Activities 12.1.2015 - 17.1.2015

Don't let the winter scare you, there are plenty of things to do in Salamanca also this time of the year. Continue to practise your Spanish after class in our activities. Here is what we have in store for you this week:

Monday 12, 19:00: Cards –Today we are going to play chinchón, a traditional Spanish card game. Approximate duration: 1 h.

Tuesday 13, 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.

Wednesday 14, 19:40: Literary event - Writer Reynaldo Lugo Mendoza will talk about his artistic career, his influences and the meaning of his work at Teatro Liceo. Approximate duration: 1 h 30 min

Thursday 15, 17:45: Indoor swimming pool– We are heading to the indoor swimming pool at La Alamedilla for a swim. Don't forget to bring your swimsuit, your swim cap, your flip-flops, your towel and your swimming skills ;-) Approximate duration: 1 h 30 min

Friday 16, 17:00: Film – Spanish cinema evening to continue practising your Spanish listening and comprehension skills.

Saturday 17: 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, do not forget to sign up by 2 pm on Wednesday.

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 9.12.2014-14.12.2014

We hope that you had some time to chill out this weekend because we are back with fun activities! To give you a relaxed start we will begin with a Spanish movie night and then we will get more active. On Tuesday we will go ice skating and on Wednesday we will go to a swimming pool. Also, to help those in need we will go to a charity market and maybe some of you will buy something that catches their eye. And if you would like to travel there’s a weekend trip to Granada!

Monday 08: Holiday. 

Tuesday 09, 17:00: Film – Spanish cinema evening to continue practicing your Spanish listening and comprehension skills.

Wednesday 10, 18:15: Ice skating – We'll go ice skating on an artificial ring close to Plaza de la Concordia. Approximate duration: 1h 30min. 

Thursday 11, 17:45: Swimming pool – We'll go to a swimming pool and have 45 minutes to swim as much as you want.  Approximate duration: 1h 30min. 

Friday 12, 19:00: Charity market – Support a good cause and come with us to a flea market at Calle Toro. All profits made will go to various charities and support those who need it the most. Approximate duration: 1h. 

Saturday 13: Excursion – Trip to Granada.  For more information please ask at the reception desk.

Sunday 14: Excursion – 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.