Last week we had the pleasure of receiving an inspection visit from the Cervantes Institute, a key process that forms part of the accreditation system for centers teaching Spanish as a foreign language. This accreditation helps to highlight quality schools, making it easier for students to choose a school, as well as allowing…
If you are thinking of learning Spanish, one of the first questions you should ask yourself is: what is my current level of Spanish? The answer to this question is important, as it will allow you to know what type of courses or study programs are most suitable for you. Before you start learning a language...
Today we introduce you to Sami, a Finnish student, here with his classmate Mateus from Brazil. We miss you guys » I am a Finnish man. Although it may not seem like it, I am already 49 years old. Since there are few Spanish speakers where I live, I made the decision to come to San Sebastián to study and to practice Spanish for the…
These are some of the traditions of the Basque Country, a land rich in culture and history: 1. Basque sports – Basque pelota: it is a competitive, demanding sport, both physically and technically. The athlete who practices this sport is called “pelotari”. Players must hit the ball in turns, in such a way that it collides...
BLANK 1. Going blank = I don't know what to say I went blank on the exam and didn't know what to put on 2. Going to the nines = Dressing very elegantly or neatly My co-worker always comes dressed to the nines the office 3. Spend the night in…
Last week at Lacunza IH we received a visit from the national TV channel TELE 5. The reason for this visit was to take an interest in the evolution of a student from the time they start out as a total beginner, until they manage to defend themselves in the language of a country. As we know, language is essential for…
Why have you decided to study Spanish? Well, all my life I have been interested in learning languages and it has motivated me to learn languages and get to know cultures. I have already learned French and now I am learning Spanish so that I can be accepted at the university in Madrid and do a degree in modern languages, culture and communication. Introduce yourself and…
For 15 years now (back in 2007) we have been fully involved in the administration, preparation and promotion of these Instituto Cervantes tests. Any student can certify their level of Spanish by obtaining the DELE diploma (Diploma de Español Lengua Extranjera). From then until now, there have been many candidates who have already trusted us...
From December 20 to 22, the Instituto Cervantes held its Directors' meeting for the first time in the Basque Country, specifically in San Sebastián. Queen Letizia was invited to the inauguration ceremony held on December 20 in Tabakalera, a cultural center located next to our school. This long-awaited annual meeting featured…
The wind blows stronger and stronger and shakes the branches of the trees. The landscape adopts ocher, reddish and brownish tones that give a warm and welcoming feeling. The passers-by rustle the blanket of dry leaves that covers the city. They seek refuge in cafes. The Cantabrian Sea is gray-green and smells...
Halloween is perhaps one of the best-known holidays in the world, largely thanks to the cinema. It is celebrated on the night of October 31, but a month before −especially in English-speaking countries such as the United States, Canada, Ireland or the United Kingdom− private homes, public buildings and commercial premises...
We dedicate this month's blog to two important dates on which our city dresses up for a party: August 15th and January 20th. August 15: celebration of the Semana Grande The first date is a big day for San Sebastián because it celebrates a Semana Grande around the festivity of the Assumption of the …
The month of September in San Sebastián We are starting September, a month characterized by going back to school, university or work. The holidays are over for most of us and we have to get down to work. The good news is that San Sebastián continues to offer you a wide variety of events…
Live Christmas in San Sebastián Perhaps you are thinking that this year there are no reasons to celebrate – it is true, we are just recovering from a terrible pandemic −. Or maybe you think that Christmas is for children and you are no longer. However, at Lacunza IH we are convinced that precisely because of all this this year…
We continue showing you the diversity of experiences that you can have during your linguistic and cultural immersion stay at Lacunza IH San Sebastián. This month you just need to keep your ears open and let yourself be carried away by the sounds that will surround our city. During the third week of July, San Sebastián is transformed: people walk…
The DELE (Diploma of Spanish as a Foreign Language) and the SIELE (Servicio Internacional de Evaluación de la Lengua Española) are two official diplomas from the Instituto Cervantes that allow you to officially certify your level of Spanish. Both measure your level of Spanish proficiency in the 4 main communicative activities of the language: -Reading comprehension-Comprehension...
Who doesn't like receiving a postcard? It is very nice to receive a letter or postcard from a friend or relative, but in these circumstances of the digital age, it is especially exciting. Sending postcards is an original way of sending greetings to loved ones during travel, they are like photographs of the most emblematic places in…
Do you want to improve your Spanish for your work, your studies or to travel? Or simply because you love the language? Learning a language is an incredible experience that requires time and dedication. We know that one of the best ways to learn Spanish is a total immersion in a language school in Spain or in another Spanish-speaking country, because…
Holy Week is a very important moment throughout Spain and is celebrated in different ways depending on the region. It is usually every year at the end of March / beginning of April. Holy Week is the celebration of the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus. From those facts we have come to the…
There are many Christmas traditions around the world, French children receive gifts from Santa Claus, the English from Santa Claus, the Brazilians from Bom Velhinho and the Russians from Ded Moroz. In San Sebastián and in the Basque Country, children - like many others around the world - have a hard time sleeping on December 24...
Now that it is more difficult for us to travel, books allow us to forget about borders and barriers and travel freely to other countries and worlds. If you are a Spanish student, we recommend you, in addition to watching movies, reading books in the original version. It is the best way to learn vocabulary but also to get to know the Spanish culture better…
If you ask our students why they have decided to study Spanish with us, you would be surprised by the variety of answers. There are many reasons why they want to learn Spanish, some for their studies, others for leisure. But they all have in common a love for the language but also for the Hispanic culture and its…
What I like the most about San Sebastián is the diversity of landscapes, atmospheres, architectures and people. Sometimes very international and surfer sometimes very local and traditional, San Sebastián has something to offer for all tastes. We want to take you on a virtual route through different neighborhoods of San Sebastián. The …
With the COVID-19 crisis, many of us have started online training. The Internet offers a wide variety of training resources and there seems to be no limit: language courses, business talks, creative workshops or cooking courses. The format of the courses is varied: podcasts, recorded videos, Zoom-type platforms, as well…
A false friend is a word or an expression that is spelled or pronounced the same but has different meanings. It is very easy for a Spanish student to make a mistake because when they see the word, they automatically think of the wrong meaning. We have compiled here a series of false friends between Spanish and English. …
If you have already traveled to another country, you will have noticed that people on the street usually use colloquial words, surely the same thing happens in your language. These words or expressions are totally part of the language and are very useful. You can discover these words while living or traveling in the country, but also by listening to the radio or watching movies and series in the original version. …
Do you want to improve your Spanish from your sofa? Well, make yourself comfortable, we have prepared our selection of the best series to improve your Spanish. It goes without saying that you have to see them in the original version. Elite is my favorite series. Be careful, it is very addictive. The story begins with three scholarship students who go…
The itinerary begins at the La Bretxa market. We enter a building from the end of the 31th century and which receives that name because it was one of the entry points through which the English and Portuguese soldiers took the city on August 1831, XNUMX. Inside, we witness the day to…
Competition of drifters "against wind and tide" for the Award "La Bandera de La Concha" in the bay of San Sebastian. If you come to Donostia-San Sebastián during the first two weeks of September, you will be able to get to know and enjoy the atmosphere that exists in the city for "the La Concha Regattas, a competition with a lot of …
Over the years, the borders have opened up and the possibilities of teaching a language like Spanish have multiplied: either by vocation, as a way of exchanging and disseminating Spanish as a foreign language (here or in other countries), all those interested have at their disposal a wide range of …
66 INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF DONOSTIA-SAN SEBASTIÁN A new season begins and the city's International Film Festival “Zinemaldia 2018” arrives. Donostia-San Sebastián becomes a large set for 9 days where actresses, actors, directors, producers, critics, journalists, moviegoers, autograph hunters, good people and others enjoy "the seventh art". The combination …
The most interesting course that we offer is, without a doubt, the quarterly one and we would love to explain why. With this course you will get the most out of your stay since you will learn a lot of Spanish and it will also allow you to live many fascinating experiences. This experience will bring you an improvement on many levels: personal growth, cultural enrichment and, for...
It is no secret that June, July and August are the liveliest months in Lacunza IH and in San Sebastián. Crowds of brown-haired people mix with people with unusual blonde hair, the city is a multicolored combination. Holidays transform the city into an extraordinary mix of languages...
For the first time in the history of Pasaia, the Pasaia Maritime Festival will be held. The appointment will be in the month of May, from the 17th to the 21st, and for 5 consecutive days, the waters of this Guipuzcoan municipality will be the meeting point for traditional boats from different parts of the continent. An international maritime event…
Spanish is present on three continents. It is an official language in more than 20 countries in Europe, America and Africa, but it is also spoken unofficially in many other countries. There are more than 400 million people who speak Spanish as their native language. In fact, Spanish is in the top of the most…
There are many reasons to decide to study Spanish, including the fact that Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world after Chinese. More than 400 million people from twenty countries have Spanish as their native language. It is true that it is not a simple language, but it is not impossible to learn. We give you…
How do you obtain Spanish nationality? We usually receive calls and questions on the subject of Spanish nationality and what must be done to obtain it. For people who grew up in a country where the mother tongue is Spanish, it is very easy to simply take the CCSE exam. Non-native people have another step that they have to…
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