YES in SpainLanguage and Culture

IntercambioFebruary-July 2014

YES Intercambios 2013Experiencing the tapas lifestyle

What is an intercambio?

• Peer language and cultural exchange

• Make international life-long friends

• Practice another language

• Get to know another culture

• Have fun!

Spanish Intercambios share important cultural traditions like football and giving besos

YES´ Intercambio

• Spanish and North American

o Sevilla, Indiana, Chicago, New York City

• High School students

• 15-18 years old

Intercambio Materials

• You´ll need: o Skype o A Gmail accounto A Sevilla mailing address

Intercambio Activities

• Skype calls

• Hand written letters

• Photo exchange

• Gymkana

• Tourism around Seville

• Trip to the beach

• Parties in Seville

• And much more!

The intercambios enjoying a day at Isla Mágica and exploring the city.

Intercambio Spring Events

• Feb 20th: Exchange contact information

• March 1st: Record self-introduction on Skype

video messenger

• Join Google hangout to be in contact

• End of March: Group chat on Skype at YES

• April 1st: Send first hand-written letter

• Continue writing letters until end of May

Ideas and themes

• March 1st: Recorded video introduction on Skype o your name, age, family, pets, etc,...

• April 1st: Send first hand-written lettero a typical day in your life, something you're excited

about for this summer, hobbies, likes, information about your city, favorite cultural activities or celebrations, etc,...

Intercambio Summer Events

• June 13th: Arrival and welcome party for the Intercambios

• June 18th: Gymkana around Sevilla

• June 29th: Day at the beach

• June 30th and July 7th: Goodbye party for the intercambios

Trip to the beach, Intercambios 2013

Additional Events

• Isla Mágica

• Alcázares, Cathedral, and the ¨Setas¨

• Museo Bellas Artes

• Museo del Baile Flamenco and performance

• Itálica

• Sevilla FC Stadium

• Boat ride on the Guadalquivir

• And much more!

Intercambio Contact

• If you have any questions please contact:

o Paige Brennan pbrennan@yesinspain.com 622 94 01 48