Some Spanish slang...

by Erin on 7/26/2010 4:22:00 PM

These slang expressions were originally published in our monthly newsletter.Get Spanish culture, slang, recipes and much more delivered each month to your inbox. Sign up for the monthly newsletter!Or read up our past… more »

Las Fallas fiesta approaches!

by Stephen Maher on 2/16/2010 12:30:00 AM

On the east coast of Spain, gracing the Mediterranean shores, you will find the bustling city of Valencia. The metropolitan area boasts a population over 1,000,000, it is home to the origin of paella and this is where… more »

La Nochebuena

by Anthony Pemberton on 10/23/2009 1:20:00 PM

As we're approaching the end of October we are well into the autumn season. At this time of year many people start to think and talk about the upcoming festivities of Christmas. In other countries the buzz of… more »

Rice Festival and Paella contest in Sueca

by Stacey on 7/9/2009 3:00:00 PM

If you like paella and other rice-based recipes don't miss the Fiesta del Arroz (Rice Festival) in Sueca, an agricultural town south of Valencia.Declared a tourist interest in 1966, the annual Rice Festival takes… more »

Travel tips and a bit of Spanish language

by Paqui on 5/9/2008 9:29:00 AM

Every month in don Quijote's newsletter we offer you travel tips for Spain and Latin America as well as bits of Spanish language to practice and learn.Subscribing is free and you will receive your newsletter in… more »

A guide to the wonderful world of tapas...and some handy phrases to use while de tapeo

by Erin on 8/27/2007 9:00:00 AM

This fun guide to the art of tapeo was published by don Quijote in the Costa Blanca News. Read through - you'll find handy Spanish phrases to use during your bar outing at the end of the article. The author is an… more »

Pe, Pa, Pis-pas and plin: a little Spanish slang

by Erin on 7/31/2007 7:00:00 PM

You asked for it, you got it!In our first blog "slang" installment, here are a few of the more curious sounds you'll hear wandering around Spain, in colloquial Spanish, formal Spanish and with a… more »

Poll Results: You want more lessons, and exercises, and slang and...

by Erin on 7/13/2007 2:21:00 PM

Well, you've spoken!And we're prepared to listen.Our latest poll asked what you'd like to see more of on this blog. 60 readers responded to our poll, and told us what they'd most like to see here on… more »

Spanish for Beginners

by Paqui on 5/11/2006 11:13:00 AM

Here are some great ideas for beginners in Spanish:Free Spanish lessons by email don Quijote members is a community with free services and resources for anyone wanting to learn or practice Spanish. You'll get free… more »