I remember a time when all school kids would have to learn Latin and another language of their choice, typically French or Spanish. Today, Latin seems to have gone the way of the Do-Do in public schools and the teaching of second languages is almost a passing thought. This is a shame because learning a second language, particularly in specialised schools or in academic settings, helps students in multiple ways. With the global world being so connected and intertwined, having language skills...
Probablemente habrás oído hablar del acento y particularidades del español de los andaluces, gallegos o catalanes, pero seguro que nadie te ha dicho que en Madrid también existen particularidades en la pronunciación, en la gramática o en el vocabulario que se usa. Por ejemplo, si oyes a alguien diciendo Madrid, con la /d/ final ¡seguro que no es madrileño! Ya que ellos pronuncian Madriz, sí, con zeta y similar con el resto de palabras que acaban en d. Una de la particularidades por lo...
How to celebrate in Madrid: The traditional opening speech in Plaza de la Villa, Saturday the 9thof February at 18.00, marks the beginning of the 2013’s Spanish Festival. This grand festival will fill the city of Madrid with a joyful mood, party and fantasy. Just as previous years the festival contains events such as: The Big Parade, where fancy dressed professionals take the streets of Madrid, the Masquerade Dance, which is a program specifically dedicated to children, and much,...
Are you learning Spanish in Spain? Do you find that the Spanish spoken in the street isn’t quite the same as the Spanish you learn in the classroom? Sometimes it’s good know a few common slang terms that you can throw into conversation to impress locals you meet in plazas or at the shops or even to impress your Spanish teacher with. Here are some of my favourites with an example of how to use them: 1. Cabezota : Stubborn This word is more commonly used as an adjective but...
