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Dreaming of a Spanish life?
by Laura Ellis on 9/1/2010 2:27:00 PM
Have you ever considered moving to Spain? Well, it's not actually as tricky as you might think! And furthermore several local authorities are crying out for new inhabitants in local villages where an authentic… more »
Frida Kahlo & Diego Rivera on Mexican 500 peso bank notes
by Kimberly on 8/31/2010 1:48:00 PM
From this Tuesday on, the famous Mexican artists Diego Rivera (1886-1957) and Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) will appear on the front and back of the new 500 pesos notes (a value of about $40).The announcement came from the… more »
Flamenco Continues to Take Japan by Storm
by Olivia Elson on 8/30/2010 12:13:00 AM
With the economic crisis still hitting Spain hard, and unemployment figures continuing to linger around 20%, I was surprised to read that one of the most popular money-making methods for Spaniards today is to tap into… more »
Ice Cream Experiments in Valencia
by Olivia Elson on 8/23/2010 4:57:00 PM
Bored of the usual strawberry, chocolate and vanilla? Then head to Plaza de la Reina in Valencia, where you can try some far more outlandish flavours, including garlic gazpacho or tortilla chips!The Llinares brothers,… more »
Spanish Bullfights - Vocab and everything you need to know
by Kimberly on 8/17/2010 2:25:00 PM
The Spanish bull - a Spanish symbol and important cultural tradition? So, you saw or are going to see an encierro, or running of the bulls, and a bullfight. If you are anything like me, you will or have a lot of… more »
The DELE Exam Is It For Me?
by Olivia Elson on 8/17/2010 12:38:00 AM
Various articles have been published this summer about the increasing popularity of the DELE exam, with new centres springing up all over Spain, so I thought it would be useful to outline exactly what it involves and… more »
The Clegg Family Enjoy a Spanish Retreat in Castilla y León
by Olivia Elson on 8/10/2010 3:21:00 PM
This week the UK's deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, has been holidaying in Olmedo, an area in the province of Valladolid. It is located a little over an hour away from Salamanca, in the autonomous region Castile… more »
Phrases for Surviving in Spain
by Laura Ellis on 8/9/2010 10:00:00 AM
Heading out on holiday to Spain sometime soon, for festivals or simply a break from everyday life?Here are some handy phrases to keep you going:Me llamo - My name isHablo inglés/un poco español - I speak… more »
A candid interview with Penelope Cruz
by Kimberly on 8/4/2010 4:49:00 PM
Penelope Cruz is one of the most famous Spanish actresses known around the world. In 2009 she became the first Spaniard to ever win an Oscar for her role as tempestuous artist Maria Elena in Woody Allen's romantic… more »
Easy ways to start learning Spanish
by Laura Ellis on 8/3/2010 2:15:00 PM
In the initial stages of learning Spanish, I remember most definitely the fear incited as I was presented with books and newspapersclearly filled with words I didn't and wouldn't understand. However, thanks to… more »