We wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

From Lengualuz we wish the best for 2010. Hope to see you all in Spain learning Spanish. Don´t forget to send your funny Christmas pictures to david@lengualuz.com, you can win a free online Skype lesson!

Christmas Contest

Here it is, our Christmas contest is ready to go. Rules are really easy, you send us a christmas picture and the best one´s author will win a free Skype lesson. You can send your email with your picture to david@lengualuz.com. In case we have several options we´ll post the 3 best pictures and you will decide. Send your pictures now! Click in Más información to watch the first 2 pics! THE WINNER IS...John from Poland, please contact us on the same email adress.

Polvorones/Mantecados (Christmas candy) recipe

Polvorones or Mantecados are the most common dish that you can eat in Southern Spain during Christmas time. Here you have 2 videos, the first one is the recipe and the second is the most famous, and the best, brand of a bakery in Antequera called La perla. This bakery sells all over the country and these polvorones are absolutely awesome.

Podcast, learning spanish 1

Post number 100 had to be special. Here it is, our first edition of a podcast to learn spanish. In this one you will be able to learn how to say What´s your name?, My name is..., How are you?, I´m fine and you. Hope you like it. In case you want to learn something in particular just comment this post and a special podcast will be posted asap. Thank you for being there.

Learning spanish 1

Lengualuz's Podcast

Jerez, Google Street View

Surely you are tired of reading that we are in Jerez, that we want you to come here to learn spanish and enjoy this city. But, what about if you can have a look at it, Google Street View has decided to include Jerez into the list of cities that deserve a visit. Here you have a street on the city center where you can see shops, bars and the central market. It´s a new tool to know where exactly will be your apartment, hotel and the touristic places on the city. As always, feel free to ask us about anything that you need to know about Jerez.


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Why do I have to study Spanish?

Maybe you are asking yourself why you should study Spanish. If you speak English all the doors will be open for you, everyone HAVE TO understand you. But that´s not true in Spain or in many other countries. Do you want to keep being a person who thinks that you don´t really need to learn a new language? If English can open doors, so do Spanish. Learning spanish properly is not this...



It´s to learn it with native teachers, talk in the streets with Spanish people and feel it. Book your lessons now and you will never regret.

Tom Cruise and Cameron Díaz will film their next movie in Cádiz province

Cádiz province will be, again, on the big screen. Knight and Day, an action comedy with Tom Cruise and Cameron Díaz, will be filmed in Cádiz province. This important event confirms how special is this area of Spain. Weather, culture and gastronomy have conquered the hearts of the producers that will come to film during the second half of november.

This season of the year let you see the fall with a lovely weather (22 degrees at the moment), enjoy the culture of cities like Jerez (with wineries, horses and flamenco) or an unforgettable sun dawn in Sanlúcar or Chipiona. You can choose any of these cities to come to Spain and learn spanish. Lengualuz provides you whatever you need to feel like home. Book your lessons now!

Spanish Teachers Workshops. Workshop for spansklærere

Sick of being a teacher of the spanish language and repeating the same exercise time after time? Fed up with the students that can´t stand that boring book? Ignoring what´s going on the learning techniques, internet and all the resources to improve your lessons? Then you are welcomed, Lengualuz offers you Teacher´s Workshop made with the last exercises, the best techniques and the most modern way to get the interest of your students. Ok, you agree with the explanation above but...why going to Spain? Because if you want to learn chinese the best place is China, in this case it´s exactly the same, here we create and develop the best resources to learn spanish faster, better and having fun. Enjoy our workshop as many teachers have done before you, they still can´t believe how the lessons have improved and the way the students are going to the classroom to enjoy.

Austria and Germany nearer than ever. Østerrike og Tyskland nærmere enn noen sinne.

Air Berlin will start flying to Stuttgart, Düsseldorf and Frankfurt the next 1st of november. These flights will depart from Jerez once a week, on Mondays to Frankfurt and Sttugart and on Fridays to Düsseldorf. On February will be a weekly flight (fridays) to Viena.

All this information confirms that Jerez is becoming a must be visited spanish city. We hope that we can keep on teaching to german or austrian students. Book your lessons now!

Captain Kirk (Star Trek) lands in Jerez. Kaptein Kirk (Star Trek) lander i Jerez.

Captain Kirk has visited Jerez, the actor Willian Shatner (on the picture beside Rafael Soto) enjoyed his visit to Real Escuela de Arte Ecuestre and said: "There isn´t nothing like this on the States. It´s an awesome show and a must for all the horses´fans", also added: "Though I´m in Spain to present my documentary, Gonzo Ballet, at the Malaga´s Festival, a friend of mine told me about Jerez and this area. I really didn´t knew what could I find here, now I know it, a charming city, excellent gastronomy and a lovely weather. After this trip I can say that, at least, Jerez is as charming as Málaga. I´ll be back to the area for sure". Fall is here and Jerez starts to shine better than ever, the young wine (mosto) can be drunk and the city open its arms to the visitors. Enjoy Jerez while you learn spanish with us!

Picture from Andalucía información.

Garlick Shrimp recipe. Hvitløks reker, oppskrift.

First of all, though Garlick Shrimps (Gambas al ajillo) is one of the most famous tapas of Spain it´s different all over the country. Here we have the traditional recipe but on the Málaga´s way to cook it. This dish is also known as Gambas al pil-pil (pil-pil is the sound that the olive oil does when the dish is ready) and includes some cayena or red hot pepper. Enjoy.

Speekee, learn spanish easily. Speekee, lær spansk enkelt.

Do you remember Sesame Street?, surely you do. Thanks to this program we were able to learn our first words with songs, fun and the Muppets. Let us introduce you a new collection of DVDs to learn spanish from the scratch and focused on the children. Easily they will be able to learn words, grammar, sentences and songs. In a few months they will be able to learn spanish as their second language. We have watched all the DVDs and we can only say that it´s an awesome work. If you want a special discount (10 pounds or the same in your currency)just follow these steps:

1. Go to www.speekee.co.uk
2. Click on Parents... Buy
3. Enter code LENGUALUZ (upper case) and click on Update. You will see the price is reduced by 10 pounds for the customer. The next step would be to click on Buy Now and complete the purchase at the discounted rate

Here you have a clip of this amazing DVD pack. Order your copy now!

Snorkel at the beach

Another activity that you will be able to enjoy at the coast is snorkel. In Cala del Aceite you can find the best sea to practice free diving and enjoy a nice day of snorkel to see the fishes of this area. Though placed in Conil you must remember that is just one hour ago of Jerez, then the plan should be go to Conil to enjoy the sea and come back to Jerez/Sanlúcar/Chipiona to rest at your spanish "home". Here you have a clip of this area:

Festival de Jerez 2010, courses

Here you have the program of the Flamenco courses at Academia de Baile Jerez (www.academiadebailejerez.com. For further info you can easily email them.

Curso de Coreografía y Técnica
28 de Febrero al 05 de Marzo
08 de Marzo al 13 de Marzo
Curso del 28/02 al 05 de Marzo
Nivel Elemental/iniciación: 09:30 A 11:00 H, con la profesora Victoria Ramos,
Tecnica y coreografía por Solea por bulerías.
Precio:150€ Curso.

Curso de bulerías de Jerez, Nivel Elemental: 11:00 a 12:00, profesora Beatriz Morales
Precio:70€ suplementario o 80€ solo bulerías
Nivel Medio/Alto: 10:00 a 11:30H, con la profesora Manuela Ríos,
Técnica y coreografía.
Cada curso constará de 1 hora y media cada día, durante 6 días.
Precio: 150€ Curso.

Curso de Bulerías de Jerez:
Nivel medio/alto: 11:45 a 12:45 H con la profesora Manuela Ríos
Precio: 70 € suplementarias o 80 € solo bulerías
Nivel medio; 13:00 a 14:30 H con la profesora Manuela Ríos
Técnica de estilo Sevillano de bata de cola, mantón y abanico
Precio: 190 €. (Asistencia máxima de 12 alumnos)
Curso del 08 al 13 de Marzo
Nivel Elemental/iniciación: 10:00 A 11:30 H, con la profesora Beatriz Morales,
Tecnica y coreografía por alegrías y bulerías de Jerez.
Precio: 150€ Curso.

Nivel Medio/Alto: 09:30 a 11:00 H, con la profesora Pilar Ogalla
Cada curso constará de 1 hora y media cada día, durante 6 días.
Precio: 150€ Curso
Curso de Bulerías de Jerez: 11:15 a 12:15 H con el profesor Juan Polvillo
Precio: 70€ suplementario o 80€ solo bulerías
Nivel Medio/Alto: 12:30 a 14:00 con el profesor Juan Polvillo
Cada curso constará de 1 hora y media cada día, durante 6 días.
Precio: 150 €/Curso.

De Spaanse Droom

Or the Spanish Dream, whatever you prefer, it´s a program that has been filmed in Arcos de la Frontera (20 minutes away of Jerez de la Frontera). The dutch persons must build a bed and breakfast talking just in spanish with the people of the town. Will they do it?. Enjoy watching this video, come here to visit the place where this was recorded and, of course, learn spanish.

Rota

We´ve been talking during all these months about the towns that can be visited if you decide to come and learn spanish at Lengualuz. Rota is another jewel of the Atlantic Ocean, 2 shores, 9 kilometes of coast to Chipiona and an awesome castle are just a few of the attractives of this charming little town. Enjoy.

Virgen de Regla (Chipiona)

The host of Chipiona, Virgen de Regla, is one of the most original virgins that you can find all over Spain. Cubans that came during the Nineteenth century let us their legacy and traditions. A black virgin is one of them, miracles, religion, culture and mystic thoughts collide at the "procesión" on the streets of Chipiona. Here you have a little piece of it and a song dedicated to her by one of the most famous singers of Chipiona, Rocío Jurado.

Spanish omelette recipe

Surely the most famous and important recipe just after Paella. Spanish omelette is the most common recipe on every bar and also is eaten once weekly in every home. Simple recipe and superb result. Try to cook this at home and send us the pic of the result!

Summer song

Nobody is able to explain why this song has became into the most dowloaded of the summer. It could be the melody, lyrics or whatever but it´s a hit. Here you have it, Colgado en tus manos, de Carlos Baute y Marta Sánchez.

Flan (spanish recipe)

Back in business and once again a recipe. But here we have 2 spanish students that show us how to cook the typical spanish flan. The recipe is in spanish but is clear enough to be understood. What?, can´t you understand it?, then...learn spanish at Lengualuz, Costa de la Luz will charm you with its wonderful weather, culture and gastronomy. We´re waiting for you.

Lengualuz, Aftenposten´s article dedicated to our school

First of all, we should explain what is Aftenposten, it´s the most popular norwegian newspaper on internet. Some weeks ago they decided to chat for a while with our manager, Karin Ulvestad Skarre, now you can read the article, in norwegian, clicking here. Here she explains the facilities that we provide to our students as well as her love for Costa de la Luz, an amazing paradise to be discovered. Enjoy the reading!

New flights from Jerez to Germany

The 2nd of november Air Berlin will start flying from Jerez to different german cities. Every Monday you will be able to fly to Francfort and Stuttgart, but also, as you can already do, every Friday you will be able to fly to Düsseldorf. New ways to come and enjoy Costa de la Luz and, of course, learn Spanish!

Vendimia´s Festival

A new fall will soon come back as well as a new wine. This year´s edition of the Festival dedicated to the Wine has a nice program to enjoy:

Sunday the 6th of september: Pisa de la uva, the arrival of the new wine.

Vendimia´s market: 14th to the 16th of september at Alameda Vieja, handcraft and medieval market.

XLII edition of Fiesta de la Bulería, a huge flamenco show, the 5th of september.

Plaza de la Asunción, flamenco for free every night, 17th to the 19th of september.

Concerts: Juan Diego and Jorge Pardo (6th of September, Plaza La Asunción), Tomasito (11th of september at Alameda Vieja), Lolita (20th of september at Alameda Vieja).

And more and more... just visit Jerez and Costa de la Luz during these days and learn Spanish! Official programme, click here.

Chipiona y Sanlúcar

Two little towns, just a few kilometers between them. Sanlúcar brings you the Manzanilla wine, the river Guadalquivir and the best gastronomy. Chipiona is open to the Atlantic Ocean with wonderful beaches and a nice weather during all the year. Here you have 2 videos to know these places better. We remind you that you can have lessons in both places. Enjoy.

Costa de la Luz

Many readers have asked us about why do we call our school Lengualuz. Lengua means language, Luz means light but also it´s linked to Costa de la Luz. A wonderful place where you can travel through the Cadiz province to enjoy history, gastronomy, beaches, mountains and culture. Here you have a video of Jerez (where we have the school) and Cadiz (40 minutes away by train). Enjoy.

Some music for this hot summer

His name is El mocito feliz, the happy boy, and he´s gonna be the next Grammy winner thanks to this video. His hit single, Olé mocito, will be the best single of this summer, relax and enjoy.

Xerez will play the Premiere League

Xerez, Jerez´s football team, will play on Primera División (Premiere League) next year. If you come to learn spanish to our school you will be able, checkind the calendar, to see teams like Real Madrid or Barça playing here. Another reason to come to learn with us!

Corpus Christi en Jerez

Corpus Christi is the day when the christians celebrate the arrival of the Holy Spirit to Virgin Mary´s womb. Is a party all over the streets of Jerez where you can enjoy tradition, religion and respect for the Holy Body of Christ. Here you have a video of the last edition.

Fried eggs and chorizo recipe

Well, not a gourmet´s recipe but a common one in Spain. Jose Andres, once again, brings us the secret of this spanish dish. Enjoy.

El Rocío

Right after the Feria del Caballo week, in 2 weeks, we´ll enjoy the peregrination to El Rocío, a little town in Huelva province where every year receive the visit of one million people. Party, flamenco, gastronomy and religion mix up to offer an unforgettable experience.

Feria del caballo 2009, here to stay

Feria del caballo 2009 edition is here to stay. Nice weather, gastronomy and Jerez´s culture in one of the best Ferias of Andalucía. A perfect place to chat with friends, eat the best dishes, drink the best wine and...Learn spanish!

Los delinqüentes

The most famous rock/reggae/pop/flamenco band from Jerez, Los delinqüentes, is about ro release their new album. Mixture of culture, gastronomy, music and the new way of thought of the Jerez´s youth. Here you have Piratas del Estrecho (Pirates from Gibraltar).

Fabada recipe

One of the most famous dishes from northern Spain and the most international spanish cooker José Andrés (works in Washington), aside of Ferran Adria, bring us the magic of an awesome recipe. White beans, bacon, morcilla, chorizo, olive oil and garlick are the ingredientes. The rest you have it right here.

Feria del Caballo 2009 (Horse´s Fair)

Horse´s Fair is just around the corner, the main event of Jerez will start the next 10th of may until the 17th. Colour, gastronomy, nice weather, horses, flamenco and Sherry wine are our ingredients to create this Fair, the best of Andalucia during the springtime. Book your lessons now and enjoy this unique party! On the following video you can walk all around the feria and see the casetas (places where you can eat and drink), horses and people. Enjoy.

Mona de Pascua (Easter egg recipe)

Typical recipe from Cataluña (Barcelona area) but also more and more cooked all over the country. Here you have the recipe, spanish subtitled, to cook this delicious chocolate sculpture. Happy Easter!

Macaco music

Thanks to his mixture of english and spanish Macaco is one of our best bands. The swing and the rythm of his melodies are his best secrets to become an independent artist aside of the mainstream. Enjoy.

Paella

Many of the tourists that come to Spain so oftenly have always said that Paella is one of the most well known spanish food all over the world. Here you have the recipe to cook it at home. Send your comments and tell us the result.

Sevillanas

Now that Feria time is about to come (April to August) is the right moment to start learning Sevillanas. This dance is from Sevilla and is the most danced all over Spain. Some easy steps to get in touch with this alluring dance.

Gazpacho recipe

Considered as the national drink, gazpacho is a cold soup or drink that we really enjoy drinking. It´s fresh, healthy and with a really good taste. For the heat, that´s coming to stay, is the best advice. Here you have the recipe, in spanish, enjoy and please comment the result of your cooking.

Semana Santa, Jerez, 2009

Semana Santa is knocking at our door in Jerez. The next 5th of April will start this week (till friday) of religion, culture, gastronomy and music. Here you have a clip of what is it. Book your lessons now!

Maria Pages´ flamenco art

The one and only Maria Pages blasted the Villamarta theatre during her show. These weeks we hold Festival de Jerez, a huge Flamenco festival with the best artists. Flamenco guitar and dance lessons, shows starting on the evening till´ 2 a.m. and all the city to live flamenco. Here you have a video of Maria Pages showing us why she´s one of the best artists of flamenco dancing. Enjoy.