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- Dia del padre
Father´s Day is here so don’t forget to wish your dad a ¨¡Feliz Dia del Padre!¨ Father's Day is celebrated with lot of enthusiasm in countries around the world. In Spain, Fathers Day ´El dia del padre´ is celebrated on St. Joseph's Day (March 19)
Thu, 08 Mar 2007 10:46:00 +0100 - If it's March, this must be Las Fallas in Valencia
¡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, schedules and information about this year's celebration ...
Wed, 07 Mar 2007 20:48:00 +0100 - Expresiones en español: partes del cuerpo
¿Sabes que quiere decir "buscarle tres pies al gato"?
Acabo de encontrar un listado de expresiones divertidas y comunes en una lección de nuestra comunidad de miembros.
¿Las has oido alguna vez?
Fri, 02 Mar 2007 08:00:00 +0100 - Poll: Would you go to a bullfight?
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 the opportunity?
58 of you answered our poll. The results?
Wed, 28 Feb 2007 08:00:00 +0100 - Decoding Spanish Nicknames
Ever wondered why they call Francisco, Paco?? I did too!! Here is a little help on how to decode a few common Spanish names!
Tue, 27 Feb 2007 12:29:00 +0100 - Student story: Caroline in Tenerife
Caroline, 21 years old from Sweden, writes about her don Quijote course in Tenerife:Hola! I’m going to tell you about my time with don Quijote. I first heard about don Quijote from a friend that had been studying at dQ in Barcelona and recommended the school. I decided to study in Tenerife. It was the best time of my life! I have met friends for life and people from all over the world. The school is great with a cosy environment with the best teachers I have ever had. In class...
Sat, 24 Feb 2007 02:00:00 +0100 - Practica español con la revista Punto y Coma
Mantener un buen nivel de un idioma extranjero no es fácil, especialmente si no tienes muchas ocasiones para practicar la lengua. Aqui te recomendamos un recurso estupendo para practicar español desde tu casa: la revista Punto y Coma, dirigida a estudiantes de español con nivel intermedio o avanzado. Todos los artículos de la revista se presentan con un glosario de traducciones y en muchos de ellos hay ejercicios con sus correspondientes soluciones, además la revista se acompaña con un cd de audio. Leyendo sus artículos mejorarás tu comprensión y aprenderás nuevo vocabulario, también puedes practicar lo que has aprendido con los ejercicios que incluyen y mejorar tu pronunciación y comprensión oral con el cd de audio.
Recibir el primer número es gratuito, puedes pedirlo aqui y si quieres recibir todos sus números, puedes suscribirte en su página web: www.pyc-revista.com
Wed, 21 Feb 2007 10:38:00 +0100 - Student story: Agnes in Salamanca, Granada and Sevilla
Agnes, 19 years old and from France, spent 7 months studying Spanish with don Quijote in Spain. She recommends combining cities during a Spanish course to see more of Spain. Here's her story:
I studied for 7 months at don Quijote schools, I first went to
Tue, 20 Feb 2007 02:00:00 +0100 - La siesta, un placer saludable made in Spain
España es un país lleno de buenas costumbres, todas ellas envidiadas fuera de nuestras fronteras. La dieta mediterránea, el cante, los toros y el flamenco, son algunos ejemplos. Pero sin duda, el hábito y mejor invento español es la siesta.
Mon, 19 Feb 2007 10:28:00 +0100 - Looking to work in Spain? Or use your Spanish skills elsewhere?
I received an email through the don Quijote website the other day from an employer looking for candidates for a job opening requiring Spanish and English skills.
I referred him to language jobs, a job board...
Thu, 15 Feb 2007 08:00:00 +0100 - Watch our Spanish school in Salamanca
don Quijote Spanish school in Salamanca features 17 confortable classrooms, a computer room, a garden and a courtyard where you can have a break or study, a café where you can meet your friends and teachers after the class and try some of the typical "tapas". All this combined with a great atmosphere for learning and meeting people. Here is a video where you can see it all with your own eyes.
Our school in Salamanca offers: Spanish immersion programs, "Spanish Talk" classes (improve communication in Spanish), wine tasting course, Spanish cooking classes, DELE exam preparation, summer program for youngsters, and much more... Ask for a free brochure and read more.
Wed, 14 Feb 2007 14:48:00 +0100 - Student Story: Francoise in Salamanca
Francoise, 64 years old and from France, wrote to us about her recent stay with don Quojote in Salamanca:
A friend of mine, who has been a regular student of don Quijote for a couple of years already, informed me about the language school two years ago and I am very happy she did. I was already in love with the town of
And then, the school: well, I was lucky too in this matter
Wed, 14 Feb 2007 08:00:00 +0100 - Te quiero - en más de 40 idiomas
Our collection of "te quieros" has grown to over 40 languages. I've added the newest translations from the comments box to the original post. Keep 'em coming and we'll keep posting them. Thanks for all of your submissions!
How to say I love you -- in 40 languages (and growing....)
Tue, 13 Feb 2007 08:00:00 +0100 - Congratulations to don Quijote Salamanca
Our Salamanca school has earned prestigious quality recognition - again!
Warm congratulations to the service staff and profes at don Quijote-Salamanca, who recently emerged triumphant
Sun, 11 Feb 2007 19:46:00 +0100 - Super-long Spanish names!
Anyone ever wondered why Spanish people have such long names? First names, first last names and second last names (which often are each made up of more than one!!)
Mon, 05 Feb 2007 10:55:00 +0100
