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This is the list of all contributions published on this web site, in chronological order.
Spanish Culture opens its doors in Hong Kong
by Dilek on 4/27/2012
Hong Kong hosted the second edition of the "Feria de Abril"(Seville Fair) on the third weekend in April introducing Seville and Spanish culture with great success.Nearly 2,000 people attended to the promotion of… more »
Learning A Language Is Good For The Brain!
by Hannah Ryan on 4/25/2012
There are numerous benefits to learning languages, like expanding your horizons to other cultures, other peoples and even other employment prospects. Yet it has been concluded there are also health benefits of… more »
Modern Ways to Learn Spanish
by Hannah Ryan on 4/17/2012
In-country language learning is generally the best way to become proficient and understand more of the culture (and enjoy a holiday too!). Much as an extended language-holiday is appealing, there are always small ways… more »
The Iberian Lynx
by Hannah Ryan on 4/16/2012 9:21:00 AM
While the image of the bull is immediately conjured up when thinking of Spain, it is understandable that Iberian Lynx is less well known, since it is the most endangered cat species in the world. The Iberian lynx is a… more »
A Tribute Album For Spanish Poet
by Dilek on 4/16/2012
Mexican singer Chavela Vargas pays homage to Spanish poet Federico Garcia Lorca in her latest album “ The Full Moon” (La Luna Grande).Costa Rica born singer has lived for seven decades in Mexico and recorded 80 albums.… more »
International Students Have Doubled in Catalonia
by Dilek on 4/12/2012
About 12,000 international students choose to study in Spanish universities especially in Catalonia.Almost %5-%20 of the enrolled students in a master or PhD programme are international students. Students come to Spain… more »
Trapped Peruvian Miners
by Hannah Ryan on 4/11/2012
Things are looking up for the trapped miners in Peru!9 Peruvian miners have been trapped since last Thursday in the Cabeza de Negro copper mine, in Ica, which is 300km south of Lima, the capital. The men, who are aged… more »
Favorite Study Destination in Latin America
by Dilek on 4/4/2012
35 thousand foreign students are expected to arrive to study in this Latin American country.The International Travel Survey conducted by INDEC in 2011 showed 62,626 tourists have visited the country.You may guess which… more »
April Fools in December
by Hannah Ryan on 4/2/2012
If you’re reading this blog post then CONGRATUALTIONS! You’ve survived April Fools’ Day, hopefully with dignity in tact!However, if you were in a Spanish-speaking country yesterday, then it’s no wonder you managed to… more »