Many will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo today with margaritas, but another great Mexican drink is la michelada, a type of cerveza preparada (a shandy, lit., a prepared beer), Continue reading
Category Archives: Spanish
Sant Jordi Day in Barcelona
In Barcelona we celebrate April 23rd, Sant Jordi (Saint George) , as a "lovers day". Sant Jordi day is the most romantic day of the year. Continue reading
Spanish poet: Pablo Neruda
Pablo Neruda, born in Parral in Chile, is one of the greatest major poets of the twentieth century. Charged with sensuality and passion, his love poems are the most celebrated of the Nobel Prize winner's. Continue reading
Learn a joke in another language
A good punchline is one of the hardest things to understand when studying a foreign language. But like everything, practice makes perfect! So let's get started by learning some jokes in different languages. Continue reading
Semana Santa, Easter in Spain
Semana Santa (Holy Week) is celebrated in every corner of Spain by the Catholic community. The streets of big cities and small villages become the stage for religious devotion. Holy Week features processions (las procesiones) which are large groups of … Continue reading
Celebrate Take a Walk in the Park Day!
In celebration of Take a Walk in the Park Day (5/30), we’re looking at some beautiful parks in four countries: Japan, Taiwan, Spain and France. Famous Parks in Japan By Sakura 新宿御苑 Shinjukugyoen (Tokyo) [Map] Shinjukugyoen is a 145-acre oasis in … Continue reading
European Fairy Tales
Today is Fairy Tale Day. We've asked our etutors to tell you about fairy tales in their cultures. Continue reading
¡Sí quiero! Getting married in Spain
In Spain there are a lot of traditions and superstitions related to the wedding day. Continue reading
Spanish comfort food: Caldos
Caldo (stock) is my favorite Spanish comfort food. Whether you drink a hot bowl of caldo by itself or boil some pasta in it to serve it as an appetizer, this delicious comfort food can be made easily and will last in the freezer for up to 3 months. Continue reading
‘No’, Foreign Language Film Oscars 2013
The 2013 Oscar nominee for Best Foreign Film, ‘No,’ is based on the plot of the never published movie “Plebiscite”, which was finally adapted to the big screens by Pablo Larraín. This is the true story of a marketing campaign … Continue reading
