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Spain Sings
“Spain Sings” is not a complete course; it consists of spontaneous activities. A very important part of a country´s culture is its own traditional and popular music. Using music as a means of transmitting Spanish culture also forms an important part in the learning of Spanish language.

 
“Spain sings” wants to bring you closer to Spain´s musical background in its different forms. This will take you on a journey through the world of Hispanic music and show you how flamenco rhythms are deeply rooted in the Spanish character, starting with “cante jondo”, “alegrías”, “rumbas”, “tanguillos” and “sevillanas”, also showing the indigenous music of Castilla and Leon through “jotas” and “romances” and continuing with the latest trends in pop and successful Spanish groups and soloists.
 
In these classes we will not only use music to improve your level of Spanish but also as an exercise in understanding our culture, allow our students to take their first steps in moving to these rhythms. A relaxed, playful and fun way of introducing you to the roots of Spanish music.

 

"¡Diviértete!" (“Enjoy yourself”)
“¡Diviértete!” tries to bring the student closer to the atmosphere of Ávila, out with the school´s teaching schedule and involves you in the life, tradition and character of the Spanish people. Learn about Ávila´s way of life.
 
The nightlife, the culture and how to have a good time are parts of life that are difficult to get to know well unless you are shown by a native who will act as a guide and catalyst between the students and the real life of the town.

“¡Diviértete!” is aimed at people between the ages of 18 and 40, although it is also for people who have exceeded this age and who are eternally young.
 
The contents are diverse and range from getting to know the nightlife, to attending the theatre, cinema and other cultural activities.

 

 
Another aspect of “¡Diviértete!” is that it gives you the opportunity to try the local cuisine through tapas and cooking activities, where you will learn how to make paella, sangria, tortilla (Spanish omelette), cocido (traditional dish with boiled chickpeas, meat and other vegetables), etc.

 

Sangría

A diferencia de la “limonada” con la que se confunde normalmente y más complicado de preparar que la “zurra”, la “sangría” es más conocida en el extranjero y casi nunca preparada según la receta original en España.

“Sangría” significa “bebida azucarada”. El origen de la palabra viene del sánscrito y si se tiene una herida, habrá notado que su sangre sabe dulce....

La sangría se bebe sobre todo en Semana Santa, su receta original es de Pamplona. Es una bebida muy apreciada en las fiestas. Esta es la receta para unos 10 litros de bebida:

·        pelar dos kilos de naranjas y quitar las pipas, trocear en dados

·        lavar 1 kilo de limones, trocear con la piel, quitar las pipas

·        trocear 1 kilo de melocotón dulce

·        echar todo en un recipiente y añadir como mínimo medio kilo de azúcar

·        añadir medio litro de licor de naranja (Triple) u otra bebida de 40º de alcohol (Brandy, Ron, etc.)

·        añadir 5 litros de vino tinto excelente y fuerte

·        dejar macerar dos días, remover de vez en cuando

 

 La sangría no es la sangría original si no se añade la mezcla aromática:

·        echar ½ litro de vino blanco en un recipiente y calentarlo

·        añadir 20 clavos, 15 bayas de enebro, una rama de canela, troceada en tres trozos de 10 cm cada uno, añadir 4 cucharadas de azúcar

·        calentar sin que hierva

·        añadir la piel fina de un limón, de una naranja y de una manzana

·        esperar 20 minutos

·        colar y luego meter en la nevera

·        al día siguiente echar la mixtura en el recipiente con la fruta y el vino

·         remover y dejar macerar un día más

·        enfriar la bebida en la nevera

  Se sirve la sangría sin la fruta y con un buen golpe de bebida efervescente azucarada

 
We go out to dance and soak up the different atmospheres offered in the city, from jazz to disco music with stops for flamenco, salsa and pop along the way.  

 

 

We meet once a week without a limit on the time as we never know what will happen during the night or what activity we will undertake. Through such a programme, we learn the importance of improvisation, one of the features of a typical Spanish character.

 

 

We can guarantee you will have fun and go back to your country with a better idea of Spanish reality, the personality of Spanish people and their way of having fun.

 

 
“¡Diviértete!” does not include drinks, food, tickets, etc. We all put our money together and make a “fondo” – another very typical and sociable Spanish custom.

 

 

An Introduction to the World of Spanish Wines

Spain is one of the most important wine producing countries in the world as much for its quantity and extensive range – there are more than 5000 wineries and 7000 labels – as it is for its quality.

We want you to discover Spanish wine-making and its specific vocabulary through the wines’ tasting, getting to know their origins and recognising different classifications and denominations etc. It is a very useful, interactive and enjoyable course. It includes typical Spanish activities, such as “el tapeo” (tasting tapas).

This course is aimed at those interested in acquiring a fundamental knowledge of Spanish viniculture, but really, at all lovers of wine.

This course is presented by Julio Delgado, one of the best Spanish sommelier, he was awarded with the "Nariz de Oro".