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Las Fallas fiesta approaches!
by Stephen Maher on Tuesday, February 16, 2010
On the east coast of Spain, gracing the Mediterranean shores, you will find the bustling city of Valencia. The metropolitan area boasts a population over 1,000,000, it is home to the origin of paella and this is where… more »
A mi ladrón de bicicleta... ¡Muchas gracias! (To my bicycle thief… many thanks!)
by Stacey on Monday, November 23, 2009
We are very proud to announce that "La Gaceta de Salamanca, " a local newspaper in Salamanca, recently published in November 2009 a letter written (in Spanish!) by a don Quijote student.Here's the letter… more »
Salsa!
by Lauren Somers on Thursday, November 19, 2009
Image credit: http://bellavistapego.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/salsa.gifAlthough many Spanish speakers out there will recognise this word as meaning "sauce", it is more widely recognised for its other use,… more »
Special Christmas Offer: 2x1 Accommodation!
by Stacey on Thursday, November 12, 2009
Give the gift of Spanish this Christmas. Take a Christmas course with a friend and save 50% on accommodation! We want you to enjoy your Spanish course this Christmas with your best friend!.Christmas course dates:… more »
Toledo
by Lauren Somers on Tuesday, October 27, 2009
If you are staying in Madrid or Salamanca, why not take the opportunity to head to the beautiful town of Toledo for a day…Toledo is found almost directly in the centre of Spain and is the capital of the… more »
don Quijote Salamanca students photo competition and accent the city!
by Stacey on Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Remember Estela Díaz Rodríguez, the don Quijote Salamanca Spanish teacher we featured in our monthly newsletter of June 2009? Well, she continues to actively post entries in her "ele y…… more »
La Nochebuena
by Anthony Pemberton on Friday, October 23, 2009
As we're approaching the end of October we are well into the autumn season. At this time of year many people start to think and talk about the upcoming festivities of Christmas. In other countries the buzz of… more »
2010 courses at 2009 prices!
by Stacey on Friday, October 23, 2009
One great way to get to know a place the way only locals know it is by experiencing it thoroughly when learning Spanish. If you want to discover Spanish, then this is your chance: sign up to take a Spanish course in… more »
Discover Buenos Aires with $100 off on your "Spanish + Volunteer" course
by Stacey on Thursday, October 15, 2009
Get a USD$100 discount on your Spanish + Volunteer course in Buenos Aires, the vibrant capital and hip culture heart of Argentina. City: Buenos Aires Course length: 4 weeks, anytime in 2009-2010 Discount: USD$100… more »
New Year's Eve in Spain!
by Lauren Somers on Wednesday, October 14, 2009
New Year's Eve in Spain? Seems like a stupid question doesn't it? However, you can actually celebrate it 5 times in Spain if you want to! The first party kicks off in early December in Salamanca, with the… more »
Rosario Flores
by Lauren Somers on Monday, September 14, 2009
On Saturday Salamanca welcomed Rosario Flores, Spanish actress and singer, to its annual ferias. Rosario performed on the stage that has been erected in the Plaza Mayor specifically for the week long festivals that are… more »
Fireworks in Salamanca!
by Lauren Somers on Thursday, September 10, 2009
The festivals in Salamanca got a kick start on Monday night, with an immense fireworks display by the river. Although the display was not due to start until 10, the roads down to the river filled up very quickly, with… more »
Salamanca's September Fiesta: Virgen de la Vega
by Stacey on Tuesday, September 1, 2009
On the second week of September, Salamanca has its annual fiesta honoring La Virgen de la Vega (The Virgin of the Valley), the city's patron saint since 1618.For an entire week, this World Heritage city celebrates… more »
Last minute offer: Spanish and Tango in Argentina!
by Stacey on Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Pick up Spanish as you dance in Argentina, the Latin America country of strong European customs renowned for its marvelous art, culture, welcoming people, great food, wines, lively nightlife… and the sensual… more »
Is Gwyneth Paltrow turning Latina?
by Stacey on Tuesday, August 11, 2009
The following article was written by Sigal Ratner-Arias for www.MiamiHerald.com - Original publication: 6 July 2009.Gwyneth Paltrow speaks almost perfect Spanish -- and she does it with an Iberian accent.The… more »