Are you heading to Spain in the summer or do you want to travel Latin America this year? Have you ever been wondering if they have different rules for greeting and kissing? Be warned, the interaction between men and women is very different than in most other countries in the world! But don’t worry, with these guidelines you will be prepared for every situation.
In general, physical contact is much more common in Spanish cultures than for example in the Northern countries of Europe or in the...
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Looking for a way to practice your Spanish language outside of the classroom and increase your Spanish culture knowledge. One great way to do this is to read Spanish newspapers. They are cheap and will keep you up to date with current events. You don’t have to worry if your Spanish course has now come to an end and you are no longer in Spain as most of the major Spanish newspapers have an online version, or you can even download the app for your iPhone.
As in most countries, there are a...
New Year’s Eve is just over but that doesn’t mean the Spanish will stop drinking cava. This sparkling wine made by the champagne method is drunk for almost any toast in Spain and is exported worldwide. Even if you’ve never heard of any other wine, you probably already heard about this one.
Cava is the Spanish alternative to French champagne but less expensive and less known in comparison to its French sister. It’s made by the same method which is used to make the famous...
This is my second Christmas in Spain and with my slightly improved Spanish I am now able to understand some of the Christmas songs that are played in shops and on the radio. Songs are a great way to learn a language and so I will share some of the most popular Spanish Christmas songs and carols, known as villancicos, so that you can get into the festive spirit and increase your Spanish vocabulary at the same time!
The first song I have to mention is of course, Feliz Navidad! I hear this song...
There are many things that I believed to be true about the Spanish that proved themselves to be false once I moved to Spain. I thought many of our future spanish language students should know about these untrue spanish rumours before visiting Spain so I have decided to reveal my top 5 to you. Those of you that have already visited Spain may agree or disagree with me or have other falsities you wish to share and if you do, please comment after reading.
1) Spanish Spice
Many people believe that...
I thought it was important that we at Babylon give you an education in Spanish ‘LOVE’ so that all you Spanish students can express your feelings to all of the beautiful chicas and chicos you are sure to meet, especially during your stay at our schools in Spain.
In Spain, like in many other countries in the world, Valentine’s day or ‘dÃa de San ValentÃn’ is celebrated on the 14th of February. Presents, flowers and chocolates are exchanged and restaurants are fully booked up. Our...
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Like you, I have been trying to learn Spanish. It’s definitely not always easy but I enjoy it immensely. I have discovered a few tips that really seemed to improve my Spanish language skills rapidly and I thought it was only fair that I share these tips with you. So enjoy and good luck with your Spanish…..
IMMERSION – INMERSIÓN
This is very important if you want to learn Spanish fast. Sitting in your room and reading books isn’t going to give you a true flavour for the...
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We have exciting news! Babylon Idiomas now has a brand new school from which to offer you our range of intensive courses and our award winning service.
Málaga is often referred to as ‘the city of paradise’ for a reason. Located in sunny AndalucÃa in southern Spain, Málaga is the capital city of the Costa del Sol, a tourist haven that welcomes over 6 million visitors a year.
The city is renowned for its sub tropical climate, its beautiful beaches and also for its rich history. The...
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We have so many different students from all over the world, so I really wanted to know why a person from a country that is located so far away would like to join a Spanish class in Valencia, Spain; what makes it attractive and how staying here will influence this person’s future. Therefore I asked one of our students:
Name: Da Hye
Age: 19
Nationality: South Korea
How long are you staying in Valencia and Babylon-Idiomas:
In total 6 months in Valencia and 6 months at Babylon-Idiomas.
Why are...
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Learning the Spanish language with a course at Babylon Idiomas is great! However, when your language course finishes, you need to find ways to keep practising your newly acquired Spanish skills, especially if you’re not living in Spain. One of the ways in which you can do this is by watching Spanish language movies (beginners can always put on the subtitles). Not only will this help with your pronunciation and help you get used to the speed that Spaniards talk but films set in Spain will also...
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Greeting and Kissing in Spanish Speaking Countries
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Spanish Cava – Traditional Sparkling Wine
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