World Book Day in Spain

by Lauris on 4/30/2015

April 23rd is World Book Day. This is a fitting annual commemoration as it is celebrated on the same day that Miguel de Cervantes and William Shakespeare died way back in 1616.It is also somewhat of a coincidence that… more »

The DELE Renews Itself

by Lauris on 8/14/2014

Sometimes insomnia isn't so bad. I say that because unfortunately, more often than naught, some quality cultural programs are aired during the ungodly hours of the early morning. Even on the public television stations… more »

The Courtyards Festival of Cordoba

by Lauris on 5/1/2014

In the Spanish language classroom one thing that we can and should do more often is to utilize cultural events and topics as subject matter. If we use texts that are more or less journalistic in nature along with… more »

High Demand for Spanish Teachers in China

by Tyson on 1/24/2013

Spanish speaking job seekers have good chances of landing a job in China according to the recently released annual Cervantes Institute report “El español en el mundo” (Spanish in the world). The report asserts that… more »

Salamanca University An Evolution In Education

by Dilek on 1/26/2012 12:59:00 PM

Recently, The University of Salamanca (USAL) has developed several new regulations and continues to increase the quality of education in many fields in terms of intercultural relations.The University of Salamanca and… more »

Scholarship Opportunities for Latinos & Hispanics

by Kimberly on 12/28/2011

MALDEF Law Scholarships for Latinos Deadline ExtendedMALDEF is a civil rights organization who aims to help advance the Latino community of the United States.The current scholarship application deadline is January 2,… more »

Spanish slang at the cultural forefront.

by Chloe Bustin on 12/7/2011

This year's Cervantes Prize, the highest literary honour in the Spanish speaking world, has been awarded to the Chilean "anti-poet" Nicanor Parra.Parra's educational background is in mathematics and physics, and he was… 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 »

Nadal, Alonso and Gasol in sporting rich list

by Amy Lambert on 6/7/2011 11:47:54 AM

Last week, the business magazine Forbes published its annual ‘rich lists’ stating the world’s richest people according to field of work or country. Among the selection of lists was the 50 highest paid… more »

Primavera Sound Barcelona

by Lindsay Cook on 5/31/2011 10:33:12 AM

Last week thousands of Indie music fans headed to Barcelona for the Primavera sound festival which takes place every year either in late May or early June.One of the biggest headliners was the band Pulp who played… more »