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Malaga, Candidate City for European Capital of Culture 2016

Malaga, Candidate City for European Capital of Culture 2016

[ 0 ] June 26, 2008

In 2001 Malaga became the number 1 destination in Spain for students studying Spanish as a foreign language! The Sur newspaper greeted the news with the following words:
“Malaga welcomes 1 in every 3 overseas student coming to Spain to study Spanish”
(El Diario Sur: 26 August 2001)
Malaga was obviously seen to be an extremely attractive proposition [...]

Buen Provecho – finger licking good

Buen Provecho – finger licking good

[ 0 ] June 24, 2008

As well as being one of the world’s top destinations for traditional tourism, Spain also attracts many people interested in its language and culture, of which its cuisine forms an integral part.

Andalucia is one of the world’s leading producers of olive oil. If you drive inland from Malaga one of the most evocative sights [...]

Aloha! All the surfer lingo you’ll need for your next surf trip

Aloha! All the surfer lingo you’ll need for your next surf trip

[ 0 ] June 17, 2008

If you are thinking of taking surf lessons on your next holiday, you’ll need this quick guide to the surf lingo!

Aloha = Literally ‘alo’ means ‘experience’ and ‘ha’ means ‘breath of life’. Nowadays its used to mean ‘Hello’ ‘Goodbye’, ‘Love’ or ‘ Friendship’

Hang Ten = Both feet (Ten Toes) are placed on the nose.

Stick = Surfboard

The [...]

It was like staying with friends who knew a lot about cooking and were willing to share their knowledge…

It was like staying with friends who knew a lot about cooking and were willing to share their knowledge…

[ 0 ] June 12, 2008

‘It was like staying with friends who knew a lot about cooking, and who were willing to share their knowledge with you.’ – was how one customer described our fabulous cooking holiday in an amazing 150 year old Finca in the heart of Andalucia.
‘Very rural Spanish which was lovely insight into the true Spanish way [...]

How to decide what Language level you are…

How to decide what Language level you are…

[ 0 ] June 12, 2008

To decide which level you are at, read our short guide to language levels below:
Complete Beginner – You have no prior knowledge of or experience with the language, or you haven’t studied the language within the last couple of years.
Beginner – You have a basic understanding of a few key words and expressions e.g. the alphabet, [...]

Have a stab at this – GoLearnTo.com features in The Mirror

Have a stab at this – GoLearnTo.com features in The Mirror

[ 0 ] June 7, 2008

GoLearnTo features in The Mirror newspaper today….
Online learning holiday specialist GoLearnTo.com offers a range of courses in 30 countries including languages, cookery, dancing and painting.
More physical pursuits include fighting like a gladiator in Rome or surfing in Brazil.
If that sounds too strenuous for you, try a personal shopping trip in Capri.
To read the full [...]

Cooking Holidays in Spain featured in the Telegraph

Cooking Holidays in Spain featured in the Telegraph

[ 0 ] June 4, 2008

‘What better way to sample a country’s considerable gastronomic heritage than go there and learn how to cook it yourself? Spain is full of schools for tourists wanting a little bit more than a quick Iberian nibble. If you’re holidaying independently, GoLearnTo.com (golearnto.com) offers half-day Spanish cooking courses, delivered in English by a Spanish chef in [...]

Calling all French A Level students – Revise in Paris!

Calling all French A Level students – Revise in Paris!

[ 0 ] June 4, 2008

Spend your Summer holiday in Paris on a French A Level Revision Course.
Our brand new A-Level revision course in Paris is aimed at those who are facing their A or A2 level exams and who want to go beyond just learning to speak the language by immersing themselves in French culture to bring the language to life.
This course [...]

Demons, Fireworks and Human Towers in Barcelona

Demons, Fireworks and Human Towers in Barcelona

[ 0 ] June 1, 2008

Spain is awash with fiestas, everytime I visit Spain to look for new holiday courses I always seem to hit town in the middle of a celebration. One of the biggest celebrations in Barcelona is the Mercè – meaning the patron saint of the city.
The main event takes place on the 24th September although the [...]