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...
El 24 de diciembre para las familias españolas es una fecha muy importante donde se reúnen todos los familiares. Es Nochebuena y no se puede faltar. Muchos bares, restaurantes están cerrados por la noche. Normalmente se suele hacer una cena en casa. La cena empieza tarde, sobre las 22 y dura varias horas Después los jóvenes salen a festejar la fiesta navideña con sus amigos
Tradicionalmente se comienza comiendo algo de marisco y después carne (cordero, pavo, etc.) con un buen cava...
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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Throughout the year, especially in the spring and summer there are dozens of music festivals all over Spain that are definitely worth a visit if you are a festival fan. We have put together a small selection of the most famous festivals held in Spain especially for our Babylon Idiomas students. Maybe it can inspire you to plan your trip to one of the Spanish cities and if you like you could even combine with a Babylon Idiomas course in one of our schools in Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, Seville...
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August isn’t over yet and the best in entertainment that Spain has to offer is still to come. Here is a breakdown of the biggest events in August for each of our five cities in Spain. I hope you enjoy the festivities
BARCELONA: Festa Major de Grácia (15th – 21st August)
The week long festival is a firm favourite in Barcelona. Famous for the elaborate colourful decorations that can be found throughout the streets of Gracia, Festa major Gracia also offers all types of music from...
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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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Greeting and Kissing in Spanish Speaking Countries
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Spanish Cava – Traditional Sparkling Wine
SPANISH CHRISTMAS SONGS – Canciones de Navidad
