Language, Media and Communication in Chile
Find everything you need to know about communicating in Chile. There are language tips, ways to get news and information in Spanish and English and telephone and Internet information.
Spanish Phrases and Chilean Slang
Making an effort to learn Spanish is essential if you are going to live in Chile. English is not as widely spoken as in European countries, for example. Most Chileans you meet, however, are patient and eager to help you learn. Learn Chilean Spanish Phrases Now...
English/Foreign Media
Spanish may be Chile’s official language, but there are many places where you can keep in touch with the English media while you are here. Read About Foreign Media in Chile...
English Bookstores:
There is a limited selection of English language bookstores in Santiago, Chile. Find English Bookstores in Santiago...
Chilean Newspapers
Chile has about 50 newspapers throughout the country. There
is a very competitive newspaper market in Santiago, with about
a dozen dailies to choose from. Read Chilean Newspapers Now...
Chilean Television:
There are five nation-wide television stations based in Santiago. Televisión Nacional (Channel 7) is the only state-owned television station. Start Watching TV Now...
Radio
The radio is Chile’s farthest reaching mass media. The country boasts more than 140 radio stations. Stations broadcast to Chile’s most isolated communities. Browse Radio Station Listings Here...
Magazines
A tremendous variety of magazines are sold in newsstands all over Santiago. Newsstands along downtown’s Paseo Ahumada offer the largest magazine selection. Read Chile Magazine Listings Here...
Useful Websites
Virtually anything you need to know about Chile you can find on the web. Major businesses and virtually every important media agency has a web site. Most Chilean web-sites carry the extension ".cl." Learn More about Chilean Internet Here...
Internet Access
Santiago’s Internet service providers offer state of the art technology. Though phone line connections are slow, ISDN and Cable lines are available. Check with your phone company to see if it offers high-speed lines for your modem. Often, your phone company also offers Internet service. VTR provides cable-modem connections with it cable television service. Access Broadband Service Providers Listings Here...
Computer Sales and Service
All of the most up to date computer products and service are available in Santiago. Browse Computer Store and Computer Repair Listings...
Long distance and International Calling
Chile has separate systems for local and long-distance. To make a long-distance or international call, you must dial the three digit number of a carrier before dialing the telephone number. There are about 10 carriers. Each carrier has different prices for each region or country you are calling. Carrier prices often change, but Transam is usually the cheapest carrier for calls to the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada. Read More about International Calling Here...
Post Offices
Chile’s postal service Los Correos de Chile is fairly efficient. International mailing is faster and safer than it is in other Latin American countries, but expect mail to arrive a little later than the post office tells you. Find out More about Chilean Postal Carriers...
