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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Ok, so you have decided to learn Spanish but you don’t know which course to choose? In this article we’ll highlight one of our more popular courses, the Super-Intensive 30 course. This course consists of the basic, general Intensive 20 course + 10 extra hours of conversation classes. The intensive 20 course is available to all levels and provides four Spanish class hours per day from Monday till Friday. You will gradually be introduced to all grammatical elements of the Spanish...
Learning Spanish is an amazing adventure and at Babylon Idiomas we do everything we can to ensure it is a pleasant experience from the moment you land until the day you leave. Most students travel on their own and we often get questions like: “What will my first day at school be like?” or “How do I know how to go to my accommodation when I arrive?“. When you enrol for a Spanish course with us either directly or via one of the many specialist agencies we work with then...
With the introduction of the A2 and C1 exam this year, the Instituto Cervantes offers official DELE exams for every level. In case you don’t know what Instituto Cervantes is, it is the official government organization (named after the famous writer Miguel de Cervantes who wrote the don Quijote books) that regulates and promotes the Spanish language. The Instituto Cervantes introduced many years ago the Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera (DELE) which has become the standard...
The Essential City Guide to Seville
May 14, 2012
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Festival Internacional de Cometas en Valencia
Apr 27, 2012
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Salamanca – A guide to the home of the Spanish Language
Apr 25, 2012
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Cuba – Study Spanish in Caribbean Paradise
Apr 25, 2012
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La Diada de Sant Jordi – Traditions and the legend of Saint George in Catalonia
Apr 20, 2012
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