Extracurricular activities 09.05.2016 - 15.05.2016

The Book Fair (Feria del Libro), the Film Festival (Fiesta del Cine), and of course, our extracurricular activities will make this week spectacular!

Take a look at what we’ve got planned:

Monday, May 9, Theatrical tour - 18:05: We’re going to get to know Salamanca better through a very special theatrical tour. We’ll have so much fun!

Time: 1h 30min

Tuesday, May 10, Fiesta del Cine: Until May 11, you can go to the movies for just €2.90. Don’t miss out!

Find out more information here on how to get a ticket: http://www.fiestadelcine.com/

Wednesday, May 11, Literary gathering - 19:30: Our teacher, Carmen López, will accompany us to a literary gathering to hear the words of the Spanish poet Jesús Hilario Tundidor at la Sala de la Palabra in Teatro Liceo.

Find out more information here: Asociación Cultural Pentadrama.

Time: 1h 30min

Thursday, May 12, Dance class - 15:55: We’ll learn the basic steps of Latin dancing. It’s going to be a lot of fun!

Time: 1h

Friday, May 13, Horseback riding - 16:45: We’ll go horseback riding in the countryside. It will be a special experience! 

Saturday, May 14 and Sunday, May 15: Excursions - Check with the school secretary to find out about the nearby places you can visit this weekend. 

We’d like to remind you that it’s necessary to sign up for each activity in order to reserve a spot; a minimum of 3 people is normally required. The meeting point is always Tía Tula, unless we inform you otherwise. 

The activities are not only for having fun (that’s a guarantee). They’re also meant for you to improve your knowledge of the culture in Salamanca and Spain, to use the Spanish that you learn in class, and to meet other students from the school.

Extracurricular activities 02.05.2016 - 06.05.2016

The month of May has begun, along with sunshine and warm weather, which will allow you to make the most out of this week´s extracurricular activities: a Spanish comedy film, a theater performance, playing board games to improve your language skills, and a tapas tour. To boot, the week started off with a holiday, Labor Day, to celebrate workers around the world.

Monday, May 2: Labor Day (holiday)

Tuesday, May 3, 16:00: Movie – Today we´re showing a film by Spanish screenwriter and film director Daniel Sánchez Arévalo, which will definitely make you laugh. We´ll be waiting for you at school!

Wednesday, May 4, 19:00: Theater – Students of the experimental theater group Musicay will present La Valla, a collective piece based on poetry. The meeting point is Plaza Mayor, under the big clock. 

Thursday, May 5, 16:50: Board games – Get ready to practice your Spanish by playing board games with teacher Marién! We´ll meet at the school cafe-snack bar. Remember to sign up before 14:00.

Friday, May 6, 19:30: Tapas tour – To finish off the week, we´ll go on a tapas tour. We´ll meet at the school cafe-snack bar and after visit a few more tapas bars. Don´t miss out! Relax and come have fun with us!

Saturday, May 7 and Sunday, May 8: Excursions – Check with the school secretary to find out about the nearby places you can visit this weekend. 

We´d like to remind you that it´s necessary to sign up for each activity in order to reserve a spot; a minimum of 3 people is normally required. The meeting point is always Tía Tula, unless we inform you otherwise. 

The activities are not only for having fun (that´s a guarantee). They´re also meant for you to improve your knowledge of the culture in Salamanca and Spain to use the Spanish that you learn in class and meet other students from the school.

Extracurricular activities 18.04.2016 - 24.04.2016

This week at Tía Tula, we´re remembering the 400th anniversary of the death of Miguel de Cervantes. You can find out about all the activities here: Conmemoración del IV centenario de la muerte de Miguel de Cervantes.

And of course, don´t forget to check out our other extracurricular activities:

Monday, April 18, Bike ride - 17:30: We´ll take a bike ride around Salamanca to discover the city from a different perspective. Are you in?

Time: 1 hour

Tuesday, April 19, Santa Clara Convent - 17:00: We´ll visit the museum of the Santa Clara Convent, which contains many interesting artworks, from sculptures to pictures.

Time: 1 hour

Wednesday, April 20, Trivia contest - 16:50: We´ll spend the afternoon playing a fun game of trivia among teams, organized by our teacher Beatriz.

Time: 1 hour

Thursday, April 21, Spring poetry recital – Starting at 19:30: We´ll hold a literary workshop in La Manolita, run by A.C. Pentadrama (coordinated by Montse Villar) in collaboration with ASAPAR (the Salamanca Association of Patients with Arthritis). What´s more, we´ll get to enjoy a musical performance by Nela Escribano. Don´t miss out!

Find out more information here

Time: 2 hours

Friday, April 22, Tapas tour - 19:30: We´ll finish off the week with a tapas tour. We´ll visit some of the best bars in the city center to try some typical pinchos. 

Time: 1 hour

Saturday, April 23 and Sunday, April 24: Excursions – Check with the school secretary to find out where you can take a trip this weekend so you can have an unforgettable time.

We´d like to remind you that it´s necessary to sign up for each activity in order to reserve a spot; a minimum of 3 people is normally required. The meeting point is always Tía Tula, unless we inform you otherwise. 

The activities are not only for having fun (that´s a guarantee). They´re also meant for you to improve your knowledge of the culture in Salamanca and Spain, and to use the Spanish that you learn in class.

Remembering the 400th anniversary of the death of Miguel de Cervantes

At Tía Tula, we´re remembering the 400th anniversary of the death of Miguel de Cervantes. 

We´ve prepared a week full of activities dedicated exclusively to this famous writer, all of which will be held at Manolita Cafe Snack-Bar.

We especially encourage you to sign up to read some of Don Quijote aloud on Friday, April 22.

Take a look at what we´ve got planned: 

Monday, April 18, 19:00 

Film screening: “Las locuras de Don Quijote” (“The follies of Don Quijote”)

(from “Los documentales de Cultural.es”)

Tuesday, April 19, 14:00 

A lecture: “Vida y obra de Cervantes” (“The life and work of Cervantes”)

Speaker: Montse Villar

Wednesday, April 20, 16:50 

A trivia game all about Cervantes

Coordinator: Beatriz González

Thursday, April 21, 16:30 

Film screening: “Tiempo de hidalgos” (“The time of noblemen”)

(Episode 11 of the second season of “El Ministerio del Tiempo” – “The Ministry of Time” – dedicated to Miguel de Cervantes)

Friday, April 22, 11:00

A reading of “Don Quijote de la Mancha” by Miguel de Cervantes

Sign up to read part of the book in 10-minute increments at Manolita Café.

Solidarity should be a global language

The Asamblea de Apoyo a Personas Migrantes de Salamanca (Association for Migrants in Salamanca) is a volunteer-run NGO that aims to collect donations in order to support refugees in Lesbos, Greece.

On Thursday April 14 and Friday April 15, a campaign titled En Compañía y otras calles solidarias (On Compañía and other streets of solidarity) will help gather funds. Different activities such as music, solidarity pinchos, poetry, theater, and concerts will take place at various venues to help the NGO raise enough money to transport supplies to the refugees.

We will also be selling raffle tickets for 1 euro, for a chance to win a dinner for two at Salam restaurant, and a night at La Querida, a homestead in Rodasviejas. You can buy a ticket at any of the venues involved in the campaign.

The campaign will begin on Thursday, April 14 with a playback theater game from 17:45 to 19:15 at the performing arts space Almargen. The activity is based on improvisation by the actors, as well as spontaneous music. 

Here at Tía Tula we´ve also decided to get involved. On Friday, April 15, thanks to A.C Pentadram, we´ve helped organize a wine-tasting activity, starting at 13:00 in Manolita Café-Bar. There will be poetry, music, and painting while we eat pinchos. We will donate 40% of sales to the campaign.

Afterward, at Salam Restaurant, from 17:00 to 19:00, there will be an Arab cooking workshop. The cost is 25€; all income from this activity will go directly to the campaign. 

You can find out about many other activities, along with their locations, by checking out the attached flyer.

Solidarity should be a global language. Join us to help make it happen!

Extracurricular activities11.04.2016 - 17.04.2016

Learn about the mystery of the Cave of Salamanca, relax at an indoor pool, and practice your Spanish during a language exchange…we´re excited about every one of the activities for this week! 

Take a look at what we´ve got planned:

Monday, April 11, The Cave of Salamanca - 18:25: We´ll visit the Cave of Salamanca, one of the most special places in the city, and we´ll learn about its famous legend.

Time: 40 minutes

Tuesday, April 12, Swimming pool - 18:00: We´ll spend the afternoon at the Alamedilla pool relaxing and doing some laps. 

Don´t forget your flip-flops and a swimming cap!

Time: 1 hour

Wednesday April 13, Artistic encounter - 19:30h: Teacher Carmen L. will accompany us to the Sala de la Palabra in Teatro Liceo for a lecture by Juan Sebastián González, a visual artist and professor at the university´s Faculty of Fine Arts. 

Find out more information on the blog of A.C. Pentadrama:

http://acpentadrama.blogspot.com.es

Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes

Thursday, April 14, Language exchange - 17:50: Language exchanges at Tía Tula provide a great opportunity to continue improving your Spanish. We´ll meet at Café Manolita to practice Spanish and English. We´ll be waiting for you!

Time: 1 hour

Friday, April 15, Solidarity wine tasting – Starting at 13:00: At Café Manolita, we´ll read poems in Spanish and Arabic at this event organized by A.C. Pentadrama, in order to raise money to send clothing and food to a refugee camp in Lesbos, Greece.

Find out more information here: https://asambleaapoyomigrantes.noblogs.org

Saturday, April 16 and Sunday, April 17: Excursions – Check with the school office to find out about all the places you can visit this weekend.

We´d like to remind you that it´s necessary to sign up for each activity in order to reserve a spot; a minimum of 3 people is normally required. The meeting point is always Tía Tula, unless we inform you otherwise. 

The activities are not only for having fun (that´s a guarantee). They´re also meant for you to improve your knowledge of the culture in Salamanca and Spain, and to use the Spanish that you learn in class.

Extracurricular activities 04.04.2016 - 10.04.2016

Here you are our activities for this week, don’t miss the place and reserve them in advance!

Monday 4th, Picnic in Tormes river - 2.00 pm.: To celebrate Lunes de Aguas, we organize a picnic nearby the river with the whole school. If it rains, we will picnic at school’s snack-bar. We will take hornazo for everyone!

Learn more about this day: Lunes de Aguas en Salamanca 

Approximate duration: 2h

Tuesday 5th, Urban exhibition - 6.20 pm: We will go to Barrio del Oeste to discover their amazing urban art, a new initiative for artists to show their creations in the street.

Have a look onto their website: Urban Gallery. 

Approximate duration: 1h.

Wednesday 6th, Exhibition Ieronimus - 5.30 pm: We will visit both cathedrals and finally arrive at the tower, the amazing sights are waiting for us! It will be also possible to see the inside from a different point of view.

Approximate duration: 1h.

Thursday 7th, Documentary film - 6:30 pm.: We are going to ‘Centro Documental de la Memoria Histórica’ in Plaza de los Bandos to watch: “Héroes Invisibles-Afroamericanos en la guerra de España”. The film is about the Lincoln Brigade, comprised of some 2,800 Americans who came to defend the Spanish Republic during the Civil War. Of those, approximately 85 were African Americans who mobilized also driven to combat racism and civil rights that were denied in their own country.

Approximate duration: 1h 30min.

Friday 8, Microtheatre - 4:55 pm.: We'll head to La Malhablada to attend one of the microtheatre plays they offer.

Approximate duration: 30min

Saturday 9th Sunday 10th: Trips – We have some great destinations for this week-end’s excursion!

Further information at the reception desk.

We´d like to remind you that it´s necessary to sign up for each activity in order to reserve a spot; a minimum of 3 people is normally required. The meeting point is always Tía Tula, unless we inform you otherwise. 

The activities are not only for having fun (that´s a guarantee). They´re also meant for you to improve your knowledge of the culture in Salamanca and Spain, and to use the Spanish that you learn in class.

Extracurricular activities 28.03.2016 - 03.04.2016

We have some different, funny and interesting activities for this week, join us!

Have a look into our daily propositions:

Monday 28, Theatrical tour - 5.20 pm: Dramatised tour – Today we are going to get to know Salamanca a bit better with a different tour.

Approximated duration: 1h 30min.

Tuesday 29, Exhibition - 5.00 pm: Teacher Aroa will guide us to an exhibition in DA2 museum.

Approximated duration: 1h

Wednesday 30, Film - 4.00 pm: A dose of Spanish culture with a Spanish film based on the period of the Civil War.

Thursday 31, Chocolate con churros - 8:30 am: Have you already tried chocolate con churros (hot chocolate with a fried dough)? We will try this delicious breakfast at the school’s bar. Come enjoy the delicious treat with us!

Approximated duration: 40 min.

Friday 1, Dance class - 4.55 pm: Come and dance with us to know the base steps for many of the famous Latin American and Spanish dances. Reserve your place before Thursday 31st.

Approximated duration: 1h. (minimum 3 people).

Saturday, April 2 and Sunday 3: Trips - If you´d like to go on a trip this weekend, check with the school office to find out information on the different places we can recommend.

We´d like to remind you that it´s necessary to sign up for each activity in order to reserve a spot; a minimum of 3 people is normally required. The meeting point is always Tía Tula, unless we inform you otherwise. 

The activities are not only for having fun (that´s a guarantee). They´re also meant for you to improve your knowledge of the culture in Salamanca and Spain, and to use the Spanish that you learn in class.

Extracurricular activities 21.03.2016 - 27.03.2016

We love the activities! We enjoy it and we discover more about Salamanca, keep improving your Spanish! :)

Monday 21, Scala Coeli - 6.25 pm: come with us to discover our beautiful city from “La Clerecía”, you will enjoy the amazing sights of Salamanca!

Approximate duration: 30 min.

Tuesday 22, Workshop cards - 5:45 pm: In “Atentamente” shop you will make your own postcard, you can chose the design you want! a new funny and creative activity!

Approximate duration: 1h

Wednesday 23, Chocolate with churros - 8:30 am: A typical Spanish breakfast, start the day with full energy!

Approximate duration: 40min

Maundy Thursday 24: Maundy Thursday (also known as Holy Thursday, Covenant Thursday, Great and Holy Thursday, Sheer Thursday and Thursday of Mysteries) is the Christian holy day, falling on the Thursday before Easter.

Good Friday 25: Good Friday is a religious holiday, observed primarily by Christians, commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary. 

From Thursday to Sunday, Trips – We have some great destinations for this bank holyday’s excursion!

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.

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.

Extracurricular activities 14.03.2016 - 20.03.2016

We love the activities! We enjoy it and we discover more about Salamanca, keep improving your Spanish! :)

Monday 14th, 6:30 pm: Karaoke – We encourage you to sing at the top of your lungs! We wait for you at the bar of the school.

Approximate duration: 1h.

Tuesday 15th, 4.20 pm: Conversation workshop – The workshops of teacher Cristina are a great opportunity to keep practising our Spanish!.

Approximate duration: 1h.

Wednesday 16th, 3.45 pm: Horse riding – We go for a walk riding on a horse! An amazing experience! 

Don’t forget to reserve your place before Tuesday 15th.

Thursday 17th, 6.25 pm: Language exchange – We are going to the bar of the school with Spanish and English students, organised by groups we will meet new people practising languages at the same time!

Approximate duration: 1h. 

Friday 18th, 7:30 pm: Tapas tour – We love this activity! A perfect moment to relax tasting the best tapas in the city! Join us!

Approximate duration: 1h 30min.

Saturday 19th Sunday 20th: Trips – We have some great destinations for this week-end’s excursion!

Further information at the reception desk.

We´d like to remind you that it´s necessary to sign up for each activity in order to reserve a spot; a minimum of 3 people is normally required. The meeting point is always Tía Tula, unless we inform you otherwise. 

The activities are not only for having fun (that´s a guarantee). They´re also meant for you to improve your knowledge of the culture in Salamanca and Spain, and to use the Spanish that you learn in class.

Extracurricular activities 07.03.2016 - 13.03.2016

A whole bunch of activities await us this week! Take a look and make sure to reserve a spot. 

Monday, March 7, 18:25h: Board games – We´ll spend the late afternoon and evening at La Manolita, the school café, playing various board games. We´ll be waiting for you!

Time: 1 hour

Tuesday, March 8, 18:00h: Swimming – We´ll relax at the indoor pool at La Alamedilla. 

Time: 1 hour

Wednesday, March 9, 19:30: Literary gathering – Professor Carmen López will accompany us to a literary gathering, where filmmaker Miguel Ángel Refoyo will speak at the Sala de la Palabra at the Teatro Liceo. You can find out more information here: Asociación Cultural Pentadrama 

Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes

Thursday, March 10, 16:55h: Dance class – We´re going to learn the basic steps of Latin dancing.

Time: 1 hour

Friday, March 11, 17:30h: Bike ride – Are you up for joining us for a bike ride through Salamanca? A very fun and alternative way to continue discovering the city.

Time: 1 hour

Saturday, March 12 and Sunday, March 13: Trips – If you´d like to go on a trip this weekend, check with the school office to find out information on the different places we can recommend.

We´d like to remind you that it´s necessary to sign up for each activity in order to reserve a spot; a minimum of 3 people is normally required. The meeting point is always Tía Tula, unless we inform you otherwise. 

The activities are not only for having fun (that´s a guarantee). They´re also meant for you to improve your knowledge of the culture in Salamanca and Spain, and to use the Spanish that you learn in class.

A Taste of Salamanca

With medieval fairytale streets, numerous cultural offerings, and abundant nightlife, Salamanca provides a rich blend of old and new. The University of Salamanca, founded in 1218 by King Alfonso IX, is the oldest in Spain and draws students from all over the world. It is easy to get around on foot; there are also buses, and taxis are very affordable. Salamanca is around 2 hours from Madrid by train, and a good leaping-off point for visiting nearby Avila, Segovia, or Portugal.

Salamanca is an ideal place to study Spanish; it is the capital of Castile and León, the region where the original castellano developed. The local accent is easier to understand than other accents in Spain (for example, the Andalusian accent). 

Tía Tula Spanish School is right in the heart of the city, with small classes and years of experience teaching foreign students. The teachers are professional and friendly, there are a number of levels to suit students´ needs, and the school arranges a variety of living accommodations, as well as activities and trips.

If it´s your first time in Salamanca, I would recommend visiting the university, as well as the Catedral Vieja (Old Cathedral), Plaza Mayor, Casa de las Conchas (House of the Seashells), and the Puente Romano (Roman bridge). These landmarks, with their enchanting architecture, will give you a sense of the city´s ancient feel.

After you´ve walked around, you might be tired and ready for a bite to eat. Spaniards take siesta time seriously. Shops normally close between 2pm and 5pm, during which people eat lunch and take a break from the day. I highly suggest trying tapas, which are small appetizers that allow you to try different kinds of food without feeling overly stuffed. Typical examples include patatas bravas or croquetas. 

In terms of weather, Salamanca can be very cold in winter and extremely hot in summer, so be sure to bring proper clothing. That said, if you forgot something at home, check out the weekly Sunday flea market, called El Rastro (located at the local fairgrounds), where you can find a variety of low-cost items.

These are the things I experienced my first time in Salamanca, and I liked it so much that I came back again! I hope to get to know the city better this time, and to discover even more of its delightful secrets, which are waiting if you keep your eyes open.

By Emily, student in Spring 2016

Extracurricular activities 29.02.2016 - 06.03.2016

Here are our weekly activities! In order to have fun, get to know the city at a deeper level and improve your Spanish. Don´t miss these opportunities because you´re going to love them. :)

Monday, 29th, 16:30: Movie – We´ll start off the week with a great Spanish movie, which you can use to measure your improvement in your language skills. 

Tuesday, 1th, 17:50: Language Exchange – At the school café, we´ll have a language exchange between students who speak Spanish and English. It´s a fantastic opportunity to meet nice people and strengthen your language skills. 

Time: 1 hour

Wednesday, 2th, 18:25: Art exhibit – We´ll go to see the art exhibit “Ars combinatoria” by the famous photographer Chema Madoz at the Hospedería Fonseca. This exhibit shows his sensitivity in terms of expressing art through photography, as well as his poetic perspective. 

Time: 1 hour

Thursday, 3th, 17:00: Paddleball – We´ll go with Professor Pablo to play a game of paddleball. Are you in? 

Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes 

Friday, 4th, 19:30: Tapas tour – We´ll eat tapas at some of the best bars in the center of Salamanca in order to try the most typical pinchos.

Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes

Saturday, 5th and Sunday, 6th: Trips – Find out information from the school office about the places we recommend visiting on the weekend.

We´d like to remind you that it´s necessary to sign up for each activity in order to reserve a spot; a minimum of 3 people is normally required. The meeting point is always Tía Tula, unless we inform you otherwise. 

The activities are not only for having fun (that´s a guarantee). They´re also meant for you to improve your knowledge of the culture in Salamanca and Spain, and to use the Spanish that you learn in class.

Extracurricular activities 22.02.2016 - 28.02.2016

We´re prepared, as always, for a fun week! 

Monday, February 22, 17:00: Karaoke – We´re going to sing Spanish songs at La Manolita, the school café. Do you dare?

Time: 1 hour

Tuesday, February 23, 16:00: Movie – This afternoon we´ll watch a Spanish film. It´s a great opportunity to continue practicing your language skills. 

Wednesday, March 24, 16:45: Theatrical tour – We´ll embark on a scavenger hunt to discover Salamanca´s main monuments. A very fun way to get to know the city! 

Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes

Thursday, February 25, 20:00: Brazilian film – We recommend going to see the movie “Os penetras” (2012), a comedy by Andrucha Waddington; it is one of the Brazilian films being shown at Teatro Juan del Enzina. The original version will be shown with subtitles in Spanish.

Find out more information here: Ciclo de Cine Brasileño 

Friday, February 26, 19:00: Pulpería – We´ll go to the pulpería de Paco to try the delicious octopus there, and other typical gallega dishes.

Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes

Saturday, February 27 and Sunday, February 28: Trips – Find out information from the school office about the places we recommend visiting on the weekend.

We´d like to remind you that it´s necessary to sign up for each activity in order to reserve a spot; a minimum of 3 people is normally required. The meeting point is always Tía Tula, unless we inform you otherwise. 

The activities are not only for having fun (that´s a guarantee). They´re also meant for you to improve your knowledge of the culture in Salamanca and Spain, and to use the Spanish that you learn in class.

Extracurricular activities 15.02.2016 - 21.02.2016

There isn´t a week that goes by at Tía Tula that isn´t special :)

Take a look at this week´s activities:

Monday, February 15, 18:00: Snack – We´ll spend a very sweet afternoon thanks to the delicious sweets at La Manolita, the school café.

Time: 1 hour

Tuesday, February 16, 16:20: Conversation workshop – Take advantage of this workshop to continue practicing your Spanish! It´s a great opportunity! 

Time: 1 hour

Wednesday, February 17, 18:20: Board games – We love the time that we spend at La Manolita, the school café. This time, we´ll learn how to play various board games. :) 

Time: 1 hour

Thursday, March 18, 16:55: Dance class – We´ll learn the basic steps of Latin dancing. It´s going to be very fun! 

Time: 1 hour

Friday, March 19, 18:20: Language exchange – We´ll enjoy the perfect combination of meeting people and practicing our language skills, all thanks to our language exchanges with students who speak English and Spanish. We´ll be waiting for you at La Manolita, the school café. 

Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes

Saturday, March 20 and Sunday, March 21: Trips – Find out information from the school office about the places we recommend visiting on the weekend.

We´d like to remind you that it´s necessary to sign up for each activity in order to reserve a spot; a minimum of 3 people is normally required. The meeting point is always Tía Tula, unless we inform you otherwise. 

The activities are not only for having fun (that´s a guarantee). They´re also meant for you to improve your knowledge of the culture in Salamanca and Spain, and to use the Spanish that you learn in class.

Extracurricular activities 08.02.2016 - 14.02.2016

Tapas tour, poetic meeting, language Exchange… and more activities even are waiting for us, ¡and we have also inaugurated a café-bar! Here you can see the pictures of the opening: Inauguración de la cafetería de Tía Tula.

Here is the information for every day:

Monday 8th, 4.00 pm: Spanish film - We will watch a great Spanish film that will help us to learn and keep practising Spanish.

Tuesday 9th, 5.00 pm: Exhibition – We will visit the DA2 museum (modern art museum) with our teacher Aroa to see the current exhibitions.

Aproximated duration: 1h.

Wednesday 10th, 7.30 pm: Poetic meeting – Our teacher Carmen López will lead us to the poetic meeting with the Poet Teresa Guzmán in Teatro Liceo. For further information you can check in Asociación Cultural Pentadrama’s blog.

Encuentro Literario con Teresa Guzmán Carmona

Thursday 11th, 6.20 pm: Language exchange – Practise the Spanish you have learnt in class at our language exchange. We will go to Tía Tula’s bar where you will meet Spaniards who are learning English.

Approximate duration: 1 h.

Friday 12th, 7.30pm: Tapas tour – We are taking you on a tour of some of the best tapas bars in the centre of the city to taste some of the typical tapas of Salamanca

Meeting place: Manolita’s bar 7.30 pm

Approximated duration: 1.30 h

Saturday 13 and Sunday 14: Excursions – Please ask at the reception desk for more information about the destinations we can offer you.

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.

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.

Extracurricular activities 01.02.2016 - 07.02.2016

We suggest various fun ways to continue improving your Spanish through our extracurricular activities. We´re also organizing a party to celebrate the Carnaval!

Take a look at everything we´re offering this week.

Monday, February 1, 18:20h: Urban art exhibit – We´re going to take a walk around La Plaza del Oeste to look at the art that can be found on every corner. Garage doors have become the perfect canvas for young artists, which will surely move you.

You can find out about the artwork in this neighborhood by visiting this link: http://galeriaurbanasalamanca.es/

Time: 1 hour

Tuesday, February 2, 16:55h: Dance class – This week, we´ll learn the basic steps of Latin dancing. We´ll be the best ones on the dance floor!

Time: 1 hour

Wednesday, February 3, 15:45h: Horseback riding – We´ll go horseback riding in the countryside where the cowboys roam. A unique experience that you can´t miss!

Sign up by Tuesday, February 2 to reserve a spot.

Thursday, February 4, 17:00h: Paddle tennis – Professor Pablo will accompany us to play a game of paddle tennis.

Time: 1 hour

Friday, February 5, 18:30h: Carnaval – We´re going to celebrate Carnaval at Tía Tula! We´ll wait for you in full costume. If you don´t have a costume, don´t worry, we´ll help you think of ideas. :)

Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes

Saturday, February 6 and Sunday, February 7: Trips – This weekend, we suggest checking out the carnavals in Cádiz, or taking a trip to Ciudad Rodrigo or La Alberca.

Please check with the school office for more information. 

We´d like to remind you that it´s necessary to sign up for each activity in order to reserve a spot; a minimum of 3 people is normally required. The meeting point is always Tía Tula, unless we inform you otherwise. 

The activities are not only for having fun (that´s a guarantee). They´re also meant for you to improve your knowledge of the culture in Salamanca and Spain, and to use the Spanish that you learn in class.

Extracurricular activities 25.01.2016 - 31.01.2016

Among this week's activities are a film, a quiz game, a zumba lesson, a dance lesson, and a tapas tour. Join us and enjoy!

Monday 25th, 4:00 pm: Spanish film - Starting the week with a good Spanish film that will help us to learn Spanish in other contexts.

Tuesday 26, 4:50 pm: Quiz - Beatriz will be hosting a funny quiz based in some questions, who will be the fastest answering the questions?

Approximate duration: 1h.

Wednesday 27, 4:00 pm: Zumba class - Do you feel like doing some zumba? Our Spanish teacher, Lourdes, is also a fitness teacher, she will give us a class and we’ll have a good time with her.

Approximate duration: 1h.

Here we share an article with some good zumba songs, this way you can keep practising!

Zumba songs.

Thursday 28, 4:55 pm: Dance class - We are going to learn the first steps of a typical Latin dance, are you coming? (minimum 3 students)

Approximate duration: 1h.

Friday 29th, 8:00 pm: Tapas tour - To finish with the week we are taking you on a tour of some of the best tapas bars in the city centre

Approximate duration 1h30.

Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st: Excursions - Please ask at the reception desk for more information.

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 from each activity is usually three. Also, unless otherwise stated, the meeting point is Tía Tula School. Lastly, if there's no price mentioned in the 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. 

Extracurricular activities 18.01.2016 - 24.01.2016

Here we start the week with some activities which will give as a smile, have a look into Tía Tula’s fun!

Monday 18th, 6.20 pm: Billiards – We will meet in a bar in the city centre to play pool, are you coming?.

Approximate duration: 1h 30min

Tuesday 19th, 6:20 pm: Exhibition – We are going to Archivo General de la Guerra Civil Española. It is a very interesting museum about the history of the civil war, it worth a visit!

Approximate duration: 1h

Wednesday 20th, 3:45 pm: Horse riding – Horse riding in the Charro countryside. It's going to be a great experience! Don’t forget to reserve your place before Tuesday 19th!

Thursday 21st, 4:20 pm.: Conversation workshop – The best opportunity to keep improving our speaking Spanish with teacher Cristina.

Approximate duration: 1h

Friday 22nd, 6:20 pm: Language exchange –Perfect opportunity to meet Spanish people and improve your Spanish speaking skills.

Approximate duration: 1h

Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th: Excursions – Please ask at the reception desk for more information.

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 fro each activity is usually three. Also, unless otherwise stated, the meeting point is Tía Tula school. Lastly, if there's no price mentioned in the 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. 

Extracurricular activities 11.01.2016 - 17.01.2016

We already have our weekly activities! would you like to know the stories of the main monuments in Salamanca?, maybe a Latin dance class? Or going to have a chocolate con churros?

These activities and even more for these days, we just need you to enjoy!

Here is the information for every day:

Monday 11, 4:50 pm: Guided tour – We will see some of the most symbolic places of Salamanca and Nela, the teacher, will tell us their history.

Approximate duration: 1h

Tuesday 12, 5:45 pm: Postcards workshop – We will go to the studio of the library Atentamente to create our own postcards and send them to our beloved with our best wishes.

Approximate duration: 1h

Wednesday 13, 4:55 pm: Dance class – Dance class – We are going to learn the first steps of a typical Latin dance to be the bests in the dance floor! (minimum 3 students)

It is important to let reception know if you are interested in this activity before 12.30 pm

Approximate duration: 1h

Thursday 14, 8:30 am: Chocolate con churros – Together we will have a delicious Chocolate con churros to start our day with energy!

Approximate duration: 45 min.

Friday 15, 7:30 pm: Tapas tour – To finish with the week we offer you a tour around the main bars in order to try their bests “tapas”

Approximate duration: 1h

Saturday 16 and Sunday 17: Excursions – Please ask at the reception desk for more information about the destinations we can offer you.

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.

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.