A Tribute Album For Spanish Poet

by Dilek on 4/16/2012 12:40:00 PM

Mexican singer Chavela Vargas pays homage to Spanish poet Federico Garcia Lorca in her latest album “ The Full Moon” (La Luna Grande).Costa Rica born singer has lived for seven decades in Mexico and… more »

Spanish slang at the cultural forefront.

by Chloe on 12/7/2011 11:23:00 AM

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… more »

10 romantic getaways to say "I love you" in Spanish

by Matthew on 8/9/2011 9:46:14 AM

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… more »

Exhibitionist!

by Laura Ellis on 10/19/2010 10:27:00 AM

One of the most interesting things that I always find about going to big cities is the wealth of exhibitions going on, particularly when they are about something that you had no idea about before, and my trip to… more »

Centenary of Poet Miguel Hernandez

by Olivia Elson on 10/6/2010 3:50:00 PM

As Spanish-speakers the world over celebrate the centenary of this renowned poet and playwright, I thought it apt to do some research and shed some light on his life and works.Miguel Hernández was born on the… more »

El Instituto Cervantes celebra la primera gran fiesta mundial del español

by Stacey on 6/17/2009 11:35:00 AM

El próximo 20 de junio se celebrará, en todos los centros del Instituto Cervantes, el Día del Español (el Día e), una jornada de puertas abiertas que pretende incrementar la… more »

Interview with a don Quijote teacher who published first poetry book!

by Stacey on 9/22/2008 2:52:00 PM

In an interview conducted in Spanish by Natalia Sánchez for laopiniondezamora.es, Gloria de Castro Prieto speaks fondly of her first book, "bajo tus manos".A poet from Zamora, she wrote the book upon… more »

A Bit of Reward for Teachers

by Paqui on 4/12/2006 11:58:00 AM

Teacher Appreciation Week 2006 from May 7th to May 13th 2006 will give you the opportunity to show your appreciation for the most important teachers in your life. This is the perfect time to let your teachers know how… more »

Poem by a Spanish Student

by Paqui on 9/28/2005 5:34:00 PM

Jose Roberto Almeida from Brazil, is learning Spanish in Salamanca. He has written this wonderful poem talking about Spain. I hope you will enjoy it as much as I do!Jose Roberto Almeida está estudiando… more »