Camino Barcelona Blog

In only two weeks we will be launching this year’s second Club 50+ course. This course has 2 more start dates this year: 03rd May 2010 & 10th May 2010.

The Club 50+ course is ideal for mature students and senior citizens who wish to learn Spanish with students of a similar age. The course is held in the mornings and consists of 15 Spanish lessons/ week (3 lessons per day). In the classes students will be entirely with students of 50 years and over.

This 1 or 2 weeks course includes a range of activities and visits with tutors which are all included in the price!

The cultural activities included are activities such as Gaudí’s architecture, visits to museums, a tapas dinner, an excursion etc., organizes by tutors from our staff! Our activity programme will be published shortly here in our school blog!!!

We are looking forward to seeing you soon!

Kind regards,

Corinna Raschick

¡Hola a todos! It’s Monday again so let’s take a look at what activities we have going on in school this week…

Monday 19th April, 7:45 pm - Welcome Drink
Join us at the Tequitlan Bar just around the corner from school to enjoy a drink and meet all the new students!

Tuesday 20th April, 1pm - Workshop:Traditional Spanish Dishes
Today we are going to learn about typical dishes prepared in Catalonia and the rest of Spain. A good way to learn something new about Spanish culture and of course some new vocabulary!

Wednesday 21st April, 6.45pm - Walk through the Grácia neighbourhood
This afternoon we are going to wander through the most bohemian part of Barcelona: the suburb of Grácia. Home to students, artists and writers and with many picturesque narrow streets and shady squares to explore!
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Hi everyone!
I hope you all had a good Easter and enjoyed the extra long weekend! But don’t worry the fun’s not over just yet as we have organised more exciting activities for you to do in school this week….

Tuesday 6th April, 3pm - Welcome Drink
There are lots of new students joining us this week so come and meet them and find out what all your friends were doing over Easter!

Wednesday 7th April, 2.30 pm- Visit to the Museum of Pre-Columbian Art
Come with us to see this museum which holds one of the greatest collections of art work including textiles and ceramics from this period!
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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! 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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¡Hola chicos! I hope everyone had a good Valentine’s Day and enjoyed the Carnival at Sitges!
Let’s see what we’ve got going on this week in Camino…

Monday 15th February - 2-3pm Welcome Drink
Come and relax with a glass of wine and nibbles after class and catch up with old and new friends!

Tuesday 16th February - 1pm Workshop ‘A Crash Course in Catalan’
A fantastic opportunity to learn some key Catalan phrases to help you survive when you are out and about in Catalunya!

Wednesday 17th February - 8.30 pm Bar 37 Degrees
If you haven’t yet made plans for Wednesday night come and have a drink with us in this cool bar!
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Hi everyone, I hope you all had a great weekend and are enjoying your weeks so far! Let’s take a look at what activities we have planned this week…

Monday 8th February, at 6.30 p.m. - Welcome drink
We have lots of new students joining us this week so this is a good chance to get to know everyone and relax after class!

Tuesday 9th February, at 1pm - Workshop on Today’s News
Come and find out what’s happening on the news in Spain at the moment! You will also be able to practice your listening skills and learn some new vocabulary!

Wednesday 10th February, at 7pm - Visit to the MACBA museum
It’s the opening of the John Baldassari exhibition at the MACBA museum which we are going to go and see while enjoying a glass of cava!
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