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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.
Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, lucky grapes, Spanish Christmas traditions
On December 24th, Spain celebrates Christmas Eve (La Nochebuena), a night to spend with family, enjoying a festive dinner, sweets, and Christmas carols. On December 31st, New Year's Eve (La Nochevieja) is celebrated with the so-called "lucky grapes," a symbol of good fortune and prosperity for the coming year. Join us, and we’ll tell you everything you need to know to celebrate these special nights!
The Christmas Lottery "El Gordo"
El Gordo de Navidad is a prize from Spain's National Lottery and an essential part of Christmas traditions. It takes place on December 22nd, and the beauty of this lottery lies not in the prize itself but in sharing it with family and friends. El Gordo de Navidad is more than just a lottery; it is a tradition that represents the joy, hope, and generosity of the Spanish Christmas season.
Book your free level test and start studying Spanish in January!
We are preparing the new Spanish courses for January! Book your free level test to find out which group is best for you. You can reserve your spot now and start learning Spanish in January with Dime.
Spanish Christmas Treats
Spanish Christmas festivities feature their typical sweets, which hold a special place on every table. Turrón, mantecados, polvorones, and marzipan, with the grand finale: the Roscón de Reyes. Do you want to learn more about these treats? Join us!
How can you enroll in a Spanish course in January 2025?
At our Spanish School Dime in Barcelona, we offer a wide variety of in-person courses: group and private classes, Spanish and Catalan lessons, for adults and children. Choose the one that best suits your needs and follow these steps to enroll:
Christmas Markets in Barcelona
If there's something we love about the holiday season, it's the Christmas markets. In Barcelona, we can enjoy several fairs to share with family and friends. Santa Llúcia, the Fira de la Sagrada Família, the Fira de Reis, and the Fira de Nadal del Port Vell are waiting for us. Let’s enjoy Christmas!
Spanish course for beginners in January 2025
We are preparing Spanish courses for foreigners for January 2025. One of them will be a Spanish course for absolute beginners (A1 level). If you have just moved to Barcelona and don’t know the language yet, or if you’re moving to the city in the coming weeks, this is your chance! Let's learn Spanish with us!
The origin of Christmas carols
Christmas is coming, along with its typical soundtrack: Christmas carols. But do you know their origin? No, it's not Mariah Carey. Originally, the songs associated with Christmas festivities were not exclusively festive; they were simply popular songs that covered all kinds of topics. Here, we explain their origins and how they evolved into the carols we know today.
Visit to the Historic Building of the University of Barcelona
Last Friday, our students enjoyed a guided tour of one of Barcelona's most beautiful buildings: the historic building of the University of Barcelona. During a one-hour tour, they strolled through the university's halls, rooms, and gardens, discovering its history and unique features.
The Observation of the students of Master in Training of Teachers of Spanish as a Foreign Language
In the past two weeks, we’ve had the pleasure of opening our school to students from the Master in Training of Teachers of Spanish as a Foreign Language. The students participated in classes at various levels within our extensive courses.
The Day of the Dead
The Day of the Dead is one of Mexico's most prominent celebrations. It was born from the fusion of pre-Hispanic rituals and the Catholic festivities brought by the Spanish. Declared an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, it celebrates life, memory, and the connection between different generations.
This week we’re learning the present tense in Spanish!
This week, our teacher Cristina Ruiz prepared a board with the conjugation of verbs in the present tense in Spanish. The board has been very helpful for our A1 level students to better understand how the present tense works in Spanish.
