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Great Loss in Mexican Literature
by Dilek on 5/16/2012 3:56:00 PM
Mexican author Carlos Fuentes died at the age of 83, leaving behind wonderful examples of Spanish language.Fuentes, who was an honorary member of the Academy of the Language of Mexico, an artist who knew how to capture… more »
The Benefits of Studying Abroad!
by Hannah Ryan on 5/14/2012 4:06:00 PM
Everyone knows the economic situation at the moment is less than fantástica. But that doesn’t necessarily mean you should put your dreams of spending time abroad on the backburner. As a uni student… more »
A Tribute Album For Spanish Poet
by Dilek on 4/16/2012 12:40:00 PM
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… more »
Trapped Peruvian Miners
by Hannah Ryan on 4/11/2012 11:05:00 AM
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 2:00:00 PM
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 11:53:00 AM
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… more »
Spanglish Dilemma in USA
by Dilek on 3/12/2012 5:08:00 PM
There are roughly 40 million Hispanics living in the US and Spanish is the second widely spoken language in the country.After a long political background and immigration history, the majority of Spanish speakers… more »
Best Spanish Novels
by Dilek Yildirim on 3/7/2012 5:09:00 PM
Books can change our perspectives, our behaviours and our lives. Reading is the best way to understand a culture and travel to a country without a ticket. It is also a great helper to language studying.While learning… more »
A Few Tips About Where To Learn Spanish
by Dilek on 2/16/2012 2:25:00 PM
You want to learn Spanish at its own native environment but can’t decide which place to go. Well it depends on what type of person you are and what you like to do. Everyone knows that a language is better learned… more »
Salamanca University An Evolution In Education
by Dilek on 1/26/2012 12:59:00 PM
Recently, The University of Salamanca (USAL) has developed several new regulations and continues to increase the quality of education in many fields in terms of intercultural relations.The University of Salamanca and… more »