Blogger: Adam A lot of people interested in studying Spanish in Barcelona are discouraged when they find out that there actually is another language spoken in the city and the region.  Most of them are afraid that they may mix the two languages or not be able to practice their Spanish with locals in Barcelona. I´d like to tell you about my experience with learning Spanish in Barcelona and share my point of view with you. But first of all, I´d like to give you a very brief introduction to...

Blogger: Laura Neger Hola chicas guapas (y algunos chicos también) Hoy me gustaría daros algunos consejos sobre ir de compras en Barcelona. Hay millones de tiendas y también muchos centros comerciales. Por eso, la selección es enorme y es muy fácil desorientarse en este montón de posibilidades a elegir. En las últimas semanas he encontrado algunos sitios donde se pueden hacer las compras de una manera divertida y sin perder la cabeza entre la infinidad de tiendas en toda la ciudad. Uno...

Blogger: Laura N. Primer día en Barcelona, lo que más me sorprendió fue el buen tiempo y la humedad. ¡Claro, estoy en el Mediterráneo! Tengo muchas ganas de conocer Barcelona y la manera de vivir de los españoles. Estoy sentada en mi hostal en el barrio del Eixample, un edificio antiguo típico de Barcelona con habitaciones grandes y techos altos. “¿Cómo se puede descubrir la ciudad más bonita de España?”, es una de mis muchas preguntas. La primera idea que se me viene a la...

The Catalan Cava is Catalonia’s very own take on the French champagne using the same production method but with grapes typical of the Catalan wine region. This fruity, sparkly sophisticated treat dates from the second half of the 19th century, when winemaker Josep Raventós travelled through Europe to promote the still wines of his Codorníu winery. His visits to the Champagne region sparked an interest in the potential of a Spanish version, using the same Champagne production methods. Early...

It’s been a long cold winter and a weird moody spring, but the strong sun and humidity are starting to emerge in Barcelona. Terrace tables are already unstacked, and people are already stepping out without a jacket. The city’s beaches really come into their own: it’s hot, almost too hot to sunbathe, noisy and crowded; so getting a table for a cold beer and a plate of fried prawns can be a real ‘mission impossible’ in the beach bars (chiringuitos). I admit I am not selling the...

Beer at noon or vermut de la casa before lunch! As you get used to Barcelona, you will notice that the locals will enjoy a glass of wine, vermouth or beer at any time of the day. You may be thinking, “in my country we do that as well!”  Well, I come from a cold country where drinking beer in the middle of the day is considered only a step away from deep alcoholism, so after living in Barcelona for more than a year, I came up with the idea of writing about the drinking traditions in...

When I first got to Barcelona I was a bit skeptical about using a bike to get around the city since Barcelona is always packed with hordes of completely lost tourists and in general, is a very crowded and noisy city.  Bike lanes aren’t frequently found and therefore most bike users are cycling on the streets in-between all of the cars, vans, tourist busses, rude taxi drivers and small motorbikes. So, the first two months I stuck to the metro, thinking it the best and fastest mode of...

So you have decided you want to learn Spanish and have come to study in Spain. What better way to practice your Spanish language skills than by watching Spanish movies?  And what a wonderful surprise when you turn on your TV to find images of the city you chose to be the home of your Spanish studies! So, here it is, a small selection of films which will help you with the Spanish Language and will show you from different points of view (from the most romantic to the most horrific) one of our...

Para conocer un barrio hay que empezar por su mercado. Los mercados de Barcelona revelan la manera de ser de los barceloneses. ¡Nada mejor para conocer sus costumbres que ir al mercado! Ten en cuenta que hay cuarenta mercados para escoger, así que lo más adecuado sería empezar por el mercado que te quede más cerca del lugar donde te alojes. En cada barrio, el mercado tiene su propia personalidad; darte una vuelta y descubre los detalles escondidos de las costumbres gastronómicas y las...

Are you looking to take a Spanish course abroad and wondering which beautiful city to learn Spanish in? Well… look no further! Here are 10 reasons why Barcelona should be your top choice when it comes to learning Spanish. Festivals! There always seems to be something to celebrate in Barcelona. No matter what your tastes and hobbies are there will be something for you to enjoy during your time here, whether it will be one of the many music festivals, film festivals or ‘barrio’ parties. Be...