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Las Fallas of Valencia
Colours, firework, gunpowder and art… art everywhere! These are the principle elements of Las Fallas, one of the most creative Spanish festivals. Las Fallas is an annual tradition celebrated from March 15th to 19th in the region of Valencia. If you are studying...
Learn Spanish in Spain: The 5 best summer destinations
One of the first things that comes to mind when you think of Spain is its brilliant sun and golden beaches. There’s no better way to spend a summer than soaking up the sun, taking a dip in the sea, and of course, practicing your language skills with a Spanish course...
Five reasons why you should celebrate Carnival in Cadiz
Apart from being the Valentine’s month, February it is also one of the most revelling months of the year as it is when carnival is celebrated. Carnival has its origins in the Christianism. It has always been commemorated just before the Lent and so it is nowadays....
Spanish Traditions: El día de los Reyes Magos
Christmas is a very special time in Spain. The interesting thing is that it’s not just one celebration, but all the celebrations of the season put together. Christmas Eve is celebrated on the 24th of December, Christmas day on the 25th, New Years Eve on the 31st, and...
Spanish Christmas Traditions
It’s that time of year again, when children write their wish lists, beautiful lights adorn cities and homes, and magic fills the air. It’s Christmastime, and families all over the world have their own unique ways of celebrating it. In this post, we’ll tell you a...
Tuesday the 13th: The Unluckiest day in Spain
It’s a well-known fact that Friday the 13th is said to be the unluckiest day for many in the English-speaking world. The date is so dreaded, that in 1980 a horror film was released bearing it as its title.However, in Spain, it’s a little different. In fact, the date...
Andalusian fairs: The best fairs to see in the region
The Andalusian Fairs are festivals that encapsulate most Spanish traditions in a few days. Each city in Andalusia has their own, unique to the area and different to the rest. However, they all have something in common: a lot of fun, joy, traditional Andalusian wine,...
Things to see in Granada: 7 sights you can’t miss
If you want to learn real Spanish, there’s nothing better than going somewhere you can use it every day, because language isn’t just about grammar, but the people who speak it. We recommend that you go to Spain, where you are bound to have an unforgettable experience....
Halloween in Spain: How is it celebrated?
Every year, on the 31st October, children and adults alike all over the world celebrate Halloween with costumes, sweets and scary stories. Of course, the same can be said for Halloween in Spain, but the country also has its own traditions when it comes to celebrating...
Spanish words with double meanings
Did you know that there are some Spanish words with double meanings? Today we have created a list of words that may seem simple at first glance, but the strange thing is, depending on context, these words can mean two different things. Spanish words with double...
Spanish festivals: Día de la Hispanidad
Every year on 12 October, one of the most patriotic Spanish festivals is celebrated in Madrid. Madrid’s streets are filled with Spanish citizens, brimming with national pride, as well as stunning parades and airshows above. But what is the Día de la Hispanidad and why...
Where do the Spanish days of the week come from?
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday… The days of the week is one of the first things we are taught when we learn Spanish, but have you ever thought about where the days of the week in Spanish come from? Well, they are linked to the Roman times and come from Latin. The Spanish...
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