That’s right, in the United States, this is how we translate Torrija, the Semana Santa food par excellence. But wait, let’s go step-by-step here. Semana Santa, which we could call ‘holy week’ or Easter week’ is not really a concept like it is in Spain. Sure, we celebrate Easter Sunday, but other important days, like Holy Thursday or Good Friday are not holidays. Take a look at some key vocabulary: Holy week, Easter week – Semana Santa Palm Sunday – Domingo de Ramos Holy Thursday … Read More
Join us for 1-Day Spanish immersion with native speakers in Madrid
Do you want to practice your Spanish with Native Speakers and immerse yourself in Spanish culture for the day? For 6 hours, you will be actively listening and speaking Spanish with Spaniards from all over Spain We've scheduled the day so that you will be engaged and motivated to practice your communication skills. You’ll participate in different activities (including one to one sessions) …y ¡sólo hablarás en español! This is the days’ schedule: 10:00 Welcome students 10:30 One to one conversation practice with Spaniards ... Read More
Join us for 1-Day Spanish immersion with native speakers in Madrid, Sept. 30th
Do you want to practice your Spanish with Native Speakers and immerse yourself in Spanish culture for the day? For 6 hours, you will be actively listening and speaking Spanish with Spaniards from all over Spain We've scheduled the day so that you will be engaged and motivated to practice your communication skills. You’ll participate in different activities (including one to one sessions) …y ¡sólo hablarás en español! This is the days’ schedule: 10:00 Welcome students 10:30 One to one conversation practice with Spaniards ... Read More
The Pueblo of La Alberca in Salamanca, Spain
A Week in a Small Pueblo in Northern Spain If you love traveling to small, off the beaten path villages and truly experiencing a language and culture, you will love La Alberca in the Salamanca region of Northern Spain. Recently I attended Pueblo Espanol's 8 Day Immersion program in this tiny village and I learned SO much during my time there. Not only did I speak Spanish more continuously (even if not correctly) and fluidly than ever before in my life (100 % Spanish every hour of every ... Read More
7 Spanish Drama Shows/Mini-series on Netflix Right Now
A phenomenal show about a seamstress who leaves Spain with her lover or a super cute (and very dramatic bordering on Telenovela level) miniseries based in Madrid in the 1920’s among others, which will work perfect to practice your ear in Spanish…
Úbeda! – I want to return when I travel to Spain
Situated in the heart of Jaen, in Andalusia, Úbeda feels like an island in the middle of an ocean of olive groves. Given its commanding hill position, it feels like the master of olive oil. Just walking around Úbeda is a history lesson…