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Today in Latin American and Spanish History: April 30th, 1492
by Stacey on Wednesday, April 30, 2008
April 30th, 1492 ….what event happened 516 years ago today that played a key role in changing the history of the world?If you guessed the discovery of the New World - well, that happened a little later on in… more »
Expo Zaragoza 2008
by Stacey on Monday, April 28, 2008
If you're visiting Spain anytime between June 14th and September 14th, you must make a pit stop in Zaragoza.The reason? The city is hosting this year's International Exposition, under the title theme of… more »
What better practice than reading Pedro Almodovar's blog?
by Erin on Friday, April 18, 2008
Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar is working on a new film, Los abrazos rotos. And in the process, he's created a wonderful opportunity for film fans and Spanish students to get an inside look at how a film… more »
The bilingual advantage: a buff brain
by Erin on Thursday, April 17, 2008
El Castellano published an intriguing article a few weeks back about the effects of bilingualism on the brain. The article, titled "Los idiomas entrenan el cerebro" (Languages train the brain), describes the… more »
Poll Results: Big City Spain, Here We Come
by Erin on Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Results from our last poll are in! Seems readers of this blog would choose to study in a major city in Spain (37%), a small town in Spain (21%) or a major city in Latin America. The full results are below. (If… more »
Was ist die Expo Zaragoza?
by Brian Meyer on Friday, April 11, 2008
Auf der Weltausstellung in Zaragoza dreht sich vom 14. Juni bis 14. September 2008 alles um das Thema "Wasser und nachhaltige Entwicklung". Deutschland präsentiert auf der EXPO eine attraktive Mischung… more »
La lengua española más joven que nunca
by Paqui on Thursday, April 10, 2008
Ayer se inauguró en la Rioja el seminario el español de los jóvenes, en el que se debatirán las nuevas jergas y usos de la lengua Española.El lugar elegido para el seminario es el monasterio de San… more »
Consejos de viaje y recursos gratis cada mes
by Paqui on Tuesday, April 8, 2008
En el boletín de noticias de don Quijote te ofrecemos cada mes consejos y sugerencias para viajar por España y América Latina, además de recursos gratis para que puedas practicar y mantener tu… more »
Heilige Woche - Semana Santa
by Brian Meyer on Monday, April 7, 2008
Heilige Woche, auch auf Spanisch als Semana Santa bekannt, ist ein sehr wichtiges Ereignis und eine Tradition in Spanien. Jedes Jahr genießt jedes Dorf die Schönheit und das geheimnisvolle der Semana Santa.… more »
Spanish actor Javier Bardem wins an Oscar!
by Paqui on Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Spanish actor Javier Bardem won an Oscar for his role in the film "No country for old men"!Bardem's Oscar as supporting actor, is the 16th Oscar won a by a representative of Spanish cinema. Directors… more »
Holy week (Semana Santa) in Spain
by Celine on Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Holy week, known in Spanish as Semana Santa, is a very important holiday and national tradition in Spain. Year after year, each and every village proudly enjoys the beauty and mystery of Semana Santa. For seven days,… more »
10% discount on your Spanish course in Mexico
by Celine on Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Check out our newest offer. If you have been thinking about studying Spanish in Mexico, there is no better time than the present. Escape the cold weather and enjoy a relaxing vacation while brushing up your… more »
General Elections in Spain
by Paqui on Monday, March 10, 2008
Spaniards voted yesterday in the General Elections to choose their President and representatives in the Spanish Parliament.Jose Luís Rodriguez Zapatero, current President of Spain, won the elections and will be… more »
The incredible Machu Picchu
by Celine on Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Machu Picchu is a pre-Columbian city that was created by the Inca in the 15th century. It is located at 2,430 m on an Andes mountain ridge in the Urubamba Valley in Peru, about 70 km northwest of Cuzco.Forgotten for… more »
Virtual visit to Guanajuato, Mexico
by Paqui on Friday, February 29, 2008
Travel with usto Guanajuato, a charming city in the heart of Mexico where we set our first Spanish school in Latin America: don Quijote Guanajuato. Guanajuato is a quiet university town, rich in culture and… more »