1.Write in Spanish Every Day. Don´t think it. Ink it! Writing is a highly engaging exercise for the mind, regardless of the language you write in. Writing is essentially putting thoughts on paper, so imagine if you were to practice writing in Spanish for just 5-10 minutes every day. What if you can’t… More Information
PACKING TIPS PACK LIGHT!!! Leave room in your bag to bring home treasures from Mexico. You should take comfortable, easy-care, mix and match layerable clothing (light slacks, jeans, t-shirts, lightweight shirts, skirts and tops). In general, Mexicans are a bit more conservative in dress than Americans and more attentive to the condition of their… More Information
ASLI – Spanish Language Institute is world famous for its field study tours. These trips to historical, archeological, and cultural sites give students an understanding of both Mexico’s history and current events. You will learn about Mexico’s contributions to art, food, language, architecture, religion and government. Trips are held in the afternoons, after Spanish class,… More Information
“Spanish is officially the happiest language.” Around 100,000 of the most frequently used words – uttered and written on Twitter and TV, in song lyrics, the New York Times and movie titles – across the world’s ten most popular languages were analysed by researchers at the University of Vermont’s Computational Story Lab. (read more) We all… More Information
José Guadalupe Posada’s work has steadily gained popularity with art lovers and Día de los Muertos celebrators alike. He is especially known for his calaveras images of whimsical skeletons. Posada, born in 1852 in the Mexican state of Aquascalientes, began his career as a teacher of lithography. In 1887, he moved to Mexico City where… More Information
Fiesta Dia de Muertos, Day of the Dead celebrated between October 31st and November 2nd, is a celebration in which Mexicans remember and honor their deceased loved ones. Though it may sound gloomy or morbid, it’s not. It’s a festive and colorful holiday. Mexicans visit cemeteries, decorate the graves and spend time there – in the… More Information
Una de las leyendas que todavía se cuentan en la ciudad de México: Cuentan las personas que visitan la Basílica de Guadalupe o las personas que por sus circunstancias duermen en las escaleras de la Básilica que a veces se ve a una mujer que sale de la Basílica vieja, con una vela encendida, sin… More Information
A metate (or mealing stone) is a mortar, a ground stone tool used for processing grain and seeds. In traditional Mesoamerican culture, metates were typically used by women who would grind maize. It is one of the oldest domestic tools in the Americas. One of the first sounds to be heard in Aztec houses, often… More Information
Molcajete or Mexican Molcajete – A large stone bowl or mortar and a pestle to grind chiles and spices. Molcajete’s size may vary because of the stone, but it’s usually around 8 inches in diameter and 4 1/2″ inches tall. The Molcajete it’s hand carved lava stone. Each piece is hand crafted by an artisan…. More Information
