The Spanish language has a rich and fascinating history that has evolved over centuries.
Its origins can be traced back to Latin (like French, Italian and Portuguese), with significant influences from the Roman Empire.
As time passed, Vulgar Latin transformed into what is now known as Castilian Spanish, with the Iberian Peninsula playing a crucial role.
Spanish also made its mark in the Americas, where it developed differently across regions.
The language underwent standardization with the help of the Royal Spanish Academy, while also incorporating Arabic influences from the time of Muslim rule, who were in the Iberian Peninsula for almost eight centuries (from 711 to 1492)
Today, Spanish has become a global language, with widespread usage and official status in many countries.
Origins of the Spanish Language
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For some holidaymakers, going abroad is a chance to discover new cultures and learn about their history. Whilst there’s nothing wrong with a good beach holiday, getting out and about and exploring can really help you feel like you’re getting an authentic experience.
Spain is a renowned tourist destination for its sunny weather, picturesque beaches and tasty food. But there is so much more to this diverse country than meets the eye. A cultural holiday in Spain is the perfect way to experience the country’s rich history and traditions. From the Moorish architecture of Granada to the Iglesia de Santa María in Toledo, there are countless sites to explore:
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Mallorca is one of Spain’s Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean Sea. It’s known for sheltered coves, beach resorts, Roman and Moorish remains and limestone mountains. Would you like to know what to do and visit in this excellent destination that receives around 2 million international visitors a year…?
The island capital is Palma de Mallorca, where you can enjoy its vibrant nightlife, or visit the Moorish Almudaina royal palace, the 13th-century Santa María Cathedral, the Bellver Castle, some Roman remains, or the Jewish quarter.
Apart from the capital, there are some amazing places worth visiting, like:
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If you are passionate about architecture, are going to study architecture (like this Architecture Master in Europe), or you are simply a curious tourist that likes to see beautiful buildings, you will love this trio of extraordinary places made in Spain:
Mosque of Córdoba
The Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba (World Heritage Site since 1984) is the most important monument in the entire Islamic West and one of the most amazing in the world.
The old mosque of Córdoba (Córdoba is a province of the autonomous community of Andalusia, Andalucía in Spanish) was converted in the 13th century into the current Cathedral of Santa María Córdoba. It constitutes the most important monument of Hispano-Muslim architecture, together with the Alhambra (sited in Granada, another province or Andalusia).
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If you want to study Spanish, what is a better place than the country where this language is from?
And specifically, today we are going to travel to one of the most important cities in Spain, Seville (or Sevilla, in Spanish), the capital of the autonomous community of Andalusia (Andalucía), South of Spain. Keep reading to know why it can be a great idea to do Spanish courses in Seville…
1. Because “Sevilla tiene un color especial“.
The duo of singers “Los del Río”, internationally famous for their song La Macarena, also dedicated a song to their city, that has a special colour! Will it be because of the majesty of their monuments and buildings, the friendliness of their inhabitants, the Guadalquivir river that crosses the city, the almost perennial sun that bathes it, or the art of their folklore? Probably all of it together!
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It is well known in Britain that Spain is a very lovely destination that has good weather, a healthy lifestyle and also a lower cost of living than in the UK. Even in Madrid which is the largest city in Spain, the cost of living is still relatively small low.
Based on the various researches that compared the cost of living in Spain and UK, it was found that the major thing such as food, clothes, accommodation, transportation, utilise, education and leisure are cheaper in Spain than in the UK. That is the main reason why so many people relocate to Spain after retiring and collecting their pension.
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Recently, we all are spending too much time on Netflix. Finishing series, looking for a new one, and then finishing it… This situation is just a vicious circle. Maybe, you are feeling bad about it because you can’t create time for other things… Like language learning. But, don’t worry! You can keep watching series on Netflix and improve your Spanish level at the same time. There are marvelous Spanish series just a click away to help you. So, let’s start exploring.
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In the world, there are currently almost 500 million people who speak Spanish with their mother tongue and many others who are learning it or who speak it with a second language. Here are some reasons why you should learn Spanish:
- Spanish is the language in which more than 20 countries in the world communicate. And is that in addition to Spain, which is the country where the language was born, is spoken in all the countries of Central and South America, except Brazil.
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Property Guides have recently conducted research around the increasing desire for Brits to buy property in sunny Spain.
The company surveyed 2,800 participants to find out why Spain is such a desirable destination and if the latest UK issues (such as Brexit and Covid-19) have affected their reasons for buying property abroad.
The survey revealed:
- 60% of participants want to buy a property in Spain by the end of next summer
- When asked what represents their dream life in Spain, 73% of people said they want a healthier lifestyle, 64% want a happy retirement and 49% want a new adventure.
- 61% of participants said they desire a detached villa and would be willing to spend over £125,000.
- While 61% of respondents claimed to know they can keep their EU rights to residence and healthcare if buying a property in Spain before the end of the Brexit transition period, 66% are not concerned about Brexit when considering buying a property in Spain.
- More than 90% already have the savings or assets they need.
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The Mediterranean diet is not only a set of food recommendations but also a way of life. This diet refers to a millenary culture tradition based on homemade food and food as a pretext for dialogue. In this lifestyle ingredients, techniques and recipes are combined with a physically active life favoured by the goodness of the climate. It is a way of life in which it is shared and celebrater around a table, where local and seasonal ingredients have prominence, where ingredients of plant origin abound and those from the animal are anecdotal. Recipes are used that have been passed from generation to generation and whose variants are found in the different countries of the region, each adapted to local resources. You could say that Mediterranean food is the antithesis of fast food. Even in Italy, a movement called “slow food” was born that claims this other form of food.
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- 15 Oct 2019
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