by Maria | Apr 19, 2019 | Culture and Lifestyle
Hacer un curso de español en España durante unas fiestas tradicionales es conocer la cultura del país y sus costumbres únicas, viviendo una inolvidable experiencia de inmersión. Semana Santa es sin duda uno de esos momentos tan especiales para estar en España. Ya te...
by Maria | Mar 15, 2019 | Culture and Lifestyle, Uncategorized
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...
by Maria | Feb 26, 2019 | Culture and Lifestyle
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....
by Maria | Nov 13, 2018 | Culture and Lifestyle, Spanish Grammar, 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 and Lifestyle, 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 | Oct 12, 2018 | Culture and Lifestyle
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...
