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