PATAGONIA SCHOOL -BLOG-

Spanish course and cultural activities

2010-11-13T04:40:00.000-08:00

After School activities: Chocolate factory

2010-10-15T16:54:00.000-07:00

Happy train !!!

2010-09-18T16:46:00.000-07:00

Students with their teacher travelling by the Happy Train.

last day of lessons- Winter Spanish program-

2010-08-09T14:18:00.000-07:00

Students at Cerro Catedral - Ski and Spanish course-

2010-07-20T13:59:00.000-07:00

Executive Spanish program

2010-06-05T14:10:00.000-07:00

PRIVATE LESSONS + PRIVATE APARTMENT & CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

Spanish students at Cerro Viejo, Bariloche.

2010-05-16T06:01:00.000-07:00

Students at the new school

2010-04-30T09:05:00.000-07:00

Students at the new school. Patagonia School: Morales 517.

2010-04-25T12:25:00.000-07:00

Volunteer work at National Park: Nahuel Huapi

2010-03-14T05:58:00.000-07:00

Spanish students and their teachers

2010-02-06T07:37:00.000-08:00

Clara ( Germany) studied 5 weeks to obtain a fluent Spanish to do volunteer work at a National Park Nahuel Huapi.

Last day of Spanish Course: Caty ( Spanish teacher) Pablo ( Spanish teacher) Matias ( Spanish teacher) Clara ( Germany) Tathiana ( Brazil) Clemens (Germany) Mario ( Germany)

After School activities: Paintball 2010

2010-01-27T00:04:00.000-08:00

Private Lessons at the bar, lake, park...

2010-01-06T11:53:00.000-08:00

Caty ( Spanish teacher) Lotta ( Sweden)

My experience at Patagonia School

2009-12-21T10:45:00.000-08:00

Thanks Maria and Matias for all you provided me during my time there. I will treasure my experience for many many years to come!! And maybe, someday I can return for more studies.

Matias was my instructor for a one week 1:1 super intensive Spanish studies. I came to Patagonia School with minimal knowledge of Spanish. Matias was very patient in working with me, as there were often times that I needed to have things repeated. He used a variety of teaching skills with his instruction, including visual with the school book or the white board, verbal, and settings of both in and out of the classroom. Matias included vocabulary I will be able to use with my current job, which was one of my goals for my studies. Matias was always prompt and prepared for each lesson. I appreciate the combination of teaching skills Matias uses, as well as his calm and welcoming personality. I would recommend Matias as an instructor for any student.

Debbie Mayer (USA)

Learn Spanish according to your needs

2009-12-10T11:34:00.000-08:00

We offer flexible schedules! They were studying 2 our in the morning and 2 our in the afternoon!

Halloween party

2009-11-03T11:54:00.000-08:00

Our students were very happy in the Halloween party at Wilkenny pub.

Spanish lessons specifically tailor-made to meet travellers needs

2009-10-14T08:18:00.000-07:00

We organize your lessons according to your schedules. Amy was taking private Spanish lessons in the afternoon and she had special snow days in October!

Students taking intermediate lessons

2009-09-09T10:34:00.001-07:00

Ashley and Clint (USA)

Student's comments

2009-09-02T11:01:00.001-07:00

שלום לכל החברה הישראלים שעוברים באזור ושוקלים ללמוד ספרדית

ושלום גם לאלו שלא ישראלים ויודעים לקרוא עברית

אך ברילוצ'ה היפה, בהחלט מהמקומות הנעימים שיצא לי לעבור בהם ואם אתם במצב של לקרוא את מה שכתבתי כך שכנראה בכוונתכם ללמוד ספרדית

אני אשמח להמליץ בחום על המוסד ללימודי ספרדית "בית ספר פטגוניה" בגלל האופן החמים והאדיב שנותנים במקום גם המורים וגם אלו שמנהלים את המקום.

הסכום שנדרשים לשלם הוא דומה לכל המוסדות האחרים וכמו בכל דבר שעושים בחיים צריך להשקיע מידת מאמץ ונכונות מסויימת בכדי ללמוד

אבל אם כבר מטיילים חשוב שיהיה בכיף

ותמיד שמחתי להגיע למקום לטובת עוד מפגש וגם היה לי די חבל שנגמר

כולם שם אנשים נעימים ומהנים ליהיות בסביבתם וחברתם

ובסופו של דבר מה שחשוב במיוחד

יודעים לתת את הטעם והגישה המדרבנת ללמוד את השפה

אני למדתי אצל ג'ואנה תמיד העלה חיוך לפגוש בה מחדש

והיתה לה הרבה סבלנות וזה חשוב

עצה ממני, גם אחרי הלימוד, מילים ששמישות לכם אבל לא כל כך זכירות או דומות למשהו אחר

תרשמו בצד או על פיסת נייר גם אם לא תביטו בו שוב עדיין המילה תשב בזיכרון ופתאום תשכחו שהייתם צריכים לזכור אותה היא פשוט תיהייה שם

בכל אופן בהצלחה

זה מקום נעים להעביר בו כמה זמן ודי תורם לקחת חלק בהוואי הארגנטינאי בפאן אחר

תהנו

bueno suerte, Tom Shai

Family Spanish Course & ski program 2009

2009-08-03T13:11:00.001-07:00

Dana, Declan, Drake and Jeny from UK.

City tour with our students

2009-07-06T16:45:00.001-07:00

Winter activities

Nahuel Huapi Lake

Chocolate's factory

Civic Center

Public library

Snow National party

2009-06-24T12:54:00.000-07:00

Students doing activities after their Spanish classes

2009-05-22T12:05:00.001-07:00

Heather (USA) Gina (Norway)

My testimonial

2009-05-13T08:33:00.000-07:00

Attending Patagonia School for several weeks while visiting Bariloche has been a life changing experience. I came to the school with great fear that I would ever be able to speak or understand spoken Spanish. I have improved enough that I have confidence that as I travel and study more Spanish, I will increase in my conversational skills. I no longer doubt myself. Reaching this step seemed impossible. All schools can teach a language. What made this experience transformative was that Patagonia School created an environment of congeniality, comfort, and fun. Walking into the school was like entering a zone of Argentine affection and understanding. All the students felt a kinship with the owners, Maria and Gabriel, and their beautiful baby Ethan. The instructors were excellent and supportive. The school offered flexibility for each student to learn at their own level and pace as well as to engage in Bariloche activities. My homestay provided an additional experience of "family". I feel sad to leave Patagonia School, as I move on in my travels.

Love and saludos,

Carol Schreuder ( USA )

Lucio's ( Spanish teacher) birthday !!!

2009-04-23T12:36:00.001-07:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY FROM ALL PATAGONIA SCHOOL STAFF.

Cumbre mundial de tango

2009-03-20T12:19:00.000-07:00

The eighth edition of the Cumbre Mundial del Tango will take place in Bariloche from March 5 to 14. It will include the participation of dance delegations originating from Tokyo, Bremen, Geneva, Lima, Montevideo and Santiago de Chile, among various other cities. Some of our students were present at the best show of the year.

Jenny in Cage studing at Patagonia School

2009-02-18T10:35:00.001-08:00

JENNY !N CAGE est un groupe de rock parisien, avec un chanteur d'origine anglaise. Le premier album "Solid Liquid Ether" sort le 1er juin 2009. Pour les amoureux de Smashing Pumpkins, Radiohead, Pixies, Deftones... L'album est déjà disponible en digital sur iTunes, fnacmusic, virginmega via le label Believe) et sortira dans les bacs (distribution Musicast) en partenariat avec MTV PULSE. Le clip de "MURDERS IN THE 70'S" (réalisation Guillaume Deperrois, avec la participation de la comédienne Caroline Pascal de la série Kaamelott) sera diffusé sur MTV PULSE dès mi-mai. Ce même titre figure sur la compilation Fnacmusic/Believe "Nouveaux Talents Hiver 2008". Pour toutes infos sur les dates de concert à venir:

www.myspace.com/jennyincage

Emmanuel (member of Jenny in Cage) good luck in your trip!!!

Patagonia School staff.-

After School activities

2009-01-30T06:44:00.001-08:00

Full day: Spanish Course + Trekking to Cerro Otto + Free beer at Antares brewery = Sleep all the night !!! ha ha ha

Karaoke at teacher's home

2009-01-08T06:55:00.000-08:00

Students eating chinese food

2008-12-10T10:27:00.000-08:00

Students at Patagonia School

2008-11-30T10:27:00.000-08:00

Arjen (Dutch) His testimonial

2008-11-24T16:24:00.000-08:00

SNOW in October !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-10-16T08:50:00.001-07:00

James (UK)
Shelagh (UK) Iuri (Brazil) Marcelo (Brazil)

Our students at Cerro Catedral in Bariloche.

Funny ski

2008-09-23T10:56:00.000-07:00

Children Spanish program

2008-09-13T12:26:00.001-07:00

Emmanuel ( Brazil ) and Sabrina ( Spanish Teacher). Private Spanish lessons for kids.

Patagonia School -Free tango lesson-

2008-08-28T14:45:00.000-07:00

Rodrigo ( Brazil) Patricia (Brazil) Sven ( Norway) Neil (UK) Louise (Denmark ) Kristina (Lithuania) Casper (Denmark)

Snow in Bariloche City!!!

2008-07-29T06:35:00.000-07:00

Edward ( New Zealand) Louise ( Denmark) Casper (Denmark). They are studing Spanish in Patagonia School and working in Bariloche.

Kristina's birthday

2008-06-25T10:29:00.000-07:00

June 17th we celebrated Kristina's birthday (she's from Lithuania), who is doing the complete Spanish course in Patagonia School during her stay in Bariloche for five months.

Celebrating Kristina's birthday at the school, with some course partners: Mary (Ireland) and Jeremy (USA), who are married and live in Bariloche. Patricia and Rodrigo (Brazil), who travel every year to Bariloche to ski. They are now taking a 5 month Spanish course.

Graham's Birthday!

2008-05-29T11:03:00.000-07:00

During May we have celebrated Graham's 58th birthday, who is living in Bariloche with his wife -both from England- since several months ago. They are doing the Spanish course in Patagonia School. Happy birthday, Graham!
We are very happy of being able to share this moment with you.
Patagonia School staff y all the students.

Paintball in Bariloche !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-05-12T09:31:00.000-07:00

This Saturday 10/05, we went with all our students to play Paintball!!! Awsome day, we had fun, we hit each other with balls of paint and we play Rambo :)
The paintball field is 18 km (12 miles) away from the center of Bariloche, and it's the southermost paintball field in Latin America.
After we end all painted in four different styles, we eat a traditional "asado" (meat roasted with cinders instead of direct fire) that was prepared by a "gaucho", with local Patagonic wines.

City birthday parade!!!

2008-05-05T14:29:00.000-07:00

Last Saturday (May 3rd) we went to the parade for Bariloche's 106th anniversary. I had to go with my fellows of the Tolkien Society (the one who wrote The Lord Of The Rings), with costumes, swords and everything. The Spanish students were there, they even took some pics of me.
Luckily it was a great day, excellent weather, and I had a lot of fun.
If you want to see it, here's the link to our "procession".

http://s63.photobucket.com/albums/h139/curambar/?action=view&current=100_0770.flv

Have fun!

Leandro Suarez
Spanish teacher at Patagonia School

Our students

2008-04-22T10:27:00.001-07:00

Our Spanish students playing bowling, enjoying the nightlife of Bariloche. One of the many extra activities Patagonia School offers to our students.

Wine tasting

2008-03-27T06:41:00.000-07:00

Yesterday our 24 students were drinking a Regional hot wine. The aromatics of this wine reflect the characteristics of Patagonia region.

Summer in Patagonia School

2008-02-29T07:54:00.001-08:00

Ben's birthday!!! (Australia)

2008-02-15T15:56:00.000-08:00

Moto cross show at Gutierrez Lake

2008-01-18T10:33:00.000-08:00

After school activities: Kayaking

2007-12-06T11:09:00.000-08:00

Our students were doing kayaking during all friday afternoon.

Haloween party at Antares brewerie

2007-11-01T18:38:00.000-07:00

From Halloween Costumes to Spooky Decorations. One of the things that makes Halloween so wonderful is that you can dress up as any fantasy you want and have your persona excepted. Over the past few years, Halloween has seen a resurgence in popularity with adults and their Halloween festivities.

DEVASTATING PARTY

2007-10-21T14:56:00.000-07:00

Patagonia School "DEVASTATING PARTY" at Cerebro Discotheque. October 19.

PATAGONIA SCHOOL SPRING PARTY

2007-09-25T13:50:00.000-07:00

Spring Day is an informal holiday in Argentina, celebrated on 21 September, the conventional date of the beginning of spring.Though this is not a work-free public holiday, it coincides with Student's Day, which is a no-school day for students on all the levels of the education system. The holiday is therefore mostly observed and dominated by teenagers and young adults, which massively take on public parks, beaches and other outdoor venues in the larger cities, and enjoy sports or picnics.

SPANISH ONLINE

2007-08-17T19:53:00.000-07:00

Just for Patagonia School's students. Continue your studies online. Send us your name and e-mail.

info@patagoniaschool.com

Children's Day

2007-08-13T17:21:00.000-07:00

Universal Children's Day:
Since December 14, 1954, United Nations and UNESCO observes 20 November as the Universal Children's Day "to be observed as a day of worldwide fraternity and understanding between children. It recommended that the Day was to be observed also as a day of activity devoted to promoting the ideals and objectives of the Charter and the welfare of the children of the world." But in Argentina Children's Day is celebrated the second Sunday of August.

Patagonia school receipt a lot of donations for Crianza Consciente Foundation. Many children are happy with theirs news toys, clothes, candies...

Skiing at Cerro Catedral

2007-07-30T10:38:00.000-07:00

Jane (UK) Katie (Sweden)

Patagonia School te ...

2007-06-21T16:17:00.000-07:00

... brinda este espacio para que cuentes tu experiencia en la escuela y en Bariloche.

Playing paddle

2007-05-11T10:44:00.000-07:00

Nick (USA) Alexander (Canada)

Travelling to el Bolson.

2007-04-21T10:50:00.000-07:00

Travel to EL Chalten by route 40

2007-03-09T10:56:00.000-08:00

Games at the school -TRUCO-

2007-02-05T11:07:00.000-08:00

Studing in the afternoon

2007-01-14T11:14:00.000-08:00

Volunteers at the dogs Shelter

2006-12-03T12:18:00.000-08:00

Tango lesson

2006-11-02T12:02:00.000-08:00

City tour

2006-10-28T12:00:00.000-07:00

Happy birthday Jones

2006-09-18T11:41:00.000-07:00

brindis after spanish lessons

Saturday nigth discotheque in Bariloche City

2006-08-16T09:01:00.000-07:00

Ronald (Holland), Michelle (France), Patrick (England) and Mika (England)

Mike (USA) , Jenny (USA) and Claire ( England)

Students at Cerro Catedral

2006-07-14T10:43:00.000-07:00

Students at winter horse riding

2006-06-01T10:23:00.000-07:00