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Living Spanish in Barcelona celebration: 10% DISCOUNT OFFER!

Stacey — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:58:00 GMT

The 2009 20th anniversary of the opening of the first don Quijote school in Spain is a HUGE reason to celebrate this year!

To get the party going, we’re offering away a 10% discount on our Intensive Spanish course in Barcelona!

Here's how easy it is to enjoy an unforgettable Spanish course in Barcelona at a discounted price:

Just book our most popular course, Intensive Spanish, with don Quijote accommodation and an arrival date between now and November 27 of 2009. Yep... that’s it!

So if you’ve been dreaming about a Spanish course in Spain, don’t miss this chance! Where better to experience the thrill of learning this passionate language than in the pulsating, culturally explosive city of Barcelona? And in our state of the art, ideally located new school in the heart of Barcelona's L'Eixample district?

Start planning your stay in Barcelona today by contacting our course counsellors or requesting your copy of our free brochure!

Act quickly to reserve your place and your first choice of accommodation! This special offer is subject to availability.

Conditions:
- Discount cannot be combined with any other offer.
- Discount must be requested at time of booking.
- Discount not applicable to changes from one school to another, with the exception of extending or lengthening your stay, prior to your arrival.

- Discount not applicable during June, July and August.

- Offer subject to availability. Expires November 27, 2009.

2010 courses at 2009 prices!

Stacey — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:58:00 GMT

One great way to get to know a place the way only locals know it is by experiencing it thoroughly when learning Spanish. If you want to discover Spanish, then this is your chance: sign up to take a Spanish course in 2010 -and pay 2009 prices! Don't let this opportunity pass you by!

Destinations:
All don Quijote destinations
Course length: Starting from one week
Discount: Your 2010 course with prices of 2009
Enroll by: 30 October 2009
Offer ends: 30 October 2009

Conditions:
- Registration must be made before 30 October 2009.

Contact your Course Counsellor now to request more information.

Request a free brochure!

Discover our newest homepage!

Stacey — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 11:23:00 GMT

If a few weeks ago we told you we were working hard renovating the www.donquijote.org homepage, then this week, it's your turn to check out our best web yet!

don Quijote's sleek new pages offer informative streamlined content in dual-language (English and Spanish) with complementary vocabulary, Spanish-text audio and exhilarating new images that are sure to enhance your Spanish skills and provide for a more pleasant reading experience.

Navigate through the new and improved don Quijote website!

Upcoming registration for November 2009 DELE exams

Stacey — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 08:20:00 GMT

Remember that the upcoming registration for the November 2009 DELE exams is starting!
Visit www.dele.org to find out more about the DELE qualifications, registration requirements, payment information and other important information.

Registration for November 2009 examinations:
1st September - 16th October

Registration centers outside of Spain (listed alphabetically by country)
Registration centers in Spain

Exam dates...
November 13, 2009: All countries but:
November 14, 2009: Albania, Arab Emirates, Argentina, Bolivia*, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Brazil*, Bulgary, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Estonia, Greece (but Patras), Haiti, Japan, Jordania, Kenia, Letonia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malta, Mexico, Namibia, Palestine, Peru*, Poland (but Poznan), Serbia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Korea, Switzerland (but Coira), Taiwan, Uganda, United States, Uruguay*.
*Check availability.

***Special message from don Quijote...
We'll be offering our highly successful preparation DELE courses in our don Quijote schools in Spain and Guanajuato for all three exam levels:
•    Certificado Inicial: Basic Spanish
•    Diploma Intermedio: Intermediate Spanish
•    Diploma Superior: Advanced Spanish

DELE preparation courses at don Quijote start 2-4 weeks prior to the exam and help you arrive at the exam confident, prepared, and ready to perform well. So don't put off your preparation for this important exam!

Sign up for DELE preparation course!

Emma Ferrer participates in don Quijote's Spanish programs!

Stacey — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 10:13:00 GMT

16-year old Emma Ferrer is studying Spanish in our summer camp in Granada and very kindly agreed to answer a few interview questions for donQuijote.org. Oh, and did we mention that she’s the granddaughter of legendary actress Audrey Hepburn and multifaceted actor Mel Ferrer?

Where did you grow up?
I was born in Switzerland, spent my elementary years in Los Angeles, and currently live in Italy.

What are your major interests?
I love art, literature, and travelling. I draw and am improving my painting skills. I enjoy reading and writing poetry, and creating my own stories. I love to travel and see new places, and especially learn a new language and see a whole new culture.

Is this your first time studying in our summer camp?
Yes.

Why did you choose Granada to study Spanish?
I had previously visited Granada twice and love the city. We went as a result of my father participating in the first yearly Granada classic film festival: Retrobak. My Grandmother was honored as well as Fellini and other wonderful Spanish and Italian filmmakers. Our family became very close with the city hall government of Granada. We were very spoiled by the vice mayor, Juan Manuel Garcia Montero during our visit. Thanks to him we were also able to travel around the coast of Spain! I knew I wanted to study in Andalucia, and Granada is the perfect city for a student. It’s not too big and not too small, and the people are amazing. You acquire a certain sense of freedom in the city. I never wanted to leave!

How did you become interested in learning Spanish?
Growing up in Los Angeles I was exposed frequently to Spanish because of the South American influence. I have always loved it as a language, particularly Spanish in the south of Spain. It has such a beautiful flow, like music. I also am Spanish by origin, so I think it’s important to know the language of your ancestors. Spanish is also a very important language in the world today. I think it will be very useful in my lifetime.

How many languages do you speak, if any?
I speak English and Italian fluently.

Are you enjoying your stay in Granada? Tell us about the camp and your camp activities.
The school is great. My friends and I chose to live in the residence, which I believe to be the best option. I met so many fantastic people whom I lived with, people from all over the world. The residence is a magical place, and for me it was so hard to leave. I immediately felt at home. The residence is home for people of all ages, so there is a lot of diversity. It’s not too far from the school, a 15 minute walk. My teachers were great, and my classes were never boring! It’s not like any other school I’ve ever been to. The classes incorporate all the elements of learning a language; culture, conversation, and grammar, but I never found myself counting the minutes until class was over. I only attended a few activities, but loved them. I especially enjoyed the excursion to a river. It was a bit of a walk, but we saw a fantastic waterfall and swam in the ice cold water.

Do you like travelling? If so, where have you been and what was your most favourite place?
I love travelling. I’ve travelled a lot and have met a lot of people. I think I’ve fallen in love with Spain after the month I passed in Granada. My friends and I went to the beach on the weekends. We went to Huelva, Almeria, and the coast of Granada. I can’t wait to come back to Granada next summer, it’s my new favorite city.

Tell us a bit about Granada's student life, if you don’t mind...
I had quite a bit of freedom during my stay in Granada. In the morning we had classes from 9 to 1, and then we had the rest of the day to do what we liked. Spanish wasn’t hard to get a hold of, and after two weeks we could make our way around pretty well. The nightlife is great. We had a curfew of 1, which was great! People are welcoming to foreigners in Granada, and being students we got lots of discounts. The other students I spent my time with, both teenagers and adults also loved the school and the city. I met so many great people, and that made it even harder to leave.

What are your plans for the future?
For now my plans for the future are to enjoy my teen years and travel as much as I can. I want to learn as many languages as possible. I’m not very sure of what I want to do as an adult, but I know I have time.

2 curious questions: Have you watched any of your grandparents films'? If so, what is it like for you to watch them?
I have. It’s not very strange watching them or seeing photos, because they’re just normal people. It’s hard to accept I guess for a lot of people, but when you have someone famous as a family member, they’re not famous, they’re just family!

Do you have a final message for our readers?
I was so sad when I had to leave Granada. I chose a month, which initially seemed a lifetime, but flew by. A few days before we left I was shocked that a month had gone by. For me it was kind of an escape. During my time there I didn’t have to deal with any stress or think about anything in the future, or even in the past. Just the present. The little street where the residence is, our simple room, the kitchen, the classroom, the city, the people, all the memories I’ll bring with me for my whole life. I cried so hard when I had to leave, because it was a magical experience. We just let ourselves free. I’m counting down the days until next summer when I can go back!

Spanish in Barcelona for 20% less!

Stacey — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:15:00 GMT

Barcelona is possibly the most famed Spanish city around the world because of its design, fashion, history, modernity, gastronomy, beach and arts. So what better place to enhance your Spanish skills with an Intensive course, Super-Intensive course or Spanish Talk course than this cosmopolitan city?

Have a Spanish-learning experience on the shores of the fantastic Mediterranean Sea with 20% off of the course price! An experience you can enjoy anytime between now and 30 December of 2009!

Can’t get enough?
Then combine this offer with our other offer "20% discount on accommodation in Barcelona". Irresistible!

Book now by contacting a Course Counsellor!
Request a free brochure!
Conditions:
- Discount available on course price only.
- dQ accommodation MUST be booked for course discount to be valid.
- Not cumulative with other offers, except “20% discount on dQ Residence accommodation in Barcelona”
- Offer must be requested at time of booking.
- Offer subject to availability. Expires 30 July 2009.

Spanish in Madrid for 15% less!

Stacey — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:09:00 GMT

Are you eager to learn Spanish in a city full of centuries-old history?
Then Madrid, the capital of Spain since the XVII century and the center of Spanish culture, is the perfect destination for you!
Explore Madrid and learn Spanish with a 15% discount on our Intensive course, Super-Intensive course or Spanish Talk course.

Come and discover why the preferred phrase by the madrileños is "De Madrid al Cielo" - From Madrid to Heaven...
There’s no excuse! Especially when you can book your course now and enjoy your stay anytime before 2009 is over!
Book now by contacting a Course Counsellor!
Request a free brochure!

Conditions:
- Discount available on course price only.
- dQ accommodation MUST be booked for course discount to be valid.
- Full payment must be received by 30 July 2009.
- Offer not cumulative with any other offer.
- Offer must be requested at time of booking.
- Offer subject to availability. Expires 30 July 2009.

Cervantes Institute to celebrate world's first "Spanish Language Day"

Stacey — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:21:00 GMT

June 20th, 2009 marks the first annual Día del español "Spanish Language Day" celebration in all of the Instituto Cervantes branches throughout the world. The purpose of this day is to establish a meeting point for Spanish speakers and to increase the visibility of the Spanish language, validating it as aninternational means of communication. An event to be enjoyed by the whole family family and visitors, Instituto Cervantes has organized a series of activities around Spanish words, their diversity and how they are perceived which begin at 11am local time of each branch.

In preparation for “Spanish Language Day” celebration, the Instituto Cervantes has launched a platform that encourages people from all over the world to vote for their favorite Spanish word and even invent terms that they think should be added to the language. Please visit http://www.eldiae.es/ to propose and vote for your favorites or for more information on this day!

Special 20th Anniversary Offer: 15% OFF on any Spanish Course!

Stacey — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 08:30:00 GMT

The celebrations keep on happening at don Quijote...!

This time, it is don Quijote Salamanca school’s turn to celebrate its 20th anniversary!
Twenty years of hard work, much involvement and dedication have led to twenty years of success… and we want you to celebrate with us!

Get a 15% discount on any of our Spanish courses (to begin anytime between now and 31 December 2009) when you book before June 30th!

So get your traveling bags out, prepare your summer outfits and get ready for a fantastic time living "pure Spanish" in our Renaissance Ciudad Dorada (Golden City)!

¡No te lo pierdas!- Don’t miss out!

Request a free brochure!
Contact a Course Counsellor to request more information!

Conditions:
- Offer not cumulative with other offers.
- Offer must be requested at time of booking
- Subject to availability. Expires 30 June 2009

Spanish in Granada - one week free!

Stacey — Tue, 12 May 2009 14:04:00 GMT

Spend more time in Granada this summer... for a lot less!
Immerse yourself in the Spanish language and discover the history behind Granada's rich Moorish past:

Enroll before 31 May 2009 in a 4-week Intensive Spanish Course with a stay in June, July or August ...and get the 4th week free!

Where else can you relax in the nearby beaches, taste the refreshing drinks served in the numerous arab tea houses ("teterías"), stroll through the city's winding cobblestone streets, visit the legendary Alhambra Palace or Granada's many monuments?

Contact our course counsellor for information
Request a free brochure!

Conditions:
- Cannot be combined with another offer.
- Offer must be requested at time of booking.
- Applies only to BOOKINGS made by 31 May 2009 (Madrid time).
- Valid for STAYS in June, July or August only.
- Subject to availability. Expires 31 May 2009.