Mente Argentina:
Mente Argentina is an organization whose main objective is to offer opportunities to visit Argentina in a unique and different way. We believe that Argentina is a wonderful country. Therefore, we try to meet the needs of those who decide to visit the country by giving them the chance to be protagonists of an amazing experience and by offering programs through which they can acquire new knowledge on a particular subject such as photography, cooking or tango and at the same time have fun.
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Mente Argentina offer the following 
programs in Buenos Aires:
Barman Program (+ opt Spanish Lessons)
The program aims at teaching you to manage any kind of bar, whether in hotels, pubs, night clubs, bars, classic or modern cafés, thematic bars, or events.
We offer the chance of a 2 week intensive program, In case you don't have much time available.
After completing the Program you will receive internationally recognized certification, awarded by Bartender School's Forum and endorsed by the BTO (World Bartending Training Organization - Vancouver-Canadá).
Prior knowledge on the subject is not required.
Information about the Barman school of Mente Argentina
Since 1995, the Bartender school of Mente Argentina has become recognized due to its quality and academic excellence which have been revealed in the results obtained both by its former students and its teachers during the open flair and barman competitions.
The school provide
s labor exchange and internships, so if you wish to and have available time, you will be able to work as a barman all over the world.
The bartender instructors are all graduates who have international expertise; thus, the classes can be delivered in English.
Cooking Program (+ opt Spanish Lessons)
The Argentine cuisine differs from the rest of Latin America cuisine mainly because of its European origins.
With Italian and Spanish cuisine as reference, plus the native ethnic group contributions, the Argentine cuisine stands out mainly for its barbecue, roast beef, turnovers, breaded meat and the worldwide famous dulce de leche (sort of caramel).
The aim of the program is to teach typical South American dishes with new and modern cooking, presentation and taste combination techniques and has been designed for amateurs and professionals who wish to enlarge their knowledge and interest in our cuisine. Prior knowledge on the subject is not required.
Over the Cooking program, you will cook South American dishes in detail as well as light dishes, red meat, cakes and desserts.
Some of the dishes that will be taught during the course are the following:
* Barbecue
* Turnovers
* Roast beef a la criolla (garnished with red and green pepper, onion, garlic and oil)
* Milanesa a la napolitana (Breaded meat topped with melted cheese, ham, oregano and egg) Among others.
We offer the chance of a 2 week intensive program, In case you don't have much time available.
DJ Program (+ opt Spanish Lessons)
The program aims both at amateurs and those who wish to broaden their knowledge. The objective of the program is to develop theoretical and practical skills in order to achieve a good level of mix and unders
tanding of electronic music. You will learn to mix with CDs and vinyl, as well as to assemble sets in your box to play when it’s time to give your own show.
We offer the chance of a 2-week intensive program, In case you don't have much time available.
The program also include 3 hours a week of practice in the school boxes so that you start practicing and then record your next Sets.
Additionally, once the program is completed, Mente Argentina offers you the possibility to do some more practice in radio stations and events.
Information about the DJ school of Mente Argentina
Mente Argentina delivers this course jointly with the most important electronic music school in South America.
The DJ school of Mente Argentina has its headquarters in the neighborhoods of Belgrano and San Isidro – 2 of the most dynamic neighborhoods of Buenos Aires – and is the “birthplace” of great Djs and producers who succeed not only in Argentina but also internationally.
The school’s premises are fitted with state-of-the-art technology as regards equipment and rooms. Classes are delivered in reduced groups (max 9 students). Mente Argentina guarantees a fantastic experience with music.
The instructors are DJs who perform in different night clubs in Buenos Aires, where you will be invited as a member of Mente Argentina.
Photography Program (+ opt Spanish Lessons)Argentina
Mente Argentina’s photography program aims both at beginners and those who wish to broaden their knowledge to become more experienced photographers.
The Basic Course of Mente Argentina’s Photography School combines the teaching of techniques based on analogical and digital technologies, always focusing on creativity and motivation so that students can eventually produce images with their own personal style.
Some of the topics from the syllabus are the following:
* Introduction to basic operation of a camera: diaphragm, speed, exposure and sensitivity of the film.
* Use of reflex cameras and manual cameras (digital and analogical).
* Light and different types of lighting.
* Photometry.
* Types of lenses, filter, color and flash of the camera.
* Expressive and compositional resources.
* Analogical Photography: Different types of films. Developing of black and white films, process of copying with its different styles.
* Digital Photography: Differences between analogical and digital cameras which directly affect their use.
* Edition and basic digital touching up.
We offer the chance of a 2-week intensive program, In case you don't have much time available.
Information about the Photography school of Mente Argentina
The School of Photography of Mente Argentina was founded 15 years ago with the aim of promoting photography and at the same time educating professionals with talent and creativity. Today, with an extensive experience, the school has become one of t
he most important teaching centers of the country. The classes are delivered in reduced groups and the school provides the students with all the cameras and necessary resources. In addition, students have the chance to borrow professional cameras to practice for free.
Theoretical concepts are presented through different methodologies so that classes are more creative and fun.
Tango Program (+ opt Spanish Lessons)
Buenos Aires is known for being the world capital of Tango; it has several renowned institutions.
Mente Argentina offers you a unique experience through a weekly schedule composed of:
* 3 group classes
* 1 individual class
* 1 milonga evening outing (tango night club)
We offer the chance of a 2-week intensive program, In case you don't have much time available.
The courses start every week, have a flexible schedule and adapt to participants´ availability. This will allow you to have some free time to travel, meet people, visit the country and learn a new culture which will certainly amaze you.
Information about the Tango school of Mente Argentina
Tesol Mente Argentina gives you the chance to be instructed, have fun and learn in one of the most renowned tango schools in Argentina. The 3 headquarters Mente Argentina’s tango schools are located in the most exclusive neighborhoods of the city of Buenos Aires: Palermo, La Boca and Recoleta.
The instructors in change have vast experience both in Argentina and abroad. Thus, classes can be delivered in Spanish and English.
In the first class (individual) the participant will be evaluated and graded(beginner / intermediate/ advanced) according to his/her prior knowledge.
Sushi Program (+ opt Spanish Lessons)
The Sushi program of Mente Argentina aims both at beginners and those who wish to broaden their culinary knowledge and become more skillful chefs.
Classes are delivered 3 times a week.
Over The Sushi program, You will make all varieties of sushi as well as Wok dishes and other oriental dishes.
In the program you will learn not only how to cook base rice but also how to prepare the different ingredients used for the cooking of different varieties of sushi.
During the classes, the focus will be on the cooking of all kinds of Rolls, Makis, Niguiris and Sashimis. All these preparations are taught in their original Japanese way, which is essential to make the variants you wish.
We offer the chance of a 2-week intensive program, In case you don't have much time available.
Due to the methodology of the classes you will be able to taste the pieces while they are being prepared. In this way, participants will not only learn how to cook it but also how to taste it.
Information about the Sushi school of Mente Argentina
The Sushi school of Mente Argentina is known for having educated the most emblematic sushi men in Argentina and it is located in one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in Buenos Aires.
The school has professors of high prestige and raw material of the greatest quality such as Shari (rice), fish and seafood. You will have all the necessary ingredients and resources at hand to prepare Sushi so that you delight those who will be lucky to taste it.
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