New Year’s Eve in Latin America isn’t just a countdown. It’s a full-on cultural moment, often with large parties, family dinners, fireworks, and a little superstition for good measure. Across many Latin American countries, people use New Year’s Eve rituals to close the past year, release the previous year, and step into the coming year…
When students search for Spanish courses in Spain, they often find themselves comparing countless Spanish language schools, intensive classroom programs, and traditional language courses. But real fluency rarely comes from sitting in a classroom with many other international students. Sarah’s experience shows why the best Spanish immersion in Barcelona and Valencia is not a traditional…
Christmas in Spain is not a “one-day event.” It is a full Christmas season that unfolds across weeks, shaped by catholic tradition, older winter customs, and family rituals that feel both sacred and lively. In many homes, Christmas celebrations begin long before Christmas Day, and the real finale arrives with the three kings on January…
Learning Spanish becomes truly meaningful when language and culture meet in everyday life. During our Spanish Homestay Immersion Program (SHIP), students do more than study grammar or practice conversation. They live in their teacher’s house, share daily routines, and experience traditions that shape real life in Spain. One of the most surprising and memorable experiences…
If you’ve ever wondered how Spain celebrates Christmas and why it feels like the party lasts forever, you’re in for a treat. Christmas in Spain isn’t a single day; it’s a whole story told across weeks of feasts, lights, music, and moments that pull families and friends together in every town and city. From the…
Hola! I’m Pilar, one of the host teachers here in Valencia for the Spanish Homestay Immersion Program(SHIP) at Spanish Express. Every October, my city bursts with color, music, and history during the Día de la Comunidad Valenciana, also known as the Valencian Community Day. This special public holiday happens each year on October 9. Streets…
Christmas in Mataró is not just a date on the calendar; it is a feeling that slowly fills the city as the Christmas season approaches. Located near Barcelona city, this coastal destination in Catalonia blends festive traditions with everyday authenticity, making it an ideal place to experience Christmas while living and learning in a real…
Choosing the right Spanish school in Cádiz is an important decision for anyone who wants to truly learn Spanish, especially when the goal is professional development. Cádiz is not only one of the oldest city locations in Europe, but also a wonderful city where history, culture, sun, and sea come together in a unique way….
Hola, I’m Pilar—your host teacher in the Valencia area. Every December, I watch Valencia transform. The city becomes filled with decorations, glowing trees, and those unmistakable lights that turn ordinary streets into something quietly magical. And here’s what I love most: Christmas in Valencia doesn’t need a white Christmas to feel special. The air can…
I am Mónica, your host teacher in Menorca with Spanish Express, and Christmas on the island has always been one of my favourite times of the year. When summer ends and tourist crowds disappear, Menorca reveals a softer, quieter side. The festive season arrives gently here, without excess or rush, shaped by tradition, family life,…
