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This week in Madrid in Spanish, neighborhood by neighborhood, will visit the area of Conde Duque. It is a busy commercial area of Madrid, near Plaza Spain and Alberto stations Aguillera and San Bernardo Metro. It is also an area with many and varied tapas bars. Meeting point: TANDEM Madrid
The Spanish card games or “naipes” use to be the best fun in the home, as they gather around a table a group of friends or family with the sole purpose of hanging out to have fun and relax. A pack of cards should be present in every Spanish home because they represent an excellent […]
Next Wednesday we will organize a talk with the students to expose in common the different traditions that take place on the night of October 31st. These are some of the issues that we would like to know that day, in order that each one share the customs of their country: - How do you […]
The Salsa is one of the world's most famous Latin dances. Although it was born in Latin America from the fusion of African and European rhythms, it became very popular in Spain by the influence of Latin American immigrants. It is a sensual and fun dance with very original lyrics, that allow us to learn […]
The Museo de America in Madrid was created in 1941. It initially worked as a room of the Archaeological Museum, but the amount of objects and collections that were added required it to have its own headquarters in 1965. The Museo de America's collection offers more than 25,000 objects. The Museum houses and exhibits at […]
The Royal Hermitage of San Antonio de la Florida is a beautiful church from the 18th century that houses impressive frescoes by Goya. It is located in the Moncloa-Aravaca district of Madrid, near the Príncipe Pío station. The Hermitage was very popular in the past, because of its pilgrimage of June 13, when the young […]
This time we will see an exhibition in which Madrid is the protagonist, through the Madrid art of the last 40 years. We will also visit the Cuartel del Conde Duque, headquarters of the Municipal Museum of Contemporary Art, a spectacular and surprising space, "hidden" in a street very close to the Plaza de España. […]
The traditional "Burial of the Sardine" marks the end of the Carnival festivities. It will take place on Wednesday 6th at the Fuente de los Pajaritos, in the Casa de Campo. This celebration consists of a fun funeral parade with "Gigantes y Cabezudos" next to the banks of Manzanares to bury the unfortunate fish. We […]
We will get to know Fundación Telefónica and see the exhibition "Nazca", which tells the story of the people who populated the basin of the Rio Grande de Nazca (Peru) two thousand years ago. Join us in a journey through one of the most fascinating and enigmatic cultures of ancient Peru. Meeting point: Fundación Telefónica. […]
The 78th edition of the Madrid Book Fair 2019 is here. If you have already been to this fair or if you could have a look at some information about the event on the Internet, you may have noticed that is done in a very large space, and at some days and times it can […]
Flamenco is the most recognized Spanish art worldwide, which summarizes much of the spirit and culture of this country. With this flamenco lessons, you’ll can feel on your skin a little of the passion that this dance arouses, and learn a little more about the Spanish culture.
Enjoy all the sensations from the mix of flavors, smells and colors of exquisite Spanish wines with a variety of tapas. Meeting point: TANDEM school, 1 pm
Did you know that Madrid is the only European capital founded by Arabs? Even the name of its patron saint, the Virgen de la Almudena, which we celebrate on November 9, means “Ciudadela” in Arabic. We will visit parts of the "Arabic Madrid", like the remains of the wall, towers, etc. Meeting point: Plaza Mayor, […]
Christmas time is here! Very special days are coming and Madrid couldn't be more beautiful: streets full of lights, Christmas decoration and the joy of the little ones (and not so little ones). We will take a stroll and discover all the beauty of Madrid at Christmas! Join us! Meeting point: at 6.30 pm at […]
The Naval Museum of the Spanish Navy organizes and hosts the exhibition "Fuimos los primeros. Magallanes, Elcano y la vuelta al mundo" (We were the first ones. Magallanes, Elcano and round the world tour). Dedicated to commemorate the 5th centenary of the first round the world tour, the exhibition is a historical, didactic and artistic […]
Welcome to Madrid! We want your first day at school to be exciting. That's why you'll have an orientation talk with the TANDEM Madrid team to learn all about our school and what you need to know to enjoy Madrid to the fullest. How to get around the city, interesting places to visit, advice about […]
Afternoon of board games In TANDEM we want to spend an enjoyable afternoon surrounded by different board games. The objective of this event organized by TANDEM Madrid is not other than having a good time while you play some cooperative board games. Board games have other advantages for adults and children: they develop intelligence, educate […]
Madrid's traditionalMadrid is a city with an intense social life in taverns, bars and restaurants, as in most of the country. Since the sixteenth century the capital of Spain moved to Madrid with the court of Philip II, the city began to grow rapidly. The old taverns of the village, which already had importance for […]
In these times when we have to be at home, TANDEM language exchanges are being reinvented and are now taking place on the Internet. Read more. We are currently doing a virtual Spanish - English exchange with students and teachers from Carthage College, a university in Chicago, USA. Enjoy the opportunity to practice English and […]
We are happy to introduce you to our online speaking club, a wonderful tool to keep on learning Spanish from home! With our online speaking club (via Zoom) you can continue to practice your Spanish speaking skills. Moreover, it is a great way to have some fun these days and to have a nice time […]
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