Most schools, banks and government offices are closed out of respect, so Íbero did not have class. Instead we played soccer! Juan Ignacio, our events coordinator, rented a field and Íbero students came and played against one another. We had two teams for this particular game – The Brazilians versus The Rest of the World (kids from countries other than Brazil). Considering how popular the sport is here in Argentina, it was a great cultural experience as well as fun way to spend the holiday!
That´s all for this week! Look for us next week to see what´s going on.
Chau,
Elizabeth
We want to share with you what we were up to this last week. We went to a world famous museum, played some soccer, watched an Argentine movie and of course, practiced our Spanish skills!
On Monday, July 6th, we had our very own movie theater here in the school and watched a famous Argentine movie called, “El Hijo de la Novia.” In 2001, the movie was nominated for the “Best Foreign Film” at the Oscars. We usually watch the movie with English subtitles so we can hear the Spanish and read the Engish – it´s a fun way to learn!
On Tuesday we had what we call a “Taller de Conversación,” or in English, a conversation workship. This week we went to the famous Café La Paz on Avenida Corrientes. This famous café is where all the well known artists and intellectuals in the city hung out back in the 60´s and 70´s. It is definitely worth a visit if you are here in Buenos Aires.
On Wednesday we had the chance to go to one of the most important museums in Buenos Aires: MALBA (Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires). In English, the Museum of Latin American Art – it was a wonderful experience. We also went to the National Museum of Beautiful Art. We had a guide through this one who knew everything about every piece – it was fantastic!
Thursday, July 9th was a national holiday in Argentina (Independence Day). Most schools, banks and government offices are closed out of respect, so Íbero did not have class. Instead we played soccer! Juan Ignacio, our events coordinator, rented a field and Íbero students came and played against one another. We had two teams for this particular game – The Brazilians versus The Rest of the World (kids from countries other than Brazil). Considering how popular the sport is here in Argentina, it was a great cultural experience as well as fun way to spend the holiday!
That´s all for this week! Look for us next week to see what´s going on.
Chau,
Elizabeth
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