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LEARN SPANISH ABROAD
The United States of America is probably the most culturally diverse country
on the planet. This is due to almost the entire population, or their forefathers,
having immigrated at some point after 1500. The majority of immigration
came from European countries like Spain, Britain, Ireland, France, Germany,
Holland and Portugal, while a significant amount came from Asia. The main immigrant
communities in the United States are focused clearly around the coastal cities
like New York and Los Angeles and the southern cities, creating a number of
communities within communities.
The upshot of all this racial diversity is that many different languages are
spoken in America's cities. While English is the only official language of the
United States, an estimated 28 million Americans speak Spanish at home and it
is often referred to as the country's unofficial second
language. The size of the latin immigrant community in the US allows the
Spanish language to prosper, while other newcomers have little choice but to
learn and speak English. A variety of language courses are available in cities
across the USA.
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In Texas, everything has to be bigger and better. The
city of Dallas is no different. "The big D", as locals call
it, is an important city in the world of business, especially oil and
banking, with huge skyscrapers dominating the skyline.
Dallas has top-quality hotels and restaurants, shopping
malls, not to mention a thriving nightlife. Locals love their sport, with
several professional sports teams
located in the Dallas area. With all that oil and cattle money being plowed
into the city, it is no wonder the arts are well supported.
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Miami
Miami, Florida attracts more than 10 million visitors
a year. It is truly an international city and is home to many multinational
corporations. The city is multi-ethnic and at least half of the population
is Hispanic, (mostly Cuban). This gives Miami a uniquely Latin flavor.
Spanish is spoken as freely as English.
Dining is always a pleasure in Miami, where culinary
choices are endless. Jerk chicken, black beans and rice, conch chowder
and soul food can all be found at storefront cafes and the elegant restaurants
of South
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San Diego
Sited next to the Mexican border, San Diego has a spicy
flavor all its own. Famous for its cultural arts, scenic beauty, spectacular
climate, historical sights and casual, friendly feel, San Diego is popular
with Americans. From rocky canyons to glorious beaches, the San Diego
area has incredible natural beauty and scenic diversity. There are a huge
selection of manmade delights too, including the awesome San
Diego Zoo and Wildlife Animal Park, Seaworld and Legoland California. |
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Spanish
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French
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New York
New York, New York, the Big Apple, is one of the world's
greatest tourist draws and deservedly so. It has so many sights and activities
that it takes more than one visit to see it all. The majority of tourists
include at least one Broadway play and world-class museum during their
stay.
New York is famed for its culinary delights which range
from legendary, chef-owned four-star restaurants to local favourites like
pizza, bagels, and Coney Island hot dogs. Shopping is a favourite New
York pastime with everything from tacky souvenir shops to high-end designer
couture catered for.
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Chicago
Chicago is recognized as having the finest collection
of modern architecture in the USA, boasting names like Frank Lloyd Wright
and Louis Sullivan as architects who made their names there. It is no
surprise that the visual arts have a strong following in the city, when
the buildings themselves are works of art.
Blues and jazz came north from the Mississippi Delta in
the early 1900s and nestled in Chicago. Theatre, too, flourishes in this
Midwestern cultural hotspot; companies such as Steppenwolf and the Goodman
have turned out cutting-edge productions and actors for decades.
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San Jose
San Jose was the first town in the Spanish colony of Nueva
California (founded in 1777). The city was a farming community set up
to support the Spanish military bases at Monterey and San Francisco and
later went on to be the first capital of California.
After over 150 years as an agricultural city, returning
World War II veterans and aggressive expansion during the 1950s and 1960s
led to San Jose being a launch pad for Silicon Valley in the 1970s. Now
the city is the unofficial 'Capital of Silicon
Valley' and computer wealth is changing the landscape.
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