Aupair In Argentina

Best Ice Cream in BA

Anna — Mon, 14 May 2012 11:53:27 +0000

The Best Ice Cream Places in Buenos Aires

Persicco- This chain used to be all over the city, but has shrunk down to a few choice places in the last few years. This classic Argentine follows the Italian tradition of gelato-style ice cream in a mire interesting variety of flavors than usual and is the richest, creamiest ice cream in Buenos Aires. It’s new convenient location in Palermo Soho is easy to find at Honduras 4900.

Chungo- Rich, delicious, creamy, and slightly less expensive than other chains, the thing that AIA loves most about Chungo ice cream is the knock-out Pistachio flavour! Most of the locations are in Belgrano and Nunez. Check in out at Humboldt and Costa Rica or in the Showcase Cinemas in Belgrano while you watch a movie or go bowling!

Munchis- Munchis has the usual rich chocolate, dulce de leche, and cream flavous, but it also serves a beautiful, classic banana split, perfect for sharing with a friend or two. They also have unique ice cream desserts, like Pan Dulce Helado, and regular pastries and cakes if you’d rather have a coffee than ice cream. Find them in Palermo at at Malabia 1720 or Republica Dominicana 3352.

BAFICI

Anna — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:47:55 +0000

BAFICI

The Buenos
Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema began in 1999 and has
since become one a key fixture in the world of international cinema. Every
April, it showcases some of the best independent cinema from Argentina, Latin
America and the rest of the world. As well as the latest work from both
renowned and up-and-coming directors, it also features retrospectives with some
of the classics of independent cinema.

The films are shown at venues all around the city, the
multiplexes and cinemas included, but also places such as the planetarium, the
MALBA, and the amphitheatre in the Parque Centenario. Tickets to showings are
very cheap, however they tend to run out in advance so be sure to get hold of a
programme and buy them well beforehand.

Most of the films, unless they are for kids, are in their
original language and subtitled. If you’re just starting off with Spanish this
means you’ll have no problem with seeing a film in your own language, or for
those who want to improve their Spanish reading skills watching a film in
another language.

Which films did you go and see?

http://www.bafici.gov.ar/home12/web/es/index.html

St George’s Day

Anna — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:52:48 +0000

St. George’s Day is on 23 April. It is England’s national day.

Who was St George?

St. George is the patron saint of England. His emblem, a red cross on a white background, is the flag of England, and part of the British flag. St George’s emblem was adopted by Richard The Lion Heart and brought to England in the 12th century. The king’s soldiers wore it on their tunics to avoid confusion in battle.

Who was St George?

St George was a brave Roman soldier who protested against the Romans’ torture of Christians and died for his beliefs. The popularity of St George in England stems from the time of the early Crusades when it is said that the Normans saw him in a vision and were victorious.
One of the best-known stories about Saint George is his fight with a dragon. But it is highly unlikely that he ever fought a dragon, and even more unlikely that he ever actually visited England. Despite this, St George is known throughout the world as the dragon-slaying patron saint of England.

How does England celebrate St George’s Day?

By tradition, 23 April is the day for a red rose in the button hole, the national flower. However, unlike other countries, England does not celebrate it like Americans celebrate 4 July with fireworks. In fact, you are more likely to see big St Patrick parades in England celebrating Ireland’s National Day, more than you would see any sign of St Georges Day being celebrated.

For most people in England St George’s Day is just another ordinary working day.

We Heart Argentina

Anna — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:14:44 +0000

We heart Argentina

Dressing up

Anna — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:57:38 +0000

Whether they’re off to a party or playing at home, nothing stimulates the imagination and interaction like a box full of costumes! Here is a list of the top 5 places to get kids costume outfits in and around the City. Film, TV or fairy tale, watch them get into character and create a whole world full of adventure.

Top 5 Costume Shops for Kids

Princesas y Piratas

Nuñez 5885, Villa Urquiza, Cap. Fed.

http://www.princesasypiratas.com.ar/

Papel Picado

Gdor Ugarte 1713, Olivos

http://www.ppicado.com.ar/

Disfraces Mágicos

Blanco Encalada 2699, Belgrano, Cap. Fed.

http://www.disfracesmagicos.com.ar/index.html

La Violeta

Av. Andrés Rolón 402, San Isidro

http://www.lavioletacotillon.com.ar/halloween.htm

Muru Muru

Jufré 485, Villa Crespo, Cap. Fed.

http://www.muru-muru.com.ar/disfraces.html

AIA gets Press

Anna — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:07:00 +0000

The lovely people at Primera Noticia have decided to write about us…yippeee…Read the full article here

Events around BA

Anna — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 17:13:07 +0000

Buenos Aires Fashion Week, until 2nd March

Festipulenta, 1st - 4th March

Puma Urban Art Festival, 3rd and 4th March

Pantalla Pinamar Film Festival, 3rd - 10th March

La Bomba del Tiempo en Tigre, Sunday 4th March

Top Tips for breaking the ice with kids

Anna — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:16:14 +0000

Often it is the first time the kids have had an au pair and so their knowledge of a second language is limited. Don’t give up and revert to Spanish, here are some tips to break the ice and get them introduced to you and your funny language!!
1. Music – kids love music. Start with a game like musical statues, or dance with a balloon (pair the kids up and they have to dance together keeping their balloon wedged between their tummies and off the ground). Try teaching them a song. Ones with actions work best. My favourite is old MacDonald
2. Get cooking – everyone loves food. So why not introduce the kids to your mother’s favourite cookie recipe, or cupcakes.
3. Gymnastics – depending on the age, you can show the kids how to do a rolly polly, support them doing a handstand or turn that handstand into a wheelbarrow race!
4. Make dough – easy peasey all you need is flour, salt and water. Create your shapes (mermaids, action man, turtles have been favourites in the past), bake them for 30 mins and then paint
5. Stuck in the mud – an old favourite but always popular. Gets the kids running around and breaks down any shy barriers

Phrases to pass yourself off as a porteño -1. For meeting someone new

Anna — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:07:38 +0000

For making connections: Tenés facebook? = Do you have facebook?

To put them off the scent: Estoy de novia = I’ve got a boyfriend

For seriously cheesy or cheeky remarks: Me estás cargando?! = Are kidding me!?

If someone is really chatting you up: Qué piropo más grasa! = That is a such a cheesy chat up line!

Fancy meeting up with them in the future?: Te parece si nos juntamos otro día? Do you want to meet up some day?

Au Pair Diaries

Anna — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:13:13 +0000

I have been working as a live out au pair for the last 5 months, looking after wonderful twin girls. I admit at first we struggled to understand each other; their previous au pair before me was from the USA so they had to get used to my British accent, and I to their Porteño, but now I couldn’t be happier! Whenever I walk through the door I’m greeted by shouts of “Can we play Harry Potter?”, they are possibly Argentina’s biggest HP fans. Luckily, it’s passion I share with them, so we fill hours with magical adventures. I’ve found it’s great to slip in some language building activities too, under the guise of a magical challenge, or a lesson in Hogwarts.
The family as a whole is so welcoming, inviting me for meals and taking me along on days out. Not only does it mean a lot to me when I’m so far away from my own family, but it also means I’ve seen and experienced so much more of the city. It’s been an amazing learning experience for both them and me. The twins are always teaching me new words in Spanish and sharing with me the things they like best about being a kid in Argentina, and for my part, I’m just so proud hearing the kids become more and more fluent in English!