“Ses festes de Sant Joan” de Ciutadella de Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, make up one of the most iconic, spectacular and participatory festivals in Spain, not only in the Balearic Islands. This festival is full of history, tradition, and love for our land, and passion for our traditions and customs. Where and when does it…
How do you say ‘coronavirus’ in Spanish? Simply put “el coronavirus”. The scientific name for the new virus is the same in every language: Covid-19 but you will sometimes see it as SARS-CoV-2. What is the current situation in Spain? Spain is the worst-hit country in Europe after Italy. The Spanish government has put the country under lockdown as…
Your summer holiday is all set for the Caribbean Sea, with its stunning blue waters and breezy palm trees. While your tickets and hotel are ready, there’s one aspect you might have missed: the Spanish language. Embracing Caribbean Spanish, with its unique pronunciation and diverse dialects from regions like Southern Spain to the Canary Islands,…
The summer has come, a perfect time for love, echoing the spirit of “Romance de Verano.” During holidays or trips, when we’re open to life, love seems to find us. These days, relaxed and satisfied, we attract love more easily. Celebrating Valentine’s Day in the Spanish-speaking world, whether it’s during summer or on a special…
Spanish holidays blend elements of both Christian and pagan traditions. In adherence to Catholic beliefs, Christmas is observed on 25th of December to commemorate the birth of Jesus. New Year’s Eve, known as Nochevieja in Spanish, falls on 31st of December, marking the moment to bid farewell to the concluding year and usher in the…
FAIR OF ALBACETE The grand Albacete festivity, known as the Fair, takes place in the permanent fairground commonly known as ‘the pan’ or ‘the circles’ situated near the center of the city since the 18th century. The opening parade, with regional costumes, music, and food on the streets, takes there the Llanos Virgin, patron saint…
This week, I am on my annual family trip to Brixham in Devon, along the beautiful English southwest coastline. I bet you’re thinking, “in what way is this linked to Spain or Spanish culture?”. Well.. you’re about to find out! Family of fishing towns The past few days I have been thinking about the similarities…
It’s that time of the year! The summer holidays are nearly over, but tomorrow I am off to Barcelona and it has had me thinking about the vital things I will need to take. Speaking Spanish helps me out a lot, but my sister doesn’t know a word of Spanish. Therefore, I have tried to…
The beginning Now over two years ago, I still remember the moment that I left my hometown to come and live in London. My excuse for moving? To learn English, a language much appreciated and used all over the world. Two years since, and my English is good – but I have stayed in the…
For the best part of 8 years, I have been a language student, and I have always tried to find new ways to practise Spanish and improve my skills. For me, I find that cinema and films have helped a lot because they demonstrate different scenarios, accents, and characters. I found it so useful to…
