The Babylon Idiomas Blog

The Essential City Guide to Seville

marie — Mon, 14 May 2012 13:22:52 +0000

When you think of Spain: Flamenco dance, Tapas, bullfighting, romantic plazas and passionate fiestas probably come to mind? If this is what you love about Spain, then you have to go (at least once in your lifetime) to Seville! All the clichés that are most associated with Spain are found here. Capital of Andalusia and fourth biggest city [...]

Festival Internacional de Cometas en Valencia

marie — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:54:15 +0000

La XV Edición del FESTIVAL INTERNACIONAL DE COMETAS “Ciudad de Valencia” 2012 volvió al Paseo Marítimo de Valencia el fin de semana del 14 y 15 de abril. El cielo de Valencia tiene magia Pocas imágenes hay tan relacionadas con la Pascua como el colorido volar de las cometas en el cielo valenciano. Tanto grandes [...]

Salamanca – A guide to the home of the Spanish Language

nellie — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:31:11 +0000

Babylon Idiomas is pleased to announce that we are now offering courses in the wonderful Spanish destination of Salamanca. So…in light of this exciting news, we felt it most important that we let you know all of our insider’s tips on visiting this much loved city! Salamanca is known for many things but arguably it [...]

Cuba – Study Spanish in Caribbean Paradise

marie — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:02:31 +0000

We have great news for you! From now on you can study Spanish with Babylon Idiomas in our new destination of CUBA! Situated in the middle of the Caribbean Sea this island is the perfect setting for a Spanish course where you can enjoy both the beautiful nature and the vintage charm Cuba has to offer. The [...]

La Diada de Sant Jordi – Traditions and the legend of Saint George in Catalonia

nellie — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:57:09 +0000

La diada de Sant Jordi (as it is known in Catalan) is celebrated on the 23rd of April. As I am from England, I too celebrate Saint George’s Day. Usually on the 23rd of April I go the ‘pub’, which is aptly decorated with union jacks and other England paraphanalia and then with family and [...]

All you need to know about the DELE exam

marie — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:10:59 +0000

Are you planning on going abroad to study in Spain or Latin America? Or do you want to go to a Spanish speaking country to gain work experience during an internship? Whatever you decide you want to do, you will need a certificate for your knowledge of Spanish. The best way to prove your Spanish [...]

Top 3 Things to Do During Semana Santa in Spain

marie — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:08:15 +0000

The Holy Week in Spain is one of the most important events of the year. Due to its strong catholic tradition, Spain celebrates the “Semana Santa” much more than most other European countries. During the whole week, from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday, there are huge street processions taking place in almost every big city [...]

Learn the Spanish Language with Jokes

nellie — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:36:41 +0000

Do you find it hard to remember Spanish vocabulary? Learning jokes or ‘chistes’ is a great way to increase and memorise vocabulary and is also a great social tool for making new friends when you’re having a cerveza or two in your local bar. There are some jokes that easily translate into other languages and [...]

Best Outdoor Places to Visit in Barcelona

marie — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:40:33 +0000

You are new in Barcelona and don’t know which of the many interesting places you would like to visit first? Or do you have visitor’s you would like to show around, but you don’t know where to start? Spring is arriving in Barcelona and you have the possibility to enjoy the great outdoor attractions [...]

Top 5 reasons to learn a foreign language abroad

marie — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 15:52:06 +0000

“I speak English, so I don’t have to learn a foreign language…” If you have thought this more than twice then…welcome! You found the right article to read! You share your language with approximately 480 million other people around the world. Still, this is just 7 percent of the world’s population! There are 6,999 [...]