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Podcasts and PDFS to help you learn Spanish: dpili.com, the diary of a Spanish girl in Salamanca
by Erin on Monday, August 20, 2007
Pili from Salamanca recently left a comment on several of our posts, so I wandered over to check out her site. It's a perfect addition to any how-I-can-learn-Spanish-from-home list. Here's a snippet from her… more »
A video about the Finnish reality show filmed at our school in Salamanca
by Erin on Friday, August 17, 2007
We've added more videos to the don Quijote You Tube collection, including this Spanish television (Antena 3) news coverage of the reality show filmed at don Quijote and set to air on Finnish television in October.… more »
Special Offer Extended: free hotel vouchers while they last! Learn Spanish and explore Spain!
by Erin on Thursday, August 16, 2007
Hundreds of our students have received free hotel vouchers to explore Spain.You can still get free nights in selected hotels when you book your Spanish course at don Quijote, but act quickly!While supplies last - and… more »
Slang: how to "exclaim" in Spanish
by Erin on Wednesday, August 15, 2007
A very simple Spanish slang lesson today, straight from an archived version of our free monthly cultural newsletter.Here are some colorful expressions (slang, formal and English translation) that are well worth… more »
Special offer for Spanish courses
by Paqui on Thursday, August 9, 2007
To make your goal of studying abroad next year a bit more affordable, don Quijote has launched a special offer for 2008 courses. Only until September 30 of 2007 you can book your course for next year paying this… more »
Pe, Pa, Pis-pas and plin: a little Spanish slang
by Erin on Tuesday, July 31, 2007
You asked for it, you got it!In our first blog "slang" installment, here are a few of the more curious sounds you'll hear wandering around Spain, in colloquial Spanish, formal Spanish and with a… more »
From the US press: Second language can provide edge in US job market
by Erin on Monday, July 30, 2007
A recent article from Gannett, a leading US news service, stresses the growing demand for bilingual professionals in the U.S. job market. Recruiters now not only seek conversational skills but the ability to read… more »
The Telegraph on learning a language through immersion
by Erin on Thursday, July 26, 2007
"I had a wonderful time learning Spanish in Madrid", says Nick Bennett Britton, an IT consultant from Winchester. "After morning lessons, I'd go for long walks in the city, visiting museums, popping… more »
Virtual visit to Salamanca
by Paqui on Wednesday, July 25, 2007
A virtual visit to Salamanca, have a look at this video, discover this amazing Spanish city full of history and culture, and see our first school of Spanish, don Quijote Salamanca school. Get more information about… more »
Practice Spanish reading the Spanish language blog of the world's oldest blogger
by Erin on Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Here's the perfect blog to read regularly if you want to practice your Spanish, learn commonly used colloquial phrases and practice writing in Spanish by leaving comments.What's more, you will learn about… more »
Learn Spanish way down South in Cádiz, or way up north in Pamplona
by Erin on Monday, July 16, 2007
We've just added two new partner schools, carefully selected to meet our standards of quality in teaching and service.This adds two truly emblematic (should I even say legendary?) Spanish cities to your don Quijote… more »
Poll Results: You want more lessons, and exercises, and slang and...
by Erin on Friday, July 13, 2007
Well, you've spoken!And we're prepared to listen.Our latest poll asked what you'd like to see more of on this blog. 60 readers responded to our poll, and told us what they'd most like to see here on… more »
La Revolución del Español
by Paqui on Wednesday, July 4, 2007
La lengua española sigue evolucionando y ganando importancia en el terreno internacional. La fuerte presencia hispana en Estados Unidos y la reciente decisión de Brasil de introducir la enseñanza del español en… more »
Learn Spanish while reading Spanish language blogs... or writing one!
by Erin on Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Here's a 100% free way to improve your Spanish, boost your "slang" quotient, build vocabulary and learn to use expressions as natives do - read Spanish language blogs (and leave comments in Spanish!) If… more »
New Destinations in Mexico! Hmmm...colonial charm? Or sun and sea?
by Erin on Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Did you know don Quijote now offers Spanish courses in 4 locations in Mexico?Learn Spanish while you discover the colonial beauty and indigenous cultures of two stunning World Heritage cities - Guanajuato or… more »