10 Reasons to Volunteer in Spain
Have you ever thought about volunteering abroad? Why not try something different over a holiday or during your summer break? Volunteering in general has so many great benefits of course , for both you and the community you are helping, but volunteering abroad gives you a chance to open your mind to the world and […]
Spanish Grammar: The Dreaded Pronoun
One of the topics in Spanish many people struggle with are direct object and indirect object pronouns. So what are direct and indirect object pronouns anyway? Basically these pronouns are words that replace nouns, for example: me, him, her, them, etc. They help us to make sentences shorter and avoid repetition. First off, we’ll […]
La Tomatina Festival
Have you heard of the Tomatina Festival? La Tomatina is known as the “worlds biggest food fight”, where thousands of people come every year to this Spanish city to throw tomatoes at each other! The Tomatina Festival, which originated back in 1945, takes place every year on the last Wednesday of August in the city […]
The Requena Harvest Fair
Every summer, a major event that takes place in the Valencian community is the Feria de la vendimia de Requena (The Requena Harvest Fair). It is the oldest harvest festival in Spain and marks the celebration of the quality wine that is produced in the area. It is very popular for both Spaniards and international tourists! How […]
The Requena Harvest Fair
Every summer, a major event that takes place in the Valencian community is the Feria de la vendimia de Requena (The Requena Harvest Fair). It is the oldest harvest festival in Spain and marks the celebration of the quality wine that is produced in the area. It is very popular for both Spaniards and international tourists! How […]
Tips to Adjust to the Spanish Way of Life
Have you ever been to a new country on vacation (or moved there) and had a difficult time adjusting to their way of life? This difficulty (often known as culture shock) is a very common feeling when you first arrive to a new country that’s totally different from your own, especially if you’re going to be living […]
Tips to Adjust to the Spanish Way of Life
Have you ever been to a new country on vacation (or moved there) and had a difficult time adjusting to their way of life? This difficulty (often known as culture shock) is a very common feeling when you first arrive to a new country that’s totally different from your own, especially if you’re going to be living […]
Why Play Soccer in Spain?
Soccer (or football as it’s known in Europe) is an international phenomenon! The FIFA World Cup this summer proved just that boasting record breaking viewing statistics! The football community is growing all over the world, and for each country, football has a special importance for them. Here in Spain, football is everything! It’s the […]
Spectacular Calas to Visit Around Valencia
Have you been to any of the ‘calas’ outside of Valencia? Do you know what a ‘cala’ is or did you know they even exist here? There isn’t a great translation for the word cala, in fact if you visit many places the name remains ‘Cala Granadella’ instead of changing to Granadella Bay, for example. A […]
Differences between Por and Para: Test yourself!
What are the differences between Por and Para? Learn the basics and test yourself! One thing that foreign learners find challenging is the difference between Por and Para… because in English, they both translate to mean ‘for’. Here we’ll lay out the key differences between them, hopefully clearing up any doubts you may have […]
