Social Activities in Spanish
Spanish artists at Tate Modern: Picasso, Dalí, Miró
Discover the 20th-century Spanish masters at the Tate Modern: Picasso, Dali and Miro. In this guided art visit in Spanish, we will explore the avant-gardes of the 20th century, especially Cubism and Surrealism and we will learn about the main Spanish artists who stood out in each tendency. Find out about Picasso's, Dali's and Miro's artistic careers; uncover the hidden meaning of cryptic works of art; dissect the characteristics of [...]
Come and support Spain at the Euros with us!
After months of lockdown, we can't wait to start socialising outdoors again! Is there a better way to enjoy a beer garden than supporting Spain at the Euros? Come and join us at the Hackney Bridge bar, with its massive courtyard and outdoor screens, a perfect place to watch footy. Spain will be playing Poland on Saturday 19th June in what promises to be an exciting battle. Bring your Spanish [...]
Spanish Literature Workshop: “Mujeres de la Literatura. Cuando escribir es un acto de resistencia”
Name the most notable Spanish writers of all times. You will probably think only of male names. However, Spanish and Latin American Literature produced remarkable female authors, often overlooked. Join us on 8th May for the workshop "Mujeres de la literatura: cuando escribir es un acto de resistencia", and discover how Spanish and Latin American women fought against gender inequality armed with lyrical poetry. We will work with the stirring [...]
Apart but not isolated
Wow, how eventful these last few weeks have been! This Coronavirus has stirred up everyone's lives. But it has also brought some amazing gestures of unity and solidarity!. We might be physically distant, but we are not isolated. We keep on adapting and changing to bring to your home the best Spanish lessons in London as well as our love and passion for our culture! All our lessons have continued [...]
Argentinian Film Season
We are thrilled to have partnered up with the iconic Cinema Museum to bring you an exciting season of Argentinian films. Join us on Friday 20th March (Sol de Otoño), 17th April (La Ciénaga) and 15th May (Relatos Salvajes) for some memorable evenings of masterful Argentinian cinema, followed by inspiring film discussion in Spanish. The venue will be the unique Cinema Museum (The Master’s House, 2 Dugard Way, London SE11 4TH), with [...]
Theatre Workshop in Spanish – 21st February
Given the great success of our last Theatre Workshop, we are doing it again! If you missed the session on January, be sure to book for the February one here. "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 Friday 21st February for a fun, sociable and playful theatre workshop, in which we will: work [...]
Trip to Ribera del Duero
Discover Spain's hidden gem of a wine region "Ribera del Duero", with its amazing wineries, castles and historical towns. Join us for a fun and Spanish-language immersive school trip from 24th to 26th April 2020. This is an off the beaten track destination, and a difficult one to reach on one's own! The price (£360) includes (see leaflet above): transport to and from Madrid, accommodation in a 4* hotel or [...]
Spanish Artists at the Tate Modern: Guided Art Visit in Spanish
Discover the 20th-century Spanish masters at the Tate Modern: Picasso, Dali and Miro. In this guided art visit in Spanish, we will explore the avant-gardes of the 20th century, especially Cubism and Surrealism and we will learn about the main Spanish artists who stood out in each tendency. Find out about Picasso's, Dali's and Miro's artistic careers; uncover the hidden meaning of cryptic works of art; dissect the characteristics of [...]
Christmas Drinks… the Spanish way!
Let's celebrate Christmas together, students and teachers of Spanish House London. And this time we will do it the Spanish way, in an informal setting with free tapas! The location couldn’t be more genuine: the Spanish bar “La Rueda” (on 66 Clapham High St, SW4 7UL) will offer us a free tapa with any wine, beer, or glass of sangria, on Thursday 12th December from 6.30pm to 11pm. Just pop [...]
Let’s go to the cinema together!
Latin American action thriller Monos (O.V. Spanish with English subtitles) has been one of the highlights of 2019 BFI London Film Festival. A group of eight heavily-armed child-soldiers are left entirely alone in a deserted lime mine, high up in the mountains, to guard a hostage. Set against a stunningly beautiful but dangerous landscape, Alejandro Landes’ awe-inspiring film is a breathtakingly epic vision that will leave you both mesmerised and utterly gripped. [...]
Spanish Literature Workshop
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 [...]
Literature Workshop – Latin American masters Allende & Cortázar
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 [...]
Theatre Workshop in Spanish
"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 [...]
KETAMA en concierto
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 [...]
London Spanish Book Fair
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 [...]
Festival of Spanish Theatre: “La Calderona”
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 [...]
Literature Workshop
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 [...]
“Hable con ella” – Almodóvar Workshop & Screening – Clapham & Stratford Picturehouse
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 [...]
“La Mala Educación” – Almodóvar Workshop & Screening – Clapham & Stratford Picturehouse
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 [...]
“Volver” – Almodóvar Workshop & Screening – Clapham & Stratford Picturehouse
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 [...]
Grammar Workshop
Refresh your grammar after the Summer break. Join our workshop to recap on previous ground and get ready for your next course. If you’re a beginner (Inicial 1, 2 or 3) come to our Saturday Clinic to: Analyse grammar from a different perspective Draw parallels with the English language Clarify your doubts and confusion Ask all your burning questions Recap on previous contents Unlike our usual lessons, this session will [...]
Guided Art Visit in Spanish: Bartolomé Bermejo
Did you know that Bartolomé Bermejo was the greatest painter of 15th-century Spain? There are fewer than 20 known works by him and the National Gallery has gathered 7 of these rare works in a unique exhibition. Join us on Sunday 18th August to discover more about this master of colours and textures, and have glimpse on Spain's 15th-century fascinating history, from Reconquista to Inquisición. We'll meet on Sunday 18th [...]
CASA Latin American Party
CASA, London's Latin American Festival of Arts, is turning 10 in July, and they're throwing a big Latin Birthday Party to celebrate its long rich history. And boy is this a party. From an extra special serenading by a live band, get ready for the heat as we end the night with some of the sauciest Cuban reggaeton to hit the capital. What else but carnival vibes and caipirinhas to celebrate [...]
Venezuelan Theatre: “Butch Princesa”
Venezuelan actress Andrea Spisto presents her queer-immigrant-clown-cabaret-devised theatre play "Butch Princesa", as part of CASA Latin American Festival. Character comedy, dance and Latin beats guide you deep into a surreal, queer, immigrant wonderland. This show is about coming out. As an immigrant whose home is being destroyed, as a pansexual in a Latin family and as a clown in a world where people are afraid of clowns. Brave, joyful, [...]
Documentary “Diego Maradona”
Constructed from over 500 hours of never-before-seen footage in Spanish and English, this documentary focuses on the career of Argentinian celebrated football player Diego Armando Maradona. Selected at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival, Asif Kapadia's documentary tells the wild and unforgettable story of talent, glory, despair, betrayal, corruption and redemption of the most acclaimed football legend of all times, Maradona, proclaimed by his fans "bigger than God himself". After [...]
Spanish Conversation Evening
Every other Tuesday, join us at the Landor Pub (70 Landor Rd, SW9 9PH) for an evening of engaging conversation in Spanish. Meet people with interests similar to yours, socialise, make new friends and practice your Spanish in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. All levels of Spanish are welcome, from beginners to native speakers. This is a free event for students of Spanish House (£2 for not students), open to anyone with [...]