Camino Barcelona Blog

Hi everyone! As this week sees the start of Semana Santa or Holy Week in Barcelona let’s take a look at what activities we have organised to keep you busy before the long Easter weekend…

Monday 29th March, 2pm: Welcome Drink
What better way to enjoy the start of a new week in Barcelona than have a drink with us in school, catch up with old friends and make some new ones too…

Tuesday 30th March, 1pm: Workshop on Spanish Games
A chance not only to learn about traditional Spanish games and to learn new vocabulary but also to have the opportunity to play against your classmates!

Wednesday 31st March, 2.30 pm: Walk round Montjuic
Spend the afternoon in the great outdoors as we climb this hill stopping to enjoy the beautiful views of Barcelona and to walk past famous sights such as the MNAC and Montjuic castle.
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Hi everyone,

very soon it will be Easter time and Barcelona will change a lot during those four days of “fiesta”! So, what can you do at Easter in Barcelona?

Don’t miss the Easter processions - we really recommend you go and watch some easter parades! There are two you can see outside churches either in El Raval (Saint Augustí Church, Saint Augustí Square, El Raval) or in the Gothic Quarter (Iglesia de Sant Jaume, Calle Ferran, Barri Gotico) with hundreds of participants and lots of music!
As an alternative, you might go on a trip to Gaudí’s Park Güell or to the Ciutadella Park.

Cheers,

Corinna

Hi everyone!

My name is Alex and I’m doing an internship here at Camino! I’m 21 years old and I’m studying French and Spanish at Edinburgh University so working here is a great opportunity to practice and learn more Spanish and live in Barcelona!

As I’m sure you are all aware Barcelona is a fantastic city to be in, no matter how long you’re here for as there is always something to do and see! I love the beautiful architecture of the city and the sunshine which definitely makes a change from rainy England! As you know there is always lots going on in the city but in this blog I’m going to talk about one particular day in April when the city really comes alive!

This day is the festival of San Jordi on April 23rd, a day that combines World Book Day with Barcelona’s equivalent of Valentine’s Day. San Jordi is a patron saint and as legend has it, he slayed the dragon to save the princess in a town just south of Barcelona. From the dragon’s blood grew a rosebush and San Jordi picked the prettiest rose to give to the princess and so it is today that on the day of San Jordi all women, from little schoolgirls to elderly grandmothers are given a rose!

In 1923 this festival was joined with World Book Day because April 23rd also marks the anniversary of the deaths of Miguel de Cervantes and William Shakespeare who both died in 1616. To celebrate this part of the day there is a bookstall the WHOLE length of La Rambla (that’s 1.2km!) and in return for their roses women are supposed to give men a book!

There is so much happening in Barcelona on this day from a 24 hour reading of Don Quijote to jazz bands in the gothic quarter, dances in Plaça Sant Jaume and amazing flower displays everywhere! As it gets dark you will find the floor of La Rambla strewn with rose petals and little red and yellow ribbons with the words ‘San Jordi’ and ‘Diada de la Rosa’. Make sure you join in all the fun when you have finished classes for the day!

Alexandra Runciman

Hi everyone! I hope you have all had a good weekend! Let’s take a look at what is going on in the school this week…

Monday 22nd March, 2-3pm: Welcome Drink
After two weeks without it, the welcome drink is back! Come and get to know the new students over a ‘copa de vino tinto’!

Tuesday 23rd March, 2pm: Workshop - The Great Spanish Quiz
Come and test your knowledge and see how much you REALLY know about Spain! With questions varying from geography to politics this is a great way to improve your general knowledge, learn some knew vocabulary and unleash your competitive side!

Wednesday 24th March, 3.30pm: Walk down Las Ramblas and through the harbour
The perfect afternoon stroll to relax after class and see one of the most famous streets in Barcelona as well as enjoying time by the sea. Let’s hope it stays sunny!
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Monday 15th March, 4p.m. - Walk through the Gothic Quarter.
Walk through the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona, the city’s most historical part, and feel the extraordinary flair of its small and narrow streets! As we have lots of new students this week this will also be a good opportunity to get to know everyone!

Tuesday 16th March, 1p.m - Workshop about the history of Catalonia
In this workshop we will learn more about the history of this autonomous region - how has Catalonia become what it is today? What has made Catalonia become one of the most economically most powerful regions and one of the most required tourist attractions of Spain ?

Wednesday 17th March, 2.30 p.m. - Visit of the Picasso Museum
Let’s go and see the Picasso Museum, which is right in the city centre and shows some of his oldest works from when he was young!
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Hello everyone! Well I think I spoke too soon last week when I said the weather was getting warmer as today it is actually snowing in Barcelona!!! But don’t worry if you don’t know what to do in the bad weather we hve lots of activities as always to keep you entertained!

Monday 8th March, 4p.m. - Walk through the Gothic Quarter/Eixample.
Walk through Eixample and get to know the area where the school is located better! We will finish in the beautiful gothic quater of Barcelona just next to La Rambla! As we have lots of new students this week this will also be a good opportunity to get to know everyone!

Tuesday 9th March, 1p.m - Workshop about Barcelona and Gaudí
In this workshop we will discover the different zones of this wonderful city and find out which ones are home to some of Antonio Gaudí´s innovative buildings. We will also look at his life story in order to get to know this Iconic Spanish designer and his innovative ideas a little better.

Wednesday 10th March, 2.30 p.m. - Visit of Gaudí’s Pedrera
Let’s go and see the beautiful Pedrera, the house which Gaudí built in 1906-1910 in the Modernista style of architecture to celebrate the marriage of Pere Milà i Camps y Roser Segimon i Artells.
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¡Buenas chicos y chicas! A new month and lots of new activities for you to enjoy now that the days are getting longer and sunnier…

Monday 1st March, 2- 3p.m. - Welcome drink
Join us for a drink in school and get to meet some new faces!

Tuesday 2nd March, 1p.m. - Workshop on the Cover Letter
This is very useful for all of you who might be looking for a job in Barcelona, and even if you’re not it will be a good opportunity to learn more vocabulary! This workshop will teach you how to write the Cover Letter that you need to send, along with your CV, to the company that you wish to work for!

Wednesday 3rd March, 2.30pm - Visit to Parc Güell
Come with us on a visit to Gaudí’s beautiful Parc Güell! Not only will you get to admire the beautiful architecture and craftmanship but there are amazing views over the whole of Barcelona!
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