Spanish
Beginner and Basic: 40 classes
These levels are for beginners without previous knowledge of the Spanish language.
It is aimed at giving the students basic communication skills in everyday situations.
Once this level is completed, the student will be able to use the Present Simple with regular and irregular verbs.
Elementary level I and II: 40 classes
For students who completed the basic level of language and can interact using the present simple properly with regular and irregular verbs.
Once this level is completed, the student will be able to use the Past Simple.
Intermediate level 1 : 40 classes
This course is for those students who in the placement evaluation credit an elementary level. The student will be able to use different forms of past tenses.
Intermediate level 2 : 40 classes
For students that give credit of an intermediate 1 level in the examination.
The student will be able use the Present of the Subjunctive mood and the first Conditional
Intermediate level 3 : 40 classes
Formulating hypothesis and conjectures in relation to present, past and future situations. Formulating requests and recommendations in a complex way. Expressing wishes and feelings using complex sentences. Understanding literary texts of Argentine authors with the help of the teacher.
Advanced level 1 : 80 classes
At this level, students should be able to cope with a wide range of communicative situations, and produce suitable written texts. A high level of grammatical and verbal competence is required.
This level is for students who have mastered the use of verbal times and syntactic construction of phrases. Besides the correct grammatical forms, a student of this level should be able to produce oral and written texts adapted to the communicative situation, and to understand native speakers, no matter which regional variety of Spanish they speak.
Advanced level 2 : 80 classes
For students who have reached a good level of oral and written production of the Spanish language and can read and analyze complex fictional and non-fictional texts.
This level is for students interested in completing their studies of the Spanish language and reaching a high level of knowledge in Argentine history and literature.
Our free services during the Spanish Course
- Free Internet and wireless connection
- Coffee breaks that help you meet other students and practice your Spanish
- Activities in the school. Practice Spanish with teachers and staff.
- City tours around Buenos Aires.
- Spanish Certificate for all levels attended
Our building
- Located at an excellent location
- Close to commercial areas
Immersion in Buenos Aires
Living in Buenos Aires for some time and studying Spanish will help you feel completely immersed in the Argentine Culture. All our activities will help you practice the language all along the Spanish Program. Buenos Aires is a big city and there are many interesting and varied places and activities to do. See our Cultural Activities section for more information about activities and weekend trips.
Spanish Classes: Slang language (Lunfardo)
Lunfardo is the jargon originally used by the people who belonged to low social classes, normally in the city of Buenos Aires and its surroundings. It was made known by the rest of social classes and the rest of the country.
Another important aspect is the use of such words consciously. We know the word mujer (woman) exits, but sometimes we choose to use the word “mina” instead. Or it is also the case of the word dinero, we occasionally prefer to use the word “guita”. It is important to mention that tango and lunfardo were born during the same period and in the same place.
Along the years, lunfardo has been acquired by all social classes after the diffusion tango lyrics, theatre and certain popular journalism have provided to it.
Some interesting examples to learn!
- Dopado = drogado (Drugged)
- Guita = dinero (Money)
- Malevo = peleador (Fighter)
- Abrir cancha: Despejar el sitio de una contienda (Open the way)
- Achuchado: Asustado (Afraid)
- Afano: Robo (Theft)
- Amurado: Abandonado(Abandoned)
- Apoliyar: Dormir (To sleep)
- De arriba: Gratuitamente (For free)
- Avivado: despabilado, desvergonzado (Shameless)
- Bacán: Bien de plata (Good economic position)
- Bagayo: Mujer desgarbada (Woman lacking poise and presence)
- Baile: Desorden (Mess)
- Balurdo: Mentira, embrollo (A lie)
- Bife: Cachetada a mano abierta (Slap with an open hand)
- Bolacero: Mentiroso (Liar)
- Bondi: Ómnibus (Bus)
- Borrarse: Irse (To leave)
- Borrego: Muchacho (Young boy)
- Camorra: pelea, riña (A fight)
- Caripela: Cara (Face)
- Chiflado: Loco (Crazy)
- Dandy: Correctos y buenos mozos (Handsome guy)
- Empilchado: Vestido (Dressed up)
- Encurdarse: Embriagarse(To get drunk)
- Escracho: Mujer fea (Ugly woman)
- Feca: Café (Coffee)
- Gambas: Piernas (Legs)
- Jovato. Viejo (Old person)
- Laburar: Trabajar (To work)
- Milonga: Cabaret, baile, festín (Dancing room, party)
- Morfar: Comer (To eat)
- Muzarela: Silencio (Silence)
- Naso: Nariz (Nose)
- Opa: Idiota (Idiot)
- Otario: Tonto, cándido (Silly guy)
- Palmar: Morir (To die)
- Pebeta: Muchacha (Young woman)
- Pebete: Niño (Young guy)
- Rajar: Huir (To run away)
- Rati: Policía de investigaciones (A policeman)
- Susheta: Elegante (Elegant)
- Tarado: Idiota (Idiot)
- Yeta: Influjo maléfico, suerte adversa (Bad luck)
- Yuta: Personal policíaco (The police)
- Zafar: Escapar, librarse (To get rid of)
