¡Hola chicos/as! The world has been under lockdown for what feels like a very, very long time now, and some of us are starting to run out of activities to do whilst we are stuck at home. Banana bread? Done. Home workout? Done. Sourdough starter? Done. So what next?! Luckily, our Quarantine Book and Film Club...Read More
With travel restrictions in place and airline schedules disrupted for the foreseeable future, Spain, with its beautiful Mediterranean weather and delicious dishes, feels further than ever before. Even though we can’t travel right now, there is nothing stopping you from bringing the world into your house as you wait for that next big trip. The...Read More
Spring is officially here! The weather is getting warmer, trees are blooming, a chorus of birdsong fills the air – and if, like me, you’re one of the millions of people who have seasonal allergies, constant sneezing and itchy eyes are back in full force. This year, however, spring comes with a very unexpected guest...Read More
As the world goes into lockdown and we learn to adjust to restricted living, some of us are desperately looking for ways to make confinement more bearable. Cinema and literature, with their magical ability to transport us into distant places and times, are certainly a great resource to turn to during these odd times –...Read More
Please scroll down for the English version. El pasado 8 de marzo se celebró en todo el mundo el Día Internacional de la Mujer. Este día se ha convertido en una fecha clave del movimiento feminista. Millones de mujeres de todos los rincones del mundo salieron a la calle a manifestar contra la violencia y...Read More
Paella, cocktails and a screening of Almodóvar’s latest masterpiece – what else could you ask for? Join Spanish Marks next Tuesday, 25th February at 7pm for a screening of Pain and Glory (in Spanish, Dolor y Gloria) at the India Club Lounge-Bar. Pain and Glory is a deeply personal drama that follows the story of...Read More
Let the London City Philharmonic take you on a symphonic journey through Spain and Latin America this Saturday, 8th February at 7:30pm, as they celebrate the influence of Spanish rhythm and music on the Old and New World. Led by the London City Philharmonic’s principal conductor and founder Olsi Qinami, the orchestra will perform a beautiful...Read More
That’s it, ladies and gentlemen: 2020 has officially begun! And, of course, our first Hispanic London event of the decade could be none other than a screening of one of legendary director Pedro Almodóvar’s best films. All About My Mother (in Spanish, Todo sobre mi madre) will be screened this Thursday, 23rd January at 7pm...Read More
Please scroll down for the English version. Los españoles acudieron a las urnas el pasado domingo, 10 de noviembre, para votar en las elecciones generales. Las elecciones – que son las cuartas celebradas en tan solo 4 años – se convocaron para tratar de poner fin al bloqueo político que impide a España formar un...Read More
It’s no secret that the best way to learn a language is to practice it as much as possible: read it, write it, listen to it and (most importantly!) speak it. It comes as no surprise that moving abroad is often hailed as the ultimate strategy to master a language – after all, it is...Read More
I continue to really enjoy the classes Vamos provides. A real advantage are the conversation classes the school holds once a month. A great school with excellent teachers…."