For many travelers, the dream is to live and learn Spanish downtown Buenos Aires, where the pulse of the city is loudest and the history is deepest. If you are looking for an experience that combines academic rigor with the convenience of living on-site, Ibero Spanish School offers the most affordable Spanish immersion Buenos Aires city center lodgingavailable today.

Located in the iconic Palacio Piedras, our school provides a unique Buenos Aires Spanish language school Palacio Piedras accommodation model, allowing you to walk from your bedroom to your classroom in seconds.

The Heart of Buenos Aires: Downtown & San Telmo

Choosing a downtown Buenos Aires Spanish intensive shared flat or residence puts you at the epicenter of Argentine culture. Our historic district Spanish school Buenos Aires housing is perfect for those who want to be steps away from the city's most famous landmarks.

Historic Location: We offer Spanish courses near Plaza de Mayo with accommodation and Spanish immersion Avenida de Mayo with lodging, placing you within walking distance of the Casa Rosada.

Iconic Landmarks: Looking for Spanish lessons Obelisco Buenos Aires with stay? Our central hub provides easy access to the widest avenue in the world and the bustling theater district.

Local Vibes: You can learn Spanish San Telmo with student residence benefits, enjoying the antique markets and tango street performers of the city’s oldest neighborhood, or choose our Spanish school near Puerto Madero with accommodation for a more modern waterfront view.

Tailored Spanish Programs in Buenos Aires for Every Traveler

Ibero Spanish School is widely considered one of the best Spanish schools in Buenos Aires for Americans and international visitors due to our diverse program range and English speaking staff.

For Students and Young Adults

We provide robust study abroad Buenos Aires Spanish programs with housing, making us a top choice for Spanish immersion Argentina for college students. Our accredited Spanish courses Buenos Aires for college credit and gap year Spanish programs Buenos Aires with housing ensure that your time abroad is as productive as it is exciting.

For Professionals and Digital Nomads

For the modern worker, our digital nomad Spanish program Buenos Aires accommodation includes high-speed internet and quiet study spaces. We also offer executive Spanish courses Buenos Aires center housing and Spanish language immersion Argentina for professionals with housing for those needing to master the language for career advancement.

For Spanish Beginners and Long-Term Learners

Whether you need a short term Spanish course Buenos Aires with stay or long-term student housing Buenos Aires Spanish school for a deeper dive, we have you covered. Our intensive Spanish for beginners Buenos Aires with accommodation is designed to get you speaking from day one.

Premier Housing Options: From Palaces to Private Studios

At Ibero, we believe your comfort is key to your success. Our on-site student housing Spanish school Buenos Aires is our most popular choice, but we offer a variety of living arrangements:

• Luxury & Privacy: Choose a luxury Spanish school Buenos Aires with apartment or intensive Spanish courses Buenos Aires with private studio for ultimate independence.
• Cultural Connection: Opt for a family stay Spanish immersion Buenos Aires or a traditional intensive Spanish downtown Buenos Aires homestay to live like a local.
• Community Living: Our best rated Spanish school Buenos Aires with student dorms and central Buenos Aires Spanish school private apartment options are perfect for meeting fellow travelers.

Why Ibero Spanish School is the Best Rated Choice

From Spanish immersion for US professionals Buenos Aires to summer Spanish programs Buenos Aires with accommodation, we provide a full-service experience. Every student benefits from:

• 24/7 Support: We offer a Spanish school Buenos Aires with 24/7 student support and housing to ensure you feel safe and welcome.
• Small Groups: Our small group Spanish classes downtown Buenos Aires stay guarantee personalized attention.
• Ease of Travel: We provide a Spanish school Buenos Aires airport transfer and accommodation package to make your arrival stress-free.

Argentina Language

Learn Spanish in Argentina and enjoy our traditional food

Argentine people have a reputation for their love of eating. Social gatherings are commonly centered on sharing a meal. Invitations to have dinner at home is generally viewed as a symbol of friendship, warmth, and integration. Sunday family lunch is considered the most significant meal of the week. Here are some of the most significant delicacies not to be missed. 

Locro A dish hailing from Argentina’s Andean northwest, locro is a hot and hearty white corn based stew or soup filled with grains, meat, vegetables and corn. It’s a heavy comfort food. 

Argentine asado, the sacred weekend ritual of Argentine families, goes well beyond steak. The grill and cooking style used is similar, but an asado selection might include other cuts of beef, sausages, mollejas (thymus glands) and other offal, pork, and chicken.

Empanadas, the ubiquitous Latin American savory turnover. Flaky or doughy, empanadas come stuffed with just about anything: spinach, cheese, acelga (Swiss chard), mushrooms, ground beef, chicken, even seafood. On balance, Argentine empanadas are usually baked, but occasionally you’ll find them fried, especially in the north. Empanadas are the perfect traveller food — they are cheap, quick, high comfort and often oozing with cheesiness.

Milanesa is at the top of “typical Argentine food” lists, is a pounded piece of chicken or beef breaded and fried or baked. Think schnitzel. It’s a common lunch menu item and is usually served with fries or potatoes, or slapped between bread to make a sandwich. Considering that we had eaten milanesas for months, from Guatemala on south, we didn’t often seek them out while snacking in Argentina.

Medialunas Although usually eaten in the morning, medialunas (small croissants) are often sided with coffee throughout the day. Medialunas come in two broad categories – grasas (salty) and manteca(slightly sweet). When you find a good medialuna, you’ll know it instantly: it melts in your mouth. 

Dulce de leche (literally “sweet of milk”), is a caramelized liquid made from thickened, sweetened, boiled cream. While many find it overly sweet, we enjoyed it. If you don’t enjoy the stuff, you may have a difficult time navigating Argentine sweets.

Spanish immersion courses at Íbero Spanish School Buenos Aires

Íbero has earned its reputation by offering high-quality group, private and semi-private courses as well as special programs for educators, business professionals, medical employees and people with other needs.  The school goes a step past the competition with programs like the Volunteering Program, Evita Perón and Jorge Luis Borges tours and classes, and the Semester Abroad Program. At Íbero, students can even learn Lunfardo (Argentinean slang) or sign up for Spango, which combines Spanish classes and tango lessons.  In fact, the school can customize a course for any private student or group.

Plus, the school provides accommodation, airport pickup, tourism advice, free internet access and use of recreational items such as a PlayStation.

Outside the classroom, Íbero students enjoy the buzzing Buenos Aires nightlife, cultural activities and other entertainment.  The school even hosts its own activities like pizza parties and chori barbeques. Íbero Spanish School is both the best place to learn Spanish and the best place for a vacation!

Spanish in Spanish, Buenos Aires Language

Spanish classes in Argentina

Since 1999, Íbero Spanish and TEFL School takes a personalized approach to teaching Spanish, adjusting to the level and learning needs of international students from different backgrounds. Our Spanish immersion courses are designed so that students complete an entire unit in three weeks, or after 45 hours of group instruction. We teach the Spanish necessary to communicate in a variety of situations.

We have our own published materials, which have been developed and improved over the years. In fact, we are the only school in Buenos Aires with a self-published line of Spanish learning textbooks! You will attend Spanish immersion classes with highly qualified, bilingual instructors. You will have the chance to meet new people and make new friends all the time, you can choose from a number of outings to join and get to know different Argentine customs while experiencing some interesting sites throughout the city. Knowing Spanish will make living and working in Buenos Aires (or any other Spanish speaking country) a great experience. There is no registration fee for the Spanish course and no other hidden fees.

We offer a TEFL certification course here at our school in Buenos Aires, as well. Throughout our program, native English speakers become accredited ESL Teachers and get a job right after their TEFL course.

Wine in Mendoza

Mendoza, Argentina´s oldest and best-known wine region is the epicenter of Malbec, Argentina’s most famous red wine varietal. Located on a high-altitude plateau at the edge of the Andes Mountains, the province is responsible for roughly 70 percent of the country's annual wine production. Here, the regions of Lujan de Cuyo, Maipu and the Uco Valley are home to some of the biggest names in Argentinean wine.

Lujan de Cuyo region is home to some of the most famous names in Argentinean wine, including Catena Zapata,Bodega Septima and Cheval des Andes. Unsurprisingly, Malbec is the region's most-important grape variety, producing bold, intensely flavored red wines.But Malbec is not the only grape thriving here. Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Torrontes also thrive well.

Uco Valley (Valle de Uco)

Approximately 75 minutes south of the city of Mendoza, the Uco Valley (Valle de Uco) is Mendoza's newest wine region, and the one getting the most attention internationally right now. It is known especially for Malbec, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Semillon and Torrontes production. The breathtaking natural scenery makes it one of the most picturesque regions in Mendoza.

The area is known for its high altitude, with the Tupungato region having vineyards planted almost 4,000 feet above sea level. In addition to producing award-winning Malbecs and blends, the area is also emerging as a source for premium quality white wine varietals such as Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and even Torrontes.

Maipu

The region of Maipu, south and east of Mendoza city, has approximately 20 wineries. Some of the best are La Rural, Familia Zuccardi and Finca Flichman. While you won’t need as much time in Maipu as the other regions, it is not a region to skip, and the additional olive oil tasting and biking opportunities provide a diversion from the Lujan de Cuyo and Uco Valley tourist experiences.

Student reviews from Íbero Spanish School Buenos Aires

It was very nice to have a pick up form the station when I arrived in BA. Met my new classmates and my new home. The classes were very nice and in small groups. The football game I went with Juan was fantastic, felt the rivalry between Argentina and Brazil.  I had a great time with all of you .It was great hanging out here after class and eat and talk together, had lots of fun.  You are a great team, keep up the wonderful work! Harald Hannema, Amsterdam, Holland.

Cuando llegué acá, pensé que iba a tomar solamente un par de clases, pero mi relación con los miembros del staff y alumnos de la escuela fue tan perfecta que seguí con las clases hasta completar 3 meses!  Juliana Monteiro, San Pablo, Brazil. 

I have really enjoyed my time at ÍBERO; Carolina is an excellent teacher, patient and always ready to explain something over again. Her lessons had the right balance between studying grammar and having fun. Helena Ross, London, UK. 

I was impressed immediately by the friendliness of the staff and the welcoming atmosphere.  Very useful having Internet!  Have met some great people and really enjoyed the classes.  Rosanna is an excellent teacher and lovely person!  Thanks very much! Elizabeth Mackintosh, Birmingham, UK.

Argentina Native Language Spanish

Study Spanish Abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Studying Spanish in Argentina versus Chile

If you study abroad in Argentina or Chile you’ll see for yourself just how different one language can be. Both Chilean Spanish and Argentinian Spanish are quite different than the Spanish language you learn in a textbook. 

In Argentina, the language has a lot of influence from Spain, which leads to some significant differences from the Mexican Spanish that is most often taught in the United States. For example, Argentinians don’t use the word “tu” as “you”. Instead, they use the word “vos”. Verbs conjugate a little differently and accents change places with vos, so it takes some getting used to. And of course, if you’re not prepared for an entirely new word replacing a common one (how many times do you say or hear “you” every day?) you can get really confused, really fast.

When you get to Argentina, you’ll also notice their accent when it comes to pronouncing  the double L and the letter Y in words like “llamar” and “ayer”. Both are pronounced as a sort-of “sh” sound, like the “s” in the word “treasure”. While this doesn’t change the words themselves, it does completely change the way they sound and can be confusing, especially if you have any previous Spanish knowledge and are not used to pronouncing the “sh”. 

Chilean speakers also have an accent and approach to Spanish that can stumble you up. They speak extremely fast (emphasis on the extreme part) and, as if trying to get the words out even faster, they discard letters to shorten them up. This is most easily noticed in words that like gracias with the removal of the “s” at the end, making it gracia. The point is, you can expect that a lot of the words you learned in school will sound very different coming from a Chilean speaker’s mouth. Couple this with the enormous vocabulary of slang that is unique to Chile and you’ll find you’ve got a lot to learn!

Of course, learning is exactly why many of us enjoy going abroad; to experience new cultures and new ways of thinking, being, and even speaking. I appreciate the Argentine accent in Buenos Aires, even though the accent is half of my struggle to understand everyone around me at times. Regarding cultures, languages, and accents, it’s true that variety is the spice of life. 

What our students say

All the people here are extremely lovely and friendly. The school is very welcoming. Our teacher has been fantastic making the lessons fun instead of rigid learning structures. I wish I could stay here longer and do more Spanish.  I would love to come back and hopefully have more lessons here. I would definitely recommend this Spanish school to anyone. Amanda Woolf, London, UK 

ÍBERO is cool. It has an enjoyable environment.  Rosanna and Carolina were excellent teachers. Jerome Critch, Australia. 

The class was excellent. The pace and material were well planned and helped me live in Buenos Aires (a wonderful, active and friendly city).Paula was a great teacher. Debra Fuccio, California, USA. 

Estoy muy contento con mis profesora Carolina, muchas gracias!  Tuve una impresión muy buena la primera vez que visité la escuela y fue la correcta. Lars Lytterstad, Sweden. 

Carolina is an excellent teacher and IBERO is a great school.  I had  a  really nice experience and tremendously improved my Spanish. Buenos Aires is a great city with lots to do.  Dominic Montano, California, USA. 

Sol was a great teacher, who kept classes moving well and included some insights into Argentine life and culture, which I found really interesting. Thank you. Mia Nelson, UK.

Whether you are looking for Spanish classes Buenos Aires safe neighborhood accommodation in Recoleta, Palermo, or Belgrano, or you want the raw energy of Spanish immersion Microcentro Buenos Aires accommodation, Ibero Spanish School is your gateway to Argentina.

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