Start the week with a Spanish joke!
Jokes are a fun way to learn more about how a language works, as many of them rely on the subtleties of words and wordplay. This teaches students more about how to use the language, as well as hopefully raising a smile. Why not read a joke out in class and see who can translate it first? Read More
“Rima XXI”, por Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
Another short and powerful poem by Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer, this poem of four lines defines poetry itself… although the poet’s answer may say more about his feelings for the asker than his actual opinion! Can you memorise this poem? Read More
Start the week with a Spanish joke!
Jokes are a fun way to learn more about how a language works, as many of them rely on the subtleties of words and wordplay. This teaches students more about how to use the language, as well as hopefully raising a smile. Why not read a joke out in class and see who can translate it first? Read More
“El Día que Me Quieras”, de Amado Nervo
Amado Nervo is considered one of the greatest Mexican poets of the 19th century. Try not to get a lump in your throat as you translate this beautiful poem, in which he hopes for a day when his loved one returns his feelings. Also, from a grammatical point of view, note the repeated use of the future tense (there will be, they will go) and the use of the subjunctive in the title. Read More
Start the week with a Spanish joke!
Jokes are a fun way to learn more about how a language works, as many of them rely on the subtleties of words and wordplay. This teaches students more about how to use the language, as well as hopefully raising a smile. Why not read a joke out in class and see who can translate it first? Read More
Start the week with a Spanish joke!
Jokes are a fun way to learn more about how a language works, as many of them rely on the subtleties of words and wordplay. This teaches students more about how to use the language, as well as hopefully raising a smile. Why not read a joke out in class and see who can translate it first? Read More
“Hora tras Hora, Día tras Día”, de Rosalía de Castro
Another poem by Rosalía de Castro, this wistful piece uses images of nature to describe the passing of time. Like most of Castro’s poems, it is tinged with a sense of loss. Read More
Start the week with a Spanish joke!
Jokes are a fun way to learn more about how a language works, as many of them rely on the subtleties of words and wordplay. This teaches students more about how to use the language, as well as hopefully raising a smile. Why not read a joke out in class and see who can translate it first? Read More
School Trip to Spain: Andalusia and El Puerto de Santa Maria
Norwich School June 2017
A group of year 8’s from Norwich School came to visit us in El Puerto de Santa María in June as a school trip to Spain. They all stayed in our lovely Spark residence during their time with us, participated in many activities and excursions planned by us, experienced Spanish culture and practised using Spanish too! Read more!
Start the week with a Spanish joke!
Jokes are a fun way to learn more about how a language works, as many of them rely on the subtleties of words and wordplay. This teaches students more about how to use the language, as well as hopefully raising a smile. Why not read a joke out in class and see who can translate it first? Read More
Start the week with a Spanish joke!
Jokes are a fun way to learn more about how a language works, as many of them rely on the subtleties of words and wordplay. This teaches students more about how to use the language, as well as hopefully raising a smile. Why not read a joke out in class and see who can translate it first? Read More
“Madrigal”, de Gutierre de Cetina
This sixteenth century poem is one of the most famous Spanish poems ever. Written by former soldier Gutierre de Cetina, it seems to be a traditional love poem, describing “clear and serene eyes” — but they look at him so angrily that it doesn’t seem like their owner returns the poet’s affections! Read More
