January 2023
26/1/2023
The Royal Spanish Academy
We have probably all heard of the RAE, but do we really know what it is and, more importantly, what resources it can provide us as teachers of Spanish?
The Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) is a cultural institution aimed at linguistic regularisation in the Spanish-speaking world. It was founded in...
16/1/2023
The most typical fruit of Valencia: The orange
Anyone who has visited Valencia will have noticed that there is one fruit that undoubtedly stands out as the Valencian people's favourite. It is round, citric and if we tell you its colour as a clue, we will be telling you its name. We can't make it any easier for you, we're...
5/1/2023
The Three Wise Men in Spain
The new year is beginning and with it most countries bring their Christmas festivities to an end. Once New Year's Eve is over, it's back to the routine and Christmas is over. In Spain, however, the festivities are not yet over. For Spaniards, there is still one of their most deeply-rooted...
4/1/2023
"New year, new life", how often do we use it, when do we use it, why do we use it, where does its meaning come from?
It is a popular saying that means that with the beginning of a new cycle, new opportunities open up, even to renew our lives.
When do we use it? Well, it is usually used between New Year's Eve on 31...