Camino Barcelona Blog

Hi!

Well, after we have had Verena, Felipe and Stefania talking about their first or last days in this wonderful city, now it is my turn to tell you about the special weekend which is about to start!

As you may know, Spain is known for our partying, celebrations and very rich culture and traditions. During the whole year, in all around Spain, from the biggest cities like Barcelona or Madrid to the small little villages, you can take part in the ‘FIESTAS‘, or what is the same, the city’s big week! If you have not experienced the real ‘fiesta’ feeling, it’s like you have not seen Spain at all! (more…)

¡Hola!

My name is Stefania and I was born in Venice, Italy.

I graduated in 2004 at the University of Venice, where I studied Modern Languages and Literature, then I moved to Bologna, where I finished my Master in Linguistics and Compared Literatures last month. 

During my years at Univeristy, I traveled a lot, basically to improve my knowledge and to learn new languages. I spent 3 years in the United States and then I  moved to Spain. The first time I came to Barcelona was in 2004 for a short vacation, but I immediately fell in love with this amazing city.

 Then I came back in 2005, to attend a DELE course and later at the beginning of 2007 to write my dissertation about the history of the Spanish language in South America. It was during that period that I decided to spend more time here (Italians always come back to Barcelona ) and I found out about this internship here at “Camino Barcelona”!!  Actually, I still don’t know how many months I will spend here, because I’d like to take a PHD here…But I hope I could stay as long as possible…I definitely love this city!!!

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Hi everybody!

Last weekend was really amazing!

The weather was perfect and I decided to spend the whole day on the beach. I relaxed for a while and then had a walk all around the Barceloneta “barrio” (neighbourhood).  In the past this area was mainly inhabited by fishermen, but now it’s full of nice restaurants, bars and clubs. 

On Saturday, I went there with Sylvia, my German housemate, and we were surprised by all the different languages being spoken around us: English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, …and we were speaking German!  Once more, we experienced the multicultural atmosphere of this city!

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¡Hola!

My name is Felipe Leindecker. I lived and grew up in Brazil but I moved to Cologne, Germany, some years ago. I am now in Barcelona, last week I started my Work Experience in Camino Barcelona. Our colleague Verena is going back to Germany and I am staying until the end of November.

In Germany I study International Trade and Applied Languages. I am learning German, Spanish, English and Italian. My native language is Portuguese. As part of my University course, I have to do an Internship in a foreign country where one of the above mentioned languages are spoken. The first place I thought of was Barcelona.

I visited Barcelona for the first time 4 years ago, and I absolutely loved it! I did not want to go back to Germany ever again after that, but I had to do it. In these 4 years I have visited other places around Europe and South America, and I can certainly say that I did not like anywhere else like I loved Barcelona.

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Hi everyone!

I thought it would be nice to write a “farewell letter” before I leave at the end of this week!

In three weeks I will have to go back to Germany to finish my studies. I can´t say that I´m really happy about it - leaving Barcelona will be quite hard. I was working for Camino Barcelona for six months and during this time I made some great friends here and I certainly will miss them. (more…)

Hi everyone!

I guess this is my last blog post as next week I will be back home!     I had a great time here and I certainly will miss the school, especially the staff of Camino Barcelona!

Nevertheless, next week we have another complete programme of activities for you - another chance to get to know the Spanish culture better and to practise your Spanish after school! Continue reading for more information…

Monday 15:15 Welcome drink

A big welcome to all our new students! Drinks and snacks in the garden - the perfect opportunity to get to know everyone!

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