Extracurricular activities 14.09.2015 - 20.09.2015

What a great start of the week with all our activities!

Dramatised tour, conversation workshop, boat trip, film, microtheatre... Let's practice our Spanish with all the activities of this week:

Monday 14, 5:00 pm: Dramatised tour – Today we are going to get to know Salamanca a bit better and in a different way.

Approximate duration: 1h30

Tuesday 15, 4:30 pm: Conversation workshop – Teacher Cristina will suggest some topics and help you get better at speaking Spanish.

Approximate duration: 1h

Wednesday 16, 4:30 pm: Boat trip – Tía Tula will take us to a boat trip along the river Tormes (pedal boats or rowing).

Approximate duration: 1h

Thursday 17, 4:00 pm: Film – Come enjoy a good Spanish film.

Approximate duration: 112 min. 

Friday 18, 7:30 pm: Microtheatre – We are heading to La Malhablada  to enjoy a microtheatre play.

Approximate duration: 30 min.

Saturday 19 and Sunday 20: Excursions – Segovia and Ávila, Aveiro, Lisbon and Fátima, or Sierra de Francia and La Alberca... We have a range of trips for the perfect end to the week! Please ask for 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 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 17.08.2015 - 23.08.2015

Here are the extracurricular activities we have in store for this week, ideal to keep practising Spanish. Are you in?

Monday 17, 4:00 pm: Zumba class – Do you feel like doing some zumba? Our Spanish teacher, Lourdes, will give us a class and we’ll have a good time with her.

Approximate duration: 1h.

Until such time, at the link bellow you can find a playlist with some recommended songs so we can practice: Zumba playlist

Tuesday 18, 6:20 pm: Theatre workshop – At Espacio Al Margen we’ll attend a theatre workshop where we will learn a variety of theatre exercises in Spanish.
Approximate duration: 2h.

Wednesday 19, 5:00 pm: Bike tour – Another good chance to know Salamanca from a different point of view. Let's join us!

Approximate duration: 1h.

Thursday 20, 6:20 pm: Chocolate con churros – This afternoon we are headed to Cafetería El Valor for a delicious treat. Have you already tried chocolate con churros (hot chocolate with a fried dough)? You cannot miss it!
Approximate duration: 40min.

Friday 21, 6:20 pm: Dance class – We are going to learn the first steps of a typical Latin dance (minimum 8 students) It is important to let reception know if you are interested in this activity before 12.30 pm.
Approximate duration: 1h.

Saturday 22: Excursions – Would you like to make an excursion to Aveiro or Gijón this weekend? Further information at the reception desk.

Te recordamos que es necesario apuntarse en conserjería para cada actividad (para reservar tu plaza; el número mínimo de participantes requerido normalmente es de tres personas). Te recordamos también que las actividades que no tienen un precio en su detalle informativo son gratuitas, y que el punto de encuentro - salvo que se diga otra cosa - es siempre la propia escuela Tía Tula.

Las actividades están pensadas no sólo para divertirte (eso está garantizado) sino también para que mejores tu conocimiento de la cultura salmantina y española, y para que pongas en práctica el español que aprendes en clase.

Extracurricular activities 10.08.2015 - 16.08.2015

Boat trip through the río Tormes, dance class, excursions… Let's start the week with these and other more activities which will make us have fun for sure. Take a look on what is waiting for us everyday:

Monday 10, 5:10 pm: Necklace workshop – Our teacher Alicia will help us to design our own necklace and then make them shine pretty good :)

Approximate duration: 1h.

Tuesday 11, 6:20 pm: Boat trip – Today is the day of one of our favourite summer activities: we will enjoy the sun with a small boat ride through the río Tormes.

Approximate duration: 1h30min.

Wednesday 12, 5:30 pm: Exhibition: “Monumenta Salmanticae” – We will reach the Iglesia de San Millán in order to make a tour through the Salamanca architectural heritage by different audiovisual elements.

Approximate duration: 1h.

Thursday 13, 6:20 pm: Dance class – Don't miss the latin dance class we have prepared to have fun. 

Approximate duration: 1h30min.

Friday 14, 8:45 pm: Cueva de Salamanca – We will go to the Cueva de Salamanca to see the mini-play “El estudiante de Salamanca” by Espronceda.

In this post you can check the other exhibition and plays planned for the whole summer: Plazas y Patios 2015.

Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 – Would you like to make an excursion to Aveiro or Gijón this weekend?

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.

Activities 18/08/14-24/08/14

This week we have lots of activities going on with Tía Tula. Come for a guided tour of the city to learn more about its history on Monday, or visit the Cave of Salamanca on Wednesday to learn the legend behind it. Fill your belly with great Spanish food with our cooking class and tapas tour. Once again at the weekend you have two different opportunities to travel, with a trip to Leon on Saturday and a trip to relax and enjoy the beach in Aveiro, Portugal on Sunday. Which activities will you go to this week!?

Monday 18th: Guided tour. A member of staff from the school will take you around the city telling some of the stories and history of the most important monuments of the city. Meeting place: Tía Tula 18:50. Approximate duration 1h.

Tuesday 19th: Cooking class. We are going to learn how to cook the famous Spanish tortilla, alongside another tapas dish, then we will eat what we have made afterwards! Meeting place: Tía Tula 18:45. Approximate duration 1h.

Wednesday 20th: The cave of Salamanca. We will go to discover the Cave of Salamanca and it's mysterious legend. Meeting place: Tía Tula. Approximate duration 40 min.

Thursday 21st:  Dance class. We will go to learn the first steps of the Latin dance. It is important to let the receptionist know before Tuesday at 14:00 if you are interested. Meeting place: Tía Tula, 19:30. Approximate duration 1h. Minimum 8 students needed.

Friday 22nd: Tapas tour. We will go to some of the best bars in the centre of Salamanca to try some of their local tapas specialities. Meeting place: Tía Tula, 19:30. Approximate duration 1h30.

Saturday 23rd: Excursion. We will be going to the beautiful town of Astorga in Leon for the day. It is important to let the receptionist know before Wednesday at 14:00 if you are interested. For more information about prices contact reception. Leaving at 8.00 am.

Sunday 24th: Excursion. We will be taking you to Portugal to spend a day relaxing on the beaches of Aveiro. It is important to let the receptionist know before Wednesday at 14:00 if you are interested. For more information about prices contact reception. Leaving at 8.00 am.

*Note: Please contact reception for information about prices for any of the activities. If you are interested in any of the activities, it is helpful if you contact the reception to let them know beforehand. Minimum 3 people for each activity unless otherwise stated.

Activities 11/08/14-17/08/14

We have another great timetable of activities planned for you this week. Come and soak up some Spanish culture with a trip to see a Spanish film on Tuesday or a paella and tapas cooking class on Wednesday. Enjoy one of the best views of Salamanca from the top of the clergy tower on Monday, or come and sample some of the local tapas delicacies in some of the best bars in the centre of the city on Thursday. We are making use of the national holiday this Friday by offering you an excursion to visit three cities of Portugal on a two night trip, as well as a trip to France on Saturday and the chance to relax on the beaches of Portugal on Sunday. Plenty to keep you busy this week!

Monday 11th: Cathedral Visit. We will visit the 'Scala Coeli', going up the tower of the cathedral to enjoy the great views it offers over the city from above. Meeting place: Tía Tula, 18:45. Approximate duration 45min.

Tuesday 12th: Cinema. We will take you to see the Spanish film '3 Bodas Más' (Three Many Weddings) at a local cinema. Ruth, a young researcher in a university, attends the weddings of her ex-boyfriends who were the 'men of her life' at one stage, but without finding the soul mate she is looking for. Is there something bad about your ex getting married and inviting you to the wedding? Yes, if it happens to you three times in a month, and you don't know how to say no, and if the only person who is persuading you to go is the new man in your life. Meeting place: Tía Tula 19:45 (we will take you to the cinema). Duration of the film, 94min.

Wednesday 13th: Cooking class. We will go to learn how to make the famous Spanish dish Paella and one other tapas dish, and afterwards we will eat what we have made. Meeting place: Tía Tula 18:45. Approximate duration 1h.

Thursday 14th: Tapas tour. We will go to 2 or 3 of the best tapas bars in the centre of the city to try some of the typical Salamancan tapas on offer. Meeting place: Tía Tula 19:30. Approximate duration, 1h30.

Friday 15th: Excursion. We will be running a trip to Portugal visiting the cities of Lisbon, Sintra and Cascais. The trip includes 2 nights in a hotel and breakfast each morning. For more information contact reception. It is important to let the secretary know if you are interested by Wednesday 13th at 14:00.

Saturday 16th:  Excursion. We will be taking you to the French Sierra to experience some of the culture there for the day. For more information contact reception. It is important to let the secretary know if you are interested by Wednesday 13th at 14:00.

Sunday 17th: Excursion. We will be taking you to the city of Aveiro in Portugal to enjoy a day relaxing on the beach. For more information contact reception. It is important to let the secretary know if you are interested by Wednesday 13th at 14:00.

*Note: Please contact reception for information about prices for any of the activities. If you are interested in any of the activities, it is helpful if you contact the reception to let them know beforehand. Minimum 3 people for each activity unless otherwise stated.

Activities 04/08/14 - 10/08/14

Come for a fun tour of the city with us this week on Monday, or come and learn about the evolution of  the motorcar with us on Tuesday. For a piece of Spanish culture, we have a gazpacho and tapas cooking class and Latin dance classes on Wednesday and Thursday. Come with us to Segovia and Ávila with our excursion on Saturday, or if you fancy a break from Spaish culture come with us to Portugal for the weekend on Saturday to see the cities of Aveiro and Porto.  

Monday 4th: City tour. We will be shown around the city by a Salamancan local, telling us some of the city's famous history whilst playing some fun games along the way! Meeting place: Tía Tula 18:45, approximate duration 1h30.

Tuesday 5th: Automobile museum:  We are going to take a look at and learn about some antique cars in the Salamanca car museum. The museum hosts a permanent exhibition containing more than 90 different vehicles with which you can follow the evolution of the car from the first attempts at powered transport in 1BC, to the modern day, and even into the future with the help of prototypes. Meeting place: Tía Tula 18:30, approximate duration 1h.

Wednesday 6th: Cooking class: Gazpacho + 2 tapas. We are going to learn how to make the famous Spanish dish gazpacho as well as two different tapas to go with it, then afterwards we will eat what we have made! Meeting place: Tía Tula 18:45, approximate duration 1h.

Thursday 7th: Dance Class: We will go to practice some famous Latin dance moves in preparation for the bars and clubs this weekend! Meeting place: Tía Tula 20:00. Approximate duration 1h.

Friday 8th: Micro Theatre: In the 'Malhablada' space we will go and see a short play in Spanish. Meeting place: Tía Tula 19:15, approximate duration 30min.

Saturday 9th: Excursion: This Saturday we will be going to visit the beautiful cities of Segovia and Ávila. Meeting place: Plaza Gabriel y Galán, 08:00am. For more information please ask at reception.

Sunday 10th: Excursion: This weekend we will be going to the Portuguese cities of Aveiro and Oporto, leaving Saturday and returning Sunday with one night in a hotel with bed and breakfast and a tourist guide. Meeting place: Plaza Gabriel y Galán, 07:30am. For more information please ask at reception.

*Note: Please contact reception for information about prices for any of the activities. If you are interested in any of the activities, it is helpful if you contact the reception to let them know. Minimum 3 people for each activity unless otherwise stated.

Activities 21/07/14-27/07/14

We have another great week filled with fun activities, with the weather getting warmer as summer comes in we've got loads of things to do out in the fresh air! Come and have an ice cream whilst learning about the history of the Plaza Mayor on Monday, or take a horse trek through the beautiful countryside surrounding Salamanca on Wednesday. Take a boat out for a relaxing trip down the river on Thursday, or come and visit Madrid or the beaches of Portugal with either of our two excursions this weekend! With tapas on Tuesday and a visit to the bullring on Friday you are not short of great things to do this week!

Monday 21st: Ice cream and Plaza Mayor.  We will go to the Plaza Mayor to learn about its architectural history while enjoying a delicious ice cream from an iconic café in the Plaza Mayor. Meeting place: Tía Tula 18:50-duration approximately 40 min.

Tuesday 22nd: Tapas Route. We are going to some of the best bars in the centre of the city to try some typical Salamancan tapas. Meeting place: Tía Tula 19:25-duration approximately 1h30.

Wednesday 23rd:  Horse trek.  We will take a ride in the beautiful 'Ribera del Duero' countryside with a local equestrian centre. Meeting point: Tía Tula 16:00-duration approximately 2h. Please ask at reception for more details on prices.

Thursday 24th: River boat trip. We will take a trip in boats on the river Tormes (pedalos or rowing boats) It is important to let the secretary know if you would like to come before Tuesday 22nd at 14:00. Meeting place: Tía Tula 11:30//17:30-duration approximately 1h. Maximum 28 students.

Friday 25th: Trip to the Salamanca bull ring. We are going to learn about the famous bull ring in Salamanca, including information about the nickname 'la glorieta' (the roundabout) as well as the preperation of the bulls, the history behind bullfighting and the rite of the bull. It is important to let the secretary know if you would like to come before Wednesday 23rd at 14:00. Meeting place: Van Dyck cinema 19:10-duration approximately 1h. Minimum 10 people.

Saturday 26th: Excursion to Madrid. This weekend we will be taking you to the capital of Spain to see the famous sights and spend some time in discovering the city. It is important to let the secretary know if you would like to come before Wednesday 23rd.  For more information about prices and pick up points, please contact reception.

Sunday 27th: Excursion. On Sunday we will be going to relax on the beaches of Aveiro in Portugal, a good way to get a break from city life and feel the sea air on your face! Leaving about 8:30 in the morning and returning around 18:30. It is important to let the secretary know if you would like to come before Wednesday 23rd.  For information please contact reception.

*Note: Please contact reception for information about prices for any of the activities. If you are interested in any of the activities, it is helpful if you contact the reception to let them know. Minimum 3 people for each activity unless otherwise stated.