Extracurricular activities 22.06.2015 - 27.06.2015

Summer is here! 

Yesterday, 22nd of June, we welcomed it at 6:30 pm. We will enjoy this season until 23rd of September.

Moving on, we will show you all the extracurricular activities waiting for you this week.

You can find information in more detail below. It will be great fun!

Monday 22, 6:00 pm: Dramatised tours – We’ll discover some of the most beautiful corners of Salamanca through an exciting dramatized tours.

Approximate duration: 2h.

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Tuesday 23, 6:45 pm: Basketball – Come along and spend an afternoon with us playing basketball. Are you in?

Approximate duration: 1h 30min.

Wednesday 24, 7:30 pm: Cookery class – At this week’s cookery class we will learn how to make a refreshing gazpacho soup as well as mouth-watering croquetas.

Thursday 25. 6:00 pm: Billiards – We will do some cue sports with our Spanish teacher Alicia. May the best win!

Approximate duration: 1h.

Friday 26, 4:30 pm: Film – At the end of the week we will have an excellent opportunity to practice Spanish with an exciting film.

Saturday 27: Excursion – Aveiro, La Alberca, Lisboa, Sintra and Cascais are the destinations available for this week. 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 1.06.2015 - 7.06.2015

 Let's welcome June with Tía Tula's extracurricular activities. Ideal to keep practising Spanish. Are you in?

Monday 1, 5:30 pm: Theatre workshop - We are heading to Espacio Almargen to learn some theatre games and exercises -in Spanish, of course!
Approximate duration: 2 h.

Tuesday 2, 7:45 pm: Cookery lesson - This week we will cook a delicious paella and then taste it.
Approximate duration: 1 h.

Wednesday 3, 7:30 pm: Book presentation - Our Chief of Studies, Montse Villar, will present her latest book "Bitácoras de Silencios" at Teatro Liceo. Teacher Carmen L. will go with you. Don't miss out! 
Approximate duration: 1:30 h.

Thursday 4, 7:45 pm: Urban gallery - Do you know Barrio del Oeste? Its open-air urban gallery is a must-see. They are creating new pieces, so we may even get the chance to talk to the artists!
Approximate duration: 1 h.

Friday 5, 7:20 pm: Exhibition + tapas - Back to Barrio del Oeste, we will visit the exhibition "He cambiado de opinión" (meaning I've changed my mind) at La Salchichería. We will after go have some tapas.
Approximate duration: 1:30 h.

Saturday 6, Excursions – Lisboa-Coimbra-Fátima, Aveiro, Toro, Valencia or Gandía. A great weekend ahead, you choose your destination. 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 11.05.2015 - 17.05.2015

 

The amazing weather is going to make you enjoy even more, if possible, Tía Tula's activities. Check out what we have in store for you this week:

Monday 11, 6:00 pm: Book fair - We don't want to miss out the book fair at Plaza Mayor, with more than 30 bookshops and publishing houses present. There is also a space where you can glance through several books and check if you like them. 
Approximate duration: 30 min.

Tuesday 12, 8:00 pm: Cookery class - This week we are going to learn how to cook pimientos rellenos (stuffed peppers). As usual, we'll try them to check our culinary skills ;-)
Approximate duration: 1 h.

Wednesday 13, 7:30 pm: Literary meet with author Raúl Vacas - Teacher Carmen López will take us to a literary meeting with Raúl Vacas, organized by Asociación Pentadrama and held at Teatro Liceo's Sala de la Palabra. Our chief of studies, Montse Villar, will also attend the event.
Approximate duration: 1 h 30 min.

Thursday 14, 7:00 pm: Quiz and games at Plaza Mayor – Get to know more about Plaza Mayor in a fun activity.
Approximate duration: 30 min.

Friday 15, 7:45 pm: Microtheatre – We'll head to La Malhablada to attend one of the microtheatre plays they offer.
Approximate duration: 40 min.

Saturday 16: La Alberca y Toledo are some of the destinations available. 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 4.05.2015 - 10.05.2015

Let's welcome May with this fun-filled activities!

Monday 4, 7:00 pm: Games in the park (or a bar) - If we are lucky with the weather, we'll head for a park and spend the afternoon playing games and having fun. Otherwise, we will go to a bar.

Approximate duration: 1 h. 

Tuesday 5, 8:00 pm: Cookery class – This week we will learn how to cook a delicious paella which we will, of course, eat aftwerwards.. 

Approximate duration: 1 h.

Wednesday 6, 6:15 pm: Cielo de Salamanca + Cueva de Salamanca – Come discover two of the most charming spots in Salamanca and their history and legends.

Approximate duration: 45 min.

Thursday 7, 6:50 pm: Conversation workshop - Teacher Cristina will get you talking. Fun guaranteed!

Approximate duration: 1 h.

Friday 8, 19:45 pm: Tapas tour - Delicious tapas in some of the best bars in the centre of Salamanca. Sounds like a good plan, doesn't it?

Approximate duration: 1 h 30 min.

Saturday 9: Excursions - Where do you feel like going today? Lisbon, Sintra, Cascais, La Alberca, Sierra de Francia... You choose. Further information at the reception desk.

Sunday 10: Excursions - Leon and Astorga. 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. If no price is mentioned in the above 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 27.04.2015 - 3.05.2015

This week comes with a holiday -Friday, May 1st, International Workers' Day-, perfect for you to take a long weekend trip and discover other parts of Spain and Europe, if you will. Make the most out of the rest of the week with our extracurricular activities:

Monday 27, 5:00 pm: Games in the park –Come have fun and practise your Spanish. We'll head for a park and play different games there.

Approximate duration: 1h 30min. 

Tuesday 28, 7:30 pm: Cookery class – Have you tried croquetas? Learn how to prepare this delicious dish and sample your creations.

Approximate duration: 1h.

Wednesday 29, 6:50 pm: Exhibition – We will attend to the exhibition "La música en la escultura de Venancio Blanco", about the music in the work of Venancio Blanco, a renowned sculptor from Salamanca.
Approximate duration: 1h.

Thursday 30, 6:00 pm: Songs – In this workshop, teacher Elena will tell you about the 80s in Spain, a very creative and free period. Discover Spanish music from this decade.
Approximate duration: 1h.

Viernes 1: Holiday– International Workers' Day. Up for some travelling? Portugal, Galicia, Basque Country, Palencia, Zamora and Valladolid are among the destinations available for this long weekend. Choose yours and sign up by Wednesday 29nd. 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. If no price is mentioned in the above 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, 06.04.15 - 10.04.15

As Semana Santa draws to a close, and our capas and capirotes go back in the cupboard for another year, it is time to dive head first into another fun-filled and activity-packed week here at Tia Tula!
Hello April!

Monday 6th, 19:30: Tapas - We will be heading to La Casa de las Morcillas to try a selection of different tapas - potato, onion, rice, sweet, spicy - what will you choose to tickle your tastebuds?
Approximate Duration: 1h.

Tuesday 7th, 19:00: Charlamos – Don't miss this great opportunity to improve your Spanish in a fun and relaxed enviroment. Rosa will lead a discussion on a topic currently in the news.
Approximate Duration: 1h.

Wednesday 8th, 16:00: Horse riding - Love horses? Join us for a canter around the beautiful Salmantinian countryside.
Don´t forget to sign up before 14.00, Tuesday 7th.

Thursday 9th, 17:00: Guided tour - Don´t miss this great chance to get to improve your knowledge of the rich and fascinating history of Salamanca. Led by our very own experts Lorena and Ana.
Approximate Duration: 1h.

Friday 10th, 20:00: Cookery lesson - Learn how to make a delicious paella, the flag-bearer of Spanish cuisine and one of the country's most popular dishes.
Of course, we will be eating our concoctions afterwards!

Saturday 11th: Excursions - Where do you want to go this week? Santiago de Compostela? Leon y Astorga? You decide -  but make sure you sign up before Wednesday 8th!

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. If no price is mentioned in the above 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.