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If you are studying Spanish in Madrid or working for a while, there are some events you should not miss. This is the case of the San Isidro festivities.This is one of the most traditional festivities of the city. It is a party typical of Madrid, which is only celebrated in the capital.Origin of the […]

The SIELE exam certifies the degree of proficiency in the Spanish language through four tests: Reading Comprehension, Listening Comprehension, Written Expression and Interaction, and Oral Expression and Interaction; and takes as a reference the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) of the Council of Europe.  SIELE is the International Spanish […]

It’s springtime and Madrid is a very interesting city at this time of the year.It is true that it is a city where you can always do things. But spring, with the good weather, offers better plans, especially outdoors. The days are longer, the temperatures are warmer and there are several festivals to enjoy in […]

Today we are going to talk about the origin and history of the letter ñ. It is the most curious and genuine letter in Spanish.There are many words that contain this letter in Spanish. It is an emblem of the language and culture of Spain. Niño, muñeca, moño, meñique, mañana, cariño… are just a few […]

Spanish is one of the languages that make up the Romance language family. Therefore, learning Spanish for a foreigner will be more difficult or not depending on where he/she is from. For example, for a French or Italian person it is much easier than for an English person. Although it may come as a surprise, […]

If you want to know where to ski in Madrid, now that the first snow has fallen, take note because the ski slopes of the region open their doors. The cold these days has finally brought the right weather so we can take out our ski clothes and plan that getaway to practice snow sports.It […]