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 »

Language Learning: To Dub or Not to Dub, That’s the Question

by Lauris on 9/19/2013

When working in the classroom with Nordic or Dutch students who are relatively young, under 25, it’s always a surprise to see how multi-lingual they are. It’s not unusual to meet an 18 year old Danish student that can… more »

The Difference Between Ser & Estar

by Dilek on 2/18/2013

At first, Spanish may seem like a difficult language to learn for beginner-level language students due to all the grammar rules. Perhaps the most confusing of all the rules, is the distinction between the verbs ser and… more »

Why not volunteer to learn Spanish?

by Kimberly on 10/20/2011

Times are tough, no one denies that. Why not learn Spanish while doing something positive for someone else?Many people want to study abroad but never consider the amazing volunteer activities that exist around the… 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 »

Amazing Archaeological Advances Near Cordoba

by Olivia on 10/26/2010 9:47:00 AM

Just outside Cordoba, around an hour and a half from Sevilla in the autonomous region of Andalusia, lies an incredible archaeological site - the Madinat Al Zahra. This buried Islamic empire has provided valuable… more »

The great Mosque of Cordoba Mosque & a new Spanish Coin

by Kimberly on 7/23/2010 1:40:00 PM

The Córdoba Mezquita dates back to the 10th century when it was under Abd ar-Rahman, one of the greatest rulers of Islamic History. At that time, most of southern Spain had been conquested by the Arabs, and the… more »

Last minute offer: Spanish and Tango in Argentina!

by Stacey on 8/25/2009 1:13:00 PM

Pick up Spanish as you dance in Argentina, the Latin America country of strong European customs renowned for its marvelous art, culture, welcoming people, great food, wines, lively nightlife… and the sensual… more »

Last Minute Offer: 2009 Dakar Rally for US$999!

by Stacey on 12/16/2008 3:21:00 PM

If you enjoy listening to the engines roar and feel the adrenaline of a head-to-head competition, then you cannot miss the 2009 Dakar Rally Race… in Argentina!Sign up for a 2-week Intensive Spanish Course in… more »

Spanish in Madrid.... Part 3

by Olga on 8/16/2005 1:37:00 PM

Last Monday was a holiday in Spain, so we had a long break this weekend. And what did I do: I went to Andalusia! In don Quijote I had seen an announcement for this trip, organized by a students' association in… more »