What you need to know about the differences between Spain Spanish (the Spanish spoken in Spain) and American Spanish (the Spanish that is widely used in the US) Upon arriving in Spain, if you have come from a Spanish classroom in the United States, you will...
Such a fantastic summer! Centro Mundolengua had several student groups and AP® Spanish teachers join us at our various locations throughout Spain. I got the chance to interview one of our students, Sabrina from Johns Creek High School, to see how our AP® Language...
One thing I didn't take into account before studying abroad in Sevilla was the fact that I would be in the city. Well, what I mean is that it didn't occur to me that I would have to rely on public transportation as a way...
Centro MundoLengua is excited that you've chosen to study abroad with us! Besides learning and improving your Spanish skills, you will become familiar with the wonderful culture of Spain! However, like in any new culture, you will have to face cultural differences. Some aspects are harder...
Americans viewed by the Spanish Studying abroad in Spain is such an eye-opening experience. I came to Spain ready to learn the ins and outs of Sevilla. As any traveler would do, I made sure to read-up on key facts before arriving in order to have...
Social awareness campaigns for Spanish class A teacher of mine at my university once said that students’ classwork should always be meaningful. His goal was to create a class structure where the work would live after the students submitted projects and assignments. He did this by...
Learning Spanish with only an English background can seem like a difficult endeavor at first. Any new language is a big first step and each language has its own oddities and differences, but the language differences between English and Spanish are particularly clear when first learning Spanish. It quickly becomes clear that...
Say goodbye to nasty processed American food and hello to the fresh taste of Spain. I'm talking more than just stereotypical paella y'all! Isabel, my host mom, has exposed me to a whole new world of flavors and taught me how to prepare authentic Spanish meals....
Simply put, Spanish is a great language. Hundreds of millions of people around the world use it to communicate, both as a first and second language. In fact, research has shown that over 22 million people are studying Spanish as a second language, making it...
Learning a language abroad is one of the best things you can do for yourself. To be honest, the place or the language is far less important than the act of going abroad and learning to speak like the locals. Whether you’re learning Icelandic in...
Not long ago, I wrote a post about Spanish vocabulary that English needs. People currently studying abroad here in Sevilla told me about how they found the post interesting. Many of the students have learned about the subtle differences in language while studying abroad. I...
English is a great language to know. One can travel all around the world and communicate with people in this international language. For hundreds of millions of us, English is our first language that we use to express our thoughts and feelings to other people....
Flamenco is one of Spain’s most admired and best known art forms. Since 2010, it has been inscribed on the List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of the UNESCO. We have put together a quiz to test how much you know about Flamenco. Even...
Spanish has an incredible wealth of idioms and colloquial expressions, which you will hear in any spontaneous conversation you may have with your Spanish family or with the locals during your language course in Spain. An example of this cultural aspect are the numerous idioms...
Discover why Sevilla is a top study abroad city in Spain and might be a good fit for you! Here are our top 10 reasons to study abroad in Sevilla! Reason #1 to study abroad in Sevilla: the weather Shining sun in Sevilla, Spain “Drenched for most of the...
Testimonial of Francie Sentilles, a former alumna at Centro MundoLengua I signed up to take the AP® Spanish Literature and Culture course next fall, during my senior year of high school. As soon as I decided to take the class I became nervous. In an effort to...
There are many ways to discover a country´s culture; one of them is through its festivities. Today we are going to inform you about one of the most magical nights in Spain: the Night of Saint John. History of the Night of Saint John The festival is...
The Spanish Language shows an extraordinary wealth of words, expressions, sayings, and phrases. Like with any language, there are many colloquial terms used in different communities, provinces, cities, or even neighborhoods. Today we´re going to discover the favorite Andalusian expressions of the Centro MundoLengua team....
10 things to do before you leave according to the MundoLengua team Have you decided to travel to the Andalusian capital? Here are our top 10 things to do in Sevilla. 1) Discover the Neighborhood of Santa Cruz – Laura Visiting Barrio de Santa Cruz: one of the top things...
Your ultimate guide to surviving Thanksgiving while studying abroad in Spain Thanksgiving! One of the hardest parts about studying in Sevilla for the fall semester is “missing out” on family time during a holiday that celebrates togetherness. At Centro Mundolengua, the semester study abroad program in...
At Centro Mundolengua we had the pleasure to host students from The American School of Moscow. It’s hard not to enjoy studying abroad in Sevilla with its endless sunny days, tapas, siestas, and the overall laid back culture. Students had the opportunity to experience Spanish...
Everything you need to do before your study abroad program in Spain Are you going to study abroad in Spain soon, and are you feeling overwhelmed? Centro MundoLengua is here to help you prepare for the big trip! Read on for our study abroad checklist essentials. Apply...
The best tapas in Spain according to the MundoLengua team Spain is known throughout the world for its culturally unique style of small portions of food, also known as tapas. In short, Tapas can be anything from olives to patatas bravas, croquetas, jamón serrano, fish, meat, and anything...
