In a bid to amend nationality requirements for all foreigners who want Spanish nationality in Spain, the Spanish government has proposed that all new citizens do Spanish-language tests. It is hoped that new citizens who want Spanish nationality will learn to read, write and speak the Spanish language to gain nationality.
Protection Of Catalan Language Strengthens Pro-Independence In Catalonia
As the Catalan language was banned under the Franco dictatorship in Spain, Catalan people have felt strongly about keeping the language going despite the censorship. Since democracy returned to Spain in the 1970’s, a lot of money and effort has been put into protecting the Catalan language. Tourists today will note that Catalan is spoken everywhere in Spain’s second city Barcelona, for instance, and that even adverts, menus and traffic signs there are all in the Catalan language.
Semana Santa, Spain
Semana Santa is Holy Week in the Christian year in Spain and is celebrated this year from 1st – 8th April from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday. It is a week of religious activity to celebrate the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Activities include joyful fiestas to solemn processions, with highlights on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Saturday depending on which city or village you’re in. [Read more…]
¡Vivan Las Fallas!
There is a huge party going on in Valencia, Spain this month! From the 1st March until the 19th March, there are many events to celebrate Las Fallas. Las Fallas, in Spanish or, Falles in Valencian, literally means ‘the fires’. The event in Valencia City celebrates the beginning of Spring as well as commemorating Saint Joseph – the patron saint of carpenters. Firecrackers and huge puppets are burned as part of the celebrations.
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Review – don Quijote Spanish Language Course In Córdoba, Argentina
We are pleased to announce a review of a Spanish language course in Latin America. One of our team recently went out to Argentina and embarked on a course to learn Spanish at a don Quijote Spanish language school in Córdoba. She wanted to refresh her Spanish language skills whilst she was travelling around Latin America. [Read more…]
La Tomatina, Spain
La Tomatina is held this year on Wednesday 31st August 2011 and is said to be the world’s biggest and most outrageous food fight! Using over-ripe tomatoes, thousands take to the streets and throw tomatoes at anyone and everyone in this tomato festival on the last Wednesday in August each year in a town called Buñol in Valencia, Spain.
Take The Bull By The Horns And Learn Spanish!
The Pamplona Bull Run runs from 6 – 14 July every year in Pamplona, Spain. It is known as El Encierro in Spanish and takes place as part of the Fiesta de San Fermin. The Running of the Bulls was made famous by Ernest Hemingway in his account of the festival in ‘The Sun Also Rises’. [Read more…]
Learn Spanish in Spain with don Quijote
We are pleased to announce that we have teamed up with don Quijote, one of the best Spanish language schools in the world.
In association with don Quijote Spanish language schools, we can now offer you great Spanish language courses in some of the best locations, offering world class service. Going to Spain or Latin America will always be the best way to study Spanish and learn about the Spanish or Latin American culture. [Read more…]