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Travel tips and a bit of Spanish language
by Paqui on 5/9/2008 9:29:00 AM
Every month in don Quijote's newsletter we offer you travel tips for Spain and Latin America as well as bits of Spanish language to practice and learn.Subscribing is free and you will receive your newsletter in… more »
Teacher Appreciation Week 2008
by Stacey on 5/8/2008 1:19:00 PM
This week is dedicated to honoring the people that help contribute in making a difference in the world by molding, guiding, enlightening and inspiring the minds of the future. And because teachers are special, it is… more »
Today in Latin American and Spanish History: April 30th, 1492
by Stacey on 4/30/2008 1:02:00 PM
April 30th, 1492 ….what event happened 516 years ago today that played a key role in changing the history of the world?If you guessed the discovery of the New World - well, that happened a little later on in… more »
What better practice than reading Pedro Almodovar's blog?
by Erin on 4/18/2008 12:47:00 AM
Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar is working on a new film, Los abrazos rotos. And in the process, he's created a wonderful opportunity for film fans and Spanish students to get an inside look at how a film… more »
The bilingual advantage: a buff brain
by Erin on 4/17/2008 10:00:00 AM
El Castellano published an intriguing article a few weeks back about the effects of bilingualism on the brain. The article, titled "Los idiomas entrenan el cerebro" (Languages train the brain), describes the… more »
Poll Results: Big City Spain, Here We Come
by Erin on 4/16/2008 4:45:00 PM
Results from our last poll are in! Seems readers of this blog would choose to study in a major city in Spain (37%), a small town in Spain (21%) or a major city in Latin America. The full results are below. (If… more »
Consejos de viaje y recursos gratis cada mes
by Paqui on 4/8/2008 3:14:00 PM
En el boletín de noticias de don Quijote te ofrecemos cada mes consejos y sugerencias para viajar por España y América Latina, además de recursos gratis para que puedas practicar y mantener tu… more »
Heilige Woche - Semana Santa
by Brian Meyer on 4/7/2008 4:20:00 PM
Heilige Woche, auch auf Spanisch als Semana Santa bekannt, ist ein sehr wichtiges Ereignis und eine Tradition in Spanien. Jedes Jahr genießt jedes Dorf die Schönheit und das geheimnisvolle der Semana Santa.… more »
Spanish actor Javier Bardem wins an Oscar!
by Paqui on 3/19/2008 3:45:00 PM
Spanish actor Javier Bardem won an Oscar for his role in the film "No country for old men"!Bardem's Oscar as supporting actor, is the 16th Oscar won a by a representative of Spanish cinema. Directors… more »
Holy week (Semana Santa) in Spain
by Celine on 3/12/2008 2:03:00 PM
Holy week, known in Spanish as Semana Santa, is a very important holiday and national tradition in Spain. Year after year, each and every village proudly enjoys the beauty and mystery of Semana Santa. For seven days,… more »