Extracurricular activities 31.08.2015 - 06.09.2015

August is already ending, but we are ready to welcome September with a lot of fun activities!

Monday 31, 5:30 pm: Guided tour – Accompanied by teacher Lorena, we will go to visit the principal monuments of Salamanca.

Approximate duration: 1h

Tuesday 1, 5:00 pm: Scavenger hunt – Cultural and photographic gymkhana. Come discover really interesting things about Salamanca.

Approximate duration: 1h30

Wednesday 2, 6:00 pm: Merienda – Let's go have an afternoon snack (merienda) at Café Bar Mandala. They offer a wide range of juices, coffees, cakes, tapas, ice-creams... 

Approximate duration: 1h

Thursday 3, 6:50 pm: Tapas – The casetas are opening, come and taste their pinchos and experience the atmosphere of the Feria. 

Approximate duration: 1h
Take a look at this article to see the concerts scheduled for the Salamanca Ferias y Fiestas 2015.

Friday 4, 6:20 pm: Scala Coeli – We will going up the Clerecía's towers to see the panoramic view.

Approximate duration: 40 min.

Saturday 5 y Sunday 6: Excursions – We have a range of trips for the perfect end to the week! Please ask our secretary for more information.

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.

Pinchos and Tapas: the Spanish taste

Spanish people love going to tapear, one of the most common activity in Spain and well known all over the world. Just for few euros you can have tapas or pinchos, little portions served with a caña of beer or a glass of wine.

Their name originated from a curious custom. Tapas are so named because they used to literally plug (spanish: tapar) glasses of beer or wine with a piece of bread and a slice of ham. In this way they avoided that dust or flies dropped in the glasses. While pinchos are so named because they are served thrusted (spanish: pinchados) by a stick and are very common in the north of Spain.

But where can we taste some of these little but precious dishes in Salamanca? Follow this short guide to know 5 places to eat well and save money ;)

Getting started from the centre, you can really eat in Plaza Mayor at Café Real, where you can have the Salamanca typical tapas without spend a fortune.

One of the cheapest place is 100 Montaditos, in Calle Concejo nearby Plaza Mayor. On mondays there is a special offer so that you can have everything you want just for 0,50€.

Tiempo de Vinos, in Calle Doctrinos, a short step from Calle Compañia, deserve you stop off here in order to sip an excellent wine combined with tradicional tapas and jamón serrano, a typical kind of Spanish ham. So good!

Turning a corner in Rúa Mayor you can go to Tapas 2.0, whose name says everything. Here tradition and modernity are combined in a successful way. Maybe less cheap than other places in this list, but you should really try it for the quality of its dishes and their original look. 

Lizarran, in Gran Vía, is known for its unusual style. You just have to take a drink and then get something from a variety of just done tapas and pinchos which waiters bring from the kitchen. Then you pay just depending on how many sticks you collected and their dimensions, so you eat whatever you want with a fixed price.

And if you don't still have enough to eat and want to try something good, the Van Dyck area is what you are looking for.

¡Que aproveche!

Ester - student at Tía Tula

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, 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.

Extracurricular Activities 30.03.15 - 04.04.15

This week is Semana Santa and here at Tía Tula we want to give you the chance to experience Easter with a distinctly Spanish flavour. Come and learn about the different Spanish and regional customs in a fun and engaging way!

Remember, Tia Tula will be closed on Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd April. We will re-open Monday 6th April.

Monday 30th, 17.00 : Film. We start the week with Tapas, a film written and directed by José Corbacho and Juan Cruz. Set in a working-class neighbourhood on the outskirts of Barcelona, Tapas tells the story of a group of ordinary people going about their daily lives. Intelligently written, funny and profoundly moving, this is a film not be missed!

Approximate duration - 1hr 30.

Tuesday 31st, 16.50: Game. Know and Win! Beatriz will be hosting a quickfire quiz that will test your general knowledge skills and at the same time help you practise your Spanish.

Where: Tia Tula

Approximate duration - 1hr

Wednesday 1st, 22:15: Procession Come and watch the procession of  La Hermandad de nuestro padre Jesús Flagelado y de Nuestra Señora de las Lágrimas from the balconies of Tía Tula School, whilst enjoying a glass of sweet wine and tasting the traditional obleas (wafers).

Approximate duration - 1hr

Thursday 2nd April: Jueves Santo. Public Holiday. School Closed

Friday 3rd April: Viernes Santo. Public Holiday. School Closed

Saturday 4th April: One or two-day trips. We offer a wide range of weekend trips and activities.
If you would like to participate in a weekend trip, please ask our secretary for more information. Remember to sign up before 2pm Tuesday 31st March

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.

Activities 9.3.2015 - 14.3.2015

Spring is around the corner and you can already feel it. Enjoy the nice weather and keep practising your Spanish outside the classroom with our fun activities:

Monday 9, 6:00 pm: Monument – Come enjoy the spectacular views from the towers of La Clerecía – Scala Coeli . Approximate duration: 40 min.

Tuesday 10, 7:45 pm: Language exchange – By popular request, the language exchange is back. The perfect opportunity to meet people and improve your Spanish speaking skills. Approximate duration: 1 h 30 min

Wednesday 11, 7:30 pm: Cookery class – Do you want to surprise your friends a family with a delicious paella once you are back home? Well, the first step is to learn with a Spanish teacher ;-) Approximate duration: 1 h.

Thursday 12, 5:50 pm: Workshop: celebrations and music in Salamanca – By the always joyful Carmen, one of our teachers. Approximate duration: 1 h 15 min.

Friday 13, 7:45 pm: Tapas tour – Taste mouth-watering tapas in some of the best bars of the city centre. Approximate duration: 1 h 30 min.

Saturday 14: Excursions – Several 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 (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 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 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 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 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.

Activities 30/06 - 06/07

This week we have lots of great things going on with the language school, why not join us for the cookery class on Tuesday and learn how to make the perfect Spanish omelette (it's harder than just egg and potatoes!) or to see the views from the Cathedral on Wednesday. Try your hand at basketball on Thursday at one of the many outdoor courts here in Salamanca, Friday come along to visit some of the best tapas bars in town and with two excursions to Segovia and the beach this weekend you aren't spoilt for choice!

Monday 30th: Tour of the Cathedral gardens. Come to visit the beautiful gardens of Calixto and Melibea and see the views they have to offer. Meeting place: Tía Tula 18:00. Duration 30 min.

Tuesday 1st July: Cookery class. Come and learn how to make the famous Spanish omelette together with another tapas dish. After we've made our dishes naturally we get to eat them as well! Meeting place: Tía Tula 19:30, duration 1h.

Wednesday 2nd: Cathedral Visit. We are going on a tour of the medieval towers of the cathedral that offers a look at the Old Cathedral with its impressive altarpiece and the New Cathedral from within. Meeting place: Tía Tula 18:30, duration 1h.

Thursday 3rd: Sports. Come with us for a friendly game of basketball at one of the cities many great outdoor courts. Don't worry if you don't think you are very good, it's only a bit of fun! Meeting place: Tía Tula 19:30, Duration 1h30.

Friday 4th: Tapas Tour. Today we will be taking you on a little tour of some of the best tapas bars around the city. Come and sample some of the local delicacies whilst practising your Spanish and having a drink or two! Meeting place: Tía Tula 19:30, duration 1h30.

Saturday 5th: Excursion. Today we will be taking people to Segovia Avila. Come to see a different city and a different side to Spanish culture for the day in Segovia. It is essential that you sign up before Wednesday 2nd July. For more information contact reception.

Sunday 6th: Excursion. Spend your Sunday lazing on the beach in Portual soaking up some sun! If you want a chance to get out of the city and feel some sea air on your face then this trip is for you! It is essential that you sign up before Wednesday 2nd July. For more information contact reception.

*NOTE: It is helpful if you make a reservation with the secretary first for any of the activities. Minimum 3 people per activity (unless otherwise stated).

Spanish Omelette

This week I was trying to make my first Tortilla Espanola or Spanish Omelette. How do you think it went? I failed, of course. My mistake was my self-confidence and using no recipe but intuition which showed its best. It is the most famous plate in Spain and I have tried it in bars so many times. So I didn’t even think it’d have a bad ending. The taste was terrible, so I had decided to write the recipe for the rest of people who wants to properly cook it. Try not to burn you house, good luck and ¡que aproveche!

Here you have step-by-step recipe.

or you can use another one:

Ingredients

Ingredients for 4 people: 4 medium potatoes, 4 or 5 eggs, 1 medium onion, ¼ l of olive oil, salt.

Preparation

Peel, wash and dry the potatoes. Cut in thin slices and place in a deep pan with olive oil at medium heat so that they cook slowly. Add the finely chopped onion. Fry slowly with the potatoes until they are soft and beginning to brown. It is best to stir using a skimming spoon to cut up the vegetables. After 10 minutes strain off the oil. Beat the eggs with a pinch of salt in an earthenware bowl. Add the potato and onion mix. Put the pan back on the heat with a little of the oil and add the egg and potato mix. Cover the pan and leave to cook on a low flame for 5 to 10 minutes until the bottom begins to brown. Turn the omelette upside down using a lid and then put it back in the pan on the other side so that it slowly sets. It should brown on both sides.

Presentation

Serve on a round plate or serving dish, hot or cold. If you want to use it for a picnic or cut it up you should use more potatoes so that it is thicker and easier to carry and cut. In this case, eat cold. (from http://www.spain.info)

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.

Activities 06/01 - 10/01

Monday, 6th of January, Holiday: The Day of the Three Kings

One of the most anticipated days for children, as in Spain and many Latin American countries, it´s a day of giving presents to the children.

Tuesday, 7th of January, 17:30: Movie: VOLVER Raimunda is from Manchega, but lives in Madrid. She is married to an unemployed laborer and has a teenage daughter. Her sister Sole is hairdresser. Both miss their mother, who died in a fire. But, unexpectedly, the mother is going to visit her sister. Location: Tia Tula - Movie length: 122min.

Wednesday, 8th of January, 19:30: Futbolín/ Billar. PASS A GOOD TIME WITH YOUR MATES PLAYING A GAME OF BILLIARDS OR FOOSBALL

Price: your consumption + your participation to each play (± 1 €) Location: Tía Tula - Approximate duration: 1:30

Thursday, 9th of January, 19:30: Guided tour: TOURIST WALK SALAMANCA Someone from the school will tell the story of the main sights of the city. Location: Tia Tula - Approximate duration: 1h

Friday, 10th of January, 20:30: TAPAS route. We'll go to different bars where we enjoy the Spanish custom of eating tapas. ¡CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR! Price: + - € 6 Location: Tia Tula - Approximate duration: 1:30

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.

Student Activities Monday 19th - Friday 23rd August.

Monday 19th, 18.00:  El Cielo de  Salamanca. In the University Collection in one of the classrooms in the courtyard is "Cielo de Salamanca", an extraordinary mural. It is now one of the icons of Salamanca and we will go to view it. Price: € 2 Meeting point: Tia Tula - Approximate duration: 45 min.

 

Tuesday 20th, 17.30: Yincana. Come play this game with us to discover more about Salamanca! The winning team will be featured in an article in Tia Tula’s blog. Minimum of 2 teams of 2 persons. Meeting place: Tia Tula – Approximate duration: 1h30

 

Wednesday 21st, 18.00: Cave of Salamanca. Come to know the history of the ancient mystical cave of Salamanca. Meeting point: Tia Tula. Approximate duration: 45 min.

 

 

Thursday 22nd, 17:00: Movie. El Laberinto del Fauno de Guillermo del Toro (Pan’s Labyrinth) (2006). In 1944 fascist Spain, a girl, fascinated with fairy-tales, is sent along with her pregnant mother to live with her new stepfather, a ruthless captain of the Spanish army. During the night, she meets a fairy who takes her to an old faun in the center of the labyrinth… Location: Tia Tula - Movie length: 112 min

 

Friday 23rd, 19.00: Tapas route.  Lets go  the area of  Van Dyck for tapas (Typically an area where Salmantinos go to eat tapas) Price: + - 6 €. Meeting point: 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.