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Measures on hand luggage

Friday, December 11th, 2015

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) proposes the following measures:55 cm height, 35 width and 20 depth, but if you’re traveling you should check, the airlines decide each bag measures.

Hand luggage

Hand luggage

The measures on hand luggage are:

AerLingus: 55x40x20 weight:10 kg.

Air Europa: 55x35x25 weight:10 kg.

Air Berlin: 55x40x20 weight:6 kg.

Air France: 55x35x25 and maximum weight of12 kg.

American Airlines: 56x35x23 weight:18 kg.

British Airways: 56x45x25 weight:23 kg.

Easy Jet: 56x45x25.

Iberia: 56x45x25 weight:10 kg.

Germanwings: 55x40x20 weight:8 kg.

KLM: 55x35x25 weight:12 kg.

Lufthansa: 55x40x23 weight:8 kg.

Ryanair: 55x40x20 weight10 kg.

Tap Air Portugal: 55x40x20 weight:8 kg.

United Airlines: 56x45x25.

Virgin Atlantic: 56x36x23 weight:6 kg.

Vueling: 55x40x20 weight:10 kg.

The rules on liquids of flights from countries of the European Union, Norway, Iceland and Switzerland are limited in capacity of the bottles or flasks of 100 ml, to be transported in a transparent plastic bag of1 literwhich should be around20 cmx20 cm, with a opening and closing system.

Finally a recommendation: if you fly to theUnited Statesyou must carry the electronic devices with the battery loaded, because if not, they can do a requisition.

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TAXI (2/2) - Advice for students of Spanish courses in Spain.

Saturday, June 20th, 2015

Payments: If you want to pay with banknotes value as 50 €, 100 € and up, you should know the rules that determine a limit in which the driver is responsible to change, usually just to 20 euros. If a passenger wants to pay a ticket from this minimum value, like 20 euros or less and the driver don’t have change, the taxi driver must leave the vehicle and stopping the taximeter to get the change . If the ticket is more than 20 €, for example € 50 and up, and the driver does not have change, You should go find change but in this case the taximeter will not stop and the expense of this time is to the passenger. There are many taxi drivers can charge through credit card, but if You only have this way to pay, You must consult to the driver.

Advice for students of Spanish courses in Spain: TAXI_Part 2

Advice for students of Spanish courses in Spain: TAXI - Part 2

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Spanish Meeting Point, a project to promote the Spanish language in the world

Wednesday, November 26th, 2014

Spanish Meeting Point aims to create an international network to connect cities in the world through groups of people interested in the Spanish language, dynamizing online communication groups and face meetings in a certain location of each city. These heterogeneous groups, with Spanish students, teachers, native speakers, residents and tourists, will be moderated by a professor of Spanish, and will include the coordination of cultural, tourist and economic activities related to the Spanish language. The meeting point will be the reference point for each community, including tourists and visitors to the city who have some connection to the language.

The project will add value to the ideas and experiences through the Laboratory, a communication tool for the coordinators group of the cities participating in the project.

Spanish Meeting Point busca profesores ELE en el exterior

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Going tapas in Madrid… after your Spanish course

Sunday, February 23rd, 2014

Any district or place in Madrid is good for going tapas. It is a city with many bars, pubs, inns, taverns… the city has the original foods caused by the logistics of the country, concentrating all products from Spain in its large market. The people said to be the best fishing port of Spain to taste fresh seafood and fish of superb quality, and the same about other products: meats, fruits, vegetables…

Going tapas in Madrid - Cava Baja Street - by Pedro Reina_Spanish in Tour - A la salida del curso de español

Going tapas in Madrid - Cava Baja Street

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New Year’s Eve in Spain: The twelve grapes and cotillion.

Tuesday, December 31st, 2013

Spain celebrates the New Year’s Eve with a tradition to take twelve grapes synchronously at the stroke to wish us luck in the new year. The reference point in Spain is Madrid, on the Puerta del Sol, where TV channels broadcast the event live for the whole country.

In Spanish cities usually there is a main square of the town hall where the people meet to take the grapes at this moment. There are some cities and towns rich in tradition and great atmosphere.

New Year's Eve in Puerta del Sol in Madrid

New Year’s Eve in Puerta del Sol in Madrid

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In the café… All types of coffee in Spain (2/2)

Saturday, November 23rd, 2013

This is a continuation of the types of coffee mentioned in the previous post. In this second part we list all decaffeinated coffees, with brandy and other combined, to clarify students of Spanish courses in Spain the typical varieties of our country.

All types of coffee in Spain, to clarify Spanish students in Spain

All types of coffee in Spain - 2.

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In the café… All types of coffee to take in Spain (1/2)

Friday, October 25th, 2013

Students of Spanish courses in Spain should know as like many other countries, the coffeehouse and the stimulating drink is called with the same name: “café”. The most common varieties of coffee at the bar can change his name according to the regions of Spain, but the basic names are the same. Below You have a guide with the most popular varieties of coffees in Spain.

All varieties of coffee to take in Spain

The café in Spain and the varieties of coffee.

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Origin and history of Spanish (3/4): The Royal Spanish Academy (RAE, Real Academia Española)

Thursday, July 4th, 2013

The major literary prosperity of Castilian took place in a period comprised between the XVIth and the XVIIth centuries with very important writers, specially Garcilaso de la Vega, in the XVIth century. In that century Castilian was declared official language. Immediately after that came Miguel de Cervantes, author of “Don Quijote de la Mancha”, the most edited and translated work in universal literature, except the bible.

Palacio del marqués de Villena, Royal Spanish Academy in 1713. Spanish in Tour: Spanish courses in Spain.

Palacio del marqués de Villena, Royal Spanish Academy in 1713.

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I am going to Spain to study a Spanish course. What do I need to take with me?

Monday, May 6th, 2013

Spain offers many opportunities for leisure and days out, we therefore recommend you take a small luggage with you not to be restricted in your movements later on, after your Spanish lessons. It is best not to take too many clothes even if you need to use the laundry service later on. Do not forget that you could be invited to more than one party and thus need some decent outfit. Other elements are:

Traveling to Spain to study a Spanish course.

Traveling to Spain to study a Spanish course. What do I take in my suitcase?

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Ranking of countries by number of speakers and Spanish natives

Sunday, April 14th, 2013

Spanish is on the rise with almost 500 million native speakers from countries where Spanish is the mother tongue and from other countries where it is spoken for other reasons by an important part of the population. Spanish speakers are much more than natives given the important presence of bilingualism in many countries, mainly Spanish speaking or not.

Ranking of countries by Spanish speakers and Spanish native

Ranking of countries by Spanish speakers and Spanish native speakers

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Holy Week in Spain, tourist interest for the Spanish course students.

Thursday, March 21st, 2013

The international students who arrive in Spain to study a Spanish course have to know that there is a declaration: «Fiesta of International Tourist Interest», distinction granted by the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Tourism to the fiestas or events that suppose some type of expression of cultural values and of popular tradition. The requirements demanded for the award include the age of the celebration, its originality, continuity in time, its popular support and citizen’s participation, in an extensive procedure.

Holy Week in Spain - Valladolid - spanish courses in Spain - by Porquenopuedo

Holy Week in Spain

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How to claim in Spain for a service or purchase.

Tuesday, February 12th, 2013

Students from the Spanish courses in Spain could be involved at some point in a conflict or a disagreement when buying a product or using a service. We provide you with some information that could help international students to start a complaint.

Our recommendation is to always try to have a conversation with the seller or service provider and try to solve the problem in a friendly manner. In case you do not get to an agreement you should ask for a complaint form “Hoja de Reclamación”. It is a form that all establishments are obliged to have to give it to the clients from the regional administration (Autonomous Community). The regulations also oblige the establishment to show an information panel in Spanish and English informing of the existence of such forms available to consumers.

Complaint form for a service o purchase to student of Spanish courses in Spain.

Example of complaint form for a service or purchase in Spain.

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Experience Spain

Friday, December 14th, 2012

Spain is a country rich in culture and traditions, making it a fantastic holiday destination. With so many attractions on offer, it is not surprising that it is popular choice with today´s tourists. Whether you want to travel, in July or December, Spain is always a good choice.

When most people think of Spain, they think of a summer holiday destination, however, it is also a great place to spend your Christmas holidays. Depending on the area, you can still expect to find some sunshine, although not as hot as the summer, it can still be warm enough to spend the day at the beach. A real benefit of going away at Christmas is that in a lot of the resorts, it is considered as off peak season as the weather is not as hot as the summertime. This means that you can find great deals, especially if combined with cheap flights from the budget airlines, and if you book in advance. Thomsons great deals for holidays to Spain are great examples of the types of deals you can find.

Costa del Sol

Costa del Sol

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Learn Spanish taking tapas in Granada

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012

The Spanish cuisine, especially some traditions, are a treasure to enjoy Spain and discover the rich culture of the country. So, any students of Spanish schools in Granada perfectly know: lots of dishes are given with every drink, free, and you’ll find in bars in the city of Alhambra. You can have dinner or have lunch with friends for a few euros on the terrace of one of the world’s most beautiful cities.

Student group of the Spanish courses taking draft beer (cañas) and tapas in Granada

Student group of the Spanish courses taking draft beer (cañas) and tapas in Granada

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The best things Spanish students can do in Alicante

Thursday, August 23rd, 2012

The city of Alicante is one of the best destinations of the Costa Blanca, a place full of life with a large offer of activities for students undertaking a course in one of the Spanish schools in Alicante. We leave you with 8 pieces of advice to never get bored in this Mediterranean city:

• To walk around the Esplanade de España and have a beer, an ice cream or have dinner in one of the restaurants along the esplanade.

• To spend the day on one of the magnificent beaches of the city: the playa del Postiguet near the centre of Alicante; or the playa de San Juan, which is situated at a few kilometres from the city.

Views of the city of Alicante, a city to study Spanish

Views of the city of Alicante, a city to learn Spanish

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The Camino de Santiago, an unforgetable adventure to learn Spanish (parte 2)

Thursday, August 9th, 2012

To undertake the Saint James’ Way or Camino de Santiago is a big experience and it is a way to undertake an intensive course during the pilgrimage time until the Santiago de Compostela cathedral, for students who have decided to learn Spanish in Spain.

There are many reasons why you should undertake the Camino (religious, personal challenge, adventure, etc), but it is without a doubt a different and unique way to do tourism, to meet people and to learn more about the Spanish culture.

Statue in honor of the peregrine

Statue in honor of the peregrine

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The Camino de Santiago, an unforgettable adventure to learn Spanish (part 1)

Wednesday, August 1st, 2012

The Camino de Santiago or Saint James’ Way is one of the most important Christian pilgrimage routes in Europe. Every year thousands of people come from all around the world with the aim to get to the city’s cathedral in Santiago de Compostela and to visit the apostle Santiago’s grave.

For many students who come to study Spanish in Spain, to undertake the Camino can be an adventure and an unforgettable experience. It is a way to learn a new language while discovering the nature, art and history, of a pilgrimage that has been carried out since the Middle Ages.

Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela

Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela

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Sangria, a refreshing drink for students in Spanish lessons

Thursday, July 26th, 2012

Some weeks ago we talked to you about beer, possibly one of most consumed drinks by Spanish citizens, tourists and students arriving in Spain in Summer. But today we would like to highlight another very typical drink of this time of year, sangría.

It is on of the most representative drinks of Summer time, it is therefore normal to see people on the bars’ terraces having an aperitif and drinking a glass or a jar of sangría.

A jar of sangria

A jar of sangria

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The train, one of the best ways to travel through Spain

Friday, June 29th, 2012

Spain is a country with many cities that students undertaking a Spanish course can visit, such as the cities World Heritage or the destinations next to the sea, among others. Different transportation systems exist to get to these places, you can go by plane or on the road (car or coach), but we recommend you to go by train.

Travelling by train allows students to enjoy the wonderful landscapes Spain has to offer and it is a comfortable and secure way that reaches almost all corners of the country.

The train is one of the most used by students of Spanish in Spain

A train in Spain

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A beer, please: Spanish beers

Monday, June 18th, 2012

Spain is not among the countries that have the biggest beer consumption, but it is, without a doubt, a beer country. Last year, 2011, an average of 48 litre were consumed per capita, which shows that it is one of the favourite drinks of many Spanish, mostly when the Summer comes and we need something fresh to fight high temperatures. It is also a very consumed drink by tourists and students who decide to undertake a Spanish course in Spain.

Spain is still far from the first positions in the ranking of beer drinking countries, where Czech Republic (169 litreper capita), Ireland (131 litre) and Germany (110 litre), are the countries that like this drink most, worldwide.

A group of students drinking beer

A group of students drinking beer

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