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The Elusive Andalusian Accent
by Chloe Bustin 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 »
Survival kit for going out in Spain - Things you need to know!
by Kimberly on 9/22/2011
So, the first time I came to study Spanish abroad in Spain I was just like any other young American under the age of 21. You meet and make friends really quickly because essentially everyone is in the same boat and the… more »
A Rookie's Experiences of the Spanish Fiesta
by Matthew Leake 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 »
Vuelta a España sweeps across Spain
by Matthew Leake on 8/24/2011 9:44:00 AM
The 66th edition of la Vuelta a España, Spain’s biggest bike race, began in the coastal resort of Benidorm last Saturday. From this point a field of over 200 of the world’s best professional cyclists from… more »
10 romantic getaways to say "I love you" in Spanish
by Matthew Leake on 8/9/2011
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 to a… more »
Civil War Remembered 75 Years On
by Matthew Leake on 7/18/2011 3:44:47 PM
Today Spanish newspapers and television channels have marked the 75th year since the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War by reproducing iconic images and film taken during the conflict.In 1936 Spain was divided by two… more »
Cordoba is the favorite to win the 2016 European Capital of Culture
by Kimberly on 6/28/2011 2:35:02 PM
6 Spanish cities are in the final phase of a battle to be named the Spanish candidate for the 2016 European Capital of Culture.Representatives for each city are in Madrid today to present their candidacy before 13… more »
Adiós España - Leaving Spain
by Lindsay Cook on 6/14/2011 10:14:00 AM
The time has nearly come for me to say goodbye to Spain – for now! Since last July I have lived in various parts of Spain as part of my year abroad from university. When studying a language in the UK at… more »
Spanish and Argentinean Rioja Wines
by Lindsay Cook on 5/5/2011 12:29:01 PM
Both Spain and Argentina are famous for producing high quality red wines. Interestingly the famous wine regions of both countries are called La Rioja!The wines produced in both Spain and Argentina are also both known… more »
Lunes De Aguas
by Lindsay Cook on 5/3/2011 1:06:24 PM
Yesterday was a fiesta of a special sort here in Salamanca. Large groups of people went down to sit by the River Tormes as well as other nearby rivers and countryside, to essentially take part in a big picnic; enjoying… more »