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Extracurricular activities 28.01.2019 - 03.02.2019

We have a new week, we have new extracurricular activities, we continue to fall in love with Spanish. Happy week! :)

Monday 28, 18h30 : Route of tapas - Beginning the week with one route of tapas by some of the best bars in the center of Salamanca, to taste their most delicious pinchos.

Approximate duration: 1h30min

Tuesday 29, 18h50 : Zumba Class - Let's move to the zumba rhythm with our beloved teacher Lourdes. You in?

Approximate duration: 1h.

Wednesday 30, 19h: Language Exchange - As every Wednesday we expect you in our Spanish-English / English-Spanish exchange at Manolita Café Bar.

Approximate duration: 1h

Thursday 31, 15h45: Horse riding - We will take a horse ride through the charros fields. A unique activity! Don't let it escape.

Approximate duration: 3h.

Friday 1, 18h30: Spanish film - We close the week with a good session of Spanish cinema to continue improving the practice of the language.

Saturday 2, 22h30: Las Noches de Manolita - Don't miss the show at Manolita Café Bar de: "Divinas Conmedias". Cocktail of humor, beauty and know how to be, prepared by three of the best actresses of our land. All the info here.

Sunday 3: Excursions - Come to the school secretary to know the destinations we will have available for this weekend.

We remind you that it is necessary to sign up at the concierge for each activity to reserve your place (the minimum number of participants required is normally three people). And we remind you that the meeting point - unless otherwise stated - is always the Tía Tula school itself.

The activities are designed not only to entertain you (this is guaranteed) but also to improve your knowledge of Salamanca and Spanish culture, and to put into practice the Spanish you learn in class.

Salamanca celebrates the Chinese New Year

Salamanca will celebrate the Year of Pigs with a wide and interesting range of activities. The renowned sculptor Xu Hongfei, president of the Guangzhou Academy of Sculpture and director of the Chinese Association of Artists, is going to bring some of the sculptures from his collection "gorditas", for the first time in Spain, which keep happiness as a common thread.

Thirteen sculptures will be installed in Salamanca until 3 March and can be seen in: Plaza Mayor, Parque de Colón, Plaza Concilio de Trento, Plaza de Anaya, Patio de Escuelas, Plaza de las Úrsulas, Plaza de Santa Eulalia and Parque de La Alamedilla.In addition of the great exhibition of Xu Hongfei in the programming we will find: parades, dance, music, children's workshops and gastronomic demonstrations.

All activities are free of charge and, except for the sculptor's exhibition, will take place between 1 and 3 February.

There will be a gastronomic meeting in which four Chinese chefs with a Michelin star will go to the city of Charra. And, together with Víctor Gutiérrez, they will offer a gastronomic day dedicated to professionals in the sector, at the Chamber of Commerce, on Friday 1 February at 13:30h.

And on 2 February at 12 noon at the Central Market, they will give a live gastronomic demonstration of charra food with Chinese food, open to the public.

The students and teachers of the Center for Foreign Languages and Arts of Guangdong (Canton) will take part in an activity of dance and music on Friday 1 February at 9 pm in the Centre for Performing Arts and Music.

On the other hand, the San Blas auditorium will host a concert starring Chinese guitarists Su Erxun and Huang Chen, on 2 February at 8 pm.

The celebration will end with a show that will take place at the Teatro Liceo, on 3 February at 6:00 pm.

On the other hand, two workshops on calligraphy, traditional painting and papyroflexia have been organised at the DA2 (contemporary art centre), aimed at children between the ages of 6 and 12. They will take place on 2 and 3 February from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm.

And three parades of the dance group Leones y Dragones (Lions and Dragons) have been programmed, which will run through the streets of the centre of Salamanca.

Happy Chinese New Year! Kung hé fat tsoi!

Extracurricular activities 21.01.2019 - 27.01.2019

Our extracurricular activities are here to improve your Spanish and to get to know the Spanish culture, always from a fun point of view. Happy week!

Monday 21, 16:30: Spanish movie - We start the week with a good Spanish film session. Don't miss this opportunity to improve your Spanish.

Tuesday 22, 8h30: Chocolate con churros - We will have a delicious chocolate con churros at Manolita Café Bar, before starting Spanish classes.

Approximate duration: 40min

Wednesday 23, 19h: Language Exchange - As every Wednesday we expect you in our Spanish-English / English-Spanish exchange at Manolita Café Bar.

Approximate duration: 1h

Thursday 24, 18h30: Cooking Class - In our cooking class this week we will learn how to prepare a great paella with gazpacho. Want to join us?

Approximate duration: 1h 30min.

Friday 25, 19h50: Yoga Class - We will go to practice the basic yoga postures in the center of Nela, the old and beloved teacher of Tía Tula.

Approximate duration: 1h

Saturday 26, 22h30: Las Noches de Manolita - We recommend you attend Manolita Café Bar to enjoy the magic of Laura Escuela's oral narration. All the info here.

Sunday 27: Excursions - Come to the school secretary to know the destinations we will have available for this weekend.

We remind you that it is necessary to sign up at the secretary for each activity to reserve your place (the minimum number of participants required is normally three people). And we remind you that the meeting point - unless otherwise stated - is always the Tía Tula school itself.

The activities are designed not only to entertain you (this is guaranteed) but also to improve your knowledge of Salamanca and Spanish culture, and to put into practice the Spanish you learn in class.

Extracurricular activities 07.01.2019 - 13.01.2019

We hope you enjoyed these special days.
We are starting a new year with amazing activities. It's time to find out what they are:

Monday 07:  Day off 

Tuesday 08, 16h20: Guided tour - Are you interested in the history and/or legends of Salamanca's monuments? Our teacher will accompany us to know the main monuments of the city.
Approximate duration: 1 hour

Wednesday 09, 19h: Language exchanges - Like every Wednesday we wait for you for our exchanges Spanish-English / English-Spanish, in Manolita Coffee Bar!
Approximate duration: 1h 

Thursday 10, 18h30: Tapas route - If you like tapas, come with us to taste the best skewers from some of the bars in the city center. 
Approximate duration: 1h30

Friday 11, 19h50: Yoga class – What better way to feel good about yourself than yoga? Come practice the basic positions with Nela!
Approximate duration: 1h

Saturday 12 and Sunday 13: Trips - Go to the school office to find more information about possible destinations for this weekend.

We remind you that it is necessary to register at the secretariat for each activity to reserve your place (the minimum number of participants required is generally 3 people). We remind you that the meeting point - unless otherwise indicated - is always the Tía Tula School.

The activities are not only designed to entertain (guaranteed) but also to improve your knowledge of the culture of Salamanca and Spain, and also to put into practice the Spanish you learn in class.

The University of Salamanca celebrates its 800th anniversary

The University of Salamanca is known around the world due to its history, reputation and some of its distinguished students, professors and rectors such as Miguel de Unamuno. Founded in 1218, the USAL (University of Salamanca) celebrates its eighth centenary, which is fundamental to the city and even to the whole country. On the occasion of such important event, the artist Miquel Barceló has drawn the following logo. In addition, the University has organised a program of activities in order to remember its history, among which artistic and photographic exhibitions, concerts, theatrical representations, conferences, seminaries, besides student and sport activities. The alumni who have already studied at the USAL also have the opportunity to meet again on May 25th and 26th, when a promotion meeting will be held. 

About the University history, its fundation, back eight centuries ago, led to the creation of the first University library in all Europe. Since then, the reputation of the Major School Library grew and was enriched with additions like the Sky of Salamanca (Cielo de Salamanca), paiting made by Fernando Gallego which is part of the artistic heritage of the city.

The activities proposed by the local government include names such as Bob Dylan, whose concert takes place on March 24th, whereas Salamanca will celebrate the International Jazz Festival during the summer.

Among the exhibitions, “Pioneers of Modernity. XIX and XX Centuries in the Gerstenmaier Collection”, “Iconography of Unamuno”, and “Seduced by the reality” offer the possibility to see some works made by the main figurative artists in Spain. A medallion dedicated to the King Alfonso IX de León, under whose regency the University was founded, is going to be placed in Plaza Mayor.

Salamanca has always owned the reputation of relying on one of the world’s eldest instituctions, which is why we have the refrain: “What nature does not give, Salamanca does not lend”, (Lo que naturaleza no da, Salamanca no presta).

Finally, the city has been the protagonist of films and books. In fact, this is an excellent time for students and tourists from all around the world who would like to visit Salamanca and the mixture of all the festivities makes it such a unique occasion.

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.