Whatever Floats Your Boat
Resting on its hull, the boat sits patiently like a sage, knowing well it’s fate will soon rise up. For the tide is a slippery promise and as the sun’s warmth turns to embers, the river soon starts to...
View ArticleThe Story of Battersea Spanish
The Story of Battersea Spanish It’s been 5 years since Sara Caba took a leap of faith and started what would become Battersea Spanish. Here she tells us more about how she came to living in London...
View ArticleSalsa vs Bachata
Salsa vs Bachata Salsa or bachata? Well we have been giving salsa classes at Battersea Spanish for a long time now and will soon be offering bachata classes. Both are hugely popular dances and, it’s...
View Article#Battersea Spanish on Tour: Mexico
#Battersea Spanish on Tour: Mexico First night in Mexico City. We’ve abandoned the gridlocked traffic ( 20 million people and counting) to shoulder our way through surging, animated crowds in the...
View ArticleWhere Did The Spanish Language Come From?
Where Did The Spanish Language Come From? Ever wondered where the Spanish language came from and how it has evolved into the language you know today? Well, look no further! In our blog post, we’ll be...
View ArticleWhich Spanish Course Is Right For You?
Which Spanish Course Is Right For You? Thinking of learning Spanish but not sure which course is right for you? In this blog post, we’ll be giving you a breakdown of all our courses so you can decide...
View ArticleA Spotlight On Cuba
A Spotlight On Cuba Said to be trapped in the past, many people remark that travelling to Cuba is a lot like taking a time machine to the 1960s. With its classic car riddled streets and brightly...
View ArticleTop 5 Netflix Series To Practise Your Spanish
Top 5 Netflix Series To Practise Your Spanish We know how much everyone loves a good Netflix binge. Therefore, we’ve compiled a list of 5 top series and shows on Netflix to learn Spanish with. Narcos...
View ArticleBest Places To Visit In Spain
Best Places To Visit In Spain Famous around the world for bullfights, Flamenco music & dance, fantastic beaches, historic culture and lots of sunshine, España is without a doubt one of the most...
View ArticleHistory of Salsa
History of Salsa Salsa is a dance and musical style widely known for its sensual, catchy and vibrant rhythms, inspired by the Mambo, Cha-cha-cha, Rumba, Son Cubano and so on. Salsa is an enjoyable...
View ArticleA Look At Spanish Music
A Look At Spanish Music Over the years, Spanish music has developed in such a way that now in our current age, it dominates many playlists and streams, evolving with every second. But Spanish music...
View ArticleThe Difference Between The Spanish Lessons
The Difference Between The Spanish Lessons If you’re making the incredible decision to join a Spanish course in London, you’ll probably want to know the differences between each of the levels before...
View ArticleHow Is Christmas Celebrated In Spain?
How Is Christmas Celebrated In Spain? Known as Navidad, Christmas is celebrated with a number of exciting cultural traditions that differ from what you may be accustomed to! Most people in Spain will...
View ArticleThe Best Books For Learning Spanish
The Best Books For Learning Spanish All of our learning material is handcrafted by our expert Spanish teachers to ensure you get the most out of your time here learning Spanish. And while we...
View ArticleThe 7 Best Travel Hacks For 2020
The 7 Best Travel Hacks For 2020 Do you have travel plans for the new year? Whether you’re travelling to distant, far-off places or exploring somewhere a little closer to home in 2020, these are the...
View ArticleTop Tips For Treating Yourself This Christmas
Top Tips For Treating Yourself This Christmas Whether you’ve got your Christmas shopping sorted, or you haven’t, this is the season of giving! So we’ve put together some top tips for treating yourself...
View Article5 Reasons To Learn A New Language In 2020
5 Reasons To Learn a New Language In 2020 Have you thought about your New Year’s resolution yet? Well If you haven’t, or even if you have, why not make it learn a new language? And why not make that...
View ArticleWhy Learn Spanish?
It’s a new decade. Maybe you’ve got your resolutions sorted, or maybe you’re not the resolution type. Either way, we reckon if there’s any time to jump on the ‘new year, new you’ bandwagon, it’s at...
View ArticleHow To Invest In Your Future
How To Invest In Your Future January can often leave you feeling in a bit of a slump. It’s a long road to payday and you might be starting to regret your Boxing Day sale decisions. You want to be...
View ArticleThe 5 Most Romantic Spots In Spain
The 5 Most Romantic Spots In Spain Valentine’s day is fast approaching and nothing screams love and admiration like a romantic getaway. Don’t get us wrong, we love us a romantic holiday. But we also...
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