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A great way to learn Spanish without even realizing it, to learn the language in its most proper register to its basest form, and more than anything to have a good time, is by watching one of the many Mexican TV shows out there.

And we're not just talking about the famous soap operas. You know what we mean; those seemingly endless shows filled with love, jealousy and conflict between rich and poor. A good example of this type of show is Maria la del Barrio, starring the now superstar Thalia, although we're sure many people - especially those who lived the 80s – also remember Los Ricos También Lloran.

However, over the years Mexican television has decided to make room for other productions which have also been successful, but which are about more mature topics, even daring to go into issues that would have never been touched in years passed.

An example of this, and we're looking at the most "international" choice, is La Reina del Sur, a soap opera which could be called "dark" because it touches on issues of violence and drug trafficking. This series is an adaptation of a novel by writer and Spanish language scholar Arturo Pérez Reverte.

Continuing with themes of crime and punishment, viewers could choose to see Capadocia, a TV series created by the Latin American branch of HBO, set in a women's prison. If you see it, you may be tempted to compare it to Orange is the New Black at first, but if you watch a little longer you'll see that it's quite a bit more serious.

This comparison could make you think that Mexican TV always resorts to remakes, but nothing could be farther from the truth. And in fact, American television has actually done remakes of famous Mexican shows on some occasions. An example of which is the successful Chasing Live an ABC remake of Terminales, a series about a journalist who discovers he has cancer and has to deal with his situation.

A favorite of audiences has also been XY, a series that marked the rise in fame of actor Luis Gerardo Méndez about the day to day life at a men's magazine - one of these GQ types of magazines. This was a groundbreaking series in its time because it looked at issues like homosexuality and corruption.

Another curious phenomenon are remakes of TV series from other Latin American countries. An example, a famous series in Mexico, was Los Simuladores, a show set in Argentina in which a team of four specialists solved its clients' problems by organizing simulations based on scientific methods.

As you can see a good TV series can help when you're trying to learn Spanish in all of its registers. By the way, have you seen any of these shows? Do you think we've left anything out?

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Summer is sneaking up on us, and with it comes months of lounging in the sun and time for relaxing. But that doesn’t mean you can’t sneak a little learning in there too. One of the best ways to learn Spanish is to read books in Spanish. The structure of the language will sink in as you pour over lovely descriptions, get pulled through wild adventures and pant over sordid love stories. Of course it’s all fun and games for those of you who are already advanced and can plough through all of the best sellers and exciting beach reads, but how do you get the pages flipping if you’re just a beginner. Take a look at a few great reads to devour in Spanish this summer whether you’re a beginner or a near-native.

Easy peazy:

10 años con Mafalda by Quino

If you’re looking for a completely authentic, and sophisticated read but with visual aids to help you through it, try 10 años con Mafalda, a collection of Mafalda comics from 1964-1974. The Mafalda comic strip is as iconic as Charlie Brown in Latin America, and is a great way to read something that is simultaneously sophisticated and cute, political and funny, childlike and very adult. Comic books are a great way to go because the pictures help you through on the first go around, while you pick up basic meanings, and on the second time through you may be able to dive deeper into zingy social commentaries and philosophical points of view.

El misterio de la llave by Elena Moreno

This book was written specifically for language learners but it does a good job hiding it. Published by the University of Salamanca and written so that you only really need to know around 400 basic vocabulary words (with a pretty good glossary in the back to help with the trickier ones), the story winds readers through a mystery about a secret synagogue in Toledo, one of Spain’s most culturally rich small cities. It is a great way for beginners to start reading in Spanish, because although it was written with them specifically in mind, it really does hold up as a “real” book. This one’s definitely worth a try.

Middle ground:

Short Stories in Spanish: New Penguin Parallel Text

For readers who can get past the basics, there’s nothing more exciting than the idea of picking up a book by a famous Spanish or Latin American author, and reading real live Spanish literature. But all of those lengthy descriptions and complicated metaphors can get a little distressing after a few pages at this stage in the learning game. That’s why parallel text books are so great; they are perfect for combatting this dilemma. The Short Stories in Spanish: New Penguin Parallel Text includes beautiful works by Gabriel García Marquez, Isabel Allende and Javier Marías, and allows you to be as dependent on or as independent from the English translations (side by side the Spanish) as you want. No need to grab the dictionary every five minutes to grasp Marquez’s nuances; what you’ve got here are just some great classics along with contemporary Spanish literature and a little English on the side.

Manolito Gafotas by Elvira Lindo

Ok so this one is a kid’s book (well, it’s actually a series of children’s novels), but don’t shirk it ´til you try it. It’s a great choice for getting an inside look into the life of a normal kid from a working class family in Carabanchel, a barrio in Madrid. Although the series is for kids, beware, the books are filled with Spanish sayings and some slang that may be a bit tricky for Spanish learners at an intermediate level; but isn’t learning “real” Spanish what you’re really after anyway? Don’t be scared off, these books are a great way to get a sense for what a typical, working class barrio in Madrid is like. And if they turn out to be a little too difficult, check out the movies inspired by the books made in 1999 and 2004 before you get reading.

You’re not a native, but close to it:

Como agua para chocolate by Laura Esquivel

You’ve reached the moment of best sellers in Spanish! Hurray! Now it’s time to get absorbed into the best ones. Como agua para chocolate is a romantic tale, filled with lustful, tear-stained recipes, mystical magic, and plenty of charm. It is the perfect treat for lounging on the beach in the hot sun. And if you feel you miss anything in the Spanish version, there is always room to read it for a second time in English (this one was a best seller in the US for two years and also worldwide) or to check out the movie.

La Sombra del Viento by Carlos Ruíz Zafon

This one’s a keeper and just happens to be one of the best-selling books of all time (that means good summer reading for sure). La Sombra del Viento will grab you and pull you through 1940s Barcelona in a captivating story filled with mystery, lust, dark and smoky scenes and deep descriptions of characters that are so vivid you will start to miss your new “friends” when you wake up in the morning or walk home at night. Be careful if you have things to get done, this one might not let you go until you get through its 565 pages.

So spread out the beach blanket and get ready to relax into a great Spanish book! It’s the perfect way to learn Spanish this summer without even noticing! And if you’re looking for something a little more intense learning check out some of our most popular courses to have an incredible Spanish adventure this summer.

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The Spanish schedule is a point of contention which gets noticed in international circles every once in a while. Why do Spaniards go to work at around 9 a.m. and leave as late as 8:00 p.m.?

It's difficult to say, and more so when many of us agree with the critics, and hope for more rational schedules in the future while we read publications like that of the Asociación para la Racionalización de los Horarios Españoles (Association for the rationalization of the Spanish schedules).

A quick way to explain our mismatched schedule is to look back in history. During the Spanish Civil War, and because Spain formed an alliance with Germany and Italy, the rebel side adopted the time zone GMT + 1. What was meant to be a temporary change during wartime stayed put once the conflict ended; meaning today in Madrid  we use the same time as Berlin when geographically we should be using London's time. 

Another factor in the hours we work came post-war. After the war many people had to work more than one job just to survive. That meant finishing one job and starting another right away. Many Spaniards at the time got home practically at dinner time (around 9:30 p.m. in Spain). Today there are not so many people that work multiple jobs to stay afloat, but the long work day culture has prevailed. And this has conditioned much of what is called "post-work" life: restaurants that open at 9:00 p.m., prime time television that starts at 10:00 p.m., bedtimes that start around midnight or later...

Once we know the history it seems like it would be easy to break the habit. But it's not so easy after all. There are many opinions on the subject, but we could summarize them into two big categories: people who think it's necessary, and even more so nowadays, to restructure the schedule; and those who think it's something so ingrained in our culture that any change would cause more chaos than good. Some take exemplary countries like Germany or Sweden into consideration, to which others respond that in Spain, neither the weather, the climate nor the character of the people is the same as in those countries. Others say the schedules is typically Mediterranean, to which others respond that in Italy people go to work at 8:00 a.m. and leave at 6:00 p.m. and that they even have an hour for lunch!

The discussion, at this point, and especially if we were in a bar, would probably lead to "socio-economic" factors: in a country in which the restaurant and hospitality industry is a pillar of the economy, would the famous "menu of the day" and all of the benefits associated with it cease to exist if we only had half an hour for lunch? Conversely, would bars have more clientele if people had more "after-work" hours to enjoy? Many proponents of changing the schedule will tell us that it is precisely the leisure and culture sectors that would benefit the most. Imagine going to the movies on a Tuesday or visiting a museum on a weekday without all the crowds!

But leaving controversy aside, the truth is that more and more people worry about this issue every day. With the current Spanish schedule it is difficult to harmonize work life with family life. Many parents are forced to push their children into Spanish "office hours" with school and then extracurricular activities, because they don't have time to take care of them themselves. In the past, this wasn't as much of a problem because more mothers stayed home or grandparents cared for children during office hours. But since people have begun to move farther from their families and nowadays many grandparents are still working themselves, many people really feel the need for change.

We finish this article without a clear conclusion. Will we will we be able to solve the Spanish schedule problem and make everyone happy one day? Only time, and schedules, will tell.

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A keen user of the painting technique decalcomania Oscar Dominguez was a surrealist painter in the early 20^th Century. Heavily influenced by Pablo Picasso and Yves Tanguy, Domínguez died at the age of 51 in 1957, and despite his relatively short career, he enjoyed much success with several of his paintings selling for thousands of dollars.

• Before moving to Paris in 1927 at the age of 21, Oscar Dominguez was brought up by his grandmother in the town of Tacaronte in Tenerife
• This Spanish painter, although having a relatively short painting career, became renowned for painting surrealist and avant-garde pictures

Oscar Dominguez spent his early years in Tenerife with his grandmother, having been born in the city of San Cristóbal de La Laguna that also sits on the island. Dominguez became interested in painting from a young age as an outlet to the severe illness he had that slowed his growth and provoked a gradual deformation of his limbs and face. Following his move to Paris when he was 21, Dominguez spent time working in the Les Halles market in the centre of the city, and passed much time in cabaret bars. His interest in art increased while in Paris, as he was to be found on many occasions in museums and galleries, as well as occasional attendance at various art schools.

Towards the end of his twenties Dominguez spent time developing his Surrealist preferences. He became close with artists such as Man Ray, Yves Tanguy and André Breton who were leaders in Surrealism at the time, who also introduced Oscar Dominguez to the Parisian avant-garde scene. He began making more prominent artwork and had his first solo exhibition in 1933 at the Fine Arts Circle (Círculo de Bellas Artes) of Tenerife.

The 1930s were an incredibly important period for Surrealism, and this is when Dominguez really made a name for himself. He adopted the technique of decalcomania when thick oil paint – known as gouache – is spread on paper or, on occasion, glass and other materials, before being pressed onto a canvas, for example. This technique was especially popular in Russia at the time, and Dominguez successful created several paintings using this unusual method. During this period as well Dominguez became internationally famous, with exhibitions in Tokyo, London and Paris.

During the 1940s, and following the Nazi invasion of Paris, Dominguez moved to Marseille, when he worked underground with several other surrealists. He spent time with Pablo Picasso between 1944 and 1948, who influenced Dominguez’ work hugely; indeed, much of Doninguez’ early work also contained influences from Picasso, while his bohemian lifestyle could be seen to be modeled on Picasso as well. After World War II, Dominguez saw his work travel to New York, Milan and Prague, and he had a career highlight when he was asked to paint the set for Jean Paul Sartre’s play “The Flies”.

Oscar Dominguez’ career, took a downturn in the 1950s, alternating between successes when his work was sent abroad for exhibitions, to nervous, psychotic outbursts. His deformity that he had been suffering since childhood was becoming too much for Dominguez to cope with, and that – along with other factors – led him to suicide in December 1957. Tauromaquia (1951) and Composición con Fondo Azul (1949) are some of his most famous paintings. Dominguez indeed has a legacy thanks to these paintings, and there was a film made in 2008 called Óscar: Una pasión surrealista (Oscar: The Colour of Destiny), directed by Lucas Fernández commemorating his life and the Surrealist movement in France. 

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Let's talk a little bit about Spanish literature today. The works of Federico García Lorca not only represent masterful writing, but they also play an important role in Spain's cultural history.

Blood Wedding or Bodas de Sangre was written by the famed Spanish writer in 1932, the play is a tragedy and was the first part in the three works making up Lorca’s “rural tragedies”, alongside Yerma and La Casa de Bernarda Alba.

• The play is full of dark symbolism, and deals with themes such as loss, death and transience.
• It is suggested that Bodas de Sangre was inspired by a newspaper article reporting the story of a Bride who ran away with her lover on the night of her wedding.

Bodas de Sangre

The narrative is fairly simple; at the beginning of the play, a neighbor informs the mother of a bridegroom that the girl soon to marry her son was once romantically involved with a man called Leonardo Felix. This deeply unsettles the Mother due to a long standing feud with the Felix family, who were responsible for the premature deaths of her son and husband. On the morning of the wedding, Leonardo reveals his continuing desires to the Bride, and it is clear the Bride reciprocates. Later on the same day, just before the traditional wedding dance, it comes to light that the two have eloped, and the Groom is driven out into the forest to follow them in a fit of incandescence. The Mother of the Groom demands the wedding party follow suit in search of the Bride and Leonardo. Meanwhile, in the forest, three woodcutters appear and warn Leonardo that he will soon be caught if the moon shines. The play then takes a symbolic turn, with the moon itself appearing to foretell that before the night is over, blood will have been shed. A beggar standing as a metaphor for death then appears to predict the same outcome, eerily demanding that the moon shines brightly.  Death, now disguised differently, leads the Groom to Leonardo, despite warnings from the wedding party to turn back. After two screams are heard, the beggar and the moon come back as the scene ends; the Groom and Leonardo have murdered one another. It is assumed that the play ends with the Bride being killed to restore the honor of her family, yet some critics consider the Mother spares the Bride‘s death so that she must live to experience the pain of her loss.

As is the case with much of Lorca’s work, the play explores themes related to the human condition, the notion of time, the natural cycle of life and the idea of choice and inevitability. Such themes are widely considered both universal and pertinent, explaining the contemporary relevance of Lorca’s works. However, it could equally be argued that the play is a disguised critique of the conventions of Spanish society at the time of writing, the gossiping neighbors who gather to discuss the events towards the end of the play perhaps a demonstration of the importance of keeping up appearances in 20^th Century Spain. It is worth noting too, that the characters in Bodas de Sangre are not given names, with the exception of Leonardo himself. The characters are instead referred to by their titles; la madre, el novio, la novia, la vecina.

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The fascinating medieval city of Cuenca, capital of the province of Cuenca, is located just between Valencia and Madrid. Cuenca remained fairly unknown until the Muslim occupation, and was then conquered in the 12^th Century by the Christians.

• Cuenca is a beautiful and historic city, which draws in a number of tourists for its quirky attributes and monuments
• Cuenca is home to a range of sights, attractions and museums.

During the Easter season, Religious Music Week takes place in Cuenca; scholars of music, and an array of performers come together in a handful of select venues such as the Museum of Spanish Abstract Art, the church of San Miguel, and the Cuenca Auditorium. Close to Cuenca, in Valdecabras, lies the Enchanted City, situated in the hills of the Cuenca Mountains. Open throughout the year, the city is home to a plethora of interesting formations which appear as human forms, other objects or animals, which have been carved from the limestone rocks as a result of erosion from wind or water. The thermal spa resort, Solán de Cabras, famous for its medicinal waters, is situated slightly to the North. South-East, however, the landscapes are particularly unique, with waterfalls, lakes and streams giving way to areas such as Moya, Cañete and Selva Pascuala, and even further South; the Hoces Del Cabriel Natural Park.

The ‘hanging houses’ (las casas colgadas), which seem precariously set along the cliff edge of the gorge, are some of Cuenca’s most famous landmarks. Walking in Cuenca is a popular means of exploring the region, particularly through the 5km of countryside in the Huécar Canyon, or around the city’s impressive cathedral, the sole Gothic Anglo-Norman Cathedral in Spain.  In terms of museums; Cuenca is home to the Cathedral Museum, the Overhanging Houses Museum, the Museum of Cuenca, The Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art, and The Castilla-La Mancha Science Museum. The Cathedral in the Plaza Mayor dates back to 1177 and houses a plethora of artworks inside, and a variety of chapels. The town hall, which dates back to the 18^th century, is situated in close proximity to the cathedral and is surrounded by street cafes perfect for visitors looking to spend a day relaxing in the sun and absorbing Cuenca’s historical and cultural value.

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Spanish golfer, Miguel Angel Jiménez, was born in Malaga, Spain. In the initial years of his sporting career, he finished amongst the best 100 players ranked according to the European Tour Order of Merit each season since 1989, and won an impressive 5^th position in 1994. While playing at the Volvo Masters, during the 7^th hole in Valderrama, Jiménez is famed for scoring an albatross (otherwise known as a double eagle), which refers to a score, on an individual hole, of 3-under par.

• Spanish golfer and sporting champion, Jiménez has set records, retained a multitude of titles, and goes down in the history of Golf in Spain as one of the most dedicated and gifted golfers of all time.
• Despite serious injury, he has continued to play the sport, setting an unprecedented example for aspiring young golfers worldwide.

After a few years which did not bring with them such substantial successes, Jimenez returned to his usual standard of play. He went on to win a handful of tournaments, including the Volvo Masters, made his debut in the world renowned Ryder Cup, and managed to finish amongst the top three performers in one of the famed World Golf Championships, known as the WGC-American Express Championship. This streak of success only continued; in 2004, Jimenez wracked up an impressive 4 wins at various European Tour Events, a more successful record than any other golfer at the time. As a player representing both Spain and Europe, Jiménez achieved the prestigious first place in the Ryder Cup in 2010 and in 2004, the Alfred Dunhill Cup in 1999 and 2000, and the Seve Trophy, also in the year 2000.

Another important moment in his sporting career came in 2005, with a win at the Spanish Pairs Final in Andalusia, with Andrés Jiménez as his partner. Miguel then had yet another impressive season 3 years on, with two more wins in 2008, and these past successes certainly contributed both to his growing reputation as an exceptional golfer, and to his position on the Ryder Cup team for the 2008 competition. The second rare albatross of his sporting career was then scored one year on in 2009, at the BMW PGA Championships, and this time Jimenez managed to achieve a six iron 206 yard on the second shot on the par-five fourth, with wins at both the Omega Dubai Desert Classic, and at the Omega European Masters following shortly after.

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Alejandro Amenábar is a widely respected film director and prominent artistic personality in the Spanish speaking world; over the span of his career in the film industry, Amenábar has been the recipient of multiple awards, including a European film award and 8 Goya Awards. His passion for film manifests in the personal edge Amenábar brings to his works, having composed nearly every soundtrack to each of his 6 Spanish films, and having written the screenplays himself in addition.

• Amenábar, one of the most talented and diverse Spanish film directors in modern times, has dual nationality; his mother is Spanish and his father Chilean.
• Between the years 1991 and 1994, Alejandro made 4 short films which laid the foundations for the full length films which were to follow.

Alejandro Amenábar’s interests in culture and narrative can be traced back to his childhood; it is said he dedicated much of his leisure time to reading stories, writing his own, going to the cinema or composing his own music. These experiences no doubt heightened his thirst for a creative outlet, and sharpened an already expansive imagination. The initial short films Alejandro produced were Himenoptero, La Cabeza and Luna. Indeed, it was one of these short films which sparked a series of events propelling Amenábar onto the landscape of Spanish film; on receiving a copy of the script for Himenoptero, Jose Luis Cuerda became interested in Alejandro’s work, and this quickly led to him taking on the role of producer for the 1996 film Thesis, undoubtedly one of his most famous and iconic films. His next film was Abre los Ojos in 1997, which enjoyed particular success at both the Tokyo film festival and that in Berlin. However, this film is known to most film fans as Vanilla Sky, with Tom Cruise having adapted and produced it after purchasing the rights on noting its potential.

Amenábar showcased his diversity as a film producer when he directed the iconic horror film The Others, which starred internationally renowned actress Nicole Kidman. This film was extremely successful in Spain, being the most watched film of the year, and similarly in the USA, where it remained amongst the top few films at the Box Office for a period of several weeks. The Others had its premiere in 2001 at the Venice Film Festival, winning a grand total of 8 Goya awards, including Best Director and Best Movie. Another of Amenábar’s most famous, and certainly most touching, pieces is known in English as The Sea Inside or Mar Adentro, which narrates the moving story of quadriplegic Ramón Sampedro, and addresses polemical issues including abortion and the film’s most prominent theme: euthanasia. Amongst an extensive list of Goya awards, Mar Adentro also claimed the Academy Award in 2004 for Best Foreign Language Film. 4 years later in 2008, Amenábar released the most expensive piece in Spanish film history, Agora, which had a budget of 50 million Euros. Aside from his own works, Alejandro is also known for his composition of the soundtrack for La lengua de las mariposas or Butterfly’s Tongue. 

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Oaxaca is one of the largest cities in Mexico, and is the capital of the state of the same name. It is a city that is particularly popular for its diverse traditions and cultures, as well as its historical past. Oaxaca is also especially famous for its food, indeed it has been hailed as “Mexico’s culinary capital”.

• One of the most exciting cities in Mexico, Oaxaca enjoys a mixture of indigenous and colonial cultures

• With numerous historic sites and a World Heritage Site within its walls, Oaxaca, Mexico has some of the most beautiful pre- and post-colonial relics to be found in Mexico

The site of Oaxaca has been inhabited by indigenous populations for centuries, and following the Spanish conquest in 1521 the city itself began to be built. A Spanish commander arrived with some Aztecs who constructed the first houses and churches, and they began to build the cathedral in 1522. From this point there were several disputes between Hernán Cortes, who lead the conquest of Mexico, and those that settled in Oaxaca; indigenous and Europeans alike. Following these disputes, it was not until 1532 that King Charles of Spain declared Oaxaca as a city to be ruled by the Spanish monarchy directly, rather than Cortes; this was deemed a huge victory for the population of the city as they were able to retain the traditions and architecture that today make Oaxaca so special. Mexico gained its independence from the Spanish in 1821, and naturally Oaxaca gained its independence at the same time.

Today, Oaxaca is one of the most popular cities in Mexico for tourists. Typically it is most popular in the summer, thanks to the temperate weather, but due to its location near the equator, Oaxaca has a pleasant climate all year round and attracts tourists in all seasons. It was named a Cultural Heritage of Humanity city by UNESCO, thanks to its innumerable historic and culturally important buildings.

Some of the most notable sites in Oaxaca are the Plaza de la Constitución where you can sit in a café and enjoy traditional Oaxacan foods. Similarly, the pre-colonial city of Monte Albán is particularly famous, as it houses artefacts from thousands of years ago. This ancient city was also named a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with Oaxaca itself. The Plaza de le Danza y Jardín Socrates is also very popular. With beautiful gardens in the centre of the city where artists often go to display their work, and a square that hosts dances and festivals, it is a particularly bustling area and very popular with tourists.

The culinary scene in Oaxaca is particularly famous. The Mercado 20 de Noviembre (20^th November Market) is well known for its food products that are made freshly every day and showcase Oaxacan cuisine; moles (traditional Mexican sauces), chapulines (fried grasshopper) and pan de yema (egg bread). Much of the food in Oaxaca is influenced by indigenous and Spanish recipes, while it also has connections to the religious and family-oriented nature of Mexican culture. Tables are often put down the middle of the street, usually on Sundays and Holy Days, and the whole community comes together to celebrate; the traditional Oaxacan dishes feature greatly on these feast days. 

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Show us your Favorite Discovery and Win a Prize!

Learning Spanish is great, living an experience while doing it is better, winning a prize because of it is monumental!

Wherever you have visited, there has surely been a monument that has inspired you with its art or greatness! And you have probably taken a picture of it to keep the memory. How about taking advantage of that memory to win a SONY Cyber-Shot DSC-H300 digital camera?

Participate in our contest and you could win. It's easy! Just take a photo or video of the monument, building or view that has inspired you. Upload it to your Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Google + profile with the hashtag #discoverdQ and it could be chosen as one of the best. At the end of the season we will select the best of the best. If yours is the winner, you'll get a digital camera valued at over €300!

How about it? Share your picture or video whenever you'd like. And don't forget to use the #discoverdQ hashtag! Your vision of our culture could win you a prize!

 

¡Enséñanos tu mejor descubrimiento y gana un premio!

Aprender español está bien, vivir toda una experiencia haciéndolo está mejor, ¡ganar un premio con ella es monumental!

¡Seguro que en tu destino hay algún monumento que te ha fascinado por su arte o grandiosidad! Le habrás sacado una foto como recuerdo. ¿Qué te parecería aprovechar ese recuerdo para ganar una cámara SONY Cyber-Shot DSC-H300?

Te proponemos participar en nuestro concurso. ¡Y es muy fácil! Sólo tienes que hacer una foto de ese monumento, edificio, paisaje…  que tanto te gusta o un vídeo sobre él. Súbela a tu perfil de Facebook, Twitter, Instagram o Google + con el hashtag #discoverdQ y podrá ser elegida como una de las mejores del día. Al finalizar la temporada elegiremos la mejor entre las mejores. ¡Y si la tuya es la ganadora tendrás una cámara valorada en más de 300€!

¿Qué te parece? Puedes empezar a subir tu foto cuando desees. ¡Y no te olvides de poner el hashtag #discoverdQ! ¡Tu visión de nuestra cultura tiene premio!
 

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