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New Poll is up
by Erin on 3/28/2007 6:25:00 PM
A new poll is up.As for the last, I can't say we're fascinated by cinema controversy at this blog.We asked:With the diversity of languages and nationalities of director and actors in this year's nominated… more »
The 10 Best Novels Written in Spanish During the Last 25 Years?
by Erin on 3/28/2007 9:00:00 AM
As part of the celebrations surrounding the 4th International Congress of the Spanish Language, taking place this week in Cartagena de las Indias in Colombia, the Colombian magazine Semana asked 81 writers, literary… more »
Tips and news about Spanish culture every month
by Paqui on 3/27/2007 2:44:00 PM
don Quijote monthly newsletter is packed with interesting information about Spain and Latin America, travel resources and language bits to learn every month: Spanish slang, a Spanish phrase and a piropo (love phrase).… more »
Semana Santa in Spain
by Erin on 3/26/2007 1:30:00 PM
If you're lucky enough to be wandering round Spain during April, here's a quick guide to Semana Santa activities in a few choice Spanish cities (okay, okay, don Quijote cities , we included this info in our… more »
Wondering what an immersion language course is like? British students tell their stories.
by Erin on 3/26/2007 11:54:00 AM
If you're not quite sure what to expect from an immersion Spanish language course, you might enjoy a read through this page on don Quijote's UK site. Britons who have studied with dQ in Spain tell their own… more »
Learn Spanish by Podcast
by Erin on 3/14/2007 6:51:00 PM
Every time I'd return to the US between language courses, back before I'd even dreamed of living in Spain, I'd struggle to keep all I'd learned in Spain in tip-top shape.I've just checked out two… more »
If it's March, this must be Las Fallas in Valencia
by Erin on 3/7/2007 8:48:00 PM
¡LAS FALLAS!Valencia's ayuntamiento has announced the dates and events for this year's Las Fallas celebrations!You can read more about Las Fallas in this post, and you can download a PDF with photos,… more »
Dutch travel blogs
by Paqui on 3/7/2007
Do you speak Dutch? If you do, you will love these travel stories from our Dutch students travelling to Madrid, Cuba, Mexico, Granada, and much more. It is always useful to hear first hand what to study abroad is… more »
Poll: Would you go to a bullfight?
by Erin on 2/28/2007 8:00:00 AM
Bullfighting is undoubtedly the most controversial tradition in Spain. Yet, considering the role the corrida has played in Spanish culture, would you include a bullfight in your exploration of Spanish culture, given… more »
Decoding Spanish Nicknames
by Celine on 2/27/2007 12:29:00 AM
Common Spanish NicknamesMaleAlberto o Roberto: BetoEduardo: LaloEnrique: QuiqueFrancisco: Paco or PanchoJesus: ChuchiJosé: PepeJosé María: ChemaJosé del Refugio: CucoLuis: LuchoManuel:… more »