Extracurricular activities 27.04.2015 - 3.05.2015

This week comes with a holiday -Friday, May 1st, International Workers' Day-, perfect for you to take a long weekend trip and discover other parts of Spain and Europe, if you will. Make the most out of the rest of the week with our extracurricular activities:

Monday 27, 5:00 pm: Games in the park –Come have fun and practise your Spanish. We'll head for a park and play different games there.

Approximate duration: 1h 30min. 

Tuesday 28, 7:30 pm: Cookery class – Have you tried croquetas? Learn how to prepare this delicious dish and sample your creations.

Approximate duration: 1h.

Wednesday 29, 6:50 pm: Exhibition – We will attend to the exhibition "La música en la escultura de Venancio Blanco", about the music in the work of Venancio Blanco, a renowned sculptor from Salamanca.
Approximate duration: 1h.

Thursday 30, 6:00 pm: Songs – In this workshop, teacher Elena will tell you about the 80s in Spain, a very creative and free period. Discover Spanish music from this decade.
Approximate duration: 1h.

Viernes 1: Holiday– International Workers' Day. Up for some travelling? Portugal, Galicia, Basque Country, Palencia, Zamora and Valladolid are among the destinations available for this long weekend. Choose yours and sign up by Wednesday 29nd. Further information at the reception desk.

Please don't forget that you need to sign up for each activity at the reception desk (in order to reserve your place). The minimum number of participants required for each activity is usually three. Unless otherwise stated, the meeting point is Tía Tula school. If no price is mentioned in the above description, the activity is free of charge.

Try to participate in as many activities as you can; they are designed not just for you to have fun, but also to improve your knowledge of Salamanca and Spanish culture, and to put into practice the Spanish you have learnt in class.

Music about the Earth and the environment

Today, April 22nd, is Earth Day. Why don't we celebrate with music? Here are 20 songs in Spanish about the planet and the environment. Discover new rythms and artists and keep practising your Spanish. Various genres are represented: pop, hip hop, flamenco, celtic, gospel... there is even a Disney song:

Macaco - Moving
Macaco - Mamá Tierra
Bebe - Ska de la Tierra
Mägo de Oz - La costa del silencio
Mägo de Oz - La venganza de Gaia
Maná - Dónde jugarán los niños
BSO Pocahontas - Colores en el viento
José Mercé - Amapolas de papel
Los Piratas - La canción de la Tierra
Roberto Carlos - El progreso
La Unión - Hermana Tierra
Geronación - El hombre y la Tierra
Bersuit Vergarabat - Madre hay una sola
Marta Sánchez - Amén
Laura Pausini - Hermana Tierra
Melón Diesel - Planeta verde
Antidoping - Planeta
Café Tacvba - El ciclón
Ana Belén - Planeta agua
Alejandro Lerner - Puedes cambiar el mundo

Extracurricular activities 20.04.2015 - 26.04.2015

A DIY mug decorating workshop, a dramatized tour of the city... This week we have a whole host of activities available. Enjoy!

Monday 20, 4:00 pm: Dramatized tour – Come learn the history and legends behind some of Salamanca's most important monuments in a different and fun way.

Approximate duration: 2h.

Tuesday 21, 7:00 pm: Huerto de Calixto y Melibea – Discover the romantic story behind this beautiful garden.

Approximate duration: 40min.

Wednesday 22, 7:00 pm: 'Decorate your mug' workshop – Teacher Alicia will show us how to decorate mugs with a design of your choosing.

Approximate duration: 1h.

Thursday 23, Holiday* – We are celebrating Castile and Leon Community Day. *For your convenience, we are having classes today and moving the holiday to Friday 24th. This way you will enjoy a long weekend. May we suggest you go on a trip? Check the destinations available below. 
April 23rd is also World Book Day. Tip: visit the book fair at Plaza Mayor.
 

Friday 24, 12:00 pm: Film– Although there will be no classes today, if you are staying in Salamanca you may want to come watch a Spanish film with us.

Saturday 25: Excursions – This long weekend is the perfect opportunity to go on a trip and discover other spots in Spain and Portugal. Oporto, Aveiro, Valle del Jerte, Sevilla, Segovia and Ávila. Plenty of options. Need advice? Come to the reception desk and we will gladly help you choose. Sign up by Wednesday 22nd.

Please don't forget that you need to sign up for each activity at the reception desk (in order to reserve your place). The minimum number of participants required for each activity is usually three. Unless otherwise stated, the meeting point is Tía Tula school. If no price is mentioned in the above description, the activity is free of charge.

Try to participate in as many activities as you can; they are designed not just for you to have fun, but also to improve your knowledge of Salamanca and Spanish culture, and to put into practice the Spanish you have learnt in class.

Concerts in Salamanca this weekend

Salamanca has a full and varied musical scene. Besides festivals such as Fàcyl and Etnohelmántica and the annual classical music and jazz series, national and international music stars choose the city to reach their fans. Furthermore, the live music offer keeps growing and numerous pubs and bars hold concerts and jams every week. This weekend is packed with options for every taste. We pick some:

Thursday, April 16th

 
La Maravillosa Orquesta del Alcohol (La M.O.D.A.) 

Style: acoustic with folk, country and blues influences and a rock and punk spirit.
Guitars, accordion, mandolin, drums and other percussion forms, bass guitar and banjo are the instruments that complement the singer's voice, David Ruiz, in their songs. 
11:00 pm at Sala Potemkin. Tickets: 10 euros.

 

Friday, April 17th

Leiva 
Style: pop rock
After the duo he was part of, Pereza, split up, Leiva launched his first solo album in 2012. The renowned artist visits Salamanca with his new album, Pólvora.
10:00 pm at Auditorio Sánchez Paraíso. Tickets: 23 euros.
 

Rapsusklei
Style: rap, hip hop, reggae, dancehall
MC Diego Gil, aka Rapsusklei, one of the most renowned in the national scene, comes to Salamanca to showcase his latest work, Reality Flow.  
8:00 pm at Music Factory. Entrada: 10 euros.

 
Saturday, April 18th

Cowabunga
Style: Southern surf rock
"Cowabunga is a band from Burgos which plays rock with Southern rock, surf rock and garage influences, as well as others that I am too lazy to bother to list". That's right; prepare to be surprised with their eclectic yet coherent style.
10:00 pm at La Sociedad Hard Rock Club. Ticket: 4 euros (includes a drink); tickets to be bought at the door.

 
Bye Bye Lullaby
Style: independent folk-rock
This well-known Salmantinian band returns home with their second album, Origen.
10:00 pm at Sala B del CAEM. Entrada: 6 euros

Fancy going to one or more of these concerts? There are many more to choose from this weekend. Find more concerts at Exprime Salamanca.

Extracurricular activities 13.04.2015 - 18.04.2015

What a host of activities we have prepared for this week! Starting with our traditional Lunes de Aguas picnic. Don't miss out!

Monday 13, 2:00 pm: Lunes de Aguas – Although this is not an official festivity, it constitutes a very deep-rooted tradition in Salamanca to gather with friends or family on Lunes de Aguas (the Monday following Easter Sunday), go to the countryside or to the river and have a picnic. Tía Tula is no exception: we are having our picnic by the river and we'll bring hornazo (eating this Salmantinian delicacy on Lunes de Aguas is a must), empanadas and games. Come spend the afternoon with us!

Tuesday 14, 7:00 pm: Exhibition – With “El Cielo en Llamas” we'll get to know how an aurora borealis occurs, some testimonies of auroras happening over Salamanca in the past and a simulation of one over our city.
Approximate duration: 1h.

Wednesday 15, 5:00 pm: Bicycle tour – A different way to discover Salamanca. Join!
Approximate duration: 1h.

Thursday 16, 4:00 pm: Zumba lesson - Come get in shape and have fun with Lourdes as a teacher. If after the lesson you want to keep practising, here is a playlist to dance zumba to. 
Approximate duration: 1h.

Friday 17, 8:00 pm: Concert – “Ávila, pulso y púa". We will take you to Teatro Juan del Enzina for this peculiar concert. Watch a taster here.

Sábado 18: Excursions – ¿A dónde prefieres ir este fin de semana? ¿A Sevilla, Granada o a Toledo? 

Infórmate en secretaría y cuando hayas elegido destino no olvides apuntarte antes del miércoles.
Where would you rather go this weekend? Seville, Granada, Toledo? Get further information at the reception desk and book your spot by Wednesday.

Please don't forget that you need to sign up for each activity at the reception desk (in order to reserve your place). The minimum number of participants required for each activity is usually three. Unless otherwise stated, the meeting point is Tía Tula school. If no price is mentioned in the above description, the activity is free of charge.

Try to participate in as many activities as you can; they are designed not just for you to have fun, but also to improve your knowledge of Salamanca and Spanish culture, and to put into practice the Spanish you have learnt in class.

Zumba playlist

As many of you know, Lourdes, one of our Spanish teachers here at Tía Tula, is also a dance and fitness instructor (you can see her in action here). She is a huge fan of Zumba, the high-energy Columbian dance phenomenon that combines aerobics and elements of Salsa, Samba and Reggaeton, among others. We asked her for the perfect Zumba playlist!

Zumba is the perfect work-out, helping you to burn calories, tone muscles, increase co-ordination and improve cardio-vascular fitness - all while dancing to your favorite tracks. What's more, Zumba can help ease tension, reduce stress and put a smile on your face!

Why not have a listen to our Zumba playlist, available on Spotify?

A Youtube playlist is also available, complete with choreographed dance routines. Fancy giving it a try?

 

Click here to see what happened last time Lourdes led a Zumba class at Tía Tula...

If you like the sound of Spanish music we recommend having a listen to our very own Tía Tula playlist, created as part of the UN initiative #HappySoundsLike.

Extracurricular Activities, 06.04.15 - 10.04.15

As Semana Santa draws to a close, and our capas and capirotes go back in the cupboard for another year, it is time to dive head first into another fun-filled and activity-packed week here at Tia Tula!
Hello April!

Monday 6th, 19:30: Tapas - We will be heading to La Casa de las Morcillas to try a selection of different tapas - potato, onion, rice, sweet, spicy - what will you choose to tickle your tastebuds?
Approximate Duration: 1h.

Tuesday 7th, 19:00: Charlamos – Don't miss this great opportunity to improve your Spanish in a fun and relaxed enviroment. Rosa will lead a discussion on a topic currently in the news.
Approximate Duration: 1h.

Wednesday 8th, 16:00: Horse riding - Love horses? Join us for a canter around the beautiful Salmantinian countryside.
Don´t forget to sign up before 14.00, Tuesday 7th.

Thursday 9th, 17:00: Guided tour - Don´t miss this great chance to get to improve your knowledge of the rich and fascinating history of Salamanca. Led by our very own experts Lorena and Ana.
Approximate Duration: 1h.

Friday 10th, 20:00: Cookery lesson - Learn how to make a delicious paella, the flag-bearer of Spanish cuisine and one of the country's most popular dishes.
Of course, we will be eating our concoctions afterwards!

Saturday 11th: Excursions - Where do you want to go this week? Santiago de Compostela? Leon y Astorga? You decide -  but make sure you sign up before Wednesday 8th!

Please don't forget that you need to sign up for each activity at the reception desk (in order to reserve your place). The minimum number of participants required for each activity is usually three. Unless otherwise stated, the meeting point is Tía Tula school. If no price is mentioned in the above description, the activity is free of charge.

Try to participate in as many activities as you can; they are designed not just for you to have fun, but also to improve your knowledge of Salamanca and Spanish culture, and to put into practice the Spanish you have learnt in class.