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View Article  Poll: Would you go to a bullfight?

Bullfighting is undoubtedly the most controversial tradition in Spain. Yet, considering the role the corrida has played in Spanish culture, would you include a bullfight in your exploration of Spanish culture, given the opportunity?

58 of you answered our poll. The results?

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View Article  Decoding Spanish Nicknames
Ever wondered why they call Francisco, Paco?? I did too!! Here is a little help on how to decode a few common Spanish names!   more »
View Article  Student story: Caroline in Tenerife
Caroline, 21 years old from Sweden, writes about her don Quijote course in Tenerife:

Hola! I’m going to tell you about my time with don Quijote. I first heard about don Quijote from a friend that had been studying at dQ in Barcelona and recommended the school. I decided to study in Tenerife. It was the best time of my life! I have met friends for life and people from all over the world. The school is great with a cosy environment with the best teachers I have ever had. In class...    more »

View Article  Practica español con la revista Punto y Coma

Mantener un buen nivel de un idioma extranjero no es fácil, especialmente si no tienes muchas ocasiones para practicar la lengua. Aqui te recomendamos un recurso estupendo para practicar español desde tu casa: la revista Punto y Coma, dirigida a estudiantes de español con nivel intermedio o avanzado. Todos los artículos de la revista se presentan con un glosario de traducciones y en muchos de ellos hay ejercicios con sus correspondientes soluciones, además la revista se acompaña con un cd de audio.

Leyendo sus artículos mejorarás tu comprensión y aprenderás nuevo vocabulario, también puedes practicar lo que has aprendido con los ejercicios que incluyen y mejorar tu pronunciación y comprensión oral con el cd de audio.

Recibir el primer número es gratuito, puedes pedirlo aqui y si quieres recibir todos sus números, puedes suscribirte en su página web: www.pyc-revista.com 

View Article  Student story: Agnes in Salamanca, Granada and Sevilla

Agnes, 19 years old and from France, spent 7 months studying Spanish with don Quijote in Spain. She recommends combining cities during a Spanish course to see more of Spain. Here's her story:

I studied for 7 months at don Quijote schools, I first went to Salamanca, Granada and Sevilla and then    more »

View Article  La siesta, un placer saludable made in Spain
España es un país lleno de buenas costumbres, todas ellas envidiadas fuera de nuestras fronteras. La dieta mediterránea, el cante, los toros y el flamenco, son algunos ejemplos. Pero sin duda, el hábito y mejor invento español es la siesta.   more »
View Article  Looking to work in Spain? Or use your Spanish skills elsewhere?

I received an email through the don Quijote website the other day from an employer looking for candidates for a job opening requiring Spanish and English skills.

I referred him to language jobs, a job board...   more »

View Article  Watch our Spanish school in Salamanca

don Quijote Spanish school in Salamanca features 17 confortable classrooms, a computer room, a garden and a courtyard where you can have a break or study, a café where you can meet your friends and teachers after the class and try some of the typical "tapas". All this combined with a great atmosphere for learning and meeting people. Here is a video where you can see it all with your own eyes.

 

Our school in Salamanca offers: Spanish immersion programs, "Spanish Talk" classes (improve communication in Spanish), wine tasting course, Spanish cooking classes, DELE exam preparation, summer program for youngsters, and much more...  Ask for a free brochure and read more.

View Article  Student Story: Francoise in Salamanca

Francoise, 64 years old and from France, wrote to us about her recent stay with don Quojote in Salamanca:

 

A friend of mine, who has been a regular student of don Quijote for a couple of years already, informed me about the language school two years ago and I am very happy she did. I was already in love with the town of Salamanca, about two years ago I discovered it during a package tour and decided to stay in a Spanish family, giving me the opportunity to be in a typical Spanish environment all the time. I was very lucky with my hostess, who is a wonderful woman, cooks in divination and is cultivated , paints, dances, in short – just perfect!
And then, the school: well, I was lucky too in this matter
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View Article  Te quiero - en más de 40 idiomas

Our collection of "te quieros" has grown to over 40 languages. I've added the newest translations from the comments box to the original post. Keep 'em coming and we'll keep posting them. Thanks for all of your submissions!

How to say I love you -- in 40 languages (and growing....)

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View Article  Congratulations to don Quijote Salamanca

Our Salamanca school has earned prestigious quality recognition - again!

Warm congratulations to the service staff and profes at don Quijote-Salamanca, who recently emerged triumphant    more »

View Article  Super-long Spanish names!
Anyone ever wondered why Spanish people have such long names? First names, first last names and second last names (which often are each made up of more than one!!)   more »
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