DELE Exam dates 2013

The Instituto Cervantes has already published the dates for DELE examinations in 2013 and they have been sent to all accredited centres and integrated schools in the Network of associates, like Tía Tula.

For a quick summary, if anyone doesn´t know what we´re talking about (which is unlikely), DELE (Diploma in Spanish as a Foreign Language) is the Spanish level exam conducted by the Instituto Cervantes in their own centres or associated centres (eg. The University of Salamanca)

Here are the dates of the exams for 2013:

- Exam for May 2013 - Exam dates: 24th and 25th May. Registration period: From February 25th to April 19th inclusive.

- Exam for August 2013 - Exam Date: August 23rd. Registration period: From July 1st to July 26^th inclusive.

- Exam for November 2013 - Exam dates: 22nd and 23rd November. Registration period: From September 16th to October 18th inclusive.

If you´d like more information about the exams (no doubt the most official internationally recognised Spanish exam), you can do so through previous articles published on this blog before:

- DELE - Presentation and description (by level) exam.

- Model DELE exam - list of past DELE exams: one for each level, you can download them one by one. These tests were obtained from the Instituto Cervantes (DELE section) but have been refined in presentation for ease of use.

In addition, the Instituto Cervantes´ website offers information in relation to the exams: Diploma in Spanish as a Foreign Language.

We would also like to remind you that Tía Tula offers all Spanish students specific courses for DELE exam preparation, at any level. If you holding back take this as an incentive to start right away, if you register now, before November 30, you have a special 10% discount. Don´t wait any longer, take advantage of it!

What´s there to do in Salamanca??

I came to the realisation the other day that there are many things to do in Salamanca but many of them you don´t get to hear about or you may even just stumble across some of them while you’re out in the city. 

The other day, I went to a brilliant show for Halloween. It was done by a grass roots company but was amazing. I spent the whole two hours scared to death! My point being that if it weren´t a website that I stumbled across, I would have known about the show. 

The website lists lots of activities that are going on in Salamanca through out the whole week. Some of them have a charge and some of them don´t, but if there is a charge it´s always listed. 

So if you are wondering what to do, just have a look on this website and I’m sure you´ll find something to your liking, enjoy!

Extra-curricular activities 5th - 9th November

Monday 5th, 19.00. Chocolate with Churros. We will go to the café El Valor to try their chocolate with Churros. Price: your consumption. Meeting point: Tía Tula Approximate duration: 1h

Tuesday 6th, 19.45. Cinema:  NIEBLA (1975) by Fernando Méndez-Leite. Part of this movie was filmed in Salamanca in the times of Don Miguel de Unamuno Price: 1.20 €. Meeting place: Tía Tula. Approximate duration: 1h30

Wednesday 7th, 19.00. Tapas. Tapas between Spanish and foreign people to get to know the Spanish. Price:+- 6€. Meeting place: Tía Tula. Approximate duration: 1h30.

Thursday 8th, 19.00 Cooking class. Totilla Española. You will make Tortilla and then you´ll be able to eat it. Price 7 €. Meeting place: Tía Tula. Approximate duration: 1h.

Friday the 9th 19.00.  Exhibition. "SALAMANCA DE LA PLAZA AL RÍO. TIPOS POPULARES" Sala Caja España-Duero Plaza de San Boal. Meeting place: Tía Tula. Approximate duration: 1h.

Remember to sign up for the activity at 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 our students to 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.

Extra-curricular activities 29th October - 2nd November

Monday 29th, 19.00. Tour of Salamanca. Somebody from the school will tell you the story of the main historical monuments in the centre. Meeting point: Tía Tula Approximate duration: 1h

Tuesday 30th, 19.00. Cooking class:  ARROZ NEGRO. You´re going to learn how to cook Arroz negro and then you´ll be able to eat it. Price: 7€. Meeting place: Tía Tula. Approximate duration: 1h

Wednesday 31st, 19.00. Tapas. We will go to some bars in the centre and eat tapas. Price:+- 6€. Meeting place: Tía Tula. Approximate duration: 1h30.

Thursday 1st, Public holiday - DÍA DE TODOS LOS SANTOS.

Friday the 2nd, 12.00.  Film. A brilliant opportunity to immerse yourself in Spanish cinema. Meeting place: Tía Tula.

Remember to sign up for the activity at 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 our students to 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.

Salamanca ? Salsa!

I’m here in Salamanca since a few weeks now and I had the opportunity to take part to a salsa lesson. At the east of the city, there’s El Parque de los Jesuitas where I followed a dance lesson with my friends. That was a pretty special lesson actually…

We arrived in this big park and we instantly felt this convivial atmosphere: nice music, people motivated to dance and amazing sun to top it all! The dance teachers directly told us not to be afraid because they wanted each one of us to have fun and not to feel ridiculous… very useful when you try a new dance style for the first time!

The lesson began and we learnt the basics, around the teacher in the middle of us. It was very technical, but the festive atmosphere helped us to appreciate the lesson. We had to dance in couple with people that we didn’t know. It was mainly a great occasion to meet people from different ages and cultures. The salsa teacher danced with each girls and everybody participated and enjoyed.

The first goal wasn’t to dance until the perfection, but to have fun and have a good time together.

What I’ll remember from this salsa lesson is certainly not the basics! Indeed, I’ll keep a great memory of this experience because I discovered a new side of the Spanish culture that I didn’t know. I’ll also remember the people’s behavior: teachers and students of the day. During this nice and convivial hour, and because of them, I’ve never felt uncomfortable.

In one hour, I’ve learnt a lot about the Spanish culture. People are welcoming, warm and lively!

Justine Pons

Extra-curricular activities 22nd-26th October

Monday 22nd, 12.00//18.30. The univsrsity facade: A person from the university will tell you the story of the university facade. Price: Meeting point: Tía Tula Approximate duration: 1h

Tuesday 23rd, 19.45. Cinema:  LAS CUATRO NOVIAS DE AUGUSTO PÉREZ (1976) by José Jara. Price: 1,20€. Meeting place: Tía Tula. Approximate duration of film: 78 minutes

Wednesday 24th, 19.00. Exhibition. Una vuelta al mundo de la linterna mágica by Francisco Javier Frutos and Agustín Gutiérrez. In the espacio de cultura científica - Hospedería Fonseca. Meeting place: Tía Tula. Approximate duration: 1h.

Thursday 25th, 20.00. Table games. We will go and play ‘Parachís’ or another table game in a bar in the centre. Price: Your consumption. Meeting point: Tía Tula Approximate duration: 1h00

Friday the 26th, 17.00.  Film. A brilliant opportunity to immerse yourself in Spanish cinema. Meeting place: Tía Tula.

Remember to sign up for the activity at 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 our students to 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.