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Exhibitions with a twist!
by Laura Ellis on 9/10/2010 9:43:00 AM
Fancy doing something a bit different next time you're in Spain? Well look no further than the Southern Andalusian capital of Seville. Famous for its more traditional exhibits and buildings including the Cathedral… more »
Yes, you Americans CAN study abroad! No Excuses
by Kimberly on 9/9/2010 12:12:00 AM
This blog post is directed to the Americans out there who want to study abroad but say to themselves: "I can't, it is too expensive.."I am here to explain to you why you can and you should do it and do it… more »
Dreaming of a Spanish life?
by Laura Ellis on 9/1/2010 2:27:00 PM
Have you ever considered moving to Spain? Well, it's not actually as tricky as you might think! And furthermore several local authorities are crying out for new inhabitants in local villages where an authentic… more »
Frida Kahlo & Diego Rivera on Mexican 500 peso bank notes
by Kimberly on 8/31/2010 1:48:00 PM
From this Tuesday on, the famous Mexican artists Diego Rivera (1886-1957) and Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) will appear on the front and back of the new 500 pesos notes (a value of about $40).The announcement came from the… more »
Flamenco Continues to Take Japan by Storm
by Olivia Elson on 8/30/2010 12:13:00 AM
With the economic crisis still hitting Spain hard, and unemployment figures continuing to linger around 20%, I was surprised to read that one of the most popular money-making methods for Spaniards today is to tap into… more »
Watch Out!
by Laura Ellis on 8/23/2010 9:19:00 AM
Fresh from mountains of controversy regarding the banning of bullfighting in Catalonia, as well the injuries encountered at San Fermines, it seems that more problems are occuring in the Spanish world, not a good sign… more »
Spanish Bullfights - Vocab and everything you need to know
by Kimberly on 8/17/2010 2:25:00 PM
The Spanish bull - a Spanish symbol and important cultural tradition? So, you saw or are going to see an encierro, or running of the bulls, and a bullfight. If you are anything like me, you will or have a lot of… more »
The DELE Exam Is It For Me?
by Olivia Elson on 8/17/2010 12:38:00 AM
Various articles have been published this summer about the increasing popularity of the DELE exam, with new centres springing up all over Spain, so I thought it would be useful to outline exactly what it involves and… more »
The Clegg Family Enjoy a Spanish Retreat in Castilla y León
by Olivia Elson on 8/10/2010 3:21:00 PM
This week the UK's deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, has been holidaying in Olmedo, an area in the province of Valladolid. It is located a little over an hour away from Salamanca, in the autonomous region Castile… more »
Phrases for Surviving in Spain
by Laura Ellis on 8/9/2010 10:00:00 AM
Heading out on holiday to Spain sometime soon, for festivals or simply a break from everyday life?Here are some handy phrases to keep you going:Me llamo - My name isHablo inglés/un poco español - I speak… more »