“Dominicanismo” is a word, phrase, or expression of the Spanish spoken in the Dominican Republic, reflecting the culture and traditions of the country. Usually those expressions cannot be found in[…]
Dominican Christmas Traditions (2) – LO QUE SE ESCUCHA – What you hear: “CIMA, SABOR NAVIDEÑO” – Christmas officially appears on the radio when the special of “Cima, Sabor Navideño”[…]
Dominican Christmas Traditions (1) – How we celebrate – We Dominicans have the gift of celebrating everything. Since October, the Angelitos (little angels, a weekly gift-giving tradition) begin among family[…]
Matatán, cocaleca, abombao – any idea what that means? No? Then click on our advent[…]
A colmado is a mix between a small supermarket and a bar. It covers all the little daily needs and is a great place to meet people. Our student facilitator[…]
You like to visit one of the big Carnival parades or Merengue and Bachata Music Festivals, enjoy the Flamboyant bloom, pick a fresh mango from the tree or watch the[…]
Come to the Dominican Republic, discover the “more than sea, sun, and sand” this country[…]
In our new Youtube vlog, IIC Program Advisor Tina Klemencic will tell you more about[…]
IIC Spanish courses are starting every Monday on all language levels, from total beginner to[…]
Dominican cooking, BBQ at the school, dance classes, playing domino or beach volleyball, learning how to surf or go scuba diving, visiting the over 500-year old Colonial zone or the[…]
