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10 Things To Do in Rainy Days By Mariya Nesheva 

Note during COVID19: If you would like to try a free online Spanish lesson, contact us for more information. This would be a great way to spend a rainy day!

• Autumn is beautiful in Bariloche – I would even say – the autumn in Bariloche is the most beautiful I have ever lived. The trees, the sunsets, the sunrises, the lakes, the mountains – everything turns into orange, yellow, red, purple… the colors are just magical!And yet, there are days and weeks when the rain comes and one cannot really enjoy all the outdoor activities that Bariloche has to offer. So that is why I came up with a list of “ Things to do in Rainy Days”.
  • Focus on your Spanish – in those rainy days, you can really focus on your lessons and do your homework after school.
  • Stay with us for our after-class activities – we will be cooking delicious argentine treats, watching a movie or playing games. (only in Spanish!)
  • A day of chocolate – Visit the museum of chocolate and go for a hot chocolate in one of Bariloche’s famous artisanal   chocolate stores – We highly recommend Mamuschka or Rapanui (in calle Mitre, 5 min walking from school.
  • A day of Spa in Villa Sofia – enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the jacuzzi, sauna or the steam room, or treat yourself with a massage. This hotel is just 20 min walking from our school.
  • A Fondue evening – in cold days, a warm cheese fondue in one of the many cozy Swiss Restaurants in town or in Colonia Suiza will really warm you up.
  • A cultural day – visit El Museo de la Patagonia, el Museo Paleontológico, or join a free guided tour of the famous Llao Llao hotel (every Wednesday at 3pm).
  • Happy Hours in local breweries – there are many good micro-breweries in Bariloche – all making their own beer, and offering delicious pizzas and picadas: Blest, Berlina, La Cruz, Manush, Yeshka, Konna – the list continues but pls take at least 2 weeks to visit them all – we want you to be in class at 9am every day! (Happy Hours are usually between 6-8pm)
  • Enjoy a delicious Argentine stake with a bottle of red wine – Our recommendation: Alto el Fuego. (10 min walking from school).
  • Go to the cinema – try to watch a movie in Spanish! (in Shopping Patagonia)
  • Spend more time with your host family – we highly recommend students to choose staying in a family. This allows them to fully immerse in Latin American culture, share home made meals, local customs and traditions and interesting conversations.

I am sure that until you go down that list, the sun will be back and you can run into the next adventure!

• NEW!! Escape the Room! Since 2016 we have a great option for rainy days or anytime you want to have fun with your friends! An Escape Room is a real-life room escape game which requires players to work together to solve hidden puzzles, riddles and hints to escape a locked themed room, before the 1-hour timer runs out. Players must be observant and use their critical thinking skills to escape the room. It´s located at San Martin 64, but you can also book online.       

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Here you are a list of 8 tips that will help you learn Spanish fast and easy!

We have develop this project together with some of our students who have collaborated with us in making this list... if you follow the links you will recognise some students and objects of our school!!!
Let´s see if you can find them!

Tip 1) Find your real interest in learning Spanish.
One of the first questions we ask our students is this: Why are you learning Spanish? Everyone’s reason for learning Spanish is different. These may vary among romance, professional career, hobby, cultural interaction... Tip 1) Find your real interest in learning Spanish.
Tip 2) Start with the easy parts of Spanish.
Like any new content you need to learn, it is easy to get overwhelmed if you start from the most complicated part.Tip 2) Start with the easy parts of Spanish.
Tip 3) Don´t waste your time trying to translate each and every word.
Sometimes, it is much easier if you can relax and accept things just the way they are. When learning Spanish you are also learning how Spanish speakers think and because it is a cultural issue, there might be ideas that do not translate in your mother tongue. Tip 3) Don´t waste your time trying to translate each and every word.
Tip 4) Get involved in Cultural situations.
As we mentioned before, learning a language means learning from the culture that has created it. The more you get involved in cultural situations, the better you will understand and feel the need for each new word. Tip 4) Get involved in Cultural situations.
Tip 5) Develop your listening skills naturally.

Tip 8) Label objects around you. he more you see one word the faster you will memorize it. You can get a pad of sticky notes and label common objects at home. Every time you go near a labeled item repeat that word out loud. You will never forget important words like "el baño" or “la sal” again. Tip 8) Label objects around you.