Wednesday October 21st, 2009

Hey Íbero amigos,

How is everyone? We wanted to let you know what activities we are planning for next week. Remember you can always bring your friends along, even if they aren't studying at Íbero. No need to r.s.v.p. either, just show up and have a good time (remember to use your Spanish!).

We hope to see you around this week!

Monday we will have our first conversation practice of the week. We will go to a very well known and famous café called, Café La aPaz. The idea is to meet outside of school to share an informal conversation using our Spanish. If you would like to come practice Spanish, check out this historic cafe, and meet some new people, we will see you at 6 pm on Monday at the corner of Montevideo and Corrientes, just four blocks from the school.

Tuesday we are going to watch an Argentine film here at Íbero. This week we will see "Kamchatka", a famous Argentine film that deals with the theme of the "desaparecidos", those who disappeared during the 70's in Argentina. In addition to featuring some of the best Argentine actors, the film deals with a very important topic in Argentine history. If you would like to join us for the movie, we will meet at 2pm in aula cine here at Íbero.

Wednesday we are going to the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, a huge museum housing art from many different time periods and from all around the world. Bellas Artes is the largest and most important art museum in Buenos Aires. There are exhibitions of everything from European, Medieval, and Latin American art as well as collections specifically by Argentine artists. Along with MALBA, Bellas Artes is a museum you have to visit while you are in Argentina! If you want to get to know the museum we are meeting at Íbero at 4 pm to go together. Entrance is free!

Thursday morning we will hold another conversation practice, this time for those students who have class in the afternoon. We are meeting at a café called: Establecimiento General de Café, on Av. Pueyrredón. This is a great chance to have a conversation around any topic students like while enjoying coffee and medialunas. Join us Thursday at 11 am on Avenida Pueyrredón at 1529 ¡Nos vemos!

Friday, we are going to visit barrio Chino. Located in the residencial zone of Belgrano the China Town here has flourished in recent years. Here you can buy everything you need to make and enjoy traditional Chinese / Asian food. You will find everything from spices, tea, to delicious sushi and carts selling snacks on the street. Never imagined a China Town in a country like Argentina? You should definitely come with us to Barrio Chino! We will meet on Friday at the corner of Av. Santa Fe and Av. Pueyrredón.

We hope to see you at one of our activities this week!




Thanks!



-From the Staff at Íbero