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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.
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!
Thinking about refreshing your Spanish in April? Join Our Spring Spanish Courses at Dime!
Spring is the perfect time to refresh and improve your Spanish! At DIME Spanish School we offer a variety of courses starting in April to help you continue your language journey. Whether you want to focus on grammar, conversation or try a new approach with a literature Spanish Club, we have the perfect option for you. Check the courses we offer in the third trimester:
This Friday: A Vermouth in Spanish!
There’s no better plan than having a vermouth at midday, practicing your Spanish, and making new friends! In recent years, many vermouth bars have opened across almost every neighborhood in Barcelona, turning "vermuteo" into an essential social ritual for locals on the weekend. This Friday, we’re going "for a Vermouth" with our students. Join us and improve your Spanish while having fun!
The proverbs of the month of March in Spanish
Proverbs hold a fundamental place in Spanish culture and literature. They constitute a valuable cultural legacy that has endured through the centuries, transmitting knowledge, advice, and lessons in a simple, clear, and memorable way. Even today, they remain highly useful and are commonly used in the daily lives of native Spanish speakers. Here is a list of the most popular proverbs for the month of March
The Carnival of Spain
Carnival is one of the most eagerly awaited festivals in Spain, with its main focus on dressing up and enjoying the freedom of becoming different characters. Children are the ones who enjoy these festivities the most, which take place in the days leading up to Lent, before Holy Week. Although it is celebrated throughout the country, Cádiz and Santa Cruz de Tenerife stand out. Want to learn more? Join us!
Every Friday we speak Spanish: Sign up for our conversation classes!
Every Friday morning, our students participate in our conversation classes. We have three groups at different levels available. If you're interested, send us an email at info@dimebarcelona.com. We’ll assess your level with a free test and recommend the best group for you.
This Friday Culture Class: Introduction to Catalan
This Friday's culture class is dedicated to Catalan. The session will help you understand the differences between Spanish and Catalan and provide you with the basics to understand common Catalan phrases and expressions. It will be very useful for your daily life in Barcelona!
Last Friday’s culture class on the History of Barcelona
During the one-hour session, our teacher, Cristina Ruiz Gallardo, reviewed the key historical moments of the city: from its Roman origins and Visigothic rule, through the Islamic conquest and union with Aragon, to the times of industrialization and the Modernist period. The class was a great success!
Winter vocabulary in Spanish
Winter is the season when we spend the most time at home or indoors. The lower temperatures, rain, wind, and even the occasional snowfall mean that we have to bundle up more, and of course, we need specific vocabulary to enjoy winter with ease. Here are 50 words that will help you with this task.
Our extensive Spanish course at the A2 Plus level
On Monday and Wednesday mornings, we have an extensive intermediate-level course (A2 plus) with a wonderful group of students who are highly committed to their learning, very communicative, and willing to challenge themselves to improve their Spanish. Teaching and guiding them in their learning journey is truly a privilege!
The Santa Eulàlia’s celebrations
The Santa Eulàlia’s celebrations celebrate one of Barcelona’s patron saints and take place every year during the first half of February. These highly symbolic festivities honor the strength and courage of a young girl who, at just 13 years old, was martyred to death for defending her faith, becoming a legend that remains deeply present in the heart of Barcelona.
