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What is Erasmus+?

Erasmus+ is the EU's programme to support education, training, youth and sport in Europe. The new Erasmus+ programme 2021-2027 will create opportunities for 10 million people of all ages and backgrounds. It will also support the green and digital transitions, accelerating Europe's recovery. It has an estimated budget of €26.2 billion. This is nearly double the funding compared to its predecessor programme (2014-2020).

The 2021-2027 programme places a strong focus on social inclusion, the green and digital transitions, and promoting young people's participation in democratic life.

It supports priorities and activities set out in the European Education Area, Digital Education Action Plan and the European Skills Agenda. The programme also

• Supports the European Pillar of Social Rights
• Implements the EU Youth Strategy 2019-2027
• Develops the European dimension in sport
  
  

Erasmus+ offers mobility and cooperation opportunities in:

• Higher education
• Vocational education and training
• School education (including early childhood education and care)
• Adult education
• Youth
• Sport

Detailed information on these opportunities, including eligibility criteria, is available in the the new Erasmus+ Guide (2021-2027)

The city of Granada; hosts a new edition of the International Tango Festival, dedicated to this style of dance which is widely practised all over the world.

There has been an explosion of tango enthusiasts and professional dancers in recent years, going to show that Tango is, essentially, a manifestation of contemporary urban culture. This event aims to fill the whole city with rhythm and passion, with over fifty artists and some fifteen shows, as well as parallel activities that go from dance classes and night time parties, through to street performances and meetings between artists and enthusiasts.

For further information visit: www.tangogranada.com

ONE OF THE BEST HIKING TOURS CLOSE TO GRANADA CITY
The Cumbres Verdes (Green Peaks) are well known to the locals as they are very close to Granada city center, so access is easy. In spite of this the walking is quiet and unspoilt and has a certain attraction missing in the higher and wilder Sierra Nevada.

Lush green valleys fight with arid badlands for possession of the land and this gives varied and interesting scenery and views.

Today our teacher Paco has organized a tour to Las Arenales and Dilar Valley.
A circular walk of contrast and delights is one of the 'not to be missed' walks in the Cumbres Verdes area. The arid dryness of the rocky peak of Trevenque and Las Arenales contrast greatly with the green lushness of the upper Dilar valley and gorge.

All our programms are developed in accordance with the guidelines of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and in accordance with the Instituto Cervantes Curriculum Plan.

Why should you choose a Spanish language school accredited by the Spanish Instituto Cervantes?

A Spanish language school which is accredited by the Instituto Cervantes guarantees, that:

• the school fulfills the quality requirements for the teaching of Spanish as a foreign language.
• the school fulfills legal requirements to carry out the Spanish language programmes.
• the school has adequate resources for teaching.
• the school employs teachers with appropriate qualifications and training.
• the school has a teaching plan that guarantees an adequate progress.
• the school guarantees a maximum number of students per class.
• the school has truthful advertisement in relation to the offer.
• the school has detailed prices of the courses and complementary services.

The Instituto Cervantes conducts periodic inspections and renews accreditations every three years.

This morning our students tgether with our teacher Marisa have visited the churreria "Que Porras". It is runned by Marisa's husband. The place is located very near to our school in the picturesque Realejo quarter.

So lets take a look at churros in more detail! Where does the tradition come from and how are they really eaten in Spain?

On Molly's BLOG you will find interesting information about our typically Spanish breakfast chocolate & churros!

His destination was: The Cahorros Gorge in Monachil village.

With its wild flowers, almonds, the cascading river and lavender, thyme and rosemary, the lush Monachil valley is a beautiful area for hiking. Our students love the hanging bridges and the dramatic gorge, and this walk is particularly recommended when the flowers are out in spring.

We choose this walk, because it is suitable for most people. There are some sections where the group has to scramble under overhanging rock along the side of the gorge. It's an unforgettable adventure! There are metal handles set into the rock to help hikers past. It isn't a difficult route to follow.

The walk starts in the village of Monachil, following the river up through the gorge, then returning by a higher route, from which we get a good view of the whole valley.

Today our teacher Paco has visited the Carlos V. Palace with his students.

The Charles V. Palace is a Renaissance building located on the top of the Alhambra hill and inside the Nasrid fortification of the Alhambra. When Carlos V came to Granada on his honeymoon, he fell in love with the Alhambra and the city. He took up residence in the Arab palaces but decided to build his own larger, more spacious palace adjoining the Nasrid Palaces so that he could continue to enjoy them.

He commissioned an architect to design a building befitting a Roman Emperor and work began in 1527.

The palace building is 63m2 square on the outside with a 30m diameter circular courtyard on the inside.

The project was partly paid for with taxes collected from the Moriscos (Muslims who had converted to Christianity) in return for being allowed to stay in Granada and continue with their traditions.

It could be said that the blossoming of almond trees is one of the most awaited moments that springtime offers every year. This magic can be found around Granada, in Andalusia.

Every year hues of white and pink flood the Mediterranean scenery. For many this is a taste of spring, usually taking place during the month of February. At this time, fields of almond trees are dressed in an elegant coat of colourful blossoms, while the winter, and the accompanying cold, are still at their peak.

Spain is the world's second largest almond producer. The almond is an international symbol of Spain. In Spain, most almond trees are found in the mediterranean region and the country produces 260,000 tones of almonds annually. As one of the most important products cultivated in Spain, it isn't surprising that the almond is often found in Spanish cuisine.

Our student Hamza Belhouli from Morocco has been studying Spanish for 3 months at our Spanish language school in Granada. He has progressed at lot and has performed a Rap song for our teacher Marisa :). We wish you good luck for the next 3 months.

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The DELE exams are official qualifications certifying the degree of competence and mastery of Spanish granted by the Instituto Cervantes on behalf of the Spanish Ministry of Education. Taking the exams will allow you to have a diploma certifying your mastery of the language.

The DELE A2 exam and CCSE are the two nationality tests that any foreigner must pass in order to be granted nationality in Spain. They are two different exams that will define whether or not you are eligible for a Spanish passport, based on your level of Spanish (language) and knowledge of the country.

This diploma certifies that the candidate can understand commonly used, everyday phrases and expressions related to areas of experience especially relevant to them (basic information about themselves and their families, shopping, places of interest, work, etc.).

What you should know!

• Understand basic expressions about daily activities.
• Produce simple sentences concerning everyday needs and actions.
• Describe your environment.
• Talk about your past, your family life, your most common routines.