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Living and Working in Spain: What’s it really like?
by Matthew on 12/14/2011 10:00:00 AM
During the final week of a 6-month work placement at don Quijote’s central promotion office in Salamanca, I find myself in an increasingly reflective mood looking back at the past half a year and wondering how to… more »
Number of Chinese Students studying in Spain reaches all time high
by Matthew on 12/5/2011 4:26:00 PM
More Chinese students than ever before are being attracted by opportunities to study in Spain. Earlier this week Wang Zhiwei, who works at the Chinese Embassy in Madrid spoke at a cultural exchange event in… more »
Interested in working in Spain for a year?
by Matthew on 11/4/2011 1:56:00 PM
Anyone from North America aspiring to a career in education, or simply wanting to spend a year in Spain should take advantage of the great opportunities on offer from the Spanish Ministry of Education. Applications for… more »
Take your class to learn Spanish in Spain!
by Matthew on 10/11/2011 4:52:00 PM
Everyone involved in teaching knows just how important it is to motivate students so that they are actually interested in what is being taught. However, at times trying to create this motivation within a classroom… more »
The Elusive Andalusian Accent
by Chloe on 10/6/2011 3:33:00 PM
At the age of 14, I embarked on my first trip to Spain. Having only studied Spanish for a matter of months, and desperate to escape the dreariness of England, I decided the perfect destination to fully immerse myself… more »
A Rookie's Experiences of the Spanish Fiesta
by Matthew on 9/9/2011 12:15:00 PM
Having lived in Salamanca for over two months now I consider myself pretty well adjusted to the Spanish way of life. Nothing, I thought, would throw up a great surprise anymore. That was until Las Ferias de Salamanca… more »
Bollywood celebrates all that is Spanish
by Chloe on 9/2/2011 12:37:00 PM
The Bollywood film industry is one of the largest centers of film production in the world. Famed for their colorful productions and catchy music, the industry generates multi-million dollar from their vibrant… more »
10 romantic getaways to say "I love you" in Spanish
by Matthew on 8/9/2011 9:46:14 AM
Are you looking to be romantic and say “I love you” the Spanish way whilst spending time with your partner in Spain? Recite a Spanish love poem in the late afternoon sun, enjoy a walk on the beach or listen… more »
Third Time Lucky for Madrid's Olympic Dream?
by Matthew on 7/26/2011 4:04:42 PM
Last week the Mayor of Madrid, Alberto Ruiz-Gallardón confirmed that the city will bid to host the Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2020. This is the third consecutive time the city has been a candidate to… more »
Advice for safe tanning in Spain
by Amy on 6/30/2011 12:05:12 PM
Following the official start of summer, temperatures in Spain have soared this weekend up to 40º, breaking records in some areas of the country, such as the northern region of Galicia. The Spanish capital, Madrid,… more »