Spanish Transport Vocabulary

Whether you are visiting Barcelona on a long weekend city break or a week long, sun filled holiday in Cuba, you will at some point need to think about how to get around. We have taken a look at some of the most important Spanish transport vocabulary that will help make any journey a breeze.

From buses and trains to taxis and metro rides, we have listed words and phrases that you will need to learn to make any journey as easy as possible.

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Carnival in Spain: Everything you need to know

Carnival in Spain

In the UK, Shrove Tuesday is celebrated by eating sumptuous pancakes with all manor of toppings. Yet, across the world it is celebrated much differently. In Spain, for example, the final day before Ash Wednesday and the start of the Christian fasting season Lent is celebrated as Carnival. Carnival in Spain is a flamboyant and fascinating event. It is one of the biggest party of the year with locations such as Cadiz and Tenerife being world famous for their celebrations. Continue reading Carnival in Spain: Everything you need to know

Halloween in America – 10 Things You Should Know

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If you’re planning to learn English in the US around Halloween, you’re in for some fun! America is the birthplace of modern Halloween traditions. America’s love of consumerism has propelled this traditionally Pagan holiday to new heights. From decorations to food, activities to all-round spookiness, there is a lot do be discovered. Halloween in America is nothing like anywhere else.

 

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