by Maria | Jan 4, 2019 | Culture & Traditions, Uncategorized
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...
by Maria | Nov 13, 2018 | Culture & Traditions, Curiosities, Uncategorized
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...
by Maria | Oct 31, 2018 | Culture & Traditions, Uncategorized
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...
by Maria | Aug 29, 2018 | Culture & Traditions, Culture & Traditions, Uncategorized, Valencia, Valencia
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...
by Maria | Aug 28, 2018 | Learning Spanish, Spanish Teachers, Tips, Uncategorized
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...
