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Spanish Literature Workshop

2021-06-06T13:28:46+00:00

Last night we started our new series of workshops focused on learning Spanish through Literature. What a true delight it is to discover the best Literature in Spanish, whilst enjoying a glass of wine in a cosy classroom, while it’s cold and rainy outside! The opening workshop was dedicated to two masters of the 20th century Spanish Literature: Antonio Machado and Federico Garcia Lorca. We started by learning about the historical context of early 20th century Spain, and how it forged their personalities and subjects. Then we worked with a short dialogue from Lorca’s theatre piece “La Casa de Bernarda Alba”, [...]

Spanish Literature Workshop2021-06-06T13:28:46+00:00

Literature Workshop – Latin American masters Allende & Cortázar

2021-06-06T13:28:46+00:00

Learn Spanish through Literature. After the immense success of last month's Literature Workshop, we're doing it again! This time we're travelling to Latin America. Discover the masters of Latin American 20th century literature over a glass of wine! In this enjoyable evening we'll read short texts by Isabel Allende and Julio Cortázar, we'll learn about their historical context, work with comprehension exercises, and discuss their main topics and style. All levels from A2 (Continuacion) are welcome. Latin American red wine will be served, but feel free to bring your own drinks! Friday 22nd November from 7pm to 8.30pm at Spanish House London, (Clapham [...]

Literature Workshop – Latin American masters Allende & Cortázar2021-06-06T13:28:46+00:00

Theatre Workshop in Spanish

2021-06-06T13:28:46+00:00

"The world is a stage and we are the actors". So, is there a better way to learn Spanish than through theatre performance? Join us on Saturday 30th November for a fun, sociable and playful theatre workshop, in which we will: work with brief dialogues to learn vocabulary and improve pronunciation use fun acting games play with improvisation exercises put together short scenes learn performing techniques applicable to real life situations You will gain confidence speaking in Spanish in a playful and welcoming environment. Repetition of short dialogues will improve your vocabulary, diction and self-assurance. But most importantly, you will have fun! This [...]

Theatre Workshop in Spanish2021-06-06T13:28:46+00:00

KETAMA en concierto

2021-06-06T13:28:47+00:00

Legendary flamenco fusion band, Ketama, returns to London after 15 years to present their ‘No Estamos Locos’ tour on Saturday 5th October at the O2 Shepherds Bush Empire. If any Spanish-speaking band can come back together, it’s Ketama, because their music never left! Hispanic music would be different without the appearance in the eighties of a band that changed internationally the approach to flamenco forever. At a time when the Spanish musical scene was opening to new sounds and Spanish pop-rock was recovering lost time, the band led by Antonio, Juan and Josemi Carmona was a breath of fresh air and [...]

KETAMA en concierto2021-06-06T13:28:47+00:00

London Spanish Book Fair

2019-09-19T11:36:13+00:00

The London Spanish Book and Zine Fair is the first fair of its kind in the United Kingdom showcasing books and fanzines in Spanish. LSBF aims to generate a place for promotion and recognition of literature written in Spanish (bilingual/English) generating new links between authors, publishers and new audiences in the UK while at the same time serving as a meeting place of book enthusiasts. Talks, workshops, activities and signings will take place throughout the fair. If you want to explore the beautiful world of Spanish literature with us, join us on Saturday 5th October from 2pm at InSpire at St [...]

London Spanish Book Fair2019-09-19T11:36:13+00:00

Festival of Spanish Theatre: “La Calderona”

2019-09-20T10:05:06+00:00

Festelon, the Festival of Spanish Theatre, is returning to London with an array of plays performed by excellent Spanish theatre companies. Join us on Wednesday 2nd October at 7.30pm The John Lyon's Theatre (1-10 Keeley Street) to watch "La Calderona", played in Spanish with English surtitles (See plot below). Let us know you're coming in advance and we'll book the tickets together for a group discount! She was the bastard daughter that no one ever mentions. Who was María Inés Calderón, better known as La Calderona? For some, she was one of the most important actresses on the 17th century Spanish stage, [...]

Festival of Spanish Theatre: “La Calderona”2019-09-20T10:05:06+00:00

Literature Workshop

2019-09-19T11:18:44+00:00

Discover the masters of Spanish 20th century literature over a glass of wine! In this enjoyable evening we'll read short texts and poems by Lorca and Machado, we'll learn about their historical context, work with comprehension exercises, and discuss their main topics and style. All levels from A2 (Continuacion) are welcome. Spanish red wine will be served,but feel free to bring your own drinks! Friday 25th October from 7pm to 8.30pm at Spanish House London, (Clapham North Art Centre, 26-32 Voltaire Rd, London SW4 6DH). £20. It is essential to book your space in advance by clicking here!  

Literature Workshop2019-09-19T11:18:44+00:00

“Hable con ella” – Almodóvar Workshop & Screening – Clapham & Stratford Picturehouse

2021-06-14T10:21:43+00:00

Join us on Wednesday 11th September at Clapham or Stratford Picturehouse for a memorable evening of masterful cinema and inspiring film discussion over a glass of wine. The evening will start at 7pm with a workshop on Almodovar's masterpiece "Hable con ella". Two men share an odd friendship while they care for two women who are both in deep comas. Halfway between a film discussion and a Spanish lesson, the workshop has been devised by one of the most experienced Spanish House London teachers, Agusti Guerrero, CLTA-qualified Spanish teacher and MA in Cinematography from the University of Barcelona. In a relaxed [...]

“Hable con ella” – Almodóvar Workshop & Screening – Clapham & Stratford Picturehouse2021-06-14T10:21:43+00:00

“La Mala Educación” – Almodóvar Workshop & Screening – Clapham & Stratford Picturehouse

2019-09-02T19:58:24+00:00

Join us on Wednesday 18th September at Stratford Picturehouse for a memorable evening of masterful cinema and inspiring film discussion over a glass of wine. The evening will start at 7pm with a workshop on Almodovar's masterpiece "La mala educación". The film focuses on two reunited childhood friends and lovers caught up in a stylised murder mystery. Along with meta-fiction, sexual abuse by Catholic priests, trans-sexuality and drug use are also important themes and devices in the plot Halfway between a film discussion and a Spanish lesson, the workshop has been devised by one of the most experienced Spanish House London [...]

“La Mala Educación” – Almodóvar Workshop & Screening – Clapham & Stratford Picturehouse2019-09-02T19:58:24+00:00

“Volver” – Almodóvar Workshop & Screening – Clapham & Stratford Picturehouse

2019-09-02T20:00:00+00:00

Join us on Tuesday 24th September at Stratford Picturehouse for a memorable evening of masterful cinema and inspiring film discussion over a glass of wine. The evening will start at 7pm with a workshop on Almodovar's masterpiece "Volver". Calling the film “the deepest return to my roots”, the director goes back to his birthplace, La Mancha, to tell the story of a group of women, all inspired by women from his own childhood. Halfway between a film discussion and a Spanish lesson, the workshop has been devised by one of the most experienced Spanish House London teachers, Agusti Guerrero, CLTA-qualified Spanish teacher [...]

“Volver” – Almodóvar Workshop & Screening – Clapham & Stratford Picturehouse2019-09-02T20:00:00+00:00
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