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by Lauris on Wednesday, May 15, 2013
don Quijote on Pinterest As you already know, Pinterest is a social network, a tool designed for helping you organize and share things that you like or that interest you… read more »
Spanish Language Book Fair in Los Angeles
by Tyson Manchester on Wednesday, May 08, 2013
The Spanish Language in the US The University of Guadalajara is putting on the 3 rd annual Spanish language book fair of Los Angeles ( LéaLA ) at the L.A. Convention Center from the 17 th to the 19 th of May. Organizers of the fair, the largest of its kind in the US, aim to strengthen the Spanish language in the country, particularly among the children of its Latino community. They expect record turn out this year, planning to attract over one hundred thousand book enthusiasts and more than 300 publishers including the Penguin group and Random House. … read more »
Forever young. 5 reasons people over 50 should study abroad
by Tyson Manchester on Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Study Abroad at any age The excitement of immersing oneself in a new language and culture as a study abroad student isn’t just reserved for the 20 something crowd. It’s never too late; in fact anytime after 50 can be an ideal age to take the cultural plunge. Many programs even offer specialized courses specifically designed for folks over 50 . If that’s you, here are 5 reasons you should get in on the study abroad action. … read more »
The Cervantes Literature Award 2013
by Tyson Manchester on Thursday, April 25, 2013
Jose Manuel Caballero Bonald received the prestigious Premio Cervantes de literatura (Cervantes Award for literature) last Tuesday at the University of Alcalá de Henares outside of Madrid. The prime minister of Spain Mariano Rajoy attended the ceremony in which Spanish Crown Prince Felipe personally offered Caballero Bonald the honor. The award, perhaps the most highly regarded prize for Spanish language literature , has been given every year since 1975 to the writer whose life-long body of work has most enriched the literary tradition of the Spanish language according to judges. The day of the ceremony always coincides with World Book Day and the anniversary of the deaths of Miguel de Cervantes and William Shakespeare on April 23 rd … read more »
Top 10: Ten inspiring places in Spanish speaking countries
by Lauris on Wednesday, April 17, 2013
In spring, nature is reborn and everything about it invites us to renew our ties with the planet. It’s a time that charges us with energy and prepares us for the splendor of summer… read more »
Top 10: Diez lugares inspiradores en español
by Lauris on Wednesday, April 17, 2013
The following post is the Spanish version of our Ten Inspiring Places in Spanish Speaking Countries article. If you're interested in reading the English version, you can find it on the next post… read more »
Los Animales: Animal Names in Spanish
by Sheila on Friday, April 12, 2013
Los Animales Discover “Los Animales”- Animal names in Spanish. The following infographic is the ideal tool to learn Spanish animal names. It can be used by teachers in classrooms, as a poster in your office, or it teach children the names of animals in Spanish . Use this tool to help you memorize the all of the most important animals in Spanish. Each animal is accompanied by an image that will make it easier to remember the animal names and memorize them. Within a few days you will be an expert at the most common Spanish animal names!… read more »
Bullfighting in Spain - soon declared National Heritage?
by Robert on Thursday, April 04, 2013
The popularity of bullfights in Spain is past its peak. Nowadays, protests against the event are on the increase; fewer people purchase tickets for the bullfights and more and more arenas have closed down due to financial problems. To prevent the tradition from dying out, Spain’s conservative government wants to protect the controversial spectacle by law. The Conservatives plan to declare bullfighting a “National Heritage”… read more »
The Spanish language in Numbers
by Sheila on Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Spanish in numbers infographic Incredible world-wide growth and intriguing linguistic features help make Spanish an important and fun language to learn. Check out this fact-packed infographic we’ve created that illustrates a collection of curious stats on everything from how many people you can practice your Spanish skills with to how many palindrome words learners can expect to discover. What’s unique about the Spanish words pomposo , chiquitín and alpargata ? How about abuelito , murciélago and simultáneo ? Ever wonder what the longest Spanish word is?… read more »
Top 10 Places to Experience Flamenco in Spain
by Lauris on Thursday, March 21, 2013
If there's one sound associated with Spain, it's the dramatic melodies of flamenco. Read on and discover must-include spots for your flamenco tour in Spain… read more »
Spanish as a foreign language: Information about the DELE
by Sheila on Thursday, March 14, 2013
Spanish learners around the world are taking the DELE exam to earn their DELE diplomas, which certify Spanish skills of a wide range of levels. We’ve created the following helpful infographic that illustrates the value of the DELE and the specific steps you can take to earn this official diploma… read more »
Clara Campoamor - A True Advocate Of Women’s Rights
by Robert on Friday, March 08, 2013
Clara Campoamor was born in 1888 and would become the most important advocate for women’s rights in Spain. Due to the early death of her father she had to quit school and start working to support her family at a very young age. Despite difficult conditions, she managed to complete a law degree. After her graduation, Campoamor devoted herself entirely to the fight for women’s rights in society … read more »
Spanish Rock in Berlin
by Tyson Manchester on Tuesday, March 05, 2013
Spain’s underground music scene The Diesel Dogs, Los Tiki Phantoms and The Moustache are among an explosive assemblage of rock groups that have emerged from Spain’s underground music scene to invade Berlin and offer face-melting performances to crowds of anxious fans. Welcome to the fourth annual Spanish Rock Invasion , a highly charged music festival that runs until March 20 th at Berlin’s Bassy Club… read more »
The Castles of Spain
by Dilek on Wednesday, February 27, 2013
According to the RAE (Royal Academy of Spanish,) the definition of castillo (castle, fortress) is: a place surrounded by walls for defense. Castles are not only former residences of kings and nobles, they also present images of the cities in which they are located. Spain, with its well-preserved, splendid castles, is a like living museum, where visitors can experience the country’s rich history and culture… read more »
Top Ten Summer Destinations in Spain
by Lauris on Friday, February 22, 2013
At don Quijote, we're preparing an unforgettable summer for you. Come visit these summer destinations , where unique Spanish experiences await… read more »