Author: Academia Pradoventura

Spanish grammar: When to use ser and estar

In Spanish there are two verbs to say “to be” and depending on which verb you use, it can change the meaning of the adjective it attends to. So in Spanish it is not the same to say “ser malo” as “estar malo”. On the basis of some examples Marina will explain the different meanings and how... Read more »

How to give your opinion in Spanish

It isn’t always easy to express yourself or give your opinion and less in a foreign language that you’re studying. In the next video Irene will show us how to organise our ideas in 6 simple steps, so it won’t be that difficult to express ourselves. Want to keep learning Spanish? Sign up for our... Read more »

The charity festival on our 10th anniversary was an unforgettable event

The charity festival we celebrated last Saturday, August 23 at the main square of Prado del Rey to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Academia Pradoventura was a success in all senses. The aim of the festival to raise funds for the construction of an old people’s home in Prado del Rey was fulfilled successfully. By selling drinks and the delicious dishes prepared by... Read more »

The descendants of the Sephardies (Spanish Jews) can obtain the Spanish citizenship

The Spanish government approved on Friday the bill amending the Civil Code to grant Spanish citizenship to all descendants of Sephardim (Spanish Jews) who apply for it and certify that status while they may retain the citizenship of their country of origin. The Sephardi Jews were the Jews who lived in Spain before their expulsion during... Read more »

Interview with our Spanish teacher Marina Castillo

We go on with the interviews that our associates from an agency that represents our courses abroad during their visit. Today it is Marina Castillo’s turn.  You can see the interviews with Irene Cañas and Ángeles Guerrero in the previous blog posts. We hope that Marina’s answers and tipps for learning languages are useful for you, whether you have... Read more »

Interview with our Spanish teacher Ángeles Guerrero Tenorio

The second interview that our colleagues from an agency that represents our courses did, was with our Spanish teacher Ángeles Guerrero. Some days ago we published the interview with Irene Cañas and in the next days we will publish the one with Marina Castillo when the translation is ready. We hope that her answers and... Read more »

The pilgrimage festival Romería in Prado del Rey

This weekend we celebrate the Pilgrimage of San Isidro here in Prado del Rey. It is one of the most exciting fiestas of the year where you won’t miss music, dancing, drinks, food, polka dots and flowers… This big feast is celebrated in honor of San Isidro Labrador, the patron of the farmers every year... Read more »

Interview with our Spanish teacher Irene Cañas Moreno

Our associates from an agency that represents our language school school us came to visit us in Prado del Rey and interviewed our teachers on the occasion of their visit with many interesting questions about teaching Spanish and learning languages and we want to share their answers with you. Some of you readers of the blog know Irene, Ángeles and Marina and their tips will be useful for you. And for the rest of you who do not know them yet, the interviews are certainly helpful for you to get an idea of what to expect in your Spanish at our language school in Prado del Rey.