Castilla y León Event
Posted on 08. Feb, 2010 by Mrs Moorhouse in Español, Languages
On Monday 22nd February Year 12 and Year 13 Spanish students are invited to attend an afternoon of Spanish culture, history and food at the University of Nottingham. Read on to find out more about the event. Ask Mr Allerton for further details and sign up with Mrs Moorhouse by Thursday 11th February.
“Castile and León is the cradle of the Spanish language, and also a living museum of Spanish culture which accommodates over half of Spain’s historical-artistic heritage. Castile and León is also a student region, with two of the oldest Universities in Europe, Salamanca and Valladolid. Furthermore, the region has historically specialized in the research of the Spanish language and teaching it to foreign students.
Especially in those two cities, but also in Avila, Burgos or Soria, schools that teach Spanish are dedicated to teaching the language in the most efficient and intensive way, but also, and most importantly, to offer students a comprehensive experience with lots of cultural and leisure activities, so students won’t have to wonder what to do to make the most of their stay.
We want British students and teachers to know more about us, and that’s why we’re going to be in Nottingham on February 22nd alongside some of the most prominent schools in the teaching of Spanish to foreign students. You’ll learn more about Castile and León: our geography, history, economy, tourism, customs and traditions, gastronomy and wines, cultural routes…
But no, we don’t want to make this a simple classroom presentation… We’ve prepared a little party for you to taste some of our most exquisite gastronomic products: Iberian ham, chorizo and lomo, cheese from Zamora, Spanish omelette, and wines (red, rosé and white), which are such an important part of our popular culture. You’ll be able to chat with the people in charge of Spanish schools and ask them anything you might want to know about our Spanish courses.”
There will be a raffle at the event (to participate you need to sign up beforehand with Mrs Moorhouse) the prize for which is a two-week intensive course in Spain including full board accommodation.
