Camino Barcelona Blog

Hi everybody!

As we are currently preparing our lists of students for our next evening course, we thought it might be a good excuse to speak a little bit more about this course.  And as Victorien (our “official reporter” in the school) has done this course, we thought that the best way to speak about this option of classes would be to let him present it: 

Hey guys! This is Victorien. Last month, I have started the evening course, here at Camino. Unfortunately, Last Thursday was my last day. That is so sad because I have learnt so much. Since this course was highly beneficial, I have decided to give you more details about it:

First, if you study or work in Barcelona, this course is for you! A great majority of our students are Erasmus students or have just arrived in Barcelona and want to improve their Spanish skills.

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Hello everybody!

How are you? Are you all enjoying the great weather we have been having recently? It is so really so weird to walk with sunglasses and Tshirt a few weeks before Christmas, isn’t it? Soooo… Are you ready for a new christmas? Have you started your Christmas shopping yet? The final countdown has started: We only have 15 days left before opening our Champagne Bottles!!!

Last week, Simona, our work placement student from Czech Republic had a great idea: Since our team is VERY international, we decided we would try to write a few lines about how we spend Christmas in our respective countries.

Today Victorien will talk about the French Christmas tradition.

Hi all, This is Victorien!

As you may know, I come from France, that is why I´m going to explain everything  (or almost …) about Christmas in France.

Christmas in France usually starts on December 24th with the traditional ” Réveillon de Noel” (Christmas Eve) even if families start to decorate their home around 2 or 3 weeks before.

The main decoration is the Christmas tree which appeared for the first time in Alsace (East part of France) in the 14th century. It was decorated with apples and ribbons. Another important element of a French Christmas is the crib filled with “santons” (Christmas crib figures). (more…)

Hey everybody!

How are you? Getting ready for the winter season? As December is now around the corner, you must be already wondering what you will be doing for Christmas time!  Have you already thought of your presents, for example? or where you will spend Christmas, for example?

Again Victorien (our Work Placement guy that I will not have to introduce as it now his third blog!) decided he would give you more information about Christmas in Spain.

Hey guys! This is Victorien again!

Since there are only a few days left before Christmas, I have decided to dedicate this blog to this celebration. As you know, each country has its own traditions. In Spain, Christmas is according to what I have seen here until now not as commercial as in other countries. Lights in the streets are only lit the first week of December until Christmas day. The Christmas tree is quite common but only appears in the second half of December.

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Hi everybody,

I hope you had a nice weekend, let’s see what we have prepared for you next week!

Monday 29th November 2010 - Welcome drink
Join us to welcome all our new students in our weekly Welcome Drink in the bar 37° which is near to the school! It will be the perfect opportunity to get to know everybody here at the school!

Tuesday 30th November 2010 - Workshop “CAVA”
Today we are going to learn all about the history of Cava, the emblematic drink of Cataluña. We will discuss where and when it was first produced, how it is made, and on which occasions the people of Catalonia normally drink it.

Wednesday 1st December 2010 - Walk through el Borne and Ciudadela Park
Today we are going for a walk through Borne neighbourhood and Ciudadela Park, which is just next to it! Nowadays, the Ciudadela Park is one of the urban spaces with more leisure and cultural activities in the city.

Thursday 2nd December 2010 – Jazz Sí Club
Come with us to see the band “Descarga cuabana” in the Jazz Sí Club! There is one drink included in the price. Hope to see you there!

Friday 3rd December 2010 - Spanish movie: “Lucía y el sexo”
We will show the film “Lucía y el sexo” (2001) by “Julio Medem”. Life story of Lucía a young waitress in a restaurant in the centre of Madrid. After the loss of her long-time boyfriend, she seeks refuge on a quiet Mediterranean island. There Lucía begins to discover the dark corners of her past relationship.

Join us!

Genta

 Hi everybody!

How are you all going? A few days ago on the radio, there was a big news that made us feel very proud: Two national dances have been awarded by the UNESCO as Cultural Heritage of Humanity: The “Els Castellers” and “El Cante Jondo”

Victorien, once again decided he would explain to you the traditions of both dances:

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Dear all,

I hope that you are all enjoying our first sunny real days of Autumn in Barcelona! One thing we cannot really complain about here is the weather!!! Temperatures are still very mild here!

Today Victorien, our French Work Placement, has decided to write a  few lines in our blog, if you are planning a trip to Barcelona, this will be helpful for you!!!

My name is Victorien,

I’m 22. I’m the new work placement student here at Camino Barcelona.

I currently study in Dijon and I am staying in Barcelona for 4 months. I have almost done half of it, time is flying. I study English and Spanish that is why I have decided to come to Spain. I have chosen Barcelona because it is a lovely city with some many things to do and visit! My favourite places are the Guell Park, the Barceloneta. I recommend you to visit other cities near Barcelona such as Sitges for example… But do not worry: I am not going to tell you my entire life in this blog!

This morning, after waking up at 7.00, followed by a 20minute walk, I have really realised how lucky the students who live in our On-site accommodation are: They just have to take the lift and they are in their classroom (really practical after crazy nights out!!!). That is why I have decided to write a few lines about our On-Site accommodation.

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Hello guys,

Today I am very proud to introduce you to one new member of our team: Her name is Lenka and she came directly from Czech Republic to help us. If you are already a student of our school, you migh also know that Simona (another person from our Administration team) is also comig from this beautiful country. So both of them decided that they would love to share with you their experience here in Barcelona and how you could experience Czech Culture during your stay!

Hi everybody,

My name is Lenka and I am currently doing an internship at Camino Barcelona. I am from the Czech Republic. As we are now two members in our international team coming from Czech Republic, we both thought it would be interesting to tell you why we fell in love with Barcelona when we arrived here and how you could experience little from the Czech culture while taking your Spanish course in Barcelona.

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Hi guys,

We have prepared new interesting activities for you next week!

Monday 15th November 2010 - Welcome drink

Join us to welcome all our new students in our weekly Welcome Drink in the bar 37° which is near to the school! It will be the perfect opportunity to get to know everybody here at the school!

Tuesday 16th November 2010 - Workshop “Barcelona’s neighbourhood”

We are going to learn a little more about this wonderful city starting with its different zones. We will look at some of their history, the characteristics of each area and what you can (more…)

Dear all,

It has been a long time since I have  introduced you to one member of our team!

This time let me introduce you to  Becky, one of our Work Placement members who have been colaborating with us for a period of  four months. We are now very sad because this is her last week and she will go back to England in a few days. As she enjoyed herself very much at Camino Barcelona, she has decided to write a post about her experience here in Barcelona. Becky, this is your turn:

Hi everyone,

Hope you are enjoying the start of Autumn and if you are at Camino Barcelona that you are all learning a lot from us here!

I  just want to tell about a very exciting opportunity that we have here at Camino. As you may have seen if you are studying with us or from browsing the website, we have a team of ‘Practicantes’ or Work Placement Team that work alongside the Camino Team. This is what I do. I am one of the Work Placement Team. I am here for four months, on a Year Abroad from my University Course back in England. And now this is your chance to experience working in Spain and in one of its best cities! (more…)

Hi again everyone,

I am back again, but this time it is definitely the last one! Hope the beginning of the winter weather isn’t getting in your way of exploring this amazing city!! Why not wrap up warm and enjoy the indoor delights that the city has to offer?

I’m sure you have all heard of the amazing Sagrada Familia, it’s quite hard not to know about in the city, with pictures adorning the walls of many cafés, restaurants and shops. I have no doubt you all know the stories of its creation and how the amazing work still has many years to go before it is finally finished. Well that may be the case for the entire building but the inside is now finished! After (more…)