| More and more people are learning languages abroad, | | | | One example of an activity that you might want to |
| and there are various compelling reasons for this trend. | | | | take advantage of when at Spanish schools in Buenos |
| It is typically far less expensive to study Spanish in | | | | Aires is learning the tango. The tango looks like a slow, |
| Lima, Buenos Aires or Santiago than it would have | | | | passionate dance, but actually it gives you a serious |
| been at home. Plus, programs that allow students to | | | | workout. Many people say, "The tango looks easy until |
| travel abroad are far more all-encompassing | | | | you try it!" Additionally, the tango is known for |
| experiences than choosing to simply take classes in | | | | enhancing balance, flexibility and strength. In this way, it |
| the city in which one resides. | | | | is a bit like yoga. |
| In general, classes in South American schools are | | | | You can easily supplement your Spanish classes with |
| about 20 hours a week. Obviously, this schedule will | | | | a tango program. For example, you can take three |
| leave students with plenty of downtime. In the | | | | lessons per week, plus experience nights out at |
| off-hours, there are amazing activities to take | | | | milongas, which are tango clubs. You will come home |
| advantage of in countries like Argentina, Peru and Chile. | | | | not only speaking Spanish, but also with impressive |
| Plan to spend nights out visiting restaurants, bars or | | | | dance skills. Of course, it goes without saying that you |
| dancing. During the day, there are also fascinating | | | | will also be in great shape. Additionally, many students |
| activities like museum visits and city tours. | | | | find that learning the tango also gives them the |
| However, you will likely find that even between school | | | | opportunity to meet an Argentine love. But what |
| and these various activities, you still have a lot of time | | | | options of fitness activities are available in other |
| left over. In your spare time it only makes sense to do | | | | countries, such as Peru? |
| something that adds to your overall experience. After | | | | If you study Spanish in Lima, you may want to |
| all, you will want to make your experience as | | | | consider learning how to surf. There are excellent surf |
| memorable as possible. On one hand, you could | | | | schools that are ideal for men and women at both the |
| devote more time to your studies. In keeping with that | | | | novice or intermediate level. Plus, surfing lessons are |
| idea, some students take extra private classes to | | | | available right in Miraflores. For an easy combination, it |
| supplement their standard courses. | | | | is a good idea to look for a school near the coast. |
| Another option is for students to use their extra time | | | | Similar to tango, surfing will also help you develop your |
| to work the kinetic area of the mind and body. Of | | | | balance and core strength. You also will develop your |
| course, when you attend study Spanish in Lima, | | | | upper body through paddling out to the waves. |
| Buenos Aires or Santiago, you are exercising your | | | | When you attend Spanish schools in Buenos Aires or |
| intellectual side by learning Spanish. However, there are | | | | other South American cities, it is important to |
| also unique activities available, which will make your trip | | | | remember that your trip isn't just about learning |
| all the more memorable. So why not try something | | | | Spanish, its also about the overall experience. When |
| completely new like a kinetic activity? The balance | | | | you offer your body kinetic activities, you will engage |
| between intellectual and physical pursuits will optimize | | | | your body, mind and soul. This is what travel is all |
| your overall experience. | | | | about! |
