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Learn Spanish and Catalan with Dime!
With our Blog you will learn more about Spanish and you will get to know the city of Barcelona better. We will show you a little more about who we are and who our students are. To make it easier to navigate through the posts, we have organized all the information into these categories:
- Barcelona: what to do and see in the city
- Dime: everything about the school, day-to-day life, courses, offers, etc.
- Spanish and Catalan culture: discover Spanish culture through its literature, cinema, traditions, festivals, gastronomy, etc.
- Spanish language: useful explanations and examples to better understand the Spanish language.
- Dime People: get to know Dime community, our students, their stories and project.
5 Reasons to Choose Our Intensive Spanish Course for Beginners This Summer
Looking for the perfect way to learn Spanish while enjoying your summer in Barcelona? If you're a beginner and want to make the most of your holidays, our intensive A1-level Spanish classroom course is just what you need. Here are 5 reasons why this course is the best choice for you.
The Internship of the Students in the UB Master’s Program in Training Teachers of Spanish as a Foreign Language
Over the past three weeks, we’ve had the pleasure of opening our school to students from the UB Master’s Program in Training Teachers of Spanish as a Foreign Language. Two of the students chose our center to complete their practicum, observing around 25 hours of classes and delivering a teaching session. Find out what their experience was like!
Discover the Origins of Flamenco : join Culture Class Tomorrow!
Have you heard of flamenco? Tomorrow in our culture class, you'll discover the origins, evolution, and most popular styles of this passionate art form. Our teacher Cristina Ruiz, a flamenco dancer, will share her knowledge and experience in a unique session. Don’t miss it! Send us an email to reserve your spot.
In-person Intensive Spanish Course A1 Level in Barcelona this July
This summer, start speaking Spanish in Barcelona! Our intensive Spanish course for beginners is designed to help you learn quickly and naturally, in a communicative environment with small groups. It combines language immersion, academic quality, and cultural experiences in one of the most vibrant cities in Europe. If you want to start speaking Spanish naturally and in a short time, this is the course for you.
The 5 Most Hilarious False Friends Spanish- English
Spanish and English share many words that look very similar in form — so similar, in fact, that they can easily make us believe they mean the same thing in both languages. But that’s not the case. In fact, they often have quite different meanings. These are what we call false friends. In this entry, we’ve selected five of the funniest ones — their meanings are so different that, if you use them incorrectly, you’re sure to get a few laughs. Enjoy discovering these false friends, because learning Spanish is full of surprises… and a lot of fun!
New B2.2 Evening Course Starting This Week!
Looking for an evening Spanish course at B1.2 level? It starts this week at Dime! We're opening a new in-person Spanish course for upper-intermediate students, level B2.2, held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 19:00 to 20:50. Write to us and we’ll schedule a free level test to confirm if this group is the right fit for you.
New Beginners Spanish Course in May 2025!
Next week we’re starting a new Spanish course for foreigners at the beginner level. It will be a Spanish course for absolute beginners (level A1), starting next Tuesday, May 6.If you’ve just moved to Barcelona and don’t know the language yet or If you've been living in Barcelona for a while but still haven't taken the plunge and started a Spanish course, this is your chance!
Sant Jordi celebration
On April 23rd, World Book Day is celebrated, and in Catalonia, it’s also Sant Jordi’s Day. It is traditional to give red roses and books as gifts, and the cities fill with flower and book stalls. Here, we’ll tell you everything you need to know to enjoy this very special day.
Improve your Spanish by taking part in our cultural activities
Not sure how to improve your Spanish this term? At Dime, we offer a variety of fun and engaging activities designed to help you boost your Spanish skills. Whether you're looking to improve your fluency, explore Spanish culture, or connect with other students at the school — we have something for you!
Spanish vocabulary about Spring
Spring arrives, and like every season, it comes with its own words, those that define its characteristics, the clothes we wear, the flowers, animals, or even allergies. Here are the 50 words you'll use the most. Happy spring!
A Vermouth to Practice Spanish in Barcelona
Last Friday, we organized a very special activity that is always a great success among our students: a vermouth gathering in Spanish! We met at Vermuteria Puigmartí in the Gracia neighborhood. With a good vermouth, some exquisite patatas bravas, and a delicious cheese board, shyness gave way to laughter, and before we knew it, we had spent two hours chatting and joking in Spanish.
You can now book your intensive Spanish course for July at Dime!
We now have the dates for the intensive Spanish courses in July 2025! If you're wondering what to do in July in Barcelona, a great idea is to take advantage of your vacation weeks to improve your Spanish. At Dime School, we offer an intensive course with two hours of classes per day throughout the entire month of July. Plus, if you sign up before April 30, you’ll enjoy a 10% discount!
