Recent content by victoriauk

Hi, I did An 'intensive 4 hr per day' spanish, for 4 weeks at one of the language schools. It was good and nice to meet others in the same boat and swap stories/ tips....but 4 hrs does not mean 4 hrs with breaks and lateness. I would advise for faster progress and those on a budget a fair bit of...

Hi, As most leave I am intending on staying in BA throughout Jan, due to doing a course. I do have options to stay with family members but am in need of somewhere a little quieter. I am from the UK, 30 years of age, married and a qualified social worker, currently live in Pilar and have my...

Does anyone please know where I may find this anywhere in the city or outside to happily accompany my evening G&T? On another note I'm amazed at the amount of sugar in everything and difficulty getting heatlty food in a place I thought was going to be uber healthy! Thanks!

Hello, I've been researching lots about this and trying to find a course for next week. Prices seem to vary from 150-250 dollars, the schools all seem very keen and say they do the same thing so I'm totally perplexed. I've decided if they are that keen, to ask to do a free day and then pay up...

Spooky my mother in law has just said the exact same thing, minus the dog

Lately arrived in Pilar from the uk, more of a climate shock than a culture shock right now with a heat wave in the uk and my house heating broken amongst a few other things to match,but I'm warm in spirit. If anyone lives in the pilar area it would be good to exchange notes!

Hi, Anybody know of any Spanish tutors, or links in the Pilar area. I'm looking to find somebody for a couple of hours per day 5 times a week, without having to go further afield. Also roughly the going rate right now for this sort of thing? Any help really appreciated.

Thank you for the advice!!

Looking for advice on bringing dollars through customs (no more than legitimately allowed, but between two, it's still a decent amount to worry about) any safety tips would be great and how best to store them after? Thanks all.

Hola, I shall be moving to Pilar, next year to live with my soon to be Argentine husband. Looking for English speaking expats in the area. Right now I have no Spanish and will be looking for an intense tutor - class as soon as I arrive. Lots of things terrify me right now, not least the...