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.

Zumba playlist

As many of you know, Lourdes, one of our Spanish teachers here at Tía Tula, is also a dance and fitness instructor (you can see her in action here). She is a huge fan of Zumba, the high-energy Columbian dance phenomenon that combines aerobics and elements of Salsa, Samba and Reggaeton, among others. We asked her for the perfect Zumba playlist!

Zumba is the perfect work-out, helping you to burn calories, tone muscles, increase co-ordination and improve cardio-vascular fitness - all while dancing to your favorite tracks. What's more, Zumba can help ease tension, reduce stress and put a smile on your face!

Why not have a listen to our Zumba playlist, available on Spotify?

A Youtube playlist is also available, complete with choreographed dance routines. Fancy giving it a try?

 

Click here to see what happened last time Lourdes led a Zumba class at Tía Tula...

If you like the sound of Spanish music we recommend having a listen to our very own Tía Tula playlist, created as part of the UN initiative #HappySoundsLike.

Activities 01/09/14-07/09/14

We have another exciting week of activities planned for you in the run up to one of the biggest parties Salamanca sees all year. Come and check out some of the street art in the Plaza del Oeste district on Monday, or come with us to try some of the best tapas the city has to offer on Tuesday. If you fancy something a bit more active, we have a dance class on Wednesday and an organised treck on horseback on Wednesday. This weekend come with us for a trip to Portugal, or get your party hat on Sunday as the start of 'La Feria' hits the city with the offering of flowers to the patron saint of Salamanca and fireworks later on. It's going to be a great one!

Monday 1st: Street art excursion. We will be going to the area of the Plaza del Oeste to see some of the interesting street art painted on the walls and garages of the area. Meeting place: Tía Tula, 18:45. Approximate duration 1h.

Tuesday 2nd: Tapas tour. We will go to some of the best bars in the city centre to try some of the local Salamancan tapas delicacies on offer. Meeting place: Tía Tula, 19:15. Approximate duration 1h30.

Wednesday 3rd: Horse treck. We will be going out to a beautiful area of the local countryside where we will take you on a horse treck with a local equestrian centre. If you are interested it's important to let reception know before Tuesday 2nd Sept. Meeting place: Tía Tula, 16:00. Approximate duration: 3h.

Thursday 4th: 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 Tuesday 2nd Sept. Meeting place: Tía Tula 19:30. Approximate duration 1h.

Friday 5th: Meet some Spanish authors. You can come to meet several different Spanish authors to see and discuss their work. There is also a small theatre performance during the night. Meeting place: Tía Tula 18:30 (we will show you how to get to the exhibition) Approximate duration: 2h.

Saturday 6th: Excursion. This Saturday we will be taking you on  weekend trip to Portugal to see the cities of Lisbon, Sintra and Cascais. Price includes bus travel and 2 nights in a hotel including breakfast. For information about prices, contact reception. It is important to let reception know if you are interested in this activity before Wednesday 3rd Sept.

Sunday 7th: Feria de Salamanca. This Sunday marks the start of the week long festivities for the 'Feria de Salamanca'. There is loads of things going on, but at Tía Tula we recommend that you see:

-The offering of the flowers to the Virgin of the Lake 19h Plaza Anaya

-Fireworks 22h at  the area near the Roman bridge (puente romano)

*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 25/08/14-31/08/14

We have another programme filled with great activities for you to enjoy this week. Come and learn about and enjoy some of the city's history at the beautiful gardens of Calixto and Melibea. Come and watch a Spanish film with us on Tuesday, a great way to practice listening skills outside the classroom. We also have some cultural events, with a 'croquetas' cooking class and a Latin dance class. Come and relax with us in one of the city's parks on Friday afternoon, or come with us to Madrid on Saturday for our excursion.

Monday 25th: Gardens of Calixto and Melibea. We will go to visit the cathedral gardens of Calixto and Melibea to find out about its romantic history and the great views it has to offer. Meeting place: Tía Tula 18:45. Approximate duration 45 mins.

Tuesday 26th: Cinema. 'La Gran Familia Española' (Family United)-Spanish comedy from director Daniel Sánchez Arávalo-2013. During the final of the world cup in South Africa there is a wedding. This same day, while the Spanish team freezes, a family with five children with biblical names (Adán, Benjamín, Caleb, Daniel y Efraín) also face the biggest game of their life. Meeting place: Tía Tula 19:30 (we will take you up the 'Van Dyck Cinema' to watch the film). Approximate film time: 113 min.

Wednesday 27th: Cooking class. We are going to learn how to make the popular tapas dish 'croquetas', and afterwards we will try what we have made! Meeting place: Tía Tula 18:45. Approximate duration 1h.

Thursday 28th: Dance class. We are going to learn the first steps of the Latin dance together. It is important to let the receptionist know before Tuesday at 14:00 if you are interested in this activity. Meeting place: Tía Tula 19:30. Approximate duration 1h.

Friday 29th: Games in the park. We will pass the afternoon in the fresh air in one of the city's best parks playing different games between us with Spanish cards. Meeting place: Tía Tula. Approximate duration 1h30.

Saturday 30th: Excursion. This weekend we will be taking you to Madrid for the day. For more information about price and meeting place please contact reception. It is important to let the receptionist know before Wednesday at 14:00 if you are interested in this activity.

*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 28/07 - 03/08

We have another great week of activities for you this week! Come for a milkshake with us on Monday or soak up some culture with a museum exhibition, tapas and Latin dance classes. If you need some time to relax, come down to the park with us on Wednesday to relax in the shadows and practice your Spanish whilst playing some games. If you fancy a break from the city over the weekend, come along with us to the beaches of Santander to relax in the sun and the cool sea breeze!

Monday 28th July: Milkshakes! We are going to a café to enjoy a milk shake, or any of the other sweet things or drinks they have on offer such as tea and various cakes. Meeting place Tía Tula 18:50. Approximate duration 40 min.

Tuesday 29th: Museum. We will be taking you to the 'Casa Lis', an art nouveau and art deco museum. The museum gives a tour of art from the late 19th century until the Second World War, as well as a contemporary Gaudi exhibition. Meeting place Tía Tula 18:50. Approximate duration 1h. (Bring your student card for a discounted price)

Wednesday 30th:  Park. We will be going to one of the city's parks to spend the afternoon relaxing in the shadows of the trees while playing different games. Meeting place Tía Tula 18:50. Approximate duration 1h30.

Thursday 31st: Dance class. Come and enjoy learning the steps of Latin dance and practice your dance skills to take out to the bars this weekend! Meeting place, Tía Tula 20:00. Approximate duration 1h30.

Friday 1st of August: Tapas tour. We will be going to some of the best bars in the city centre to try some of the local Salamancan tapas delicacies. Meeting place, Tía Tula 19:00. Approximate duration 1h30.

Sunday 3rd: Excursion. Santander Beach. We will be taking you for a day trip to The beach in Santander to get some sea breeze on your face. Leaving at 07:00 and returning at 20:00 (approximate times). Please ask at reception for more details about prices.

*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 14/07-20/07

We have another great week full of activities for you to choose from. Take a trip to see one of the best views of Salamanca from the clergy tower on Monday, or come along for a friendly game of basketball in the sun after class on Tuesday. Come and immerse yourself in some Spanish culture with a trip to the cinema on Wednesday, or  with a paella cooking class and Latin dance classes on the following days. After a full week, enjoy your weekend in Valencia or head to the beaches of Portugal with either of the two excursions we have on offer.

Monday 14th: Visit to a monument: We are going on a trip to view the 'Scala Coeli', or the clergy tower to enjoy the fantastic views available there over the whole of Salamanca. Duration approximately: 40min.

Tuesday 15th: Sports: We will go to one of the cities many outdoor courts to enjoy a game of basketball. Duration approximately: 1h30.

Wesnesday 16th: Cinema. We will be taking you to watch the Spanish film 'La vida inesperada' (Life Unexpected) from director Jorge Torregrosa at a cinema in the city. In the film aspiring actor to be Juanito goes to New York in search of his dream. However without much success he spends his time moving from job to job to get by. One day he gets a visit from his cousin, who seems to have success in everything he does and has everything a man could want. However the coexistence of both brings the truth about each to the surface. Duration of the film 108min.

Thursday 17th: Cooking Class: Today we are going to learn how to cook the famous Spanish dish Paella, plus another tapas dish, then afterwards we will get to eat what we make! It is important to let reception know if you are interested in this class before Wednesday 16th at 14:00. Duration approximately: 1h.

Friday 18th: Dance Class. We will be going to learn the first steps  of the Latin Dance, which gives you the base steps for many of the famous Latin American and Spanish dances. It is important to let reception know if you are interested in this class before Wednesday 16th at 14:00. Duration 1h (minimum 15 people).

Saturday 19th: Excursion. This week we will be taking you to see the beautiful city of Valencia for two nights over the weekend (18th-20th). We will be staying in a hotel with bed and breakfast. It is important to let reception know if you are interested in this trip before Wednesday 16th.  For more information about prices and meeting points, please contact reception.

Sunday 20th: Excursion. This Sunday we will be taking you to the beaches of Portugal to spend the day relaxing in the sun and soaking up some rays. It is important to let reception know if you are interested in this trip before Wednesday 16th.  For more information about prices and meeting points, 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.