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Why Visit Pamplona ?

info@tumbit.com (Sarah Gooding ) — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:44:09 GMT

Mention the city of Pamplona and most people with think of the running of the bulls... there is far more to this historic city than the annual San Fermin madness though. Of course, the running of the bulls is definitely a sight to behold, and one... more

Visit San Sebastian this November and feast on the delights of Gastronokima

info@tumbit.com (Sarah Gooding ) — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:37:38 GMT

As the city with the most Michelin starred restaurants per inhabitant in Europe, it’s no surprise that San Sebastian was chosen to host annual gastronomy convention Gastronomika. November 2011 will see the 13th annual Gastronomika in San Sebastian,... more

Halloween vocabulary in Spanish

info@tumbit.com (Sarah Gooding ) — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 11:21:45 GMT

Over recent years Halloween is something which has become more and more popular with the younger generations in Spain, and many Spanish schools even celebrate it as a fiesta. Have you ever wondered what those Halloween-related words are in Spanish?... more

Spanish in Pamplona

info@tumbit.com (Sarah Gooding ) — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 15:46:14 GMT

Hemmingway fell in love with Pamplona and wrote a few novels based on this proud and ancient capital of Navarra, especially its world-renowned festival of San Fermin (the running of the bulls). Beautiful novels came out of his experience under the... more

Who takes foreign language courses abroad?

info@tumbit.com (Sarah Gooding ) — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 15:04:16 GMT

Language courses abroad come in a variety of formats, levels and lengths, and attract a huge range of people. People who take foreign language courses abroad come from all sorts of backgrounds, age groups and countries, and have all different... more

Our most popular FAQ's about learning Spanish

info@tumbit.com (Sarah Gooding ) — Thu, 05 May 2011 16:41:21 GMT

Spanish is a very popular foreign language to learn, principally because it is spoken in so many parts of the world. Here are answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about learning the language : Are Latin American and European... more

10 great contemporary films to help you learn Spanish

info@tumbit.com (Sarah Gooding ) — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 15:08:05 GMT

Spanish cinema is an excellent way to learn about the cultures of Spain and Latin America. Exposure to the Spanish language through film is also a great way to train your ear to the sounds and intonation of spoken Spanish. Here we give you our top... more

Easter in all its glory: Semana Santa in Seville

info@tumbit.com (Sarah Gooding ) — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 10:29:44 GMT

There is nowhere like Seville in April if you want to celebrate both the drama and magic of Easter. Holy Week, or Semana Santa, is one of the most important events on the Spanish calendar, and no celebrations are more famed than those that take... more

Our Top 5 Language & Activity Courses in Spain

info@tumbit.com (Sarah Gooding ) — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 10:53:31 GMT

Combining a Spanish language course with an activity such as dance, sport or cooking can give you a great opportunity to learn a new skill and practise your language in the process. There are scores of language and activity courses on offer... more

The Different Types Of Language Courses Explained

info@tumbit.com (Sarah Gooding ) — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 19:37:44 GMT

When it comes to choosing a language course abroad, it can sometimes be difficult to decipher what the different course ‘types’ actually mean. Most people assume that the only decisions you have to make when it comes to booking a language course... more

10 ways to get the most out of your language holiday abroad

info@tumbit.com (Sarah Gooding ) — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 13:33:08 GMT

Taking a language course abroad is a great way to immerse yourself in the language that you want to learn or improve. You will undoubtedly learn a lot whilst you're there, but here are some tips on how to get the optimum return on your investment.... more

10 ways to get the most out of your language holiday abroad

info@tumbit.com (Sarah Gooding ) — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 13:33:04 GMT

Tenerife - The Island Of Contrasts

info@tumbit.com (Sarah Gooding ) — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 12:06:29 GMT

Think Tenerife and you could be forgiven for imagining football shirts and English bars serving fish ’n’ chips. Okay, it’s like that in parts of Playa de las Americas, but that resort only represents a small area of Tenerife. The island offers... more

The Allure of Granada

info@tumbit.com (Sarah Gooding ) — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 13:40:53 GMT

Between 711 and 1492 Granada was ruled by Moors and their influence can still be seen today, especially in the architecture. The number one draw for visitors to Granada is the Alhambra or Calat-Al-Hama (The Red Castle). This is a beautiful series... more

Escape the economic gloom with TEFL

info@tumbit.com (Sarah Gooding ) — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 13:14:30 GMT

As the full extent of financial cuts in the UK and Spain becomes evident, many people are finding themselves without work, or at risk of redundancy. TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) has always been a popular option amongst people who... more

Top Ten Spanish Chat Up Lines

info@tumbit.com (Sarah Gooding ) — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 08:56:39 GMT

Whether you are planning on travelling to Spain on a short break in the near future, studying at a Spanish Univeristy, or even if you live here all year round, it's always handy to have a good list of chat-up lines in your back pocket - sometimes... more

Experience Basque culture at it's best this December

info@tumbit.com (Sarah Gooding ) — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 09:35:43 GMT

There are plenty of good reasons to go to San Sebastian, but experiencing the fantastic ‘Día de Santo Tomás’ is better than any this December. Held on 21st December, the festival dates back to the days when farmers from the surrounding villages... more

Spanish weekend 'crash courses'

info@tumbit.com (Sarah Gooding ) — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 10:13:51 GMT

Our Weekend ‘crash’ courses comprise two 5-hour sessions on two consecutive Saturdays. They are open to everyone, but are especially suitable for the following kinds of people... 1.)People with impending travel plans who can’t do an evening... more

Is Spanish the new French ?

info@tumbit.com (Sarah Gooding ) — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 13:23:36 GMT

According to recent statistics on the number of students taking A Levels in foreign languages, the take-up of Spanish has increased by 4%. The number of students taking French and German however, has fallen 3.4% and 3.8% respectively. Over the last... more

10 Ways to help your kids learn Spanish

info@tumbit.com (Sarah Gooding ) — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 15:22:31 GMT

Expose your child to a second language at an early age and they will soak it up like a sponge. Stuck for ideas? Here's how to encourage language learning in the home... It’s well known that learning something when you’re young is the secret to... more