This week, as part of the Cornerstone courses, students participated in a guided visit to Casa dels Entremesos. This is a specific center of production and dissemination of the wealth of traditional Catalan folk culture that provides the public with… More
Two days ago, our recently arrived Spring 2019 session students finished orientation. Today, they have started the Catalan Class intensive week, and are ready to start their adventures in Barcelona! During these days of orientation, our students have… More
In Spain Christmas holidays last until January 6, the Three Kings’ Day (also known as The Three Wise Men). They are the ones who bring presents to everybody. According to the tradition, the three kings (Melchor, Gaspar and Baltasar) followed a star that… More
In Barcelona, as in the rest of Spain, luck, love and prosperity come together with superstitions and traditions. Let’s learn some of them so you can start 2019 with the best good fortune. Last dinner: Last dinner of the year is one of the most important… More
Have you noticed that all markets and supermarkets have their stands full of a kind of sweet candies made with almonds, honey, sugar, and even chocolate? The popular sweet Turrones are the typical Spanish dessert during the Christmas holidays. Nowadays… More