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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...
Festivals in Spain: La Tomatina
More than 22,000 people stained red in a battle full of fun and… tomatoes. If you don´t know what we´re talking about then it´s likely that you’ve never come across La Tomatina, one of the festivals in Spain with the biggest impact around the world. In this post we´re...
The best books to read in Spanish
Studying Spanish doesn´t have to be a chore, but quite the opposite. The most important thing to do in order to make effective progress is to take advantage of every opportunity to practice your Spanish. The ideal thing to do would be to travel and spend a period of...
Five Spanish TV series that you can´t miss!
The best way to learn Spanish is through the immersion in the language and in its culture. An Intensive Spanish course in Spain, even if it´s just for a week or two, it will for sure give you the boost that you need to break the language barrier and start to speak...
Semana Santa en España
Estamos en Semana Santa, un momento muy especial para estar en España y ver como se vive “La Pasión” de Cristo. Para los que no estéis muy familiarizados con esta costumbre, hoy vamos a explicar el significado de esta fiesta y sus elementos principales. La Semana...
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