Comments on: 7 Reasons to Learn Spanish in Chile http://matadorabroad.com/7-reasons-to-learn-spanish-in-chile/ study abroad programs Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:37:07 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Cheval http://matadorabroad.com/7-reasons-to-learn-spanish-in-chile/comment-page-1/#comment-3947 Cheval Mon, 07 Sep 2009 17:36:34 +0000 http://matadorabroad.com/?p=59#comment-3947 Love the post. I am 100% in agreement with you because I was in Chile for the whole summer(winter)this year and I love every minute of it. Even though I was knew about all the slangs before because I have their station, it took me a few weeks to get use to it. They are very nice and laid back and their slang is so cool, it fascinates me. It is interesting that each generation has their own slang. I know I will be back there, but don't know when. And after returning, my spanish has improve to 100% because of my time there. (I was a Spanish major) Love the post. I am 100% in agreement with you because I was in Chile for the whole summer(winter)this year and I love every minute of it. Even though I was knew about all the slangs before because I have their station, it took me a few weeks to get use to it. They are very nice and laid back and their slang is so cool, it fascinates me. It is interesting that each generation has their own slang. I know I will be back there, but don’t know when. And after returning, my spanish has improve to 100% because of my time there. (I was a Spanish major)

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]]> By: Cathy Dean http://matadorabroad.com/7-reasons-to-learn-spanish-in-chile/comment-page-1/#comment-739 Cathy Dean Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:30:06 +0000 http://matadorabroad.com/?p=59#comment-739 During January they have this massive theater and dance festival called Santiago a Mil. There were modern dance companies galore, plays, comedy improv shows, variety, etc. Santiago is a great place to start. I think there's a pretty strong dance scene here. I don't think you'll have any problems finding quirky dancers. During January they have this massive theater and dance festival called Santiago a Mil. There were modern dance companies galore, plays, comedy improv shows, variety, etc. Santiago is a great place to start. I think there's a pretty strong dance scene here. I don't think you'll have any problems finding quirky dancers.

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]]> By: Cathy Dean http://matadorabroad.com/7-reasons-to-learn-spanish-in-chile/comment-page-1/#comment-738 Cathy Dean Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:25:25 +0000 http://matadorabroad.com/?p=59#comment-738 Yes, many Argentinians I've met have told me they have trouble understanding Chileans. Luckily (or unluckily) for me, I haven't been able to fully pick up all the Chileanismos and still speak very clearly, which has made it really easy for me to speak Spanish in other countries. In fact, I understand them so well that I'm really surprised at how much I've learned. Yes, many Argentinians I've met have told me they have trouble understanding Chileans. Luckily (or unluckily) for me, I haven't been able to fully pick up all the Chileanismos and still speak very clearly, which has made it really easy for me to speak Spanish in other countries. In fact, I understand them so well that I'm really surprised at how much I've learned.

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]]> By: Cathy Dean http://matadorabroad.com/7-reasons-to-learn-spanish-in-chile/comment-page-1/#comment-737 Cathy Dean Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:20:32 +0000 http://matadorabroad.com/?p=59#comment-737 You know, I haven't heard of them saying coger, though, they could be and I'm just not fluent enough to catch it yet. hilarious story about asking a very inappropriate question in Argentina. Once, I accidentally asked for a quiche with an Italian shoe instead of zucchini (zapato italiano vs. zapallo italiano). You know, I haven't heard of them saying coger, though, they could be and I'm just not fluent enough to catch it yet. hilarious story about asking a very inappropriate question in Argentina. Once, I accidentally asked for a quiche with an Italian shoe instead of zucchini (zapato italiano vs. zapallo italiano).

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]]> By: Cathy http://matadorabroad.com/7-reasons-to-learn-spanish-in-chile/comment-page-1/#comment-736 Cathy Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:16:09 +0000 http://matadorabroad.com/?p=59#comment-736 Thanks Fredda! Thanks Fredda!

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]]> By: Assandra Ilder http://matadorabroad.com/7-reasons-to-learn-spanish-in-chile/comment-page-1/#comment-735 Assandra Ilder Thu, 12 Feb 2009 05:02:49 +0000 http://matadorabroad.com/?p=59#comment-735 I was wondering how Chileans feel about the arts. My dance company was thinking of going to tour in Chile but I am unsure about performance venues. Do you have any suggestions for a struggling dance company to perform? Also, we will probably need experienced, detailed, slightly querky dancers with a good sense of humor when we get there. Do you think we will have a problem finding someone that meets this description? I was wondering how Chileans feel about the arts. My dance company was thinking of going to tour in Chile but I am unsure about performance venues. Do you have any suggestions for a struggling dance company to perform? Also, we will probably need experienced, detailed, slightly querky dancers with a good sense of humor when we get there. Do you think we will have a problem finding someone that meets this description?

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]]> By: Julie http://matadorabroad.com/7-reasons-to-learn-spanish-in-chile/comment-page-1/#comment-734 Julie Thu, 12 Feb 2009 01:20:37 +0000 http://matadorabroad.com/?p=59#comment-734 One of the things I love about traveling in Spanish speaking countries is learning local slang. High school Spanish class only carries you so far. I loved hearing words I didn't know (though I speak Spanish fluently) in Chile. One of the things I love about traveling in Spanish speaking countries is learning local slang. High school Spanish class only carries you so far. I loved hearing words I didn't know (though I speak Spanish fluently) in Chile.

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]]> By: Alex Wolfson http://matadorabroad.com/7-reasons-to-learn-spanish-in-chile/comment-page-1/#comment-733 Alex Wolfson Mon, 09 Feb 2009 16:24:28 +0000 http://matadorabroad.com/?p=59#comment-733 The problem with all these Chileanisms, which this writer loves, is that outside Chile no-one understands them! I learnt most of these expressions during the year I lived in Santiago and the 3 months I spent backpacking there and have no use for them now, unless I happen to meet Chileans! However, learning the language there really does give you a great ear for the language as you have to pay such close attention to what everyone is saying so I that way it’s good. Also, it's fun to learn about regional variations. Chileans are also very friendly people – unless you are Argentinian, Bolivian or Peruvian! Can’t argue with what he says about the wilderness and beauty of the country though – 4,000 miles of mountains and coastline – it’s a stunningly beautiful place. The problem with all these Chileanisms, which this writer loves, is that outside Chile no-one understands them! I learnt most of these expressions during the year I lived in Santiago and the 3 months I spent backpacking there and have no use for them now, unless I happen to meet Chileans! However, learning the language there really does give you a great ear for the language as you have to pay such close attention to what everyone is saying so I that way it’s good. Also, it's fun to learn about regional variations. Chileans are also very friendly people – unless you are Argentinian, Bolivian or Peruvian! Can’t argue with what he says about the wilderness and beauty of the country though – 4,000 miles of mountains and coastline – it’s a stunningly beautiful place.

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]]> By: Sarah_Menkedick http://matadorabroad.com/7-reasons-to-learn-spanish-in-chile/comment-page-1/#comment-731 Sarah_Menkedick Sun, 08 Feb 2009 22:44:18 +0000 http://matadorabroad.com/?p=59#comment-731 Hey Cathy-- Thanks for the insight into Chilean slang--in Mexico they say "huevon" and "huevona", too, but here it means "lazy." Literally, you could translate it as "lazy egg." There's also the classic "Que huevos!" which translates as the English classic, "What balls!" You've gotta pay attention to the intonation, though, because it could be "Que huevos!" as in, what a jerk, or "Que huevos!" as in damn, how impressive. I love Spanish. By the way, do they say "coger" down there as in "vamos a coger el bus?" They say it in Ecuador, but in Argentina and Mexico it means...ahem...something else. Might be something good for travelers to know...in Argentina I asked if I could do something really naughty with the bus... Hey Cathy– Thanks for the insight into Chilean slang–in Mexico they say "huevon" and "huevona", too, but here it means "lazy." Literally, you could translate it as "lazy egg." There's also the classic "Que huevos!" which translates as the English classic, "What balls!" You've gotta pay attention to the intonation, though, because it could be "Que huevos!" as in, what a jerk, or "Que huevos!" as in damn, how impressive. I love Spanish. By the way, do they say "coger" down there as in "vamos a coger el bus?" They say it in Ecuador, but in Argentina and Mexico it means…ahem…something else. Might be something good for travelers to know…in Argentina I asked if I could do something really naughty with the bus…

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]]> By: fredda http://matadorabroad.com/7-reasons-to-learn-spanish-in-chile/comment-page-1/#comment-732 fredda Sun, 08 Feb 2009 18:56:49 +0000 http://matadorabroad.com/?p=59#comment-732 ¡Hi Cathie,Brava! Great to READ you in print. ¡Hi Cathie,Brava! Great to READ you in print.

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