Activities 9.2.2015 - 14.2.2015

We are having a costume party this week! But there's more. Here are the activities we have in store for you:

Monday 09, 5:30 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: 1 h.

Tuesday 10, 5:15 pm: Visit to El Cielo de Salamanca (Salamanca's sky) – El Cielo de Salamanca is an exquisite mural painting. We will learn more and go see it with one of Tía Tula's teachers, Alicia.

Approximate duration: 1 h.

Wednesday 11, 7:30 pm: Cookery class – This week we will learn how to cook croquetas (yummy!). Yes, you guessed right: we will also eat them.

Approximate duration: 1 h.

Thursday 12, 5:00 pm: Guided tour – A member of the staff will take you for a tour around the Old City and they will tell you about the history of the main monuments.

Approximate duration: 1 h. 

Friday 13, 7:30 pm: Costume party – Carnival starts and we are celebrating it with a great party at Tía Tula. Don't forget to bring your costume!

Approximate duration: 1 h 30 min.

Saturday 14: Excursions – Are you in the mood for a weekend trip? Oporto, Cádiz's carnival, Ciudad Rodrigo's carnival... You choose. Further information at the reception desk.

 

Please don't forget that you need to sign up for each activity at the reception desk (to reserve your place, the minimum number of participants required is usually three). Also, unless stated otherwise, the meeting point is always the same, Tía Tula school. Lastly, if there's no price mentioned with the activity, it means it is for free.

And don't hesitate to participate in as many activities as you can; they are designed not just for you to have fun (that is guaranteed) but also to improve your knowledge of Salamanca and Spanish culture, and to put into practice the Spanish you learn in class.

Activities 5.1.2015 - 10.1.2015

Today we resume classes at Tía Tula after the Christmas break and we would like to start by wishing you an amazing 2015! 

Here are this week's activities. Enjoy!

Monday 5: Parade - Don't miss out the parade celebrating the arrival of the Three Wise Men and get as many free sweets as you can ;-) It is expected to reach Plaza Mayor around 8 pm.

Tuesday 6: Holiday - Time to open the presents the Three Wise Men have left us. 

Wednesday 7, 18:30: Chocolate and churros - Try this typical Spanish delicacy, perfect for a winter afternoon. Approximate duration: 1 h.


Thursday 8, 17:00: Guided tour - Come join us for a guided tour around the historical city. A member of the staff will provide you with details on the history of the city and its monuments. Approximate duration: 1 h.

Friday 9, 12:00: Exhibition - To end the Christmas season on a high note, we'll visit an exhibition at Iglesia San Benito featuring a nativity scene. Approximate duration: 1 h.

Saturday 10: Excursion - There are several destinations available in case you want to go on a trip during the weekend. For more information please ask at the reception desk.


Please don’t forget that you need to sign up for each activity at the reception desk (to reserve your place, the minimum number of participants required is usually three). Also, unless stated otherwise, the meeting point is always the same Tia Tula school. Lastly, if there’s no price mentioned with the activity it means it is free.

And don’t hesitate to participate in as many activities as you can, they are designed not just for you to have fun (that is guaranteed) but also to improve your knowledge of Salamanca and Spanish culture, and to put into practice the Spanish you learn in class.

Activities 13/01 - 17/01

Monday, 13th of January, 17:30: Movie: EL ORFANATO /THE ORPHANAGE Guillermo del Toro (2007) A woman brings her family back to her childhood home, which used to be an orphanage for handicapped children. Before long, her son starts to communicate with an invisible new friend. Location: Tía Tula - Film Duration: 100 min

Tuesday, 14th of January, 19:30: Night walk. We will walk through the beautiful streets of Salamanca to observe the stunning pictures that the monuments in the dark will give us. Location: Tia Tula - Approximate Length: 45 min. 

Wednesday,15th of January, 16:45: SCALA COELI. Climb the towers: a unique Stairway to Heaven, you can enjoy spectacular views of the city from the top. Price: 3,75€ Location: Tia Tula - Approximate Length: 45 min.

Thursday, 16th of January, 9:00: Breakfast: CHOCOLATE CHURROS We are gonna have breakfast in the cafetaria: El valor, the typical chocolate with churros Price: 4€ Location: Tía Tula - Approximate duration: 1h

Friday, 17th of January, 20:30: TAPAS route. We'll go to different bars in the centre where we enjoy the Spanish custom of eating tapas Price: + - € 6 Location: Tia Tula - Approximate duration: 1h30

Remember to sign up for the activity at the reception beforehand (the minimum number of people needed for each activity is 3). If the cost is not stated then the activity is free. We recommend that our students participate in the activities so they can get to know other students in the school, so they can broaden their knowledge of Spanish culture and to practice and improve their Spanish in a fun way.