The only nominados españoles (Spanish nominees) in los Oscars this year are the brothers Pedro Almodóvar and Agustín Almodóvar. Their producing company, El Deseo, co-produced the Argentinian film Relatos salvajes (Wild Tales), which is nominated in the category of foreign … Continue reading
Category Archives: Spanish
6 romantic foreign films to watch on Valentine’s Day
If you and your Valentine are opting for a cozy night in rather than a night out this Saturday, here are some great suggestions for romantic foreign films. Why not watch one in the language you’re learning and impress your … Continue reading
10 basic tips for dating in Spain
If you’ve got a crush on un español o una española, you’d be wise to read these 10 tips for how dating works (and doesn’t work) in Spain. 1. Spaniards don’t date. The verb to date doesn’t even have an … Continue reading
Foreign Language News Websites
We all know that immersion is one of the best ways to improve your fluency in a language. You learn new vocabulary, and at the same time, solidify the grammar you already know. A great way to immerse yourself in … Continue reading
Join our e-Tutoring Open House next Tuesday and learn some Spanish with Enrique
Next Tuesday, we’re kicking off a series of e-Tutoring “Open Houses” starting with a beginner session with our Spanish e-Tutor, Enrique. More Open Houses are planned for the future in other languages and at different levels and will give anyone … Continue reading
10 tips to write the perfect letter to the three kings
Los Tres Reyes Magos work only one night a year: el cinco de enero (January fifth). On such a busy day, they visit all the children and leave them the presents they asked for. Previously, the children have written them … Continue reading
Holiday Recipes from Around the World
This holiday, we’ll be trying out some of these recipes from around the world as we get together with friends and family. Each recipe comes with a taste of that countries culture and in the recipes, we get to learn … Continue reading
A Holiday Recipe from Spain: Cocido de Navidad
Probably every culture has some version of the following: a big pot over a source of heat where meat and vegetables brew together. In Spain we called it cocido, literaly, cooked, and it is a very traditional Christmas Day dish. … Continue reading
3 must-see Spanish films
I hope that, like me, you’re interested in cinema from Spain and Latin America. If not, you’re missing some great stories as well as the opportunity to travel to territories that might feel as foreign as those traveled by Cooper … Continue reading
La Inmaculada: A national holiday in Spain
On December 8th, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of La Inmaculada Concepción de la Virgen María (the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary). This is a dogma proclaimed by Pope Pius IX in 1854 that declares that the Virgin … Continue reading
