On November 24th we told you about the photo contest organised by don Quijote schools to choose the best pictures of Spain. Our students have sent us pictures of the cities they have visited and the first prize went to Milan from the Netherlands.
Milan has followed a course in Salamanca and is currently studying in the school of Granada, here is a short message from him to encourage you all to discover Spain and to thank his father for giving him the chance of studying in Spain.    more »

 El Ministerio de Educación de la región alemana de Baja Sajonia busca profesores de español para el curso académico 2006-2007. ...    more »

  I want to share with you in this blog the best resources for learning Spanish that I have found on the internet. Here I give you a couple of sites where I have foud easy to use activities for teaching Spanish to children . Exercises to learn the Alphabet, the numbers and the parts of the body in Spanish, you can also listen to the pronunciation in Spanish...    more »

You can start learning Spanish or practising it from your own home. I suggest you here some websites where you can learn vocabulary and grammar, practice with exercises , listen to the pronunciation of Spanish word and even have fun reading stories in Spanish. No more excuses, you can begin to learn Spanish right now and for free!    more »

la XXI edición del Congreso de la Asociación de Jóvenes Linguistasse celebrará en la Universidad de La Rioja, en ...

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In a survey of study abroad alumni conducted by International Education of Students (IES) in 2002, most respondents reported that studying abroad influenced their careers and educational choices, marked the beginning of lifelong pursuits, increased cultural awareness and tolerance, and launched lasting friendships   more »

  On February in Spain you will find great Carnival celebrations such as the ones of Tenerife or Cadiz. Important art exhibitions and the oportunity to learn Flamenco, scuba diving, Spanish for business and much more... read this article and find out what's on and where.    more »

20 countries and over 60 languages will be represented this year in the 24th edition of expolangues which will be held in Paris. Expolangues is the international fair for the promotion of languages and culture ...   more »

One of the great things about the internet is that you can find easy to use, free resources, for almost everything. For those of you who have children or are beginners learning Spanish, here are some excellent websites with free resources for teaching or learning Spanish.

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You will find in this post 10 tips on how to learn a new language , for all those aspiring linguists who make learning Spanish – or any foreign language – this year’s top resolution.   more »

Spain has become one of the most popular international destinations for travellers, tourists and for students of Spanish. Every year up to 60 million people make their way to this sunny country, which offers a wide range of destinations. Read here some useful travel information about different Spanish regions.

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Qui troverai qualche informazioni turistiche e anche fotografie di Valenzia . Questa è la terza città piú grande della Spagna, con il suo clima primaverile et le sue stese spiagge, Valenzia è una delle aree più turistiche della Spagna.

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The College of Mount Saint Vincent in NYC is organising the 2nd teacher workshop for high school foreign language teachers which will be held on March 10, 2006. You are invited to send your proposals for short workshops and to share with your colleagues your successful teaching tools or practices before January 15th 2006.

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Finding student accommodation in Spain can be difficult , specially in big cities such as Madrid or Barcelona. It may also be difficult to choose what type of lodgint suits you the best, staying in a flat with other students, living with a host family or booking a room in a student residence? Here are some tips to help you find your accommodation in Spain. Photo: kitchen of a student flat in Madrid

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  Waldir Bezerra es un estudiante brasileño que ha hecho un curso de 8 semanas de Salamanca. Esta es la carta que Waldir ha escrito a los profesores de don Quijote.
Gracias Waldir, esperamos volver a verte pronto.
Para Pedro, Gloria, Pepa, Belén, Jesús, Mabel, Ana Sanchez, Estela y a todos los de don Quijote

  Here is a letter from Waldir Bezerra, a brazilian student of the don Quijote Salamanca school, he wrote this letter for the teachers of don Quijote school.   more »

   Según César Antonio Molina, director del Instituo Cervantes, el siglo XXI será el siglo de la lengua española. El Instituto Cervantes difunde la lengua española a través de 50 centros en más de 60 países.
Lee en este artículo información sobre la importancia de la lengua española, también podrás ver un video en español con una entrevista al director del Instituto Cervantes.   more »

Check out our new photobook with pictures of Spain at Christmas time:

  Spanish language is gaining importance in the world. I have already writen posts about Spanish teaching jobs in Canada and USA, demand for teachers of Spanish in China, and about prizes for teachers of Spanish worldwide. I read today from EFE that also among the Norwegians interest for our language is increasing rapidly.    more »

A football championship organised in Valencia for foreigners, brought together students of Spanish from 27 different countries.
The don Quijote school team counted players from the 5 continents.
During two days the language of football became the universal language for these students. A great way to meet people and make friends while you enjoy a good game of football. I have included an attachment with an article published by the newspaper "Superdeporte"   more »

  The Spanish Ministry for Education informs of 500 positions available for Spanish Teachers to work in the USA and Canada, for a minimum of one year and a maximum period of three years, with an annual gross salary of 30.000 - 70.000 $.

  El Ministerio de educación informa de 500 plazas disponibles para profesores de español para el curso 2006-2007 en Estados Unidos y Canada, con una retribución anual bruta de 30.000 a 70.000 dólares.   more »